SIRDAR BEST EVER CHRISTMAS

MORE THAN 65 FESTIVE DESIGNS

‘Twas the month before Christmas, and all through the land, knitting needles were clicking, and hooks were in hand. Grandma was knitting the stockings with...

‘Twas the month before Christmas, and all through the land, knitting needles were clicking, and hooks were in hand. Grandma was knitting the stockings with care, and Mum’s Christmas jumper was ready to wear.

Does that sound like your Christmas?

We know that everyone loves festive makes so we’ve pulled out all the stops to bring you the ultimate knit and crochet Christmas book, with something for every kind of Christmas. You can knit an advent calendar for the big Christmas count down and crochet character baubles ready for carols around the tree. Make a snowman wreath to welcome festive visitors then tell the Christmas story with an amigurumi nativity scene. Keep Santa’s little helpers cosy in cute Christmas onesies and fun jumpers, and keep them entertained too with mischief made by their very own Elf On The Shelf. All of this and so much more inside for a very merry knit and crochet Christmas.

Book no: 0565

Please note some designs only require small oddments of colour.

Size Guide

Yarn Facts

About This Yarn

Country Classic is a Sirdar family favourite that has been made even softer. The 50/50 blend of pure wool and acrylic makes it even more comfortable and it is now available in 24 inspired-by-nature shades.

What's it like to work with?

This soft blend knits up with amazing stitch definition. With handy 50g balls, it is the ideal yarn for trying out colour work techniques.

What is it best for?

Ideal for Adults, children and homeware, this yarn works perfectly for timeless designs that you will love for years.

  • Composition

    50% Wool 50% Acrylic

  • Tension

    22 stitches x 28 Rows to 10cm / 4"

  • Ball Weight

    50g In accordance with BS984

  • Yarn Weight

    Double Knitting

  • Yarn Length

    125 metres (136 yards) approx

  • Knitting Needle Size

    4 mm (USA 6)

  • Crochet Hook Size

    4 mm (USA G/6)

  • Washing Instructions

    30 Machine Wash/Wool Cycle

Yarn Facts

About This Yarn

Sirdar Country Classic worsted is soft, merino wool blend in a large and versatile palette of flattering shades. Worsted is the favourite yarn weight of our American customers. A little heavier than double knitting it is ideal for year round knits with a little extra warmth.

What's it like to work with?

The pure merino blend is beautifully soft and comfortable to work and your stitches will glide over your needles. Experienced knitters will especially enjoy the excellent stitch definition and opportunity to showcase your skills in this weight.

What is it best for?

Worsted is a real all-rounder. Excellent stitch definition keeps intricate colour work and textured stitches clear and crisp. And because the soft, cosy merino is blended with acrylic, heavily textured larger knits remain wonderfully light and easy to wear.

  • Composition

    50% Merino Wool, 50% Acrylic

  • Tension

    24 rows, 20 sts

  • Ball Weight

    100g In accordance with BS984

  • Yarn Weight

    Worsted

  • Yarn Length

    200 metres (218 yards) approx

  • Knitting Needle Size

    4.5mm (USA 7)

  • Washing Instructions

    Machine washable, wool cycle, wash dark colours separately, dry flat. reshape while wet, do not iron, may be dry cleaned.

Yarn Facts

About This Yarn

Snuggly DK is our most popular hand knitting yarn for babies. Its quality, softness and easy-care characteristics have been adored by generations of knitters. Sirdar Snuggly DK is incredibly soft to the touch making it extra gentle for little ones. In a wide range of irresistible colours, washable Snuggly DK is perfect for baby and toddler clothes as well as cosy cot blankets.

What's it like to work with?

Snuggly DK has a soft, smooth texture which helps it to glide on and off the needles, it is so easy to work with and very gentle on your hands.

What is it best for?

In a wide range of irresistible colours, Snuggly DK is perfect for baby and toddler clothes as well as cosy cot blankets.

  • Composition

    55% Nylon 45% Acrylic

  • Tension

    22 stitches x 28 rows to 10 cm / 4"

  • Ball Weight

    50g In accordance with BS984

  • Yarn Weight

    Double Knitting

  • Yarn Length

    165 metres (179 yards) approx

  • Washing Instructions

    40 Machine Wash / Wool Cycle

  • Knitting Needle Size

    4mm (USA 6)

  • Crochet Hook Size

    4mm (USA F/5)

Yarn Facts

About This Yarn

Happy Cotton is our 100% cotton DK yarn that comes in a little 20g ball. Perfect for small multi coloured projects, this yarn comes in a range of 50 happy shades from pretty pastels to cheerful brights. Suitable for machine washing on a wool cycle.

What's it like to work with?

A smooth cotton yarn that looks great crocheted. This soft cotton has great stitch definition.

What is it best for?

Ideal for Amigurumi patterns and other small fun projects!

  • Composition

    100% Cotton

  • Tension

    22 stitches x 28 Rows to 10cm / 4"

  • Ball Weight

    20g

  • Yarn Weight

    Double Knitting

  • Yarn Length

    43 metres (47 yards)

  • Knitting Needle Size

    4 mm (USA 6)

  • Crochet Hook Size

    4 mm (USA G/6)

  • Washing Instructions

    40 Machine Wash / Wool Cycle

Yarn Facts

About This Yarn

We created Snuggly Replay especially for a new generation of discerning Snuggly kids who know what they want to wear. Cool knits in this lightweight cotton blend are bound to become firm favourites for kids and the people who knit for them.

What's it like to work with?

A cool, soft blend of cotton and acrylic, Snuggly Replay is easy to work with and gives great stitch definition to the fun colour-work and textured patterns we’ve designed especially for you to knit and crochet for kids.

What is it best for?

We created Snuggly Replay especially so that you can make fashionable knit and crochet designs for kids that will easily mix and match with store-bought clothes to create cool outfits they’ll love to wear. The 50g balls are economical for kid-sized makes and perfect for contemporary colour-work.

  • Composition

    50% Cotton 50% Acrylic

  • Tension

    22 sts x 28 rows to 10 cm / 4 inches

  • Ball Weight

    50g In accordance with BS984

  • Yarn Weight

    Double Knitting

  • Yarn Length

    150 metres (164 yards) approx

  • Knitting Needle Size

    4 mm (USA 6)

  • Crochet Hook Size

    4 mm (USA F/5)

  • Washing Instructions

    40 Machine Wash / Wool Cycle