Heya, fellow yarn enthusiasts! Are you ready to add a sprinkle of festive magic to your holiday projects? Let me introduce you to the one and only Hobbii Universe Christmas yarn—your new best friend for all things merry and bright!
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This limited-edition yarn is a blend of 98% acrylic and 2% polyester, making it super soft and durable. What sets it apart is the subtle hint of glittery sparkle that adds just the right amount of festive cheer without being over-the-top. The long colour gradient ensures that your projects look elegant and seamless, perfect for holiday crafting.
One of the most beautiful features of this yarn is its long, flowing colour changes. The colours blend smoothly from one shade to another, creating a seamless and sophisticated look. Additionally, a fine glittery thread is spun into the yarn, adding a touch of sparkle without being too flashy. This will give your projects a festive, magical feel that's perfect for the holiday season.
It's a fingering weight yarn, sometimes called a sock yarn. Each skein weighs 100 grams (3.5 ounces) and provides 462 meters (505 yards) of length which means you can create larger projects without needing multiple skeins, making it a great value for your holiday crafting.
For knitting, the recommended gauge is 28 stitches and 38 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) using a 3 mm (US 2.5) needle and for crocheting, the recommended gauge is 24 stitches and 32 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) using a 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook. However, I'm going to be using a 3 mm crochet hook for my project.
I chose 'Sparkling lights (21)' and 'Christmas Comet (24)' for their depth of colour and bright Christmasy feel. I will be creating 2 beautiful mosaic crochet designs with this yarn on the run up to Christmas, so bookmark this page for more information and exciting designs to try. In the meantime, here are three fun patterns you can try with this delightful yarn.
3 Patterns to try with this yarn:
Festive Shawl: Imagine wrapping yourself in a cosy shawl that's not only warm but also shines with a hint of sparkle. Perfect for holiday gatherings and cosy nights by the fire. Download the pattern here:
[ photo by Caleisha Ryan - Ravelry ]
Christmas Stockings: Add a personal touch to your home decor with handmade stockings. They're sure to become family favourites, and the glittery touch will make them extra special. Find the pattern here:
[ photo by west yorkshire spinners ]
Glittery Scarf: Keep warm and look fabulous with a scarf that catches the light and spreads holiday joy wherever you go. It's a must-have accessory for the festive season! Find the pattern here:
[ photo by Deborah Atkinson - Ravelry ]
If you're in the mood to experiment with similar yarns, here are three yarns that are just as beautiful as HobbiiUniverse Christmas yarn:
3 Alternative yarns:
Sultan Deluxe - a beautiful 3 ply cotton ideal for shawls and scarves but if you want to really show off the pretty long colour changes of this yarn you can make a larger project to really exploit it's potential with a background design like you can see below in my 'Mosaic Feather Blanket' pattern.
You can find the pattern here
Hobbii Twister is another similar yarn with a slightly thicker composition as a 4 ply yarn. It creates crisp stitches and comes in over 30 stunning colour ways. I used 'Cabaret' in my 'Peacock Delight' crochet pattern which looked stunning alongside white to bring out the detail.
You can find the pattern here:
Wheel of Alpaca - if you're looking for a slightly thicker yarn that creates a warmer, chunkier piece, Wheel of Alpaca is a beautiful DK yarn cake that creates stunnning ombre effects with its's colour changes. And it also comes in a Christmas range for more festive experiments! The Magic Fountain Mosaic blanket uses Wheel of Alpaca in 'Princess Party' with some vibrant pinks and yellows for an extra 'wow factor'.
You can find the pattern here:
I hope you enjoy working with these yarns as much as I did. Whether you're making gifts for loved ones or treating yourself to some festive crafting, HobbiiUniverse Christmas yarn is sure to make your holiday projects shine. Do you have any holiday projects in mind? 🎅🧶✨
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