“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”

G. K. Chesterton, A Short History of England

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🦃 5 knits to dress up your Thanksgiving table

Thanksgiving is just around the corner.

It's a time to slow down and take time for friends and family.

At least for those who are not slaving away in a kitchen all day.

The outside world can feel overwhelming at times.

So having an excuse to reflect on the things we have to be grateful for is a welcome pause.

And while Thanksgiving (for Americans) can feel like a cultural institution, it wasn't always that way.

How Thanksgiving became an American national holiday

Thanksgiving owes its place on the calendar to a magazine editor.

Sarah Josepha Hale's day job was editing Godey's Lady's Book.

During most of the 1800s it was the best-read women's magazine in America.

Along with the fashion plates (hand-colored prints of the latest dresses), nearly every issue carried a pattern for something to make at home.

She spent 17 years petitioning presidents to create a national day of thanks.

And at the peak of the Civil War, the most divisive moment in American history, Abraham Lincoln finally said yes.

Ever since it has been on the 4th Thursday of November.

Our favorite Thanksgiving projects for your table

Handmade touches are a great way to show intention.

So here are a few ideas to add some fall flavor to your gathering.

Pumpkin Mug Rug Coaster from Knit Picks ​Get it from Knit Picks​ A little pumpkin picture in intarsia with a stranded border. One cup of coffee per coaster, and a friendly first colorwork project.

Pumpkin Napkin Rings by Yarnspirations ​Get it free from Ravelry​ An orange pumpkin with a brown stem on a sage green ring. One ball of each color makes about 15, enough for the whole table.

Cable-Stitch Pumpkin by MarieMayhewDesigns ​Get it from Etsy​ Cables give this pumpkin a cozy, sweater-like texture. Knit it in the round and set it at the center of the table.

Autumn Acorns and Oak Leaves by Amanda Berry ​Get it free from Ravelry​ Scatter them down the runner or tie one to each napkin. The acorn is a beginner knit, and the leaf takes a little more attention.

Gathering Table Runner from Knit Picks ​Get it from Knit Picks​ Knit in long strips and seamed, so you can make it as wide as your table. Easy lace, and a good home for fingering leftovers.

⭐️ BONUS ⭐️ Tiny Turkey by Susan B. Anderson ​Get it free from Ravelry​ A round little turkey with a wattle and floppy feet. One skein of worsted plus scraps, and he'll guard the pie all afternoon.

Daily Stitch

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Pie Crust Basketweave

A basketweave with a thin rib between the blocks, so it looks like the lattice on top of a pie.

Nothing but knits and purls.

Table runner or dishcloth: which would you knit it into?

Insider Bonus

Pass the Yarn

Kate Jenkins is a British knitwear designer and artist who uses yarn in unusual ways. Rather than crafting garments she knits up copies of her favorite foods. Why? She tells all in

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HandmadeMaryEllen Turkey Place Card Holder. A knit turkey about three inches tall that holds a name card at each plate. At about 50 yards of worsted each, a whole table's worth comes from leftovers. Get the pattern on Etsy​

BrediculousYarns Fall Harvest Worsted. Hand-dyed superwash merino speckled in pumpkin orange, gold and deep green. One skein is about 218 yards, enough for four of those turkeys. Shop the yarn on Etsy​

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Unravel This

Yesterday's answer: All 10 words are highlighted in the grid below. Each came from the Fair Isle story, from Edward's jumper to Tulloch in Lerwick and Liberty in London.

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