50+ Patterns and Tutorials for Shawls, Wraps, Capes, and Ponchos That Make Great Gifts!

This is the third post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. Today’s roundup is all about wraps of all kinds including shawls, capes, and ponchos. This roundup includes over 50 free patterns and tutorials, including 6 sewing tutorials, 32 crochet patterns, and 16 knitting patterns, so you’re … Read more

Crocheted Granny Squares Book Review with Crochet Pattern: Catherine Wheel square by Val Pierce

I’m excited to share a crochet granny square pattern book review with a giveaway. I’ve also included an excerpted pattern for a lacy granny square, so read on for details! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. A free … Read more

20 Patterns and Tutorials for Handmade Garments and Shoes That Make Great Gifts!

I’m continuing my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas as we head into the winter handmade holiday season. Today’s roundup is all about garments and shoes and it includes tutorials for making your own “from scratch” as well as for customizing store bought items to add a bit of handmade love. This roundup includes … Read more

Crochet Pattern: Slouchy Shells Hat in 5 Sizes

The Slouchy Shells Hat is a soft slouchy pattern available in 5 sizes. This hat would make a great gift or donation to a charity project, and, of course, you can also do a bit of “selfish” crocheting and keep it for yourself! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added … Read more

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