Advent Day 1…. Unicorn

Welcome to Phantasmaland where fantasy meets reality! If you have met me you may know that I love books (please refer to last years advent…) So when deciding on a theme for this year I decided to choose my favourite genre and deep dive a bit more into the wonders that you find in fantasy realms! This of course includes the mythical creatures and beings that you encounter, starting with day 1…

Today we have come across the most saught after mythical creatures… the Unicorn. A beast known for its pure white coat and silver blood. Often found amonst the edges of the Enchanted forest next to the flowing phantasmic brooks or streams.

Its day 1 guys!!!! *excited jumping*

The background of the inspiration images leands itself to a gorgeous pale rainbow with a beautiful contrasting ivory and subtle silver grey of the unicorn. A perfect start to a fantasy advent, of course it was going to contain a rainbow.

Of course today also sees the start of the #PhantasmaCAL where once again this year Claire from @Clairesmadeit has created a beautiful and mindful crochet pattern to go alongside the advent, which this year uses almost all of the advent!

Scroll to the end to get a glimpse of todays installment and to see what the yarn looks like when crocheted! (SPOILER)

Now I couldn’t have an advent inspired by fantasy without mentioning a book could I… now this book recommendation is a actually part of a series but the series is brilliant!! It follows a detective who uncovers the magical world that co-exisits in out modern day world. It is a who dun it mixed with all sorts of wonderful magical characters, with a tounge and cheek tone throughout.

So I have no issues recommending Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovich the 5th part of the Rivers of London series. The book makes you see unicorns in a whole new light…

Did I teniously link one of my all time favourite series to this yarn… yes, yes I did. I’m not even sorry.

Until tomorrow,

xxx Jess