Here are the most popular New Year's Resolutions re-interpreted for knitters with knitting patterns, memes, and more. Updated 1/1/26
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#1 Get More Exercise.
This Roller Derby knitter is from the Extreme Knitting Flickr album.
#2 Read More Books
Book Lover Blanket Knitting Pattern
This knitting pattern Book Lover Blanket and its companions Book Lover Bag and Scarf are filled with rows and rows of bookshelves. In the center is an open book and the word “READ” in large letters. 2 sizes. Double knit, the blanket is fully reversible. Designed by Lisa Hannan Fox. Worsted weight yarn.
#3 Travel More...As Long As I Can Take My Yarn
Just packing the essentials! This image is from a video by Theresas Crochet Shop.
#4 Dress for the job you want.
Knitter Costume Free Knitting Pattern
Anja Hjorth designed this WIP costume that’s perfect for knitters. The turban and vest are all arm knitting in super bulky yarn. What a great way to use your stash!
#5 Exercise Your Brain
Thinking Cap Free Knitting Pattern
This knitting pattern for a hat that looks like a brain will inspire you to think new thoughts. The cap is knit is first and then i-cord is knit and appliqued on to form the brains. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kathy Doherty.
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#6 Get More Sleep
Are you counting stitches instead of counting sheep? We knitters are known for trying to get in "one more row" before we sleep, eat, drink water, or do anything else. Maybe we should put down the knitting and go to bed? Nah! This is a t-shirt designed by Turtletee.
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#7 Learn a New Language
Message in a Bobble Free Knitting Pattern
You can start with this knitted Braille message! The puffy bobbles on this 12-inch blanket square spell out the word “Love”, in both Braille and English. The pattern also includes both written and charted versions of the instructions. Designed by Pia Thadani for StitchesnScraps. Aran weight yarn.
#7 Stop Procrastinating
Are you a procrastiknitter, putting off work, cleaning, and other less important tasks for knitting? I look at it the other way -- all those boring to-dos make me delay my knitting! This is a Sweatshirt designed by CozyThreadsUnlimited.
#9 Be Kind to Others and Yourself.
Bee Motto Knitting Patterns
It only takes a kind word or smile to sweeten someone's day. And that goes for those kind words you say to yourself. Bee Kind hanging banner sign designed by Benenden Craft. Bee Happy Notebook designed by Deramores.
#10 Limit caffeine to one cup per day.
Well, you didn't say how BIG a cup! This mug of PG Tips Tea is a knit covered planter tub that was part of a yarnbomb display in Formby Village in England. Photo by Colin Lane for the Liverpool Echo.
#11 Try a New Hair Style
Wig Knitting Patterns
Here's a fun way to change your style. Knit a wig with these knitting patterns for fun hats designed to look like hair including famous characters.
#12 Use alternative transportation.
Trying to reduce your automobile usage by riding a bike, a bus, train, or trolley is a wonderful resolution. However, this yarnbombed bike is probably too alternative for practical use! It was part of a yarnbomb display in Formby Village in England. Photo by Colin Lane for the Liverpool Echo.
