Using Christmas gift yarn ++ Using Bobbel

Dear users, dear authors,
Santa Claus and the Christ Child told me that many of you received Christmas yarn or Bobbel as a gift.
Here in the thread you’ll find patterns that will help you make good use of this yarn.
Have fun.

@authors,
2–3 patterns per author are enough. Don’t forget the link and image, as well as the usual info.

The possibilities for creating the most beautiful shawls, tops, dresses, etc. from yarn cakes and gradient yarns are endless...... Here you’ll find three examples from my shop. You can find more designs hier.

Just have a browse and find the perfect match for your taste.

The airy crocheted shoulder shawl "Snowdrop" is a favorite to wear!

--> Here’s the pattern 



Are you still looking for the right shawl for your next outfit? Then this beautiful shoulder shawl is perfect for you. The pattern is super easy to crochet and an eye-catcher for every occasion.


Difficulty level: very easy


Crochet pattern Poncho "Elegance"   --> Get the pattern here 




Maybe you’ll soon be spontaneously invited to an after-work party or a romantic dinner and once again have nothing suitable to wear? How about an airy yet truly elegant poncho?


Difficulty level: easy



Nautical Crochet Top "Sabrina" - for all sizes  --> Here’s the pattern



An absolute eye-catcher, and not just in summer. Super airy and light.

Difficulty level: easy to medium (you need to be able to measure yourself)


You’ll find all the exact details in the respective product descriptions.

Here are three wonderful yarn cake ideas for you:

1) Shawl "Gentle Breeze" - beautiful and versatile for snuggling up and feeling good.
Thanks to the lace pattern, the shawl drapes wonderfully loosely and softly. This makes it very comfortable and wearable in many different ways.

Crocheted with 1 yarn cake (yardage 800 m / 200 g) and hook size 3.00 mm.

Click here for the pattern





2) "Triangle Shawl in a Square" - my best- and longseller.
It is also crocheted with one yarn cake (yardage 800 m). The shawl drapes beautifully loosely and can be worn in many different ways.

Click here for the pattern




and 3)  The shawl "Cappuccino" is chic, warm, and wonderfully easy to make. The pattern is quick to memorize and can also be worked on in good company, since you don't have to concentrate too hard. A wonderfully soft, cozy shawl for fall and winter.

Click here for the pattern




For all three shawls, there is a detailed description as a PDF file with text, crochet chart, and step-by-step photos.

All three shawls are very easy to crochet and absolutely suitable for beginners!

A very special triangular shawl in a patchwork pattern will
always be one of a kind when made from yarn with a long color gradient !

Here’s the pattern

It is knitted using only knit stitches; the pattern is
described step by step and includes a knitting chart and photos
as well.

Depending on the size, you will need 200-300 g of yarn
with a yardage of 420 m/100 g and 3 mm knitting needles

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Also made from gradient yarn is this
beautiful loop scarf with a ric-rac look

to the pattern     

The pattern is also very well explained step by step with photos.

The pattern is worked using only knit stitches,

you will need 100 g of yarn and 3 mm knitting needles, and in no time
it becomes a beautiful one of a kind piece !
  

Anyone who was gifted 500 m or more of bobbel or lace yarn can knit this triangular shawl from it, for example:

Knitting pattern for triangular shawl CHIEMSEE WAVES




(Please click the image to purchase/download)

Finished measurements shown here in the picture approx. 150 cm x 65 cm. Desired measurements according to your taste and the amount of yarn available.

The download includes a

• detailed PDF knitting pattern, illustrated and explained (21 pages), with a short version for printing
• PDF basic knitting techniques, incl. crocheting chain stitches and crocheting 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: medium / easy for experienced knitters

Material:
Basically, any thin yarn of your choice with a suitable needle size + one needle size larger than recommended on the label can be used.
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 at least 80 cm cable length; yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors; crochet hook size 2.5.

Here’s a calculation tool for projects you’d like to make when your existing yarn doesn’t match the yarn specified in the pattern, to help you find out whether you have enough yarn:






It’s an Excel spreadsheet for converting the amount of yarn required from the “original yarn” used in a pattern to a desired “alternative yarn.”

Example:
The original yarn listed in your pattern has a yardage of 85 m per 50 g. According to the pattern’s specifications, you need 600 g of this “original yarn” for your size. However, you’d like to make your project using a different yarn (= alternative yarn). The yarn chosen in this example has a length of 70 m per 50 g skein. If you enter these values into the Excel spreadsheet, you’ll immediately see the required amount of the desired yarn in both skeins and grams.

Technical note:
This requires a spreadsheet program such as Excel or LibreOffice (the latter is available for free online), as this spreadsheet is based on formulas. After opening the spreadsheet, please click “Enable Editing,” then fill in the light-colored cells.

Got 6-ply sock yarn as a gift—but don’t want socks???
How about knitting a hat from this kind of yarn:


Knitting pattern for the ALL-SEASON BEANIE hat made from sock yarn




(To purchase/download, please click the image)

For this feather-light all-season beanie, which is made with knitting needles in various sizes (the brim with size 3.5 needles, the main part with size 6.0, the decreases with 4.5 and 4.0) and with a crochet hook size 3.0–4.0 for the decoration, 70 g of 6-ply sock yarn is enough, though 1 skein usually has 150 g. You can still knit a small cowl or even 1 pair of socks up to shoe size 36/37 from the leftover yarn :-)

By the way: there’s a sock-knitting course for 6-ply sock yarn here:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/22205/strickanleitung-socken-aus-6-faedigem-garn-lehrgang-mit-tabellen-fuer-alle-groessen

With colorful sock yarn, the color changes—like in this picture—happen automatically.

These knitting skills are needed:
knit stitches, purl stitches, knitting in the round, right-slanting slipped decreases. Crochet skills: chain stitches, slip stitches

You can always use hats, especially now in the cold winter, but also when spring comes around again.

For the following hat patterns, you can use any yarn; the pattern will just turn out finer or chunkier accordingly. Since the hats are started from the cuff, they can be easily adjusted to any head circumference, so you can crochet hats for the whole family.

In addition, all patterns include lots of pictures and detailed explanations, so ambitious beginners can follow them well too.

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Beanie Chicago

This beanie is very popular right now. It is also wonderfully versatile. For example, you can make it in one color, with color in the thin pattern rows, or with bold colors in the thicker pattern rows. So with just one pattern, you have lots of possibilities.
--> Get the crochet pattern and more info here: Beanie CHICAGO
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Beanie Autumn Joy

A very popular children's hat is the "Autumn Joy" beanie. In addition to classic solid-color yarn, you can also use gradient yarn. This looks especially beautiful with an accent color in the stripes.
--> Get the crochet pattern and more info here: Beanie HERBSFREUDE
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Hat and Beanie Little Princess

The "Little Princess" is a versatile hat, because you can crochet it in the short or long version. The pattern explains two ways to attach the beads; just pick your favorite method. But even without beads, this hat is a lovely head covering.
--> Get the crochet pattern and more info here: Beanie / Hat LITTLE PRINCESS

If you're ever in the mood for something unusual, how about a bat scarf?

You can find the pattern here.




It's very easy to knit and still a lot of fun. Depending on what yarn you use, it will turn out wider or narrower. My original is made from fairly thick merino wool, but basically you can use any yarn you like for it. Suitable for beginners!

Maybe the Christ Child brought you some fine lace yarn? The pattern for this delicate crochet shawl is perfect for it.

You can find it here.




A simple lace pattern, explained in writing and also with a crochet chart.

Ideal for small and large wool gifts. Whether it’s a Bobbel or other types of yarn.
The SAPHIRA always looks elegant.



What do you need to know?

• Chain stitches
• Double crochet
• Single crochet
• Half double crochet
• Clusters (made with double crochet)

This is included:

• Suitable for beginners
• Fully written out
• Complete, digitally created crochet chart
• One size

You’ll need these materials at home:

• 500 m or more of 4-ply gradient yarn from Garnstube.de
• Alternatively, the pattern is not tied to any specific yarn
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Here you can even knit two items in one: a hat and a cowl.
You’ll need 50 g with a running length of approx. 145 m.
If you only want the cowl, you can easily knit it longer—it’s described in the pattern. The pattern is beginner-friendly, written out row by row, and also explained in the chart.
Here’s the pattern:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/35538/chinese-double-gestrickter-cowl-oder-muetze

With 2 Bobbel cakes of 200 grams each and a size 3 crochet hook, you can crochet yourself a wonderful cape for spring.



click here for the pattern

You should know how to make chain stitches, single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet.

I wish everyone lots of fun crocheting and then, of course, wearing this exceptional piece!