Your step-by-step guide to knitting our Christmas Bon Bons 🎄
Hey there, stitch superstar! You’ve just unlocked the secret sauce to making your very own DIY bon bons — and we’re excited to be stitching it out with you.
This guide will be your BFF through the entire journey. Whether you’re brand new to knitting or just here for a refresh, we’ll take you from “how do I hold these sticks?” to “look what I made!” — one cozy row at a time.
Firstly, let's look at what's covered in this blog.
INCLUDED IN YOUR KIT
Your kit comes with everything you need to make your masterpiece. Inside your drawstring bag you'll find:
🕺 Knitting needles |
We'll use 5mm needles for this pattern. |
🧶Cardigang Premium Lite Yarn |
Soft and cosy, your yarn is 100% Aussie Merino Wool. |
👆 A darning needle |
To sew your bon bons together |
🤓 Your printed pattern |
We assume you've got that since you made it here! |
🫶 A 'Made By Me' tag and ribbon |
To complete your bon bons |
You'll also need some cardboard handy to make the middle of your bon bons. Hot tip - empty loo rolls are PERFECT for this.
You'll also want to have a pair of scissors, a pen and a tape measure handy.
Let’s Start with Some Practise
Before we dive into the good stuff, let’s warm up those hands and needles. Think of this like stretching before a workout — except comfier, cuter, and way more fun.
Grab some of the yarn from your kit (just a little, you’ve got enough to spare!), and get familiar with the motions. Try out the stitches you’ll be using in this pattern. This is your time to mess it up, try again, and feel things out — no pressure, no judgement, just you and your new fave hobby.
Bonus: practising now = fewer headaches later (trust us on this one).
Here’s what you’ll need to know for this pattern — we’ve linked each tutorial so you can follow along step-by-step:
Take your time, replay the videos as many times as you need, and don’t stress if it feels a little awkward at first — every knitter starts here 💖
Time to Test Your Gauge
Once you’re feeling comfy with the stitches, it’s time to check your gauge. We know, we know — it sounds technical, but it’s really just about making sure your tension matches the pattern.
Why? Because different knitters = different stitch tightness. And we want your finished masterpiece to end up just the right size.
So grab your measuring tape, knit up a little swatch (there’s a guide for that at the link below!), and let’s make sure you’re on track before the main event begins.
If done correctly, your 10x10cm knitted swatch should be 14 stitches wide and 24 rows high when knitted in stockinette stitch on your 5mm needles.
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Our bon bons are knitted with a top and bottom border of garter stitch which we create by using only knit stitches. For the middle of each piece we’ll use a combination of knit and purl stitches to create a stockinette stitch pattern. Your kit comes with enough materials to make 4 festive bon bons, so let’s get ready to sprinkle some joy!
STEP 1
First thing first, cast on your stitches. Your stitches will run onto the plastic tubing that connects your needles - that helps you squeeze the stitches on!
💭 Casting on, like many things in knitting, can be done in a number of ways so if you don't like the technique we suggested, you can pick any that’s right for you.
STEP 2
Begin with 13 rows of garter stitch. This will create the border on one side of the bon bon.
STEP 3, 4 & 5
The next sequence has you knitting in stockinette stitch - knitting one row, purling the next.
Stockinette stitch is a basic stitch that most knitting patterns often don't explain! It's created by knitting one row and purling the next and the 'right' side of the stitch is the one with the V's facing upwards.
Tick off the circles as you go to keep track of your rows.
STEP 6 & 7
Finish with 12 rows of garter stitch to complete the border, then cast off your stitches.
Repeat until you've knitted all 4 pieces.
CONSTRUCTING YOUR BON BONS
Let’s seam this little bon bon together!
Time to raid the bathroom - those empty loo rolls are about to get a festive glow up.
They make the perfect base for your bon bon. No loo rolls? No drama. Just cut a bit of
cardboard into a rectangle and roll it into a tube about 10cm long.
Wrap your knitted piece around the tube long ways (so the garter stitch sits at the top and bottom), then grab your darning needle and stitch the sides together.
Once your bon bon’s all stitched up, tie a bow around each one end just above where the garter stitch stops. Pop your joke or little gift inside, then tie off the other end with a bow. Ta-dah!
In a bind and need a little more help?
Email us at stitchup@cardigang.com.au and we'll be able to help! Whether you're just starting out, or you've got a specific question or problem (dropped a stitch, no stress!), we're here to get you out of a bind.
WEAR, SHARE AND FLAUNT YOUR MASTERPIECE
You stitched it. You slayed it. Now it’s time to share it! 💖 Tag us @cardigang_knits so we can lose our minds over your masterpiece. Compliments guaranteed. 💅🧶
