Book Review – Scandinavian-Style Christmas Knits

Scandinavian-style Christmas knits are becoming increasingly popular due to their timeless aesthetic, natural inspiration, and simplicity. The minimalistic and functional style of Nordic design is a refreshing contrast to the commercial and over-the-top Christmas decorations that are often seen in other cultures. The use of natural materials, earthy colors, and geometric patterns are a reflection of the Nordic landscape and culture.

In this book “Scandinavian-Style Christmas Knits: Ornaments and Decorations for a Nordic Holiday”, the author presents a collection of hand-crafted accessories for the tree, the windowsill, holiday place settings, and more, inspired by Nordic customs and the natural world. The designs are beautifully coordinated and can suit any interior. From classic stars and Christmas balls to glittering trumpets and miniature stockings, these wonderfully quick projects are satisfying to make, to hang, and to gift to others.

The book also provides instructions for all special techniques and stitches, guiding you through increases, decreases, short rows, and more, so even if you are not an experienced knitter, you will be able to make these projects. Additionally, there are suggestions for embellishing with embroidery, beads, and shimmering metallic yarns to make every pattern shine its brightest. The full-color photographs illustrate every project with ideas for decorative holiday looks and festive arrangements.

In conclusion, the book “Scandinavian-Style Christmas Knits: Ornaments and Decorations for a Nordic Holiday” is a perfect guide to create unique and beautiful decorations that reflect the Nordic traditions and culture, and that can be enjoyed for many years to come.

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The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.”

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them.

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits.

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves.

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit.

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy.

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]

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