Table Of ContentPreface Getting started Special techniques and shortenings Christmas stars Soft hearts Trumpet ornament Christmas balls Banner Mini socks Pinecones Adorable acorns Decorative mushrooms Leaves for your presents Forest floor Wreath Mini keys Thank you
SynopsisThe patterns are inspired by Nordic nature and by the hygge tradition, with beautiful toned-down colors and simple decorations., Gorgeous, charming accessories and decorations for the tree, the windowsill, wreaths, holiday place settings, and more. Bring warmth, coziness, and handmade care to your home for the holiday season, with designs inspired by Scandinavian tradition and the natural world, worked in beautifully coordinated colors intended to suit any décor. From straightforward, classic stars and hearts for the beginner to more complex projects for the veteran--including a wintertime forest floor studded with mushrooms and acorns--every knitter's needles will be bursting with festive spirit! Inside, you'll find: Instructions for all special techniques and stitches Options for embellishing with embroidery and beads to make every pattern your own Full-color photographs illustrating every project, plus ideas for decorative holiday looks and arrangements, Celebrate the season with handmade traditional Scandinavian decorations. Christmas markets and celebratory feasts, elves and bells, mulled wine and gingerbread--the holiday season in Scandinavia is steeped in traditions long honored. Now you can welcome that feeling, along with friends and family, into your own home, with this collection of hand-crafted accessories for the tree, the windowsill, holiday place settings, and more. Over a dozen designs inspired by Nordic customs and the natural world are worked in beautifully coordinated colors that can suit any interior. From classic stars and Christmas balls to glittering trumpets and miniature stockings, these wonderfully quick projects are satisfying to make, to hang, and to gift to others. Inside, you'll find: Instructions for all special techniques and stitches, guiding you through increases, decreases, short rows, and more. Suggestions for embellishing with embroidery, beads, and shimmering metallic yarns to make every pattern shine its brightest. Full-color photographs illustrating every project with ideas for decorative holiday looks and festive arrangements.