Free crochet pattern for Christmas

We’ve just started stocking Rowan Shimmer yarn.  This glittery yarn is perfect for giving garments a touch of sparkle and I’m currently knitting a bolero from Rowan Studio 17 which is knitted by holding together a strand of Shimmer and a strand of Kidsilk Aura.  It gives a lovely effect.

However you can use Shimmer just by itself and Rowan have just published two free crochet patterns on their website: one for a festive napkin ring, and one for a placemat and coaster set.

Free crochet pattern from Rowan

These patterns use Shimmer in shade 93 Titanium, which I have to say isn’t very accurately represented in their photo.  In the photo above it looks bronze, but in real life it looks more like a dark silver shade.