Remember last year when us Scheepjes Bloggers got together for a Christmas blog hop? Well, we’re back for another! We will be sharing both knitted and crocheted Christmas designs for yourself or quick gifts for friends and family, all projects that can be whipped up just in time for Christmas!
I will be sharing my design on December 4th and I’m kind of excited, it’s my second design already! Here I was thinking I didn’t have it in me to design anything and I’ll already have two by the end of the year. I think I may have caught the bug! Again, it’s something that was easy to design and easy to knit so that I didn’t overwhelm myself or you! Here is a sneak peak. I’ve given you a hint… can you guess what it is?
The wine bottle is a hint about the project, it’s not a sign of how much I had to drink during the designing process. So don’t be afraid! Although, if wine is your thing, you can feel free to use this project as an excuse to go pick up a bottle, it doesn’t technically need to be full. This one isn’t, my husband drank it and I had to photoshop out the lines of wine he dribbled down the label!
If you are seeing the double pointed needles (DPN’s) and have had a “NO way!” reaction, this is your chance to get over that hump. I avoided DPN’s for years because they just looked too confusing, but I promise you, you’ll kick yourself once you get the hang of it, because it’s so much easier than it seems. I wish I’d learned years ago because once you get going it really is no more difficult than knitting on two needles.
To prepare for this project you will need:
- 1 ball each of Scheepjes Invicta Extra in colours 1545 (Red) and 1357 (White)
- 3mm double pointed needles
- 1 wine bottle
Basic knitting skills (knit, purl, k2tog) and knowledge on how to knit with DPN’s.
If you don’t have experience with DPN’s, don’t worry… here is a great tutorial (the one I used to learn) from my friend Staci over at verypink.com!
You can purchase this yarn from retailers here on the Scheepjes website. It is also be available worldwide via Deramores, Wool Warehouse and in the US via Paradise Fibers.
The blog hop begins on December 1st with Annelies from Vicarno Crochet, so be sure to check her blog out to catch the start of the hop!
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