Materials:

• Crochet cotton size 10: Small amounts each white (A) and red (B)
• Kreinik Blending Filament (50m per spool): 1 spool each pearl #032 (BFA), red #003HL (BFB) and green #008 (BFC)
• Size 7 steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge 
• 3/4-inch long pin back
• 6mm silver jingle bell
• Miniature wrapped gift package
• Miniature candy cane
• Sewing needle and white sewing thread
• Tapestry needle 
• Craft Glue

Instructions:

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Pattern Note: Join rnds with a sl st unless otherwise stated.

Pattern Stitches: Lp st: Insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, [yo, draw through 1 lp on hook] 4 times, yo, draw through rem 2 lps on hook.

Joined hdc (jhdc): [Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, draw up a lp] twice, yo, draw through all 5 lps on hook.

STOCKING

Cuff

Rnd 1 (RS): Beg at center back, with 1 strand A and 1 strand BFA held together, ch 20, join to form a ring, sc in same st as joining, lp st in next ch, [sc in next ch, lp st in next ch] rep around, join in beg sc. (20 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, lp st in same st as joining, sc in next st, [lp st in next st, sc in next st] rep around, join in beg lp st. (20 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, lp st in next st, [sc in next st, lp st in next st] rep around, join in beg sc. (20 sts)

Rnd 4: Rep Rnd 2, ending with join in front lp only of beg sc.

Rnd 5: Working in front lps only this rnd, sl st in each st around, join in beg sl st, fasten off.

Body

Rnd 1: With RS facing, attach 1 strand B and 1 strand BFB held together with a sl st in first rem lp of Rnd 4 of cuff, ch 2 (counts as first hdc throughout); working in rem lps around, hdc in each st around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2, turn. (20 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in each rem st around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2, turn. (20 hdc)

Rnds 3-5: Rep Rnd 2; at end of Rnd 5, fasten off. (20 hdc)

Heel

Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, attach 1 strand A and 1 strand BFC held together with a sl st in last st of last rnd of Body, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next sc, sl st in next st, ch 1, turn. (2 sc)

Row 2: Sc in sl st, sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next hdc on body, sl st in next st on body, ch 1, turn. (4 sc)

Row 3: Sc in sl st, sc in each of next 4 sc, sc in next hdc on body, sl st in next st on body, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Row 4: Sc in sl st, sc in each of next 6 sc, sc in next hdc on body, sl st in next st on body, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Row 5: Sc in sl st, sc in each of next 8 sc, sc in next hdc on body, sl st in next st on body, ch 1, turn. (10 sc)

Row 6: Sc in sl st , sc in each of next 10 sc, sc in next hdc on body, sl st in next st on body, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)

Row 7: Sc in sl st, sc in each of next 12 sc, sc in next hdc on body, fasten off, do not turn. (14 sc)

Instep

Rnd 1: With RS facing, sk first 7 sts of last row, attach 1 strand B and 1 strand BFB held together with a sl st in next st, ch 2, hdc in each of next 6 sc, jhdc over side of last sc worked in and next hdc on body, hdc in each of next 4 sts on body, jhdc over next st on body and side of next sc on heel, hdc in each of next 7 sc on heel, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2, turn. (20 hdc)

Rnds 2 & 3: Ch 2, hdc in each rem hdc around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2, turn; at end of Rnd 3, fasten off, do not turn. (20 hdc)

Toe

Rnd 1: With RS facing, attach 1 strand A and 1 strand BFC held together with a sl st in joining st of Rnd 3 of instep, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each rem st around, join in beg sc. (20 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each rem st around, join in beg sc. (20 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each of next 2 sts, sc dec, [sc in each of next 3 sts, sc dec] rep around, join in beg sc. (16 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each rem st around, join in beg sc. (16 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next st, sc dec, [sc in each of next 2 sts, sc dec] rep around, join in beg sc. (12 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as  joining, sc dec, [sc in next st, sc dec] rep around, join in beg sc, fasten off, leaving length for finishing. (8 sts)

Thread length left for finishing through tapestry, weave length through tops of sts of last rnd, pull tightly to close, fasten off.

HANGING LOOP

With RS facing, attach 1 strand A and 1 strand BFA held together with a sl st at center back on top of cuff, ch 13, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each rem ch across, remove hook from lp, insert hook in same st as joining, pick up dropped lp, draw through lp on hook and through stocking, fasten off.

FINISHING

With sewing needle and thread, sew jingle bell to tip of toe. Sew pin back to back of cuff. Apply small amount of craft glue to gift package and candy cane. Tuck into top of stocking. Let dry.

Materials:

• Kreinik Tapestry (#12) Braid in 003 Red and 100 White 
• Size B crochet hook 
• Tapestry needle 
• 5 inches of 28-gauge craft wire
• Kreinik Fine (#8) Braid in 008 Green, 003 Red, 238 Christmas 
• Number 3 steel crochet hook

Instructions:

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Design by Maggie Petsch

Size: 2 inches in diameter

Materials:

• Crochet cotton size 10: small amount green (A) 
• Crochet cotton size 20: small amounts each red (B) and yellow (C) 
• Kreinik Blending Filaments (50 m per spool): 1 spool each green #008 (BFA) and red 003HL (BFB) 
• Size 7 steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge 
• Size 9 steel crochet hook 
• 12-in length 1/4-in wide Christmas ribbon 
• 1-in long pin back 
• Tapestry needle 
• Embroidery needle 
• Sewing needle and green sewing thread 
• Spray starch

Instructions:

Gauge: Rnds 1 & 2 of wreath = 1-3/8 inch in diameter with larger hook. Check gauge to save time.

Pattern Note: Join rnds with a sl st unless otherwise stated.

Pattern Stitch: Lp st: Insert hook in next st, yo, draw up a lp, [yo, draw through 1 lp on hook] 4 times, yo, draw through rem 2 lps on hook, pushing lp to RS of work.

WREATH

Rnd 1 (RS): With larger hook and 1 strand A and 1 strand BFA held together, ch 24, join to form a ring, ch 1, lp st in same st as joining, sc in next st, [lp st in next st, sc in next st] rep around, join in beg lp st. (24 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1; sc in same st as joining, *lp st in next st, [sc, lp st] in next st**, sc in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc. (32 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, lp st in same st as joining, *sc in next st, lp st in next st, [sc, lp st] in next st, sc in next st, lp st in next st, sc in next st, [lp st, sc] in next st**, lp st in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg lp st. (40 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, *lp st in next st, sc in next st, lp st in next st, [sc, lp st] in next st**, sc in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc. (48 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, lp st in same st as joining, *sc in next st, lp st in next st, sc in next st, lp st in next st, [sc, lp st] in next st, sc in next st, lp st in next st, sc in next st, lp st in next st, sc in next st, [lp st, sc] in next st**, lp st in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg lp st, fasten off.

POINSETTIA (make 4)

With smaller hook and 1 strand B and 1 strand BFB held together, ch 1 (center ch), [ch 5, sl st in center ch] 6 times, fasten off, leaving length for finishing.

FINISHING

Make bow with Christmas ribbon and tack at bottom of wreath on WS with sewing needle and green thread. With lengths left for finishing and tapestry needle, tack 4 poinsettias evenly spaced around rem of wreath. With embroidery needle and C, embroider french knot at center of each poinsettia. Sew pin back to top back of wreath with sewing needle and green sewing thread. Spray front of wreath with spray starch.

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Designed by Diane Zangl

Stockings aren’t the only thing that can be hung by the chimney with care. Why not start a new tradition and hang mittens instead? This oversize mitten is knit in the same manner as a hand-sized one using a double strand of yarn. It’s felted, then a poinsettia is added for a touch of whimsey. Santa would be pleased.

SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate 

SIZE:  Approximately 18” long after felting 

MATERIALS:

• 10 yds Kreinik Pearl Facets #032 white
• 3 (100g/210 yd) skeins Plymouth Galway, 100% wool, #102 Red (MC)
• 12” scrap yarn in any contrasting color
• Size 10 1/2 (6.5mm) 16” circular and double pointed needles (dpn)
• Stitch markers
• Matching sewing thread

Instructions:
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You can leave off the date, or backstitch numbers for any year or date.

Materials needed:

• 28-count Cashel Linen in Light Mocha, at least a 10" x 8" piece, or your favorite fabric
• Kreinik Very Fine (#4) Braid 003 Red and 210 Gold Dust
• Kreinik Blending Filament 032 Pearl, 015 Chartreuse
• Kreinik Petite Facets Red
• Kreinik Cord 003C
• DMC embroidery floss: 319, 320, 351, 352, 353, 367, 368, 435, 436, 437, 712, 738, 739, 775, 801, 890, 938, 945, 951, 3770, White, 3756, 3841, 3325
• #24 Tapestry needle

Instructions:

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Design by Pam Kellogg
 Design Size: 65w x 46h

Cross stitch this design over two threads centered on your fabric using two strands of Silk Mori or one strand of #4 Braid according to the color key. Backstitch withone strand following color key. Each square on the chart equals two fabric threads. 

Materials needed:

• Kreinik Very Fine (#4) Braid 210 Gold Dust
• Kreinik Silk Mori 1103, 2015, 2024, 3021, 7173, 8000, 8050, 0532, 0533, 0534
• 11" x 10" piece of 28-count white linen

Instructions:

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Design by Pam Kellogg

If love makes the world go 'round, then thislittle angel is doing her part to spread faith, light, and love. Quick and easy to stitch with Kreinik braid and cotton floss, she'll put a smile on your face and warm the heart for the holiday season or year 'round.

Materials needed:

• Kreinik Very Fine (#4) Braid in 008, 094, 102C, 194
• Kreinik Fine (#8) Braid in 195
• Kreinik Blending Filament in 006
• DMC cotton embroidery floss in colors 310, 948, 975, 976, 977, 3713, 3826
• light blue 14- or 16-count Aida, or stitch this design over two threads on 25- or 28-count light blue evenweave fabric such as Zweigart Lugana, Brittney, or Jubilee

Instructions:

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Design by Lois Winston
 Stitch count: 94w x 66h

Using two strands of floss, one strand floss and two strands Blending Filament, or one strand of Very FineBraid, cross stitch this design centered on the fabric, working over two threads of linen. (Each square on the chart equals two fabric threads.) Backstitch and French knot with one strand 005C black Cord.

Materials needed:

• Kreinik Very Fine (#4) Braid in 002V, 003V, 018V, 005
• Kreinik Blending Filament 032
• Kreinik Cord 005C
• DMC or Anchor embroidery floss as listed in color key
• 11” x 13” Charles Craft 28-count natural linen

Instructions:

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Design by

Laura Kramer Doyle

The design size is 76w x 97h. Cross stitch this design over two threads using two strands of floss or one strand of braid according to the color key. Each square on the chart equals two fabric threads. Use one strand of floss or braid for backstitching. Use one strand of braid for French Knots.

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Materials needed:

• Kreinik Very Fine #4 Braid (001HL, 002HL, 009HL)
• Kreinik Cord (008C)
• DMC or Anchor embroidery: dmc 5300 Snow White or anchor 1, dmc 3756 Vy Lt Baby Blue or anchor 1037, dmc 948 Vy Lt Peach or anchor 1011, dmc 353 Peach or anchor 6, dmc 352 Lt Coral or anchor 9, dmc 436 Tan or anchor 1045, dmc 435 Vy Lt Brown or anchor 1046, dmc 801 Dk Coffee or anchor 359, dmc 321 Christmas Red or anchor 9046, dmc 498 Dk Christmas Red or anchor 1005, dmc 814 Dk Garnet or anchor 45, dmc 3848 Teal or anchor 169.
• 28-count cream Meran fabric by Zweigart

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Designed by Janelle Giese

Stitch Count: 47w x 50h  

Materials needed:

• Kreinik Metallic Gift Collection #2: Christmas
• 28-count IvoryJobelan from Wichelt Imports (a 10" x 10" piece) 
• DMC embroidery floss: 319 
• For finishing: Stik 'N Puffs 3" oval (or similar)

Instructions:

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Stitching Instructions: 

   Each square on the chart represents TWO fabric threads. Having fabric mounted onto a 6" hoop or Q-snap, center and stitch design as instructed on color key. Work all bands of stitching. Couch Torsade last. 

 

Finishing Instructions: 

   In addition to the stitched design and the Stik 'N Puffs (with instructions), you will need one 6" square of backing fabric, 1/2 yard of purchased trim and one 3" matching tassel. You will also need thick white glue, straight pins and scissors. 

 

   Finish according to manufacturer's instructions provided with Stik ' N Puffs. However, cut fabric slightly larger than provided pattern. Do not cut Torsade. Allow ends of Torsade to extend slightly beyond pattern points; to be tucked to inside of ornament. Hanger is an 8" length of Kreinik 1/16" ribbon 002 Gold; loop extending 2 1/4" above top of ornament. 

Note: Kreinik red/gold torsade has been discontinued. You can make a similar cording, however, out of red and gold threads and the Kreinik Custom Corder.

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Designed by Ursula Michael
Design size: 51w x 57h

 

This project features one of Kreinik's Metallic Gift Collections, boxed sets of threads in themes. Look for the GINGERBREAD collection at your local needlework store for this sweet project. It's small enough to make an ornament, or finish as a doorknob hanger. 

Materials needed:

• one Kreinik Metallic Gift Collection: Gingerbread 
• 16-count white Aida

Instructions:

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Kreinik Silk Bella is a relatively new thread designed for stitching on high counts of linen or on fine silk gauze. It's thin size makes for excellent diminutive stitchery, with fine lines and deep color. This design is stitched over two threads on 36-ct Periwinkle Linen from a company called Lakeside Linens. Contact your local needlework store for this fabric.

Materials needed:

• Kreinik Silk Bella" in 8000 Soft White, 1117 Very Dark Christmas Red, 8075 Dark Grey, 4164 Medium Victorian Green, 7133 Light Brown
• a 10" x 12" piece of 36-ct Periwinkle Linen from Lakeside Linens

Instructions: 

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