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Our Santa belt pillow crochet pillow is the perfect addition to your handmade Christmas home decor. The chunky yarn makes this is a quick project.
Must be familiar with the basic Intarsia crochet techniques for changing colors. If you have … Read More...
If you’re a fan of the white stuff, stitch up this easy winter cross stitch design before going out in the storm.
It’s worked in a single color and is 90 by 90 stitches, with the words Let it Snow … Read More...
I know it always feels like the clock is ticking by the time we hit December, and most of us have that moment where we think, “Right, no more new projects, I’m done, the needles are going away.” But trust … Read More...
I’m not much of a hat person, but I will admit when it’s really cold and you have to be outside, a hat makes it a little less terrible.
An earflap hat is all the better because it provides extra … Read More...
If you need a last-minute idea for a holiday party or are looking for an easy way to entertain kids at home, these printable Christmas bingo cards from The Best Ideas for Kids are really cute.
You can use tiny … Read More...
Immerse yourself in the delightful world of cross stitching with this charming ornament pattern. Its whimsical design is sure to bring joy and excitement to your stitching journey. What sets this pattern apart is its unique color scheme, deviating from … Read More...
If you’re running out of ideas for your shelf elf to do this year, check out these fun ideas with a science twist from Science Sparks.
These are pretty low prep but include things like optical illusions, reversing the writing … Read More...
This chunky Christmas elf stocking cap hat knitting pattern makes the perfect family Christmas photography prop or winter hat for your little one. Its sized from newborn up to men’s sizes so you can make them for everyone in the … Read More...
We’re getting quite close to the wire for stitching gifts, but these sweet little Santa money holders are something you can whip up in almost no time.
Indulge in the enchantment of the holiday season with the captivating “Enchanting Christmas … Read More...
There are so many different ways to craft Christmas trees, but this 3D fractal triangle from What Do We Do All Day may be the coolest.
In technical terms it’s called a Sierpinski fractal triangle, which means that the same … Read More...
I imagine a time when my fireplace mantel is going to be covered with adorable knit things for the winter. I’m not there yet, but I might need to add some of these lovely little Christmas tree cones from Little … Read More...
This little tree is so pretty and I love the idea of using all your random bits of green yarn to make one (I have a lot of random bits of green yarn, but if you don’t I’m sure you … Read More...
This sweet cross stitched ornament pattern from Darling Whimsy Designs can be made into an ornament to hang on the tree, or you can put it in a little frame, use it on a card or in lots of different … Read More...
If you’ve ever wondered if reindeer really know how to fly, here’s one way to find out!
This STEM flying reindeer project uses balloons to make the reindeer fly along a string, which is a classic STEM experiment with a … Read More...
If your Christmas tree needs a little extra something, or you’re looking for a quick gift to knit up for a bunch of people on your list, these pretty baubles from Samuele Scomparin are a good option.
They’re all worked … Read More...
This pretty cowl pattern from Joji Locatelli is called Knit Free for s couple of reasons.
First it is actually a free pattern, and a thank you from the designer to her supporters who allow her to live a full … Read More...
If you’re not done with Christmas crafting yet, mini projects are super fun to make and add to gift tags, holiday cards, little bookmarks and more.
This candy and bow pattern were part of a stitchalong that’s now offered as … Read More...
Prepare to be charmed by the delightful snowman building cross stitch pattern from the talented designer Durene Jones Cross Stitch. This pattern exudes an adorable appeal that is sure to capture the hearts of stitchers and admirers alike.
Measuring 40 … Read More...
If you’re having a holiday meal at school or at home and want a little something to help entertain the kids (and the adults, why not?) these printable activity placemats from Messy Little Monster are a fun option.
They include … Read More...
If you’re still looking for some quick and easy gift knitting projects, or a sweet little something to make for yourself for the cold season, these fruity leg warmers from My Poppet are a great choice.
They’re fruity because the … Read More...