The Queen is 90 this year, and what better way to celebrate than capturing her in all her glory in the medium of wool? We’ve also rounded up some more royal projects that will have you reaching for the knitting needles in no time at all.
Knit the Queen!
Introducing Your Majesty The Queen! Complete with dress, sash, crown, jewels and underwear (ssshh), Susie Johns’ pattern is the perfect way to celebrate the monarch’s birthday. You could even knit some corgis for her. Find the free pattern here.
Make a replica George jumper
Prince George looks adorable in his little soldier jumper, and you can knit a replica version of the sweater with this free pattern by Susan Crawford.
Copy Charlotte's bonnet
The cream woolly bonnet worn by Princess Charlotte as she made her public debut may have been put on backwards by mistake, but it still looked adorable. Create your own version with this free pattern.
Photo: PA
Host a royal tea party
This cute crown duo is knitted flat flat on straight needles in DK yarn. Buy the pattern here.
Knit a royal guard
This handsome chap will fit over a large egg and wears a cute angora black hat and a red red suit with tiny gold buttons. Get the pattern here.
Hark back to the 50s
Based on a portrait of the Queen from 1952, this teacosy features a young-looking Queen in a gold and blue dress with silver crown and finery Get hold of the pattern here.
Create a coach
This pattern was designed to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday and features the royal state coach in all its glory. Find the pattern here.
Knit Kate & Wills
LGC designer Fiona Goble has created this cute pattern of Kate, Wills and baby George. Don’t forget to add Charlotte in too! Get the free pattern here.
Make a cape
How regal does this little girl look? This royal cape is easy to work up and fun to wear. Buy the pattern here.
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