This book contains 21 cute Christmas knitting patterns from the UK’s bestselling knitting writer, to help you create a dazzling array of miniature knits and celebrate a homemade Christmas. The knits themselves can be used as tree decorations or can stand alone. They make a sweet handmade Christmas gift and can also be used to embellish your Christmas parcels.
The knitting patterns include a miniature knitted reindeer, snowman, Santa, elf, penguin, polar bear, Christmas stocking, dog and cat baubles, Christmas tree, dove, heart bauble, Scandinavian gnome, Christmas pudding, mistletoe, holly, toadstool, acorn … and even your very own knitted Brussels sprout!
You can create all the miniature knitted dolls, creatures and decorations from oddments of light worsted/double knitting (DK) yarn and size US3/3.25mm needles. As the decorations are small, you’ll only need small amounts of yarn for each project, so they’re an ideal way of using up your oddments.
The patterns include easy-to-follow instructions for both US and UK knitters plus clear photographs and tips on how to sew your work together and achieve truly professional results. They are suitable for intermediate knitters.
Your questions answered
Are the patterns suitable for beginners?
The patterns are mostly straightforward but you’ll need a bit of experience and be happy to knit things on a small scale. You’ll also need to feel confident about sewing your work together. If you’re looking for something really quick and simple, this probably isn’t the book for you.
Can I use any kind of yarn?
You’ll need light worsted or double knitting (DK) yarn. I recommend yarns with at least 20% wool and please avoid cheap acrylics or cotton yarns – they just don’t work very well for my kind of patterns and I think you’ll end up disappointed.
Do I need anything other than yarn and knitting needles to make the decorations?
Yes. You’ll need some polyester toy filling and a yarn needle to sew your work together. For some of the projects you’ll also need a few embellishments, such as buttons and bows.
Can I sell the items I make?
Yes, so long as you don’t launch into mass production! But please don’t distribute or sell the patterns themselves as I own the copyright and it would be illegal.
Can I knit the patterns on circular needles?
All my patterns are knitted on a pair of regular, straight knitting needles. It’s possible you could adapt some of them and knit them on circular needles – but I’m from the UK and we don’t use circular needles as much as American knitters!
Do I need to know anything other than how to knit?
You need to know how to sew your work together neatly. And you’ll need to know some basic embroidery stitches, including how to work French knots and chain stitch. But that’s about it!
Can you help if things go wrong?
If anything’s not clear to you, you are always welcome to get in touch and hopefully I will be able to point you in the right direction.
The knitting patterns include a miniature knitted reindeer, snowman, Santa, elf, penguin, polar bear, Christmas stocking, dog and cat baubles, Christmas tree, dove, heart bauble, Scandinavian gnome, Christmas pudding, mistletoe, holly, toadstool, acorn … and even your very own knitted Brussels sprout!
You can create all the miniature knitted dolls, creatures and decorations from oddments of light worsted/double knitting (DK) yarn and size US3/3.25mm needles. As the decorations are small, you’ll only need small amounts of yarn for each project, so they’re an ideal way of using up your oddments.
The patterns include easy-to-follow instructions for both US and UK knitters plus clear photographs and tips on how to sew your work together and achieve truly professional results. They are suitable for intermediate knitters.
Your questions answered
Are the patterns suitable for beginners?
The patterns are mostly straightforward but you’ll need a bit of experience and be happy to knit things on a small scale. You’ll also need to feel confident about sewing your work together. If you’re looking for something really quick and simple, this probably isn’t the book for you.
Can I use any kind of yarn?
You’ll need light worsted or double knitting (DK) yarn. I recommend yarns with at least 20% wool and please avoid cheap acrylics or cotton yarns – they just don’t work very well for my kind of patterns and I think you’ll end up disappointed.
Do I need anything other than yarn and knitting needles to make the decorations?
Yes. You’ll need some polyester toy filling and a yarn needle to sew your work together. For some of the projects you’ll also need a few embellishments, such as buttons and bows.
Can I sell the items I make?
Yes, so long as you don’t launch into mass production! But please don’t distribute or sell the patterns themselves as I own the copyright and it would be illegal.
Can I knit the patterns on circular needles?
All my patterns are knitted on a pair of regular, straight knitting needles. It’s possible you could adapt some of them and knit them on circular needles – but I’m from the UK and we don’t use circular needles as much as American knitters!
Do I need to know anything other than how to knit?
You need to know how to sew your work together neatly. And you’ll need to know some basic embroidery stitches, including how to work French knots and chain stitch. But that’s about it!
Can you help if things go wrong?
If anything’s not clear to you, you are always welcome to get in touch and hopefully I will be able to point you in the right direction.
