How to Knit a Crown
Get coronation-ready with this handknit crown, complete with jewels. Follow the step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful crown that's perfect for celebrating the royal occasion in style.
This reusable craft is a great piece to keep in the dressing-up box to wear again and again!
Free pattern by Hobbycraft Artisan Hayley Hall
You will need
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Abbreviations
K: knit
Kfb: knit into the front and back of the next stitch (1 increase)
K2tog: knit two stiches together (1 decrease)
Sl1wyif: slip one stitch with yarn in front
Special Stitches
MB: knit into front, back, front and back of next stitch, turn, k4, turn, k2tog twice, slip first k2tog over the second and off the needle
Gauge
13 stitches over 18 rows = 10cm using 8mm needles
Sizing
To fit any size head.
Repeat pattern to fit any size needed.
Cast on 8 sts using long tail cast on.
Row 1: K6, kfb, sl1wyif
Row 2: K8, sl1wyif
Row 3: K7, kfb, sl1wyif
Row 4: K9, sl1wyif
Row 5: K8, kfb, sl1wyif
Row 6: K10, sl1wyif
Row 7: K9, kfb, sl1wyif
Row 8: K11, sl1wyif
Row 9: K6, MB, k3, kfb, sl1wyif (13 sts)
Row 10: K1, k2tog, k9, sl1wyif
Row 11: As Row 8
Row 12: K1, k2tog, k8, sl1wyif
Row 13: As Row 6
Row 14: K1, k2tog, k7, sl1wyif
Row 15: As Row 4
Row 16: K1, k2tog, k6, sl1wyif
Row 17: As Row 2
Row 18: K1, k2tog, k5, sl1wyif (8 sts)
Repeat rows 1-18 as many times as needed to reach the desired size.
Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.
You Will Need
WI Soft and Chunky
1x Mustard Yarn A,
1x Hot Pink Yarn B,
1x Teal Yarn C
To create a jewelled crown, follow the main pattern with the following changes:
Row 9: k6, drop yarn A, MB using yarn B, continue using Yarn A, k3, kfb, sl1wyif
Repeat rows 1-18 until desired size, alternate between using Yarn C and Yarn B to create the jewelled coloured bobbles
