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Get in the Holiday Spirit with the Yarnspirations Holiday Look Book

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Check out the Yarnspirations holiday decor lookbook.OK, I’ve been saying for weeks now that I’m not ready to think about Christmas.

And I’m really not.

But I’ve also been working on a Christmas-related knitting project for CraftBits (which I will share with you just as soon as it’s live), so I am maybe, at least a little bit, starting to think about Christmas knitting.

It doesn’t hurt that husband requested knit gifts for his colleagues, so I need to get cracking.

The Yarnspirations holiday look book has put me in a bit more of a holiday mood as well. This collection (you can see it in ISSUU) is full of adorable knit and crochet things for the Christmas tree, stockings and more.

In the knit area, I’m pretty well in love with the knit Dala horse, the partridge and the pear. The tiny tree ornaments are pretty perfect, too, and great for using little odd balls from your stash (they’d be great as gift tags, too).

There’s an amazing granny square tree skirt for those who like crochet, too, and some great afghans and pillows in both knit and crochet. I adore the Nordic Holiday pillow, complete with jumping reindeer and Nordic stars.

There are cute ideas for wrapping and presenting gifts as well, from knit wine bottle cozies and jar toppers to a snowman gift card cozy.

See anything that catches your eye? I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo via Yarnspirations.]

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Comments

  1. Thanks! I like the Dala Horse, too, having been to Dalarna once. Also the three Jolly Stockings, with their motifs close enough together to knit in the round. And the Snowman gift card hugger. I have lots of yarn to use up; these will be fun.

Have you read?

Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.