Confession #99: I’m a sucker for Christmas! Hands up if you’re excited for the festive season? My hands are totally waving and my ears are ready for the jovial jingle. Dazzling Christmas lights, traditional Christmas markets in Europe, mulled wine, ginger bread and massive sale – ahhh! What not to love about Christmas?
Yep, I’m one of those hopeless Christmas enthusiasts who’s started cranking up Michael Bublé Christmas album since September. This year I began my Christmas shopping and decorating my home a tiny bit earlier as I’m traveling to the U.S. for Christmas – pretty spolit! As much as I feel alive through travelling and seeing Christmas light on a journey is beyond magical, one simply can’t miss out on the Christmas mood at home, right? It’s been more than ten years since I first experienced Christmas in mid-summer here in Australia, yet every year I still yearn for being able to snuggle up under my knitted throw and sip hot chocolate by the fireplace. For me this sense of coziness in the winter chill and the bustle from gathering around with my sweet peas are what define Christmas to the very core. To re-create the toasty ambience for a 30° C Christmas, I love bringing out bits and pieces of knitted items. Nothing else conveys the warmth of the season better than knits. So, I’ve compiled this year’s Christmas ‘wish-knit’ from my recent online hunt (told you it’s started early!). Here you are, 10 knitted gems that I NEED this Noël – tell me which one is your favorite pick?
♥ Knitted Christmas Sweater
Let the Christmas sweater hunt begin! Too old school for you cool kids? Seriously, think again. Christmas sweater is one timeless piece that’s wearable every year, and it’s oh-so-cute paring with a vintage leather skirt. I tend to pick the most classic snowflakes pattern in red and white which embeds the soul of the season. It’s also super adorable to style with a cable knit headband and soft wavy curls for a boho look. Now, time to dust off your old hand knitted ones from your grannies, or hunt for a luxuriously designed lambwool one from Christmas sale! I’ve pinned this classic babe with polo neck from Wool Overs to the top of my ‘wish-knit’. Christmas lookbook this year – ticked!
Image credit: Wool Overs
Fair Isle Polo Neck Jumper | Wool Over | $66 (Psst.. don’t miss the special offer for their 25th year birthday sale)
♥ Knitted Slippers
Seriously, I could see myself dozing off in my egg chair wearing this with a cup of chai latte… Wink wink to my Secret Santa!
Image credit: fizzaccessory Etsy store
Knit Slippers / House Shoes | Etsy | $25.73
♥ Knitted Cat Hats
Entertainment at home this Christmas with your feline friends? Let them take the spotlight with these gorgeous knitted cat hats! Hint: I chatted with a fellow cat lady recently and she shared her unbelievable experience trying to calm down her cat while doing his nails. Her trick? Just put a hat on – as simple as that! Yep, for real. Apparently, most cats just freeze and stand still when you put a hat on them. So, if your cats tend to get mischievous when you have guests over, you know what to get them this Christmas!
Image credit: Bitchknits Etsy store
Image credit: Bitchknits Etsy store
Top: Cupcake Costume Hats | Bottom: Carrot Costime Hats | Etsy | $19.88
♥ Knitted Tea Cosy
For all of you who’re hoarders of teapots and don’t know what the do with your old sets, a knitted tea cosy is a brilliant way to bring them new lives and dress them up for the season.
Image credit: TheCottageKnittery Etsy store
Hand Knitted Wool Rose Flower Cream Tea Cosy | Etsy | $28.23
♥ Knitted Lamp Cord With Cover
Well, how about also dressing your lamp cord in knits? Okay, I know this sounds a tiny bit bizarre, but how cute is this? If you have a stone cottage or wooden themed interior, these knitted cord covers will transform your home into a winter wonderland.
Image credit: MyVeryOwnEyeGoggles Etsy store
Hand knitted lamp cord with crochet covered lamp holder and extra-large light bulb | Etsy | $195
♥ Vintage Knitting Pattern Book
I’m majorly swooning over these dainty knitted shawls, boleros and hats with stunning vintage knitting patterns! Just pin up your victory rolls and viola – cheers to a 1950s themed Christmas party with your BFFs!
Image credit: laurenceking.com
Vintage Knit: 25 Knitting & Crochet Patterns Refashioned for Today | laurenceking.com | £17.95
Here’re a few other knitted beauties I pinned from Houzz.com but had no idea where to buy them! Tell me if you’ve seen any similar ones in stores, or have tried hand knitting them?
♥ Knitted Plant Pots
