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Cozy Up Your Holidays with This Stunning Christmas Blanket!

July 10, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

 

If you’re anything like me, you know the best Christmas gifts are the handmade ones that come from the heart. That’s why I’m featuring this gorgeous Christmas blanket nice and early—because it’s the perfect project for anyone wanting to get a head start on their holiday gift list.

This blanket is not just festive; it’s a true work of art. The intricate design is cozy and cheerful, blending classic holiday motifs with a modern touch. Whether you’re planning to drape it over your couch for a warm and welcoming vibe or gift it to someone special, it’s sure to become a cherished seasonal favorite.

The pattern is clear and easy to follow, making it a joy to crochet, even for those of us who like to sneak in a few stitches while sipping cocoa by the fire. Bonus: starting now means you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the process without any last-minute stress.

So, grab your favorite yarn, settle into your comfiest chair, and let’s get a jump on the holidays together. Trust me, this blanket will be the star of your Christmas decor or gift-giving lineup.

Crocheting bobbles can add a beautiful, textured detail to your projects, but mastering them takes a little practice. Here are some handy tips to make your bobble crochet journey smooth and enjoyable:

A bobble stitch typically involves working several partial double crochet (dc) stitches (or other specified stitches) into the same stitch, leaving the last loop of each on the hook.

Once you’ve completed the required number of partial stitches, yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook to finish the bobble.
Yarn Weight: A smooth yarn helps you see your stitches better. Avoid fuzzy or textured yarns until you’re comfortable with the technique.
Hook Size: Use the recommended hook size for your yarn. A slightly larger hook can make it easier to pull through multiple loops.

Maintain an even tension while making the partial stitches to avoid overly tight or loose bobbles.
If your bobbles don’t “pop,” try crocheting a little more loosely when making the partial stitches.

After completing the stitch, use your finger to gently push the bobble through to the right side of your work, ensuring it sits prominently.

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How to Manage a Large Piece of Cross Stitch Fabric

I am known to be really paranoid when it comes to cutting cross stitch fabric for a project. I will math it out, count, recount, think about it, worry, decide it needs to be bigger than math plus my already large margin for error suggests. If I could just be confident in choosing the correct size of fabric I’d have a lot more stitching time!

Sometimes you have a lot of extra fabric beyond where you are stitching because your fabric is too big. Or maybe you’re just working on a big project that leaves excess fabric potentially in your way when you are stitching. 

Hannah Hand Makes has a post all about how to deal with excess fabric on the sides of a large cross stitch project (which is actually a podcast if you’d rather listen). She is talking more about huge stitchalong projects where you need a big piece of fabric than my particular problem of timid cutting, but the same advice applies. 

I am lazy and don’t want to buy new products, so I would probably devise some sort of rolling and clamping situation with items I already have in the house, but she has some great tips for actual products you can buy that will help with this situation such as large hoops, standing frames and scroll frames. One of these solutions would certainly be worth the investment if you’re doing a year long (or otherwise long term) stitchalong or really big project where that excess fabric is going to cause problems. 

Because beyond being annoying, odds are good I’m going to end up stitching right through that extra fabric and making a big mess. 

Check out all the tips for working with a really big piece of cross stitch fabric over at Hannah Hand Makes. 

What’s the biggest cross stitch project you’ve ever made? I’d love to hear all about it!

[Photo: Hannah Hand Makes]

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