Knitting by Post Knitting Pattern Leaflet for a King from A Knitted King with Crown and Gown Ready for Coronation

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It is important to knit with double knitting yarn and 3mm needles (26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm square) so that your chocolate orange will fit snugly inside.

Starting with a purl row, st-st 10 rows – on the last row, to mark the pillars, add stitch markers at stitches 1, 8, 15, and 23 Sew down the row ends. Add a tiny piece of toy stuffing and seal up. Hang inside the bell using a thread so the clanger is just outside the lower edge of the bell. Using free knitting patterns can be a more sustainable option than purchasing patterns, as it reduces waste and promotes the use of existing resources. It can also be a great way to use up leftover yarn and create items that are both beautiful and eco-friendly.

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Nicola Valiji’s knitted Coronation wreath is a great way to start. Featuring a knitted King Charles and gold coach, topped with a knitted crown, and adorned with flowers representing the four nations, anyone would be proud to hang this knitted wreath on their door.

If you’re new to knitting, you might want to start with some beginner knitting patterns. These are patterns that are designed specifically for people who are just starting out, so they’re usually fairly simple and easy to follow. They’re a great way to build your skills and confidence as a knitter. And if you're planning a street party, why not make some decorations of your own? The coronation celebrations are the perfect opportunity to get crafty! Follow our step-by-step guides to make lovely coronation bunting (which doesn't require any sewing!) and paper fan decorations which will brighten up any tablescape. Plus, why not watch the coronation in style with one of our paper crowns fit for a king. Knitting patterns are like recipes for knitting. They tell you how to create different knitted items, like toys and decorations. Each pattern will have specific instructions for how many stitches to cast on, what kind of yarn to use, and how to make different stitches. Once you follow the instructions, you’ll end up with a finished item that looks just like the one in the pattern! Using 3mm needles and Carnation, cast on 9 sts. Using contrast-coloured yarn or stitch markers, pm on the 3 rd and 6 th sts. These will be removed at sewing-up stage. Simple to make, he is adorned with luxurious sparkly yarn for his knitted crown and an opulent purple robe with a snazzy fur trim. This gorgeous make is the perfect coronation craft project.King Charles will be crowned on 6 May 2023. And there’s never been a better time to get crafty to celebrate! To mark his coronation, here’s a free King Charles knitting pattern for you to get your needles into. It will take you through how to make a gorgeous knitted King Charles, complete with an adorable knitted crown, with our step-by-step instructions.

However you're celebrating King Charles' coronation, make sure you inject a bit of crafty joy into it with one of these gifts – or give the make to a friend who's particularly excited about our new king. Sometimes it can be hard to know what to knit next, especially if you’ve been knitting for a while and you feel like you’ve already made everything. That’s where knitting ideas come in! They’re creative suggestions for things you can knit, like a new type of hat, or a cozy pair of mittens. You can find knitting ideas in online, social media or by talking to other knitters. Fold the piece in half and sew down the row ends. Leave the bottom of the crown un-curled for now. Crown Pillars – Make 2 Don’t go light on the stuffing – keep him standing tall by stuffing pieces until they’re firm or else you run the risk of him flopping over. Equally if you’re seeing stuffing push through to the surface of your knitting, you may have gone a tad overboard – so just pull a little out before sewing that knitted piece closed.This really is an easy knitting pattern – you just need to be familiar with the basics of how to knit to make a start and follow our free King Charles knitting pattern. It's great fun to knit, as you watch it take shape and put all of the different pieces together. Fold hand edge at markers and sew cast-on edge closed. Join row ends up to the shoulder shaping and stuff, leaving this top edge open. Stitch to body using photo as a guide, positioning arms so that left arm is angled higher to hold the orb and right arm points slightly lower for holding the sceptre. Knitting can also be a fun way to celebrate different seasons throughout the year. For example, you might knit Santa at Christmaas and knit bunnies for spring and summer. Seasonal knitting patterns can help you get in the spirit of each season and create items that are perfect for the weather and mood.

Repeat until staff is 1cm long or long enough to cover drinking straw if using. Cast off and stitch in place. Insert drinking straw through centre of knitted tube and stitch cast-on and cast-off edges closed, or stuff.

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Next, get your spangliest gold yarn out and whip up a knitted Royal Gold Coach Chocolate Orange Cover Using 3.75mm needles and one strand each of Amber and Orbit held together, cast on 55sts. Place markers on 25 thand 31 st st. Allow the piece to curl as it wants to and sew along the length. Sew each end of the handle to the side of the basket on the outside, below the rolled top edge. Lid – Make 1 Cast off. Join row ends. Fold cast-on edge at marker and sew together to shape the foot. Stuff and stitch to underside of body.