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From Survival to Thriving: How 2024 Taught Me to Slow Down, Cherish Life, and Thrive in 2025
Tenney Beanie – Free Twisted Stitches Hat Knitting Pattern

Colorwork KNITTING

Winter Carnival Cowl – Free Colorwork Cowl Knitting Pattern
Anneli Mittens – Free Beginner Fair Isle Mitten Knitting Pattern
Winter Carnival Hat – Free Colorwork Knitting Pattern for Beginners

More colorwork knitting …

Quick – Knit in a day projects

Anneli Mittens – Free Beginner Fair Isle Mitten Knitting Pattern
Festive Coffee Cozy – Free Knit Coffee Cozy Pattern
Peppermint Swirl Hat – Free Cable Knit Hat Pattern

More quick knitting …

Mom Life

From Survival to Thriving: How 2024 Taught Me to Slow Down, Cherish Life, and Thrive in 2025
Find Your Focus in 30 Days: A Free Goal-Setting Journal
How to Create a Vision Board for Busy Moms in 2025
7 Best Linen Closet Organizers from The Container Store

More Mom Life …

FREE KNITTING PATTERNS

Tenney Beanie – Free Twisted Stitches Hat Knitting Pattern
Shimmer Socks – Free Easy Colorwork Socks Knitting Pattern
Nordic Sunrise – Free Easy Brioche Shawl Knitting Pattern
Anneli Mittens – Free Beginner Fair Isle Mitten Knitting Pattern
Festive Coffee Cozy – Free Knit Coffee Cozy Pattern
Winter Carnival Hat – Free Colorwork Knitting Pattern for Beginners

More patterns…

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Hi, I'm Margaret. Designer and creative behind Whimsy North. I'm a full-time working mom of 5 who uses knitting as the ultimate form of self-care. Here you will find free knitting patterns and tutorials along with a few mom tips sprinkled in on the side. Read more about me here!

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From Survival to Thriving: How 2024 Taught Me to Slow Down, Cherish Life, and Thrive in 2025
Tenney Beanie – Free Twisted Stitches Hat Knitting Pattern
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Find Your Focus in 30 Days: A Free Goal-Setting Journal

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✨The Freja Cowl- pattern coming February 14th ❤️

Yarn: @summercampfibers

#knitting #knittingpattern #cowlknitting

⏳ Last Call! The Early Access List Closes Today

⏳ Last Call! The Early Access List Closes Today at 3 PM EST!

Ready to treat yourself this Valentine’s Day? 💖 Join the early access list for the All Hearts KNITventure Box before it closes at 3 PM EST, and you’ll get:

✨ Early access to purchase starting TONIGHT at 8 PM EST (before everyone else tomorrow!)

🎁 An exclusive extra goodie included in your box, just for early access shoppers.

💡 Here’s what’s inside the box:
🧶 Your Choice of Pattern: Knit the Freja Cowl, Hat, or Mittens—quick, beginner-friendly, and oh-so-cozy.
🎨 3 Skeins of Hand-Dyed Yarn from Summer Camp Fibers in vibrant colors.
🍬 Swedish Candy & Treats for the ultimate cozy experience.
🤝 Community Connection: A Valentine’s Day event to knit, connect, and celebrate together!

Sign up before it’s too late—quantities are limited! Comment “Early Access” and I’ll send you the link to sign up. 💌

🌟 P.S. Early access is your ONLY chance to get the exclusive bonus goodie! Don’t miss out.

#Knitting #ValentinesDay #Knitventure #HandDyedYarn #KnittersOfInstagram #NordicInspired #CozyKnitting #MakersMovement

❤️Well after 2 weeks of every kid getting sent

❤️Well after 2 weeks of every kid getting sent home sick, kid #5 finally succumbed to the yuck and got sent home from daycare today so all I’m going to say about this post is get ready for Friday! 🤪 (I mean I can’t even take a picture with the cowl right side up! 😆)

If you want early access to this amazing collaboration comment “Early Access” and I’ll message you a link. ❤️

Now the real question… anyone else catching this bug?

Patterns: Freja Cowl and Mittens (coming February 14th)
Yarn: @summercampfibers

❤️ Putting the finishing touches on my Valenti

❤️ Putting the finishing touches on my Valentine’s Day collaboration with @summercampfibers ❤️

I can’t wait to share the love with this one! It’s SO GOOD you guys! Details are coming this week so be on the lookout. If you want you be first to know and score a discount code comment “EMAIL” to subscribe to our newsletter.

Pattern: Freja (coming soon)
Yarn: @summercampfibers

✨NEW FREE PATTERN!!! ✨ My popular Tenney Bea

✨NEW FREE PATTERN!!! ✨

My popular Tenney Beanie Pattern is now FREE on the blog! Comment HAT and I’ll send you the link!

This pattern is the worsted-weight original version of my Bulky Tenney Beanie that was released last fall. Featuring twisted stitches and a classic 2x2 rib, it creates a relaxing, beginner-friendly texture that’s perfect for cozy winter vibes. 🧶

Which pattern do you like better, the original worsted or the bulky? (Bulky is 3rd photo)

Pattern: Tenney Beanie (Free on the blog!)
Yarn: @ruby_and_roses_yarn

#hatknitting #hatknittingpattern #freeknittingpattern

✨ Reflecting on 2024 ✨ As I sit down to reflec

✨ Reflecting on 2024 ✨ As I sit down to reflect on 2024, I’m overwhelmed by how transformative this year has been. It’s taught me lessons I never expected—lessons about slowing down, appreciating the people I hold most dear, and finding joy in the small moments. Life, as unpredictable as it is, can shift in an instant, and my year started with a jarring reminder of that.

Last February, I welcomed my fifth baby into the world. What started as the most relaxed and joyful week with our new baby girl quickly turned into the scariest. After my near death experience my creative brain shut down and I went into survival mode. I wasn’t sure if Whimsy North would continue.

Comment “Thrive” below, and I’ll share the link to the rest of the story 💕 Let’s make 2025 a year of creativity, connection, and living with intention.

#ThriveIn2025 #KnittingJourney #WhimsyNorth #CreativityAndConnection #IntentionalLiving

✨Introducing the final Noelle Cowl! 🎉✨ Kn

✨Introducing the final Noelle Cowl! 🎉✨

Knit with the stunning first 16 colors from the @summercampfibers advent box, this cowl is the perfect way to wrap up your holiday season knitting.

🌟 Find it on Etsy and Ravelry. Can’t wait to see your cozy creations! 🧶

Pattern: Noelle Cowl (link in bio)
Yarn: @summercampfibers

#NoelleCowl #KnittingPattern #SummerCampFibers #AdventBoxKnits #KnittersOfInstagram #CozyKnits #EtsyPatterns #Ravelry

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