This is part 4 in a 12 part series highlighting designs from our 12 Days of Winter, Series 3 Edition.
It’s Day 4 of our 12 Days of Winter Kit Collection. Today we’re excited to share the Forest Garland, designed by the amazing Edie Eckman. It’s the perfect diy-decor for your home this holiday season. The best part? This kit includes both a knit and crochet pattern – each worked up in beautiful Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash.
The design is equal parts elegant and whimsical. Simple design paired with neutral, but earthy colors make for a decoration that looks as great in a minimalist home as it would in a home with loads of decorations. We love how the tweedy nubs in Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash nod both to nature and to ornaments that adorn Christmas trees.
On top is the knit version of the trees, on the bottom is the crochet version.
Whether you knit, crochet, or dabble in both, crafting these little trees is downright addictive. They’re also super beginner-friendly. They’re simple and offer skill-building opportunities. Because they’re small and you make nine trees for each garland, they offer plenty of time to practice techniques if they are new to you.
The knit version of the Forest Garland, worked up using Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash in the Porcelain colorway.
The knit version is comprised of garter stitch, the most basic stitch and it is the first stitch knitters learn. New knitters will learn to increase stitches by knitting into the front and back of a stitch, which creates the shape of each tier. They’ll also learn how to pick up stitches, which is the joining method for each tier. More experienced knitters will enjoy the relaxation and speed of this project.
The crochet version of the Forest Garland, worked up using Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash in the Pine colorway (how fitting for little pine trees!).
Personally, I’m still fairly new to crochet and plan to make this version for myself. Just like the knit version, the crochet version uses one of the first stitches new crocheters learn: single crochet. Skills to indulge in include increasing and using front post single crochet to pick up stitches to create each tier. As with the knit version, experienced crocheters will zip right through these little pines.
Because each tree doesn’t take up a lot of yarn, you can easily adjust the length of the garland by creating more than nine trees. We also think it could be fun to alternate the snowy white trees with the traditional evergreen version. Whatever you choose, we’re certain that you’ll love this project. Remember, you can find the 12 Days of Winter Kits at your local yarn shop. Happy making!
