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JOY Garland Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Home Decor

Item:

Wall Hanging

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit
increase
decrease

Pattern Description:

The best way to let everyone know "A knitter lives here" (or "A knitter loves someone who lives here") is to hang a sign on the door! Inspired by Elizabeth Zimmermann, JOY is quick to knit and employs some clever use of i-cord and garter stitch. Consider it 21st-century Christmas Fiddle Faddle. If you can knit, increase, and decrease, you can add a little holiday joy to your home (or office).

Pattern includes instructions for making small and large garlands (including how to work i-cord), as well as templates for cutting out felt letters to spell JOY, PEACE, MERRY, CHRISTMAS, HAPPY, HANUKKAH, NEW, and YEAR.

Gauge:

16 stitches x 16 rows = 4" in garter stitch

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

31/40" long, 2/4" deep triangles

Materials:

50-200 yds worsted weight yarn
US8 double-pointed needles

You Will Also Need:

tapestry needle
felt
fabric glue
jingle bells