Hi knitting friends,

Who opened the freezer door? Brrrr... it's cold, and can you believe it is only November. If it keeps up like this heading into winter proper, we all will certainly need plenty of more warm, comfy knits!

Outerwear like hats, socks and mitts, sweaters and accessories for layering, in-home coverings -- HeartStrings has pattern variety to fit your knitting mojo and needs for yourself and loved ones you knit for. I've highlighted just a few suggestions in the title article below - Warm and Comfy

With the upcoming holidays, this is an especially active time for knitting gifts. To help you with your holiday knitting, the Indie Design Gift-A-Long is now underway at Ravelry again this year. Join in for games, prizes, sales, knit alongs, plus lots of camaraderie and cheer. More information in the Nifty Nuggets section of this newsletter.

Don't have time to knit a gift? See Knitter's Gifts for ready to wrap ideas.

In keeping with our wave of early winter weather, the newsletter banner above features Lacyflakes Knitted Snowflakes. And the sidebar picture to upper left is there to not only remind us of the fast-approaching Christmas season, but also to highlight the Bitty Beady Christmas Tree Gift Kit that is this month's prize drawing at KnitHeartStrings.

Hope you enjoy this month's newsletter. I welcome feedback if you have suggestions, or just want to lend a word of encouragement. Are there things you especially like or would like to see more of? Things missing? I want to make Knitterly News and my knitting patterns the best they can be for you.

Thanking you and wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving,

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Warm and Comfy
Team up HeartStrings patterns with your favorite warm and cozy yarns for the winter months ahead. Here is a small sampling of outerwear, layering accessories and in-home coverings to inspire your knitting mojo:

No Two Alike Snowflakes The Fair Isle color stranding of these cuddly Mittens and Hat keep you doubly warm against the cold. Team up with DK/worsted weight wool or mohair yarn in colors of your choice against a snowy white background. Kits available

Country Girl Socks These lace-patterned socks look dainty and dignified, while keeping your tootsies warm and toasty. Team up with your favorite comfy fingering weight sock yarn.

Filigree Lace Neck Warmer and Wrist Warmers Use layering to add just the right amount of warmth without the added bulk of wearing full garments. Team up with a classic yarn like Brown Sheep Naturespun Sport or any other soft and cozy smooth texture sport weight yarn.

Warm Hearts Comfortghan This snuggly lap blanket/afghan is a comfort to knit and give to loved ones. Team up with Brown Sheep Lambs Pride Superwash or a worsted weight yarn of your choice.

Chevron and Ribs Buttoned Vest This sleeveless cardigan is designed to knit up easily and quickly. If you hate sewing and finishing, you'll love this "when you're done, you're done" pattern. Team up with Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Bulky wool/mohair yarn or bulky weight yarn of your choice.

Anne C. wrote: " Time enough to knit one for a Christmas gift … "

Knitter's Gifts
Don't have time to knit all your gifts? Take a look at these ready to wrap gifts for knitting friends and non-knitters alike. $2 up.

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