These little baubles from Mindful Crochet make the perfect Christmas gift to give to the people we love and value in our lives. The French knot is a wonderful embellishment – and if you have yet to master it watch out, because once you do you will be placing them on everything!
Is it a mitten? Is it a glove puppet? It’s a little bit of both, of course. These mousey mitts make it as easy as pie to persuade little ones to put on their gloves when the mercury dips, so you won’t hear complaints about freezing little fingers. I’ve chosen to knit these mice in off-white—but I think little mice in gray, or in pastel shades of pink or blue, would be just as cute. So take your pick.
This blanket from Modern Crocheted Blankets, Throws and Cushionsis worked from one corner diagonally in rows to the opposite corner, by increasing blocks until the centre row then decreasing to make a neat square.
Stay snug in an ultra cozy, fuss-free shoulder capelet from Modern Knitted Shawls and Wraps. Worked in the round with a thick but light yarn, this garment knits up quickly and easily when the weather starts to turn wintery.
This rectangular cushion crochet project from Kate Eastwood's new book 'Crocheted Home' is worked in alpine stitch, to match the textured lap blanket. The cushion is finished with a pompom at each corner as a fun touch and to keep it co-ordinating with the blanket.
