As the number of my free washcloth and afghan square knitting patterns has grown, I’ve decided it’s time to start categorizing them to make various themes easier to find. I’ve put the links to all the knitting patterns for Christmas themed squares on this post. This, I hope, will make it easier to find them and also maybe spark some inspiration for some Christmas themed afghans and washcloths!
Making these squares, I used Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash. I absolutely love this yarn, it’s 100% wool, machine washable AND can be tumble dried (so great for baby blankets)! The wool is also very soft, and knits up with wonderful stitch definition, which is fantastic for these squares. As 220 Superwash comes in an amazing 135 different shades the colour combinations are almost endless! One ball makes 3 and a bit squares using 4.0 mm needles.
Using this yarn (which is DK or light worsted weight) and 4 mm knitting needles the squares come out at approximately 22 cm square (8.66 inches) after blocking. All the squares on Daisy and Storm are the same size, so as long as you use the same yarn for each they will come out the same size (beware, different brands of yarn, even though they might say they are the same weight, are not always the same thickness as each other and so may not make squares the same size).
Once the 1st Dec arrives time will just fly by until Christmas Day —so —– I take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to Heather for her inspiring patterns, across all subjects.
I also say Merry Christmas, Festive Greetings, Happy Holidays to all the crafters that use this site. Based on the the 6 degrees of separation premise I expect to meet up with you some time!
I trust that 2021 will bring comfort to a very troubled world.
In the meantime, stay safe, stay well, stay positive and keep crafting.
Peace and love
Jill
Thanks, Jill 😊 I hope you have a happy, safe holiday season too!
Dear Heather I love checking my inbox and finding a new post from you, especially in this troubled time.
Thank you for bringing joy to our lives. I wish you and yours all the best for this Christmas season and the New Year which I hope brings more certainty for all. Seasons greetings to all the crafters I think our crafts have kept us going.
Love and best wishes Louise
Thank you so much, Louise 😊 I’m so glad my patterns have brought you some happiness! Knitting certainly is a great escape. All the best for the holiday season, and best wishes for a safe and happy New Year.
Thanks again, Heather
A very Merry Christmas to you. Thank you for all your wonderful patterns. I finished my granddaughter’s throw and she absolutely loves it. I’m looking forward to following you in 2021 and will be starting a new throw for my grandson. 😀
Thanks, Veronica 😊 Have a wonderful, safe holiday season!
Thank you Heather.
I have recently started knitting again and am enjoying the many different dishcloth patterns. Have a very safe and happy holiday.
Looking forward to receive many more inspirational patterns in the New Year. ☺️
Thank you, Andrea 😊 Definitely lots more patterns to come! Have a wonderful, safe holiday season too
I have only started knitting again since the lockdowns began and I am amazed at your beautiful patterns they really inspire and motivate me. I have made a kangeroo blanket using your lovely christmas patterns and it looked really good. Thank you and I wish you and everyone using the site a Very Happy Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year.
Thank you, Marilyn 😊 I hope you have a wonderful, safe holiday season too!
Hi once again thank you for all of your beautiful patterns & your hard work.I was
wondering do you plan on making any more Lighthouse patterns?
Happy Holidays to all of you. Linda
Hi Linda and thank you! I don’t plan on more light houses just now – I have a list about 30 squares long to make at the moment, but I will keep it in mind for when I finish all those
I have a question!!!! I love this pattern. Can I change the dimensions to make this pattern into a placemat for Christmas? If so, can I use the same kind of yarn? Thank you!!
Hi Ella, you could extend the border out to make placemats, just cast on extra stitches and use extra seed stitch (K1,P1) to make the border to the size you want. I’d use cotton or acrylic yarn to make placemats – Lovecrafts have lots of cotton here https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-au/l/yarns/yarns-by-fibre/100-cotton?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=d467f28c or acrylic here https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-au/l/yarns/yarns-by-fibre/acrylic-yarn?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=d467f28c
I went back to knitting a couple of years ago but I have only been knitting afgan squares and making them into blankets for rescue dogs homes. I came across your site as I wanted to make something a bit more interesting on the squares. I love all your different patterns which I am making into more blankets. I know that this is probably not what these patterns were intended for but I am sure they will look okay. Many thanks for all your hard work.
Thanks, Pat! And I’m so happy the patterns are being used to make blankets for rescue dogs – what a wonderful thing to do! I love charity knitting and belong to a couple of local groups who knit for babies and children in need.