19 Inspirational Makes for the 2018 Winter Olympics

The 2018 Winter Olympics are in full swing in Pyeongchang and we’re loving it! Is there anything more thrilling than watching adrenaline junkies throw themselves down a snowy mountain? Or the grace and beauty of ice dancers? Or the slow precision of curling?

As you might expect, it’s incredibly cold in Pyeongchang (forecasters say it could hit a very chilly minus 15°C!) and what do we love about cold weather? The knitwear of course!

Here are our favourite Olympic-inspired makes - from hats and cowls to adorable crocheted amigurumi. What better way to enjoy the television coverage than with your needles (or hook) and yarn in hand?

KNITS

1. Snowboarder hat

Schachenmayr
The perfect apres-ski accessory and much needed once the sun goes down! This super simple hat uses the Fisherman’s Rib stitch, which is described in the pattern. You can make it in 2 sizes, it’s easily knitted on flat needles and seamed up for a super quick project; it uses Schachenmayr Lova yarn.
Download the FREE PATTERN here

2. Team GB Cosy

© Anna Elliott
A cuppa is an absolute must while watching the action and this Union Jack tea cosy will make you feel super patriotic while cheering on our women and men!
Download the FREE PATTERN here

3. Make your toes CURL!

© spillyjane
There’s something about watching a rapidly sweeping broom in curling that’s really rather fascinating! We are a huge fans in the LK office and these socks are simply fantastic!
Purchase the pattern HERE

4. Fair Isle Chic

Patons
You’ll look one of the ski crowd with this sweet matching set!
Download the FREE PATTERN here

5. Great British Bear

Gift Horse Knitting Kits
This cute bear will wave on the Olympic athletes and is handy for any other future events!
The kit can be purchased here
Or you can win one in our monthly giveaways - enter HERE!

6. Snow Queen Style

Try your hand at stranded colourwork with Kelly Menzies’ delightfully cosy hat and mittens set! The straightforward pattern is easy to learn and uses only two colours to ease you into the technique.
Download the FREE PATTERN here

7. Team USA Jacket

Go for the patchwork look, inspired by this brilliant jacket from Ralph Lauren!
Read more here

8. Celebrate Winter Sports

© Lenta
Julie Stone’s hat pattern celebrates skiing, skating, snowboarding and ice hockey. Click here to buy the pattern.

9. Stick Style

© Melinda VerMeer
This cute cowl features the bobsled, snowboard parallel giant slalom, curling, ski jump, snowboard slopestyle, ice hockey, figure skating, luge and the freestyle half pipe. Purchase the pattern here.

10. Brilliant Beanie

Choose Fair Isle chic for the slopes with Graeme Knowles-Miller’s simple yet stylish make. Click here to download the pattern for FREE!

11. Snowflake Sweater

© Dale Design
Dale Garn has put together a whole collection of Olympic-inspired patterns for this year’s games. Buy the collection here.

12. Anything Goes

It doesn’t matter what you make, just the act of knitting will keep you calm during the most stressful of sporting moments. Just like the Finnish snowboarding coach!

CROCHET

1. Olympic Head Bands

© Drops
Support your favourite team with a gorgeous on-trend headband!
Find the FREE PATTERN here!

2. Everyone’s a Winner

© Penolopy Bulnick
That’s for sure! Especially with these cute crochet medals. Find the FREE pattern here.

3. Simply Stylish

© Linzes
Go understated with this classy Olympic ring hat. Find out more here.