Nordic Christmas Crochet

No one does Christmas quite like the Scandinavians, and this book epitomises stylish Scandi-inspired festivities. Filled with typically Nordic designs inspired by nature and neutral colours – with a sprinkling of seasonal sparkle from glitter yarns – this book of 11 festive patterns is a must-have for anyone who loves coordinated Yuletide decorations.

Authors Heidi and Pia Johannesen are the dynamic duo behind the ethical, sustainable Danish yarn brand Krea Deluxe, and are already well-known for their seasonal Christmas designs. Inspired by memories of the sisters’ childhood Christmas traditions centred around foraged and handmade decorations and gifts, this collection includes designs inspired by classic decorations.

For the Christmas tree, make simple stars and sparkly baubles, miniature strings of bunting, tiny trumpets and drums, and a sweet little bird with a feathery tail. For decorating your room, arrange groups of simple Christmas trees on the mantlepiece, hang a bunch of crocheted mistletoe over the doorway, and pop LED tea lights inside tiny houses.

Templates are included along with tips accompanying each pattern, but there isn’t a how-to section covering the stitches and techniques you’ll need to make the designs, so some prior crochet knowledge is assumed. However, most of the patterns are suitable for beginners and intermediate crocheters, making this an accessible and timeless Christmas collection you’ll return year after year.

If you like your Christmas décor simple, clean and perhaps a bit Scandinavian-inspired, you’ll love these 11 timeless crochet decorations by sisters Heidi and Pia Johannesen. Make drums, pennants, birds, stars, mistletoe and Christmas trees using the book’s clear instructions, diagrams and customisation suggestions.

Sisters Heidi and Pia are the faces of Danish company Krea Deluxe, for which they crochet and knit, design and create patterns and kits. They also produce organic luxury yarns and have a preference for natural and sustainable products in subdued, harmonious colours. Their grandmother taught them to crochet, knit and sew, and they love the whole process around creating their own products. Krea Deluxe was founded in Denmark in 2015 on the basis of the sisters’ shared joy and passion for working and thinking creatively. The opportunity to design and create good craft projects is the driving force behind their work. Nordic Christmas Crochet is Heidi and Pia’s third published book in Denmark.