Crochet Party Wear for Christmas and New Year’s Eve

Metallic yarn changed what crochet can be. Worked in DK lurex or metallic blends, a granny square becomes a disco tile and a fishnet becomes a starlit maxi skirt. Here is a party wardrobe for December, every piece written in US terms with sizes and yardage.

For the party

• Disco-ball granny mini skirt — silver, pewter and pearl squares, 38 cm long
• Gold starlight fishnet maxi — high slit, scattered stars, 95 cm long
• Champagne backless halter — moss stitch, ties, one evening of work
• New Year’s Eve pinstripe bodycon — ribbed black with silver stripes and a side slit

For the cosy days

• Après-ski chenille cardigan — cropped, oversized, pearl buttons
• Mrs Claus velvet off-shoulder crop — fluffy white collar and cuffs
• Kitten-ear balaclava — fluffy ivory with a pearl trim
• Candy-cane leg and arm warmers — with optional jingle bells
• Coquette bow cami and mistletoe lace bralette

Working with metallic yarn

• Use a slightly larger hook than the label if the fabric feels stiff
• Weave ends in twice — metallic fibres are slippery
• Hand-wash cold and dry flat

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