One of my favorite things to see coming through the office, this past year,  has been our selection of great, free ebooks. Packed with useful, charming, hilarious patterns, they get me excited to cast on as soon as one comes out. Just in case you missed them this past year, here’s a recap of our top 5!

A Very Danger Christmas contains adorable ornaments that aren’t just for Christmas! Those monsters would make fun toys for children of all ages!

Helping Hands is a book of great basic patterns that inspires us to make something for someone in need, in both knit and crochet! It helps us always to remember that Handmade is Love!

Back to School Knits contains a pullover, a cardigan, and a hat inspired by school supply motifs. A child you know will love to wear them, almost as much as you love to give them!

Go, Fight, Win! is a stadium set pattern for a blanket, hat, and scarf that will keep everyone on the stands warm this season. This clever pattern contains specific yarn color suggestions for every NFL team, too! Genius.

You didn’t think it could get any worse than last year, but The Best of the Worst 2015 is a collection of ugly sweaters that will bring a smile to the face of everyone who sees them. A great basic sweater pattern is embellished with intarsia, 3D accessories, and lights! Go as ugly as your heart desires, and wear your sweater proudly!

Is there a free pattern on our site that you’ve enjoyed making this year? We’re hoping that in 2016 we can bring you so many more patterns you’ll absolutely love to knit.