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Giveaway – Kristin Omdahl’s Knitting Wrapsody!

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Take 18 original designs, a plethora of interesting techniques and elements, and a DVD full of tutorials, and what do you have?

Kristin Omdahl’s Knitting Wrapsody! Wrap, drape and tie your knitting with scarves, shawls, capes, wraps, shrugs and skirts. If you can wrap it, drape it or tie it, it’s in here!

Kristin takes some unusual approaches to her techniques and the accompanying dvd will guide you through. A perfect way to learn, and who better to learn from!

This giveaway will end Mar 16, 2011. Leave me a comment about Kristin’s designs.

Comments

  2. Great, you fixed it – thank you!
    That bolero on the cover is gorgeous. It’d look fab on me ?

  4. I also love the wrap on the cover but think it’s totally awesome that the book has skirts too! That’s a big selling point for me.

  9. I can’t seem to finish a full-size sweater, but her wraps are perfect for my attention span!

  13. Wow! I have always preferred crochet, but these designs make me want to pick up the old knitting needles again!

  15. Kristin Omdahl’s book is chocked full of lovely designs. The Infinity and Anouk would be the first two garments I would knitted as ‘no giveaways’….just for me. If I won this book and DVD…..I’d finally have to hook up the DVD player.

  20. i saw a few patterns that look amazing, I would love to get my hands on this book! My first project would probably be that Purple Lace Dress/wrap or the Infinity sweater coat.

  24. I absolutely love wraps…I do not get cold easily but for the occasional chill they are perfect and Kristin is so wonderfully inventive.

  26. I have been looking at this book since it came out! I would love to win it. I love Kristin’s designs. I have “Crochet So Fine” and LOVE it.

  27. I LOVE the yak wrap,tree of life,the wrap skirt,and the cardi-wrap with sleeves,oh my I guess I love them ALL! Thanks for the giveaway!1

  28. This book looks amazing! I absolutely love the shrug on the cover. It’s the perfect combination of color, shape and interesting stitches. If I win I would make that one first.

  29. Love the cover wrap too but would love to get my hands on the Echo Reversible Drop-Stitch Mobius also!! Great for spring.

  34. I would love to have the book! It is on my list of books to purchase as I love wraps.

  38. I have never knit any of her designs but they look GORGEOUS!!! So if I win the book…I’ll get right into knitting one of them!! I DO have a USA mailing address…

  41. I have one of Kristin’s crochet books and love it. Her designs are always beautiful and unique, which is why I love them. I’m a beginning knitter and would love to get this book. The shrug on the cover is fabulous!

  42. I looked at the book and she does do some of the best knitting of any one I know. I would love to win the book it would look good with my other craft books. Thank you and have a wonderful week.

  44. That blue shrug on the cover is amazing. I love it! I’m learning to knit so the book would be a fantastic resource!

  45. Interesting designs, but the shrug on the cover is my favorite. I’d definitely knit it first!

  46. Looks like a great book. I love knitting wraps, and want to try several of these projects

  47. I love wraps, especially living in New Mexico where nights are cool all year long. These look perfect!

Have you read?

8 Knitted Crown Patterns for Children and Adults

There is something rather wonderful about a knitted crown. It takes a little yarn, a few pointed peaks and suddenly someone is in charge of the birthday cake. Whether they should be trusted with that responsibility is another matter entirely.

I love small knitting projects that invite a bit of fun, and these knitted crown patterns have plenty of possibilities. Make one for a grandchild’s dress-up basket, start a handmade birthday tradition, or knit matching crowns for a family celebration. And yes, there are adult sizes too, because being the person who organised the food should surely come with some royal privileges.

A soft knitted crown also makes a lovely alternative to a cardboard party crown. You can choose a favourite colour, coordinate it with a costume, or make something special enough to bring out year after year. Mustard yellow has that classic storybook look, but dusty pink, forest green and jewel-toned purple would be beautiful too.

These crown knitting patterns include children’s and adult options, along with designs that can be adjusted to fit. Some are worked flat and seamed, while others use circular knitting techniques, so there is a nice mix depending on what you enjoy making.

Our Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults

Start with our own free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults on CraftBits. It’s a lovely starting point for a handmade birthday crown or an addition to the family dress-up collection, with children and grownups both invited to join the royal household. I would choose a colour the wearer already loves—there is no rule saying every crown has to be gold.

Sheep & Stitch Crown: An Adjustable Design with a Video Tutorial

The knit crown pattern from Sheep & Stitch uses worsted-weight yarn and straight needles, with a video tutorial to help you follow along. You repeat the pointed sections until the crown fits, then join the ends, making this a useful option for children or adults without relying entirely on an age label. I especially like the video support for knitters who prefer seeing the shaping happen before trying it themselves.

Jubilee Crown Headband: Baby Through Adult Sizes

Marianna’s Jubilee Crown Headband is a free DK-weight design with baby, child, teen and adult size options. It’s described as quick and easy, making it an appealing choice when someone announces they need a costume rather closer to the event than you would have preferred. I would keep the smallest versions simple and let the yarn colour provide the decoration.

Hobbii Knitted Crown: A Cosy Ribbed Headband

The free Knitted Crown Headband from Hobbii, designed by Katharina Müller of My Favourite Stitches, combines a ribbed band with crown points. It includes baby, child and adult sizes and is knitted in the round with two yarns held together. This is the one I would look at for a crown that doubles as a playful ear warmer—very useful when your little royal insists on wearing their costume outside.

Elegant Knit Crown: Two Stretchy Size Options

Kathryn Andrews’ Elegant Knit Crown is a free Ravelry download with a small toddler/child size and a large teen/adult size. Worked from the top down in worsted-weight yarn, it uses a small amount of yarn and relies on stretchy edges to accommodate a range of heads. It’s a handy option for using a treasured leftover colour that isn’t quite enough for a hat.

Simple Knitted Crown: A Grownup Birthday Crown

Nicky Barfoot’s Simple Knitted Crown is a free DK-weight pattern with seven points and an adult-sized fit. The listed finished circumference is 50 cm, designed to stretch to a 55 cm head, so check that measurement before choosing it as a gift. I like this option for a grownup birthday celebration, especially in a beautiful cotton yarn that lets the shape take centre stage.

Crowning Glory: A Flat-Knitted Crown for the Family

The free Crowning Glory pattern by MrsMeeseMakes is knitted flat and seamed, with the circumference adjusted through the number of points you make. The designer gives guidance for baby, toddler, child, teenager and adult versions, making it a flexible choice for a family set. This would be my pick if you enjoy straight-needle projects and want to check the length as you go.

Paintbox Yarns Party Crown: Child and Adult Versions

The free Paintbox Yarns Party Crown uses aran-weight yarn and includes separate child and adult instructions. The listed finished circumferences are 44 cm and 50 cm, and the pattern is rated intermediate. I would make a coordinated pair in different colours for a birthday child and their favourite grownup—matching enough for photographs, but easy to tell apart when the party gets busy.

Choosing the Right Size for a Knitted Crown

Measure around the wearer’s head where the crown will sit, then compare that measurement with the pattern’s sizing notes. A finished knitted circumference may be smaller than the intended head measurement because the fabric stretches; that is different from choosing a size that is simply too small.

For an adjustable design, check the fit before sewing the ends together. You want the crown to stay put comfortably, especially if its owner plans to spend the afternoon dancing, running or issuing important instructions to the dog.

Yarn choice matters too. A springy wool blend and a smooth cotton can behave quite differently, even when both carry the same yarn-weight label. Follow the pattern’s tension guidance and think about how the finished crown will be washed.

Make It a Birthday Tradition

My favourite idea is to knit a crown that comes out every birthday. Choose a colour that will grow with its wearer, tuck it away with the birthday candles, and let it become one of those small family things everyone remembers.

For children’s crowns, stitched details are a lovely way to personalise the design without adding loose decorations. A little embroidered initial or a few contrasting stitches can make a simple crown feel very much their own.

And if you happen to knit yourself one while making the children’s versions, I think that is entirely reasonable. Someone has to supervise the kingdom—and keep an eye on the cake.