Pattern Suites: Quick Gifts
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The holidays are around the corner, and I don’t know about you but I’m in a mad dash over here to finish up a ton of projects before things get super hectic! Somehow this time of year always seems to creep up so quickly without warning. For real though, where did October go?! If you’re like me and you had the best intentions of hand making all of your gifts this year, but now you’re counting down the days and trying to calculate how many stitches you can actually fit into the time you have left, I GOT YOU! This month’s pattern suite theme is:
QUICK GIFTS!
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All of the patterns included in these suites are simple to stitch, quick to make, portable so you can take them on the go to get a few stitches in wherever you can, and most importantly stylish items that your friends and family will be thrilled to wear and use. These are pieces that will have your loved ones stunned that you actually made them yourself. No ugly big bird sweaters under the tree this year!
The suites of 8 knitting or 8 crochet patterns are available for only $16 - more than 50% off if you were to purchase them individually! These suites will be available until the first week of December. So grab yours now while you can! Curious as to why I chose the patterns included this month? Scroll down for a little background on each one.
KNITTING PATTERNS
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The Alsace Tea Towel is one of the nicest gifts you can give anyone who enjoys cooking or playing host/hostess. The simple linen stitch creates a dense fabric that that’s durable and functional for these kitchen workhorses.
The Anouk Accessories Set is technically three patterns in one! Whip up the beret, kerchief, or fingerless gloves for that special someone on your list who prefers a certain “je ne sais quoi” when it comes to their accessories.
The Avalanche Hat takes me less than an hour to make (including weaving in the ends!) and it’s such a luxurious, fancy gift when worked up in Lion Brand LB Collection Fifty Fifty wool/alpaca blend yarn. If you act fast you can grab this yarn 45% off during Lion Brand’s biggest sale of the season, ending 11/20. Just click here and use code NOV45 at checkout!
The Cousteau Cap is another two-for-one pattern as you get instructions for both a cuffs and a basic cap that is unisex and so fast to stitch up due to the 10mm needles and super bulky yarn it calls for.
Le Marais headband is an oldie but a goodie! This sweet seed stitch headband is from my 2015 February in Paris collection and is totally beginner friendly. This is the kind of piece you’ll want in every color of the rainbow. I love making up a bunch of these in different colors to pass around to groups of friends.
Another gem from the February in Paris collection, Les Philosophes Fingerless Gloves are particularly sophisticated. They are worked up on straight needles with simple details that make them stand out from the crowd.
The Tundra Scarf is one of my personal favorites. It’s a go-to for me as soon as the temperature dips. This is another piece using an incredibly luxe yarn - Lion Brand LB Collection Jumbo Alpaca Blend - that makes this piece so special and high-end. Best of all it takes only a few hours to knit up on 25mm needles! Don’t forget to take advantage of that Lion Brand sale by using code NOV45 at checkout before 11/20!
The Voyager Cap is the newest pattern of the bunch and part of my current fall/winter Journey Collection. With mirrored symmetric decrease crown shaping, this beanie looks so elegant and professional! It uses another LB Collection yarn - Merino Camel - and can be cuffed once or twice for a taller or more close fitting hat. Unisex and sophisticated, this is a great knit for anyone on your list!
CROCHET PATTERNS
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The Betty Headband is one of my most favorite crochet headbands of all time. It has a knit look to it due to the slip stitch ribbing technique used and it’s such a timeless, classic piece. This will be an accessory used for many years to come!
The Columbia Chevron Super Scarf is still a favorite from back in 2016. The giant poms on this super bulky scarf add a touch of playfulness and style, giving this luxe scarf a fun personality.
The Hudson Scarf is a total beginner-friendly pattern that results in a beautiful unisex scarf. Not sure what to make the men in your life? This is my go-to!
Someone on your list not so into wearing knits? No problem! La Vie En Rose Sunglasses Case is a crazy quick crochet pattern and will impress all of the recipients. The dense fabric is the perfect protective layer for your sunnies.
The Marseille Tea Towel is the sister pattern to the Alsace Tea Towel in the knitting suite above. This simple but elegant kitchen towel is a thoughtful gift that you can whip up in no time.
The Nomad Loop is actually two patterns in one! Using one of my favorite variations on the half double crochet, this single cowl or doubled infinity scarf will keep your loved ones cozy, warm, and stylish.
The Oakley Super Scarf is so dramatic you’d never guess that you can finish this sucker in a day. Hooked up in super bulky yarn with huge stitches, this makes for an impressive gift when you need something special in very little time.
The Shoreline Fingerless Gloves make a brilliant stocking stuffer and you can make them so fast, you’ll be whipping them up in multiple shades for groups of girlfriends or family members.
