Last week, I shared Lorraine Thompson’s HO HO HO! Scrappy Sock, a wonderful way to turn leftover yarn into a festive Christmas stocking. This week, I’m thinking smaller, quicker, and just as charming!
Wouldn’t it be lovely to knit a Christmas decoration in a single sitting? Cynthia MacDougall’s A Simple Snowflake, featured in the Festive 2013 issue of A Needle Pulling Thread magazine, is the kind of little project I love as the holidays approach. Imagine knitting several snowflakes to decorate your Christmas tree, embellish wrapped gifts, or share with friends. Sometimes the smallest handmade projects bring the greatest joy!
skill level suitable for knitters comfortable working in the round with double-pointed needles
time a quick knitting project that can be enjoyed in a single sitting, depending on experience
ideal for Christmas ornaments, gift embellishments, handmade holiday decorations, small knitted gifts
you will practice knitting in the round, working with double-pointed needles, reading knitting charts, following written stitch instructions, creating six-pointed snowflake motifs
finished size
4¼” [10.5cm] measured from point to opposite point before blocking
5¼” [13.5cm] after blocking
A Simple Snowflake by Cynthia MacDougall for ANPTmag Issue Festive 2013; photo by Cynthia MacDougall
We’re going way back with this one! The Festive 2013 issue of A Needle Pulling Thread magazine celebrates the pleasure of creating handmade ornaments for the holiday season. It’s a wonderful reminder that Christmas decorations and gifts become even more meaningful when we’ve made them ourselves.
Cynthia MacDougall’s A Simple Snowflake is an appealing choice for knitters who enjoy smaller projects with beautiful decorative possibilities. Rather than committing to another large holiday project, you can enjoy making something that adds a personal touch to your celebrations.
I especially love the idea of knitting a collection of snowflakes for a Christmas tree. They could also become charming additions to gift wrapping, making even the simplest package feel extra special. Consider a yarn with some glitter in it.
And because this is a small project, it’s an inviting way to enjoy a little creative knitting during the busy holiday season.
Get the pattern: A Simple Snowflake
Get the print issue: ANPTmag Festive 2013
There’s something particularly satisfying about making Christmas decorations you can enjoy year after year. I can imagine knitting a few snowflakes in coordinating colors to create a beautiful collection, or making them as little gifts for friends and family.
Would you hang your knitted snowflakes on your Christmas tree, use them to decorate gifts, or find another creative way to display them?
Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag knitting project I’ll share!