The Knitvent 2023 mystery collection
Six secret gift-knitting patterns.
Five festive weeks.
If you're a knitter who loves surprises and making beautiful things, Knitvent is for you.
Inspired by childhood memories of advent calendars, hidden parcels, and all the joyful anticipation and surprises of the season, Knitvent is a cross between a holiday countdown calendar and a mystery knit along.You can get the Knitvent 2023 collection for just £18, which includes all six secret patterns!(When you click the buy button, the checkout will convert the price to USD, plus any available taxes.)
How does Knitvent work?
Each week, you’ll get a secret knitting pattern (or two!) in your inbox. Look forward to patterns for fun, satisfying knits and super-giftable accessories, as well as one grand, irresistible “holiday calendar” design, designed to make the most of 24 mini skeins of yarn or your own colourful stash of scraps.When you buy the collection before the first pattern is revealed, you'll get a PDF info sheet with all the details you need to know to get ready for Knitvent.If you purchase the collection after one or more patterns have come out, you won't miss anything! You'll receive everything released so far, and then the rest of the patterns as they come out.And if you buy the collection after all the patterns are revealed, you'll get them all at once.
Pattern release dates for Knitvent 2023:
Thursday, October 26th: Secret Pattern # 1
Thursday, November 2nd: Secret Pattern # 2
Thursday, November 9th Secret Patterns # 3
Thursday, November 16th: Secret Pattern # 4 & 5
Thursday, November 23rd: Secret Pattern # 6
What you can expect from Knitvent 2023
Six secret patterns
The collection includes six delightful mystery knitting patterns: one pattern each week for five weeks, except for one special week when two are released together.
A weekly surprise
You'll get an email every time a new pattern is released, so opening each message is like peeking behind the door of an advent calendar to see what's inside.
Easy handmade gifts
Every Knitvent collection is different, but all the patterns will make wonderful gifts, from cute, quick accessories to glorious statement pieces.
Pure comfort knitting
Relax and enjoy the process with simple but beautiful stitch patterns and clear instructions with line-by-line stitch counts so you'll never get lost.
Hi, I'm Helen Stewart
(I'm the one with the grey hair. The redhead is Sindy.)I'm a knitting pattern designer and the founder of Curious Handmade.
Every year, I design a holiday mystery collection called Knitvent.At this time of year, we tend to spend a lot of time creating holiday magic for other people. That is a beautiful thing, but I thought big-hearted knitters deserved a little extra surprise and delight for themselves. Especially during the gift-knitting season.That was the origin of Knitvent. When you think about it, knitting and advent calendars are really a perfect pairing. Secretly stitching handmade presents and stashing them away. Counting down to the big event as the excitement builds. Both have a special way of sparking the holiday spirit.It's all about anticipation.Every new Knitvent has a theme that inspires the designs. This time, it's all about holiday treats. I always want the Knitvent patterns to feel like indulgent little treats arriving to your inbox, so it feels very fitting.I hope you'll consider treating yourself to Knitvent this year. But no matter what, I hope you remember to take some time out to feed your creative heart this holiday season. You deserve it.Happy knitting!Helen x
The Sweetness of the Season
Indulgence, food and feasting have always been at the heart of the holidays. and the Knitvent 2023 designs are inspired by some of my own favourite seasonal treats.
The Knitvent Beginner's Guide
Diving into something brand new and mysterious takes some courage, so (without spoiling any of the surprises) I thought I'd demystify Kntivent just a little bit.Since we launched the first Knitvent collection back in 2013, I've gotten lots of questions about the secret nature of the patterns, how to take part, and what to expect. You can check out all the previous Knitvents in this Curious Handmade blog post to see what past collections have looked like.And every year brings a new question or two, so I've collected answers to the most common questions for you right here:
How do I join Knitvent?
There's no sign up, just purchase the Knitvent 2023 Collection and you're officially in! If you're a member of Ravelry, join us for chat and knitalong threads in the Curious Handmade Ravelry Group. There will also be lots of inspiration on the #Knitvent2023 hashtag on Instagram. You can join in the social aspect of Knitvent as much or as little as you like. The community is so warm, encouraging, and fun, and you'll be very welcome.
How much does Knitvent cost?
Until October 26th when the first pattern drops, the Early Bird price for Knitvent 2023 is £10.75, which is more than 40% off the regular price. After the Early Bird closes, the price goes up to £18.00. You don't need a code for the special, the discount is already applied. (NOTE: Gumroad uses real-time exchange rates to convert purchases to USD for processing. Also, these prices do not include any VAT applicable in your country, so the price you see displayed at checkout may be different)
Is the price for the whole collection?
The price includes the whole collection!
How many patterns are included?
There are six patterns in the Knitvent 2023 collection.
When will the first pattern be available?
The first pattern comes out Thursday, October 26th. I'll release either one or two new patterns each week until Thursday, November 23rd.
How will I get access to the new patterns?
From October 26th, 2023, every Thursday an email with a link to the newly released pattern or patterns will be automatically sent to you.
How will I know what yarn I'll need?
I've designed many of the patterns as stash-busters, so there's a chance you already have something that will work! I've shared a list of all the sample yarns, quantities, needles, and notions for the Knitvent 2023 designs here, if you'd like to prepare ahead of the pattern releases.
What if I don't have a yarn advent calendar?
Don't worry! I design the "advent calendar" pattern to work with scraps from your stash, or with a couple of single skeins, or even all in one colour. We've had plenty of members do just that for previous "advent calendar" patterns, with lovely results.
Are we supposed to keep up with knitting a new pattern every week?
Knitvent is strictly a NO PRESSURE zone. I know we're all juggling a lot of competing priorities, especially at this time of year.While most of the patterns are designed to be gift knits, Knitvent is really more about giving yourself a little surprise each week to nurture your creativity and finding a little quiet time for yourself to knit whenever you can.It’s all about relaxing, having fun, and not taking the process of gift knitting too seriously.
I'm scared the patterns might be too advanced for me. What if I get stuck?
Please don't worry. The difficulty level of the collection is adventurous beginner to intermediate. That means that if you've got the basics of knitting down (knit, purl, knit two together, yarn over) and you're willing to try out unfamiliar stitches if and when they come up (and be patient with yourself while you're learning) you can absolutely do this!I've designed these patterns to look impressive while being simple and comforting to knit, whether you're brand new or not. If there's anything unusual in a pattern, I'll make sure to explain it thoroughly, and provide resources where I can. And remember, you're never on your own.
One of the best things about the Curious Crew is how generous and helpful they are.The Curious Handmade Ravelry Group is the one of the nicest communities on the internet. (I know I'm biased, but it is.) and with members all around the world and across many timezones, it's a bustling, busy place full of inspiration and kindness. If you're ever stuck or confused about a pattern your knitting or an event you're considering, there's always someone ready to jump in with advice or solutions.And you can also always email us at support@curioushandmade.com if you need us, but please be patient: there's only one lovely human behind that email address, and especially at busy times it might take us a little while to reply.I hope this guide has given you some reassurance and confidence!If you're ready to join us for a brand new season of surprise gift-knitting patterns and warm holiday spirit, just grab your copy of the collection and jump right in.
Knitting is self care
Curious Handmade is devoted to creativity as self care. Knitting for the joy of it. Trusting your instincts as a maker. Following your curiosity and making time for the things that light you up.Over the years, the Curious Handmade community on Ravelry and Instagram has grown into one of the sweetest, most supportive crews anywhere on the internet. I hope you'll join us. Whether you're a brave beginner or an experienced knitter, you're very welcome!
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