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Betsy
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Posted: Oct 12 2011 at 7:24pm \| IP Logged

I just found this idea for a knitted advent wreath.

I think it's a pretty cool idea.

Does anyone have any other good knitting ideas for Advent?

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Posted: Oct 13 2011 at 1:31am \| IP Logged

Thanks for this link, Betsy.
I mentioned in a comment that my only doubt is melted wax and then it would more or less have to be tossed after 1 Christmas.
But, it looks so easy, that even our daughters could make smaller versions and decorate them as gifts for Godparents, Grandparents... I guess we don't have to burn 4 candles on them ... or do you find my doubts unfounded?

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Posted: Oct 13 2011 at 11:41pm \| IP Logged

Neat idea! Two thoughts; What about using the new flame less candles? You could put them in colored holders to make them pink and purple? Or making knit candles to use the whole thing as a child's set, maybe with flames that you can take on and off?

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Posted: Oct 14 2011 at 1:22am \| IP Logged

Isa responded to my comment and suggested the little plate like candle holders under each candle.

like these

I think that I would stick to using such a wreath as pure decoration without flames!

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Stephanie

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Posted: Oct 14 2011 at 6:20am \| IP Logged

Stephanie,
I think you brought up a really good point! I don't think I would use really candles either.

I still like the looks of what she did, but maybe it would be more appropriate as a hanging wreath?

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