Festive knitting ideas

Knitted decorations are quick to make and last a whole lot longer than the paper ones you end up buying year after year. 

We’re knitting paperchains at the moment (some from unusual materials). They’re destined for display at Mr Lawrence Wine Bar, where we hold our fortnightly Knit Nights. 

Paper chains are perfect stash-busters. Just cast on a few stitches and knit a couple of dozen rows in garter stitch or any other stitch you like, casting off when the fabric is long enough to make a loop. Sew the ends together and you’re done.

Choose a contrasting colour yarn for the next loop in the chain. When you come to sew this one up, loop it through the first chain. Repeat until you have as many chains as you need. 

Here are some links to other knitting Christmas decorations you might like to try: 

Knitted baubles

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-baubles-4

Knitted stocking (plus matching tree, candle, snowman and more) http://www.oddknit.com/patterns/decorations/tts/stocking.html

Knitted paper chains

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitted-paper-chains

Knitted garland/wreath

http://store.cocoknits.com/products/knitted-wreath.html

Knitted snowflake

http://www.knitshop.co.uk/knitshop-pattern/1972-free-pattern-let-it-snow-snowflake.html