Nothing warms the heart like a handmade gift! We've picked out some craft instructions from the Kotona Knit Club selection to inspire your Christmas gift workshop.
A salmon for a gift
A smile is sure to appear on the recipient's face when they find the Salmon cowl in their package! Designed by Emma Suominen, this knitted cowl protects against the biting wind, and its stylish pattern looks great both in the city and on fishing trips. The instructions are challenging, but the end result is worth the effort.
The intricate salmon pattern is knitted in the round. Ladderback jacquard technique helps manage floats.
The instructions for the Salmon cowl are published in Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun magazine, inspired by Erik Bruun's iconic posters.
Pattern information:
Size:
One size
Finished garment measurements:
Height: 30 cm
Width: 32 cm
Materials:
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Merinoull (100 % merino wool, 105 m / 50 g)
MC: 1002 off-white 2 skeins or 420 meters
CC1: 1042 mottled grey less than one skein or 25 meters
CC2: 6052 denim blue less than one skein or 45 meters
CC3: 6081 marine less than one skein or 90 meters
CC4: 1099 black less than one skein or 65 meters
CC5: 2743 caramel less than one skein or 1 meter
Needles: 3.5 mm and 4 mm 80 cm circular needles
Other supplies: Tapestry needle.
Gauge:
23 sts and 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round.
23 sts and 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stranded colorwork in the round.
Difficulty level:
Hard
This product is a downloadable PDF pattern, which you can access immediately after purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or via a link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your desired device so your pattern is saved! Please note that the right of cancellation does not apply to downloadable patterns.
Beautiful and practical
The Cherry Tree shoulder bag is a wonderful gift idea, as a bag is sure to be used! Designed by Anna Tanskanen, this bag is knitted with a triple strand of yarn to make it firm and well-shaped. A leather strap and embroidered flowers complete this lovely bag.
Anna Tanskanen's Cherry Tree shoulder bag has been published in Rakkaat kuviot & Pihlgren ja Ritola magazine, where the inspiration came from Pihlgren and Ritola's iconic wallpaper patterns.
The bag is knitted with a triple strand of yarn to help it keep its shape during use. One side features a lacy textured knit, while the other is plain stockinette.
Pattern information:
Size:
Width 27 cm, height 31 cm.
Materials:
Yarn: 250 g Sandnes Garn Duo yarn (115 m = 50 g), color Powder Pink 4032. For embroidery, a small amount of white mohair yarn, for example, Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair, and Sandnes Garn Duo color 4032 Powder Pink for the center of the flowers.
Needles: 6 mm circular needles (80 cm) or according to your gauge
Other materials: stitch marker, 1.5 cm wide leather strap 65 cm, darning needle for embroidery, and a 3 mm crochet hook.
Gauge:
12 sts × 21 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm in stockinette stitch with 6 mm needles (after wet blocking).
Difficulty:
Intermediate
This product is a downloadable PDF pattern that you will have access to immediately after purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or via a link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your preferred device so that your pattern is saved! Please note that the right of cancellation does not apply to downloadable patterns.
Smiling cheerfully
Saimaa Ringed Seal socks are a lovely gift idea for a nature enthusiast! Erik Bruun's smiling Saimaa ringed seals illustrate these wool socks, which are suitable for more experienced knitters. The socks are knitted from the cuff to the toe, and the flap heel makes for a particularly comfortable fit.
The socks are knitted from the cuff to the toe and feature a heel flap.
The pattern for the Norppa socks was published in the Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun knitting magazine, which was inspired by Erik Bruun's iconic posters.
Pattern details:
Size:
38–39
Measurements of finished knit:
Calf circumference unstretched: 25 cm
Cuff height: 22 cm
Heel to toe: 25 cm
Materials:
Yarn: Lankava Sulo (75% wool, 25% polyamide, 400 m / 100 g)
MC: 452 usva (fog) less than one skein or 200 m
CC: 454 noki (soot) less than one skein or 240 m
Needles: 2.5 mm double-pointed needles
Other supplies: Darning needle.
Gauge:
32 sts and 35 rows = 10 × 10 cm in colorwork in the round.
Difficulty:
Difficult
This product is a downloadable PDF pattern, which you will receive immediately after purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or via a link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your preferred device to keep your pattern safe! Please note that the right of withdrawal does not apply to downloadable patterns.
Worthy of applause
If the gift recipient appreciates classic style, knit them Empress mittens. The cable pattern in the instructions designed by Heli Hottinen-Puukko makes the mittens decorative, but the solid color keeps the overall look restrained. This is a gift that will be remembered (and used!) for a long time.
The instructions for the Empress mittens have been published in Rakkaat kuviot & Aarikka magazine, where the inspiration came from Aarikka's jewelry, textiles, and home decor items.
Pattern Information:
Size:
1 (2)
Finished measurements: Mitten circumference 20 (20) cm, Mitten palm length 17 (20) cm.
Materials:
Yarn: Vuonue Wilhelmi worsted weight yarn (70% Finnish sheep wool, 30% Tencel, 400 m / 100 g). You will need approximately 60 (65) g or 240 (260) m (one skein).
Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (57% mohair, 28% silk, 15% wool, 212 m / 25 (30) g or 212 (260) m (1 (2) balls).
In the picture, the colors are Wilhelmi light grey and Tynn Silk Mohair 1199 Salt’n Pepper Tweed. The work uses one strand of each yarn held together.
Needles: 3 mm and 3.5 mm double-pointed needles. Choose needles that will allow you to match the gauge.
Other materials: Stitch markers, scrap yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge:
11 sts × 16 rows = 5 × 5 cm in stockinette stitch in the round with larger needles (after blocking).
Difficulty:
Difficult
This product is a downloadable PDF pattern that you can access immediately after purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or via a link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your preferred device so your pattern is kept safe! Please note that the right of withdrawal does not apply to downloadable patterns.
Or crochet instead?
If you'd like to crochet instead of knit, make a Bubble bag for a loved one! Suitable as both a shoulder bag and a makeup bag, this bag is made from four pieces crocheted with a triple strand of cotton yarn. The finished bag measures approximately 25 x 13 x 14 centimeters, and the result is sturdy and firm.
Psst! If you're giving the bag as a toiletry bag, tuck in a face mask or moisturizer as well.
The crocheted Kupla set includes a neck warmer, a headband, and a bag that, without a strap, also converts into a toiletry bag.
The pattern for the Kupla bag was published in Rakkaat kuviot & Aarikka magazine, inspired by Aarikka's jewelry, textiles, and home decor items.
Pattern information:
Size:
One size
Finished bag measurements: Width: 25 cm, height: 13 cm, depth: 14 cm
Materials:
Yarn: DROPS Design Muskat (100% cotton, 100 m / 50 g). Color: 08 Off-white, 5 skeins.
Crochet hook: 3.5 mm or according to your tension
Other materials: Scissors and darning needle.
Gauge:
20 stitches and 22 rows = 10 × 10 cm
Difficulty:
Intermediate
This product is a downloadable PDF pattern, which you will receive immediately after purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or via a link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your preferred device so you don't lose your pattern! Please note that the right of cancellation does not apply to downloadable patterns.
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