25 knitting project ideas, from ten-minute to ten-week

Not every idea needs to be a jumper. Here's a menu sorted by commitment.

Under an hour

1. Garter stitch coaster in leftover DK.
2. I-cord for gift wrapping or a bag handle.
3. Bookmark in seed stitch.
4. Mini stocking ornament.
5. Knitted bow for a hair clip.

One evening

1. Boot cuffs in rib.
2. Chunky headband with a twist.
3. Wrist warmers from a stocking-stitch rectangle.
4. Dishcloth in cotton with a lace border.
5. Phone sleeve in a firm rib.

A weekend

1. A ribbed beanie (see our free pattern).
2. Cowl in chunky yarn on big needles.
3. Baby booties.
4. A tea cosy with a pom pom.
5. Hot water bottle cover in cable stitch.

A fortnight

1. A garter-stitch scarf in a gradient yarn.
2. Mittens with a Fair Isle band.
3. Socks, plain, self-striping.
4. Baby cardigan in DK.
5. A shawlette in a simple lace.

Ten weeks and a good box set

1. Top-down raglan jumper in aran.
2. Cable cardigan with pockets.
3. Blanket of mitred squares, one a day.
4. A colourwork yoke jumper.
5. A lace shawl in 4 ply, blocked to within an inch of its life.

Whatever you pick, post the finished object here. The blanket-a-square-a-day crowd would especially love company.

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