Make for the Holidays and Beyond with Interweave Knits Gifts 2023

As the holiday season approaches, I find myself reminiscing about the power of handmade gifts and the joy they bring to both the giver and the recipient. It’s a tradition that has woven itself into the fabric of our lives, creating cherished memories and touching moments. To think that Interweave Knits Gifts has been a small part of your holiday traditions warms my heart.

Interweave Knits Gifts 2023 Highlights

When planning this issue, I imagined you flipping through these pages and the flutter of delight you’ll feel when you see the “perfect” project for someone you care about. I thought of you going to your stash, choosing skeins in colors that the recipient will love, and casting on just as soon as you can. With that vision in mind, the Knits team and I took care to select projects we could picture making for the knit-worthy people in our lives. If you imagine that, as we review submissions, we say things such as “Oh, I’d knit that,” you’d be right.

We didn’t stop with patterns! We packed the issue with a lot of extra content, too. From an artist profile on designer Kendall Ross and a piece on a unique craft thrift store that’s helping younger knitters to an in-depth tutorial on thrumming and helpful technique sidebars on playing with gauge and felting, there isn’t a page to spare in this issue. We hope you enjoy it. 

The Interweave Knits Gifts 23 Patterns

Click the arrows to left and right on the slideshows below to see the collections.

Merry & Brighter

Explore a colorful collection of projects featuring neon yarns! You’ll have a blast with bold, on-trend neon colors and fun techniques such as slip-stitch, cables, and more.

Snow Place Like Home

A collection of seasonal decor that’s sure to delight you. With chunky yarns, these snow-themed projects stitch up quickly, which makes them great for gifting or decking your own halls!

Toast the Host

A collection of projects that partygoers can make for their favorite host or hostess. Coasters, dishcloths, potholders, wine bottle bags, ornaments, and more not only make a great gift but make it that much easier when they host their next get-together—something we know they’ll appreciate.

Our amazing team of designers sent us so many “I’d-knit-that” ideas that we curated this issue with more than 20 patterns. Many of the patterns include variations, giving you a whopping 34 projects you can knit and give. Since that’s a lot of knitting just for the holidays, we made sure to share these in a way that shows gift-giving lasts well beyond December. These are items that your loved ones will want to wear or use for months and years to come.

From our knitting family to yours, we wish you a season filled with creativity, joy, and the immeasurable satisfaction of giving from the heart. Thank you for being part of our Interweave Knits community, and may the 2023 issue of Gifts be a companion that accompanies you through the magical world of holiday knitting.

What’s your favorite type of project to knit as a gift? Let us know in the comments!

Serial yarn sniffer Kerry Bogert loves to spend her time knitting when she’s not collaborating with the team at Interweave or editing Interweave Knits magazine. Her passion for making things with her hands is only matched by her love for her children and a well-attenuated stout. Kerry endeavors to never stop learning, buying yarn, or collecting beads. Read her latest articles at Interweave.com.