Simple Advent Calendar Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Susie Johns
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Embroider numbers to make Susie Johns' easy Advent countdown wall hanging

Celebrate the upcoming festivities with a new wall-hanging to adorn your home this year. Susie Johns has designed another project for us to practise Swiss darning. If you haven’t come across this before, it involves going over stitches with a needle and thread in a different colour to create a pattern. Alternatively, you could work your chosen numbers using stranded colourwork instead. Use DK yarn from your stash to knit this easy Christmas knitting pattern and mount the squares on a piece of fabric.

Sizing

40cm x 80cm

What you need

Yarn: DK, shades Bright Blue, Green, White, Purple, 25g of each
Needles: 4mm
Fabric: 40cm x 85cm
Dowel rods: two
Tapestry needle

Stitches and Skills used

Cast on
Knit
Knit through the back loop
Purl
Slip one
Cast off
Swiss darning (duplicate stitch)

Meet the designer

Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in knitting, papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more. If you like this Christmas decoration, we think you'll love Susie'sknitted food. You can find more of Susie's designs here.

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