In the last blog post of 2025 I take a look back at a year in knitting, designing, and blogging. I share what I knit (14 projects and 11.2 km of yarn!), from fast cowls to a slow, scrap-busting colorwork dress, plus how my knitting speed changed from last year. The blog post also rounds up 8 new pattern releases, highlights the most popular among fans and my personal favorite design, and reviews the year's most-read blog posts from technical tutorials to trend forecasts.

talvi knits advent calendar returns in 2025! From December 1 to 24, a different knitting pattern will go on sale for 24 hours, with discounts growing each day. Expect a mix of newer releases and fan favorites... plus a little surprise on Christmas Day! Announcements go out daily to newsletter subscribers.

Step into a new Gilded Age of cozy knits! In this post I take you behind the scenes of Gilded Haze, a circular yoke sweater inspired by the fluffy glow of silk mohair yarn. Learn how the idea grew from yarn choice to finished design, explore the construction details, and discover tips on fit, shaping, and yarn substitutions. Elegant yet easy to knit, Gilded Haze is warmth and hazy glamour wrapped in one.

Inspired by the annual Draconid meteor showers, Draconides is a shimmering mohair sweater dress worked top-down with compound raglan shaping for a custom fit. Featuring a henley neckline, two sleeve options, optional empire waist, and a delicate lace hem, this tunic-length dress is as versatile as the fall skies. Available in 10 sizes with bust shaping options, it’s perfect for cozy days in or festive nights out.

State of Flux is a reversible compound raglan sweater with bold brioche details and a cozy cowl neck. In this post I share the story behind the design : how it’s constructed, what makes it reversible, tips for neat finishes, and ideas for color pairings. Whether you’re curious about asymmetric raglans, brioche details, or layering mohair with wool, you’ll find inspiration (and practical advice) to fuel your next knit.

Meet Soft As Starlight, a delicate lace cowl inspired by meteor showers and knit in airy silk mohair. Designed as a companion to Lyrides, this almost-weightless accessory features intuitive lace, twisted ribbing, and a seamless construction. With three customizable sizes and minimal yardage, it’s perfect for stash yarn or that one special skein. Read the full post for design features, yarn and colorway suggestions, and styling ideas!