Elegantly Dressed for Christmas / for Parties // Ponchos, Capes, Shawls

Dear users, dear designers,
for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and parties of all kinds, elegant clothing is a must. Here in this thread, you can discover capes, ponchos, tops of all kinds, and of course also shawls and other accessories.
Shop now and make them yourself.

@Authors,
2-3 patterns per designer are enough. Don’t forget the link and image, as well as the usual information.

Who says knitted garments can’t be elegant?
Far from it! This long top is the perfect choice for any festive occasion.
The pattern is kept simple, but the unique cut and the slit in the back make all the difference!

This pattern is designed for sizes 36/38 and 40/42 .
However, the included schematic and gauge make it possible to knit any size!

A detailed chart also guides you through joining the back and front pieces.

Click here for the pattern and more details... 

For us women, the way to our hearts is not through our stomachs...
... we really like it when our men are dressed so smartly :-)
Especially for festive occasions!

The simple, yet sophisticated cable pattern really adds momentum to the design.
A simple stockinette pattern frames the cable look and makes it stand out even more.

This pattern is designed for sizes 48/50 and 54/56.
However, the included cut and gauge make it possible to make any size!

A detailed description and a chart guide you step by step through the pattern.

And here’s the pattern with more details...

The Barbie doll needs something elegant for Christmas and New Year's Eve, too. With the black-and-silver glitter dress with fringe trim and matching hat and bag, Barbie is right on trend. Since the dress is strapless, it’s easy to put on and take off.
The pattern is also suitable for beginners!
You can find it here!

For festive occasions, you can certainly dress up nicely for a change. A delicate, airy stole looks great at Christmas dinner or even for a New Year's dinner.

How do you like it?



It is knitted lengthwise from sock yarn. Along the lower edge, it has an elegant lace pattern (knitting chart included) that gradually disappears upward into wide ribs.

This soul warmer is for everyone who wants to add beautiful accents to their Christmas outfits!

• The pattern is written so that it can be individually adjusted to any size.
• The pattern is fully illustrated, includes crochet charts for the basic pattern, and is suitable for beginners with basic crochet skills.
• Materials: 50g/110m (70% viscose, 26% alpaca, 4% wool). For size 38, I used thirteen skeins (total length 1430 m). Of course, any other type of yarn can be used as well.

Click here for the pattern:



The “Autumn Evening” scarf, with its delicate, spiderweb-like pattern, really stands out in muted, autumnal color gradients and, when paired with a shimmering yarn, transforms into an elegant stole for a more sophisticated wardrobe.

 

The pattern includes both a crochet chart for the stitch pattern and detailed written row-by-row instructions, along with separate crochet charts and many detailed photos. After a short familiarization period, the pattern is easy to crochet alongside other activities.

>> Click here to go directly to the pattern page

This knitted stole is simple and elegant, drawing its effect from luxurious yarns. It should be something that drapes softly and feels pleasant to the touch, whereby the yarn weight is not so important because the pattern can be adjusted easily.

You can find the pattern here.



This pattern is suitable for beginners; it consists exclusively of knit and purl stitches. However, you should allow some time for it.

This elegant poncho suits every woman. It is simply worn over a dress and hides little problem areas. Just throw it on, look great, and attract admiring glances from others. It fits all sizes. The neckline size and back length are adjusted individually at the end. Feel free to take a look at
the photos showing the different ways to wear it.

The knitting pattern and the stitch pattern are equally suitable for knitting beginners and pros. We knit only knit stitches, purl stitches, and yarn overs. 4 pattern rows alternate continuously. But you don’t have to be able to read any
complicated knitting charts, although a knitting chart
is included. On 21 illustrated pages, I show and explain everything to you in detail step by step Materials I hope you enjoy the pattern and make an elegant entrance - Yours, Ina

This wonderful shawl called "Fireplace" is also perfect to wear on festive days. It has a wingspan of 2.20 m and a depth of 0.85 m.

It offers many different ways to wear it, whether as a scarf around your neck, as a stole, or as a shoulder wrap for cool evenings.

You can crochet it using a written pattern, or work from a crochet chart.

Materials needed:

• a 4-ply, plied gradient yarn with a total yardage of approx. 1200 m was used hereBobbel No. 120 by Wollarchiv MJ; of course, you can also make it with other yarns/wool
• any crochet hook that matches the yarn (here size 3.5)

Click here to go to the pattern:

For a festive occasion, a shawl like this...

Knitting Pattern Triangle Shawl CHIEMSEE-WELLEN




(To purchase/download, please click the image)

.. shown here in the finished measurements 150 cm x 65 cm (or custom measurements)

Included in the download are

• a PDF knitting pattern, detailed, with pictures and explanations (21 pages), with a short version for printing
• PDF basic knitting techniques incl. crocheting chain stitches and slip stitches

These knitting skills are used:
casting on stitches, knit and purl stitches, increasing stitches from the strand between stitches, knitting through the back loop and purling through the back loop, yarn overs, knitting stitches together, slip-slip-knit decreases, binding off stitches. No gauge required :-)

Difficulty level: intermediate / easy for experienced knitters

Material:
Basically any thin yarn of your choice can be used with the appropriate needle size + one needle size larger than recommended on the ball band.
Used here: 50 g light turquoise + 50 g darker turquoise Ferner Wolle Merino Lace hand-dyed, 100% merino, 50 g – 250 m for needle size 2.0 to 3.0; used here: circular knitting needles 3.0 with different cable lengths (60 cm to start, then switch to 80 cm cable length), circular knitting needle 4.0 with at least 80 cm cable length; yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors; crochet hook size 2.5.