This advent calendar will bring you something new every day until Christmas: 24-simple advent patterns to offer an alternative to last-minute gifts.
I hope this is something that makes this time of year even more special to you.
Wishing you all a very merry advent time!
Day 20 in the 24-simple advent patterns: Greenery bookmarks
I’m certain that one can not have too many books!
A knitted bookmark is a wonderful gift for a book-lover. And it’s so cute in your bookshelf! Goes with every book and anything in general.
Two options to choose from: a Christmas tree or a cactus!
You can purchase the inexpensive pdf with both patterns and photo instructions for easy printing, on Etsy,Lovecraft, Knitcrate. 1$ will be donated, read more here!
About
Knitted in the round in one piece using simple stockinette stitch – the Greenery bookmarks are simple and quick to knit and you can accomplish them using any small ball of yarn.
The Cactus bookmark is knitted top-down. The Christmas tree bookmark is worked bottom-up.
For both, after stuffing, a simple twist cord goes between the pages.
You need to know how to knit, purl, basic increase, and decrease.
The instructions are written in standard American terms. The pdf features photo support.
Knitting skill level: Easy, perfect project for new knitters
Needles: US 2½ / 3 mm circular or DPN
Yarn: Fingering-weight yarn
Yardage: 13 – 15 yards (12 – 14 m) per bookmarks in green, a little bit of yellow and red for the Christmas tree
Gauge: 32 sts – 42 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
Other notions: Tapestry needle, crochet hook, stuffing
Sizing: One size specified but you can certainly scale the patterns; simply grab a chunky-weight yarn and bigger needles, and follow the pattern as written.
Abbreviations
K – Knit
P – Purl
Kfb – Knit front and back
K2tog – Knit two stitches together
P2tog – Purl two stitches together
Sts – stitches
Cactus Pattern
BODY
Cast on 4 sts onto one needle.
Rnd 1 (work as I-cord): [Kfb] 4 times (8 sts)
Join in the round.
Rnd 2: [Kfb] 8 times (16 sts)
Rnd 3: Knit
Rnd 4: [Kfb, k3] 4 times (20 sts)
Rnd 5: [K1, p1] to end
Work 12 more rounds in k1, p1 rib pattern.
Bind off.
Turn the piece inside out, then stuff. Break the yarn and draw it tightly through the sts with a tapestry needle.
ARMS (make 2)
Cast on 4 sts
Rnd 1 (work as I-cord): [Kfb] 4 times (8 sts)
Join in the round
Rnd 2: [K1, p1] to end
Work 3 more rounds in k1, p1 rib pattern.
Stuff the piece, then break the yarn and draw it tightly through the sts with a tapestry needle.
Make the second arm the same as the first but with two extra rounds of rib pattern to make it longer.
Christmas Tree Pattern
In green cast on 20 sts and join in the round.
Rnds 1 and 2: Knit
Rnd 3: K2tog, k6, [k2tog] twice, k6, k2tog (16 sts)
Rnd 4: Purl
Rnds 5 and 6: Knit
Rnd 7: K2tog, k4, [k2tog] twice, k4, k2tog (12 sts)
Rnd 8: Purl
Rnds 9 and 10: Knit
Rnd 11: K2tog, k2, [k2tog] twice, k2, k2tog (8 sts)
Rnd 12: Purl
Rnd 13: Knit
Switch to yellow color for the star
Rnd 14: [K2tog] 4 times (4 sts)
Rnd 15: [Kfb] 4 times (8 sts)
Rnd 16: Knit
Break the yarn and draw it tightly through the sts with a tapestry needle.
Lightly stuff the tree and sew the bottom closed.
With Red, embroider ornaments with 2 small sts for each.
Weave in loose ends.
Finishing
Cut two lengths of yarn about 8″ / 20cm long and thread the bent end through the bottom of the mini greenery, then make a knot to secure it at the base.
Begin to twist them and continue twisting.
Tie the end together. Cut the ends and trim so they are even.
OPTIONAL:
Make poms or tassels as desired and attach them at the and of your cord for an on-trend look!
You can purchase the inexpensive pdf with both patterns and photo instructions for easy printing, on Etsy. 1$ will be donated, read more here!