This deer is decked out for the holidays with snowflakes on his body and ornaments dangling from his antlers.
This would be a great project to stitch up for someone who loves hunting or the outdoors, and you can make … Read More...
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
This Christmas season, make that special child in your life smile and giggle with a Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer amigurumi doll, made with love by you! And he’s very kid friendly, with eyes made of soft felt, so there … Read More...
Free Hanukkah Vocabulary Card Printable
If you want to teach your kids about Hanukkah but aren’t Jewish yourself, it can be hard to know where to start or to make sure you are telling them the right things.
These printable Hanukkah vocabulary cards from Class … Read More...
The Simplest Knit Christmas Tree Skirt Ever
If you want to add a handmade touch to your Christmas tree, why not knit a tree skirt?
This design from Handy Little Me is as easy a knit tree skirt could possibly be because it’s a rectangle that you … Read More...
Get Your Minutia for 2020
I always love Berroco’s Minutia patterns, a little collection of tiny sweaters for holiday decorating.
A few ideas on how to use them:
- Christmas tree ornaments
- Decorate a bag or gift box
- Make a little garland of sweaters
- Use
Crochet – Christmas Tree Pincushion
This is a simple crochet pattern that can be completed in just one day. use scrap yarn to make this adorable object. A great stocking stuffer for anyone who does needlework.
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out … Read More...
A Simple Dreidel to Knit for Hanukkah
I shared this pattern for a knit dreidel from Knit Simple magazine several years ago, but it’s worth sharing again because it’s pretty cute and really easy to knit with a bit of scrap yarn.
Use different weights of yarn … Read More...
How To Make An Hanukkah Origami Garland
The combination of cultural traditions and crafts is a great way to help kids learn about things that might otherwise be new to them. This origami Hanukkah garland from Moms and Crafters is a fun way to get kids practicing … Read More...
Happy Llamakah Cross Stitch Pattern
As a knitter, I have a special fondness for llamas, and they creep into lots of different craft projects these days.
This Happy Llamakah cross stitch pattern from the Stranded Stitch puts a Hanukkah spin on the llama craze. It … Read More...
Get Lit Menorah Cross Stitch Pattern
Holiday greetings with a bit of snark to them are my favorite, so I couldn’t resist sharing this Get Lit menorah cross-stitch pattern from Basic Stitches Design.
It’s the perfect thing for someone who celebrates Hanukkah and has a sense … Read More...
Knit Matching Arm and Leg Warmers for a Fun ’80s Vibe
I don’t know why we stopped wearing leg warmers. Those little sweaters for the bottom of your legs are great from days when it’s super chilly out, and they’re great to wear under pajamas or under leggings when lounging around … Read More...
Cross-Stitch Dreidel Hanukkah Pattern
I love dreidels. It’s a fun word to say, a fun song to sing, and a cool graphic element to add to all sorts of crafty projects.
This cross-stitch dreidel pattern from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery is so lovely and … Read More...
Knit a Hanukkah Sweater for Your Dog
Well this might be the cutest Hanukkah craft I’ve ever seen. The O Hanukkah sweater from My Savannah Cottage is super cute and full of holiday symbols like menorahs, dreidels and stars of David.
It’s worked with both stranded colorwork … Read More...
Make a Menorah Out of Natural Materials
This nature-inspired menorah project from Barley and Birch is a lovely project for celebrating or learning about Hanukkah with kids. You can also use the same idea to make a flameless centrepiece for the table any time of year.
Activities … Read More...
Make a Forest of Knit Cork Christmas Trees
There’s probably a joke in here somewhere about all the wine we have been drinking lately and how we probably all have extra corks
laying around that we should definitely be crafting with.
If you want to hide your extensive … Read More...
Modern Crochet Christmas Tree Pillow
The modern Crochet Christmas Tree Pillow is a classic piece that you can have in your home, year after year, even if your home décor changes. This easy pillow cover is crocheted using the “moss stitch:, worked diagonally to give … Read More...
Printables for Hanukkah Related Learning
If your family isn’t Jewish, you might not do a lot of learning activities around Hanukkah, but it’s a celebration with a great story and an easy way to introduce a different cultural tradition to your kids.
It can be … Read More...
Knit a Christmas Hat for Your Little Elves
Seasonal hats are the cutest thing for little humans. My daughter was very little her first Halloween, so her costume was basically a knit pumpkin hat, and it was the cutest thing.
I don’t think I knit her a Christmas … Read More...
Crochet Mini Wreath Ornament Pattern
This cute quick and easy 3” Mini Wreath Ornament is crocheted from sparkly gold Jelly Yarn. Embellished with silver beads, use this mini ornament to decorate your tree, holiday gifts, or glue a photo in the back send to family … Read More...
Winter Socks Knitting Pattern
I am always struck with an urge to knit socks this time of year, and there’s no reason such socks can’t be seasonal as well.
These socks from Stitches and Marginalia are called Christmas socks, but they are really just … Read More...