This is the eleventh post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. This roundup includes 25 free crochet and knitting patterns, and sewing, embroidery, and other craft tutorials for ornaments. These ornaments are great for decorating, for gifting, or for using as gift wrap. I’ve included different styles … Read more
Nothing says holidays to me like handmade decorations. In this post, I’m sharing two simple yarn decorations that even a beginner can make (or that would make great binge-watching projects for more experienced crocheters and knitters): DIY Felted Balls Ornaments and a Crochet Button Garland. I used red, white, and green for Christmas decor, but … Read more
This is the tenth post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. This roundup includes 22 free crochet and knitting patterns, and sewing, embroidery, and other craft tutorials for the home. I’ve included pillows, table settings, baskets and organizers, and more, so there should be plenty of inspiration … Read more
One of my favorite things about the holidays is gifting handmade. I get to indulge my creative side while making a unique and special gift. I’ve been gifting handmade for as long as I can remember. Coming from a family of talented needle artists, handmade gifts (usually sewn or crocheted) were always part of the … Read more
This is the ninth post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. This roundup includes 29 free fabric, crochet, and knitting patterns and tutorials for bags that would make great gifts for kids and adults. I’ve included totes, messenger bags, clutches, backpacks, purses, and more, so there should … Read more