Quick Knit Gifts Bootcamp
Give handmade gifts you're proud of.
5 days. 5 gifts. Zero holiday stress.
- Date
- Nov 16–20
- Where
- Online
- Price
- Free
Registration is closed. You can still get the Superpass until Sunday, November 22 at 11:59 PM Pacific.
Registration is closed.
Sound familiar?
If holiday knitting has ever stressed you out, you're not alone.
Every year I plan handmade gifts, and every year I run out of time.
The pattern said quick. It took me all weekend.
I'm worried it will look like a beginner made it.
I've made enough scarves and dishcloths. I'm ready for something more.
I get stuck halfway through and there's no one to ask.
I've been knitting for years, and brioche and cables still scare me.
If you've dreamed of giving handknit gifts your family and friends will love, this event is for you.
Five simple gifts that can be knit in a day
You'll make one gift a day, and learn a new skill with each one.
Mon 16 November

Winter Hat
Learn short rows as you shape a hat, with a few styles to choose from.
Tue 17 November

Squishy Cowl
Learn two-color brioche on a soft, warm cowl.
Wed 18 November

Fingerless Mitts
Learn to knit cables on a pair of fingerless mitts.
Thu 19 November

Cup Cozy
Learn mosaic knitting on a colorful cup cozy.
Fri 20 November

Stocking Ornament
Learn to knit a sock on a mini scale.
Everything you need to knit along
Video Lesson
A short lesson for each gift, so you can see exactly how it's done.
Daily Challenge
A small challenge each day to keep you knitting along.
Community Access
Share your progress and knit along with everyone in the Bootcamp.
Project Pattern
A simple PDF pattern for each gift.
Or upgrade to a Guided PatternLive Q&A Call
Get your questions answered by experienced knitting experts in real time.
Superpass exclusive: Guided patterns
The easiest way to knit a pattern
Our intuitive, interactive guided patterns make knitting any project a breeze. From video tutorials to row by row chart tracking, you'll never lose your place or get stuck again.




From our classes and live events
What knitters say about learning with us
“Now I keep looking for projects that have short rows in them just to practice.”
Susie Dubinsky
Shaping and short rows class“I had a great experience learning new techniques. Sizing and snipping socks for afterthought heels are not scary.”
Erica Fisher
Sock Knitting Weekend“I conquered brioche! No tears were involved, and no ripping it all out after two to four rows.”
Jennifer Thompson
Colorwork Knitting Weekend“Thanks for teaching me how to cable. I always thought it was too hard. You made it simple.”
Donna Paradise
Cable knitting class“I really can't believe how easy it was and how much I enjoyed doing mosaic knitting. I don't think I would have ever tried it.”
Carol Sensenig
Summer Knitting Weekend“This is what I was searching for! You show it in a way I understand, and I've been knitting for over 44 years.”
Conny N.
Stocking ornament class
Quick Knit Gifts Bootcamp
Knit along free, or get patterns fitted to you.
| Free | Superpass | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern for each gift | PDF pattern | Interactive guided pattern |
| PDF Download | ||
| Yarn options | One option | Use any yarn |
| Size options | One size | Customizable fit |
| Video Tutorials | ||
| Pattern tracking | ||
| Daily video lesson | free for 72 hours | yours to keep |
| Daily challenge | ||
| Community | ||
| Live Q&A Call | Every day @ Noon Eastern | |
| Recording Access | yours to keep, with captions and transcripts | |
| Price | Free Yes, really. No credit card required. Save My Free Spot | Included for Yarnist Insiders The Superpass is closed. Want everything we teach all year? Learn about Yarnist Insider. |


Happy Knitter Guarantee
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Sign up with your email, and each morning we'll send you that day's video lesson. Each lesson is free to watch for 72 hours. You also get the daily challenge, our community, and a PDF pattern for each gift. No credit card required.
What's the Superpass?
It's the full Bootcamp, and the best part is the pattern. Instead of the PDF pattern, you get an interactive guided pattern for every gift, with custom fit options: it walks you through one step at a time, and where a gift has choices, like size or colors, you set them once and the numbers follow. You also get the live Q&A calls at noon Eastern, and every lesson and call recording to keep. The regular price is $99. The Early Bird price is $35 until Sunday, November 15 at 11:59 PM Pacific. During the Bootcamp it's $49, until Sunday, November 22 at 11:59 PM Pacific.
What if I'm just starting out?
If you can knit and purl, you can do this. These are small projects, which makes them perfect for learning something new. We'll show you every technique step by step.
What if I can't make it live?
That's perfectly fine. If you join free, there's nothing live to miss: each video lesson is yours to watch for 72 hours, whenever it suits you. The live Q&A calls at noon Eastern are part of the Superpass, and every call is recorded, so you can watch later. Post your questions in the community, and we'll answer them there.
How much time will this take?
It depends on your experience, how fast you knit, and the size of yarn you use. We've designed each gift so most knitters can finish it in two to four hours.
Will the gifts fit the person I'm knitting for?
With the Superpass, yes. The interactive guided pattern's custom fit options do the math for you: set the size once and the numbers follow. The free PDF pattern comes in one size.
What yarn do I need?
You can practice most of these with yarn you already have in your stash. The free PDF pattern is written for one yarn; with the Superpass, the guided pattern works with any yarn. Then, when you're ready to make them as gifts, order whatever you need to fit your budget. We'll email a full list of materials to have on hand after you register.
How is this different from a free YouTube video?
It's true, you could find every technique we teach somewhere on YouTube. What we do is put them together into five clear projects, with a pattern for each one. With the Superpass, it's an interactive guided pattern that walks you through the whole thing step by step. What we've found is that most knitters don't need more patterns or more lessons. They need the push to get started, and that's the whole point of this event.
Do I have to be on camera for the live Q&A call?
No. You can keep your camera off and just watch, or type your questions in the chat.
Will there be captions?
The live Q&A calls don't have live captions, but every recording has captions and a transcript.
Where does it happen?
Online. The video lessons and the Superpass guided patterns are in My Yarnist, you can ask questions in our community, and the Superpass live Q&A calls are on Zoom. We'll email you everything you need to join before November 16.
How long do I have access?
If you join free, each video lesson is free to watch for 72 hours, and your PDF patterns are yours to keep. With the Superpass, the interactive guided patterns and all the recordings are yours to keep. If you're an Insider, the Superpass is included for as long as you're a member.
I already signed up for $25. What do I get?
You already have the Superpass. You keep everything, and there's nothing more to do.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes, until Sunday, November 22 at 11:59 PM Pacific.
What's the difference between the free pattern and the guided pattern?
The free pattern is a PDF you download and follow, in one size and for one yarn. The Superpass guided pattern is interactive: it opens on your phone, tablet or computer, walks you through one step at a time with video tutorials and a counter that keeps your place, works with any yarn, and lets you set custom fit options, like size and colors, so the numbers are worked out for you. You can still print it, with your choices already in it.