- The Knitting Corner
- Sweaters And Shelves
- Doorway And Table
- Tea And Firelight
- Farmhouse And Firelight
- Background Papers
- Lined Writing Pages
- Frequently Asked Questions
This knitting junk journal gathers every cozy corner a yarn lover could want: baskets of wool by the armchair, half finished scarves on knitting needles, a sleepy cat curled in a knitting basket and a window seat with cocoa and cushions. The set has 20 scene pages, 4 seamless background papers and 5 lined writing pages, so you get full pictures to glue in, patterned paper for pockets and covers, and ruled space for your own notes.
Print on matte cardstock or heavyweight paper for the best colour, set your printer to its highest quality setting, and trim close to the edge if you want the pages to sit flush once they are glued in. Everything else about using the pages is explained as you go.
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The Knitting Corner
Tuck a small handwritten note about the project you are working on right now, or glue in a scrap of real yarn to mark the page.
Pair this page with the cable knit frame lined page from later in this set, so the scarf on the quilt faces a space for notes about the pattern you are following.
The usual mistake here is leaving too much bare rug around the kitten; keep the braided rug pattern running right to the edges so the page feels full and warm.
A loose thread or two trailing off the yarn ball adds motion without crowding the scene.
This one is for the reader who journals best curled up herself; give her a page that shows exactly that kind of rest, cushions, cocoa and knitting left mid row.
Sweaters And Shelves
Write a short list of who each sweater in the stack might be for, or leave the page blank and simply glue it in as a page of its own.
Tear the top edge of this page slightly before gluing it in, so the shelf of skeins looks like a torn page from an old shop catalogue tucked into the journal.
A sheep grazing beside a basket of freshly sheared wool makes a gentle first page for anyone starting a knitting journal as a gift.
Leave the five minute version simple: colour just the sheep and the basket, and let the meadow stay a soft green wash.
The usual slip with a spinning wheel page is making the wheel too small to notice; let it take up most of the page, with the fluffy wool and cottage corner simply framing it.
Doorway And Table
Glue a small paper tag onto one mitten with the date or the season written on it, a quiet way to mark when you made the page.
List what actually lives in your own knitting bag on this page, a small practical page that doubles as a packing reminder for your next project.
Place this page across from the window seat scene earlier in the set, so two resting spots face each other in the finished journal.
A granny square blanket folded over the chair arm gives the page its texture without needing anything else added.
The five minute version of this page only needs the line of skeins coloured in, leaving the background a quick pale wash rather than a fully painted room.
Tea And Firelight
What question suits a teapot page best? Try asking yourself which project kept you company through the most cups of tea this season, and answer it here.
Pair this page with the yarn and teacup lined page further on, so a half finished sock faces a space for notes about the pattern and the yarn weight used.
For a true five minute version, colour only the sleeping cat and let the basket and yarn around it stay a loose, quick wash of warm tones.
This page suits a group gift journal best, one copy for each friend in a knitting circle, each adding her own notes around the same cosy table scene.
Farmhouse And Firelight
A knitted cardigan on a hanger catches good light, so use this page near the front of your journal where readers see it first.
Glue a pressed flower or a small ribbon scrap to the hanger for a finishing touch that takes only a minute.
Tea stain the edges of this page lightly before gluing it in, it suits the pine cones and wooden bowl better than a crisp white border.
Alpacas grazing near baskets of their own wool make a gentle nod to where yarn begins, worth a page of its own before the cosier indoor scenes return.
Close the scene pages here with a question prompt: ask what you hope to finish knitting before the season turns, and leave room to answer beside the folded throw.
Background Papers
Small scattered yarn balls and crossed needles repeat edge to edge in this soft palette, useful under photos, as a pocket lining, or wrapped around a plain journal cover.
A gentle cable knit texture fills this page corner to corner, ideal behind a photo of a finished sweater, lining a pocket, or as the base of a journal cover.
Small fair isle motifs repeat in neat rows across this page, suited to framing a photo, lining the inside of a pocket, or covering a journal spine.
Tiny knitted hearts scatter among small buttons across this page, good for a pocket lining, a photo backdrop, or wrapping a small gift tucked inside the journal.
Lined Writing Pages
Small yarn balls trail along the border of this page, leaving the ruled lines free for a gift list, a note about a pattern you are trying, or a short letter to next year.
Crossed knitting needles rest in one corner of this page, while the ruled lines below sit open for a menu for knitting night, a project list, or a note to a friend.
A narrow cable knit frame runs around the edge of this page, leaving the ruled lines inside open for pattern notes, a packing list for knitting night, or a letter to next year.
A small sketch of yarn and a teacup sits along one side of this page, with the ruled lines beside it left free for a recipe, a gift list, or notes on a project in progress.
A garland of tiny knitted mittens strings across the top of this page, while the ruled lines below stay open for a holiday gift list or a short letter to next year.
What to Do Next
Print the pages on your chosen paper, trim them to size and start gluing the scenes in wherever they feel right, the backgrounds and lined pages will find their place as you go. For more cozy pages to round out your journal, browse the cat junk journal pages or the winter junk journal set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper works best for printing this knitting junk journal kit?
Matte cardstock around 65 to 90 lb gives the richest colour and holds up well to glue. Plain printer paper works too for a lighter, more foldable page, especially on the background sheets.
What printer settings give the best results?
Set the printer to its highest quality or photo setting and choose matte or cardstock paper type if offered. This keeps the soft pastel washes looking clean rather than streaky.
What size are the pages and can I resize them?
Pages are sized for standard letter or A4 printing, so they fit most home printers without adjustment. Scale down in the print dialog if your journal uses a smaller trim size.
What should I use to colour or glue the pages?
The pages print in full colour already, so no colouring is needed unless you want to add extra shading with fine tip pens. Use an acid free glue stick for a flat, clean finish when gluing pages in.
Can I mix these pages with other junk journal kits?
Yes, the soft pastel palette pairs easily with other cozy or vintage themed kits. Backgrounds and lined pages especially work well tucked among other seasonal sets without clashing.