35 Handmade Hat Patterns and Tutorials To Make Great Gifts

This is the fourth in a series of 12 weeks of roundups for the handmade holidays! I’m sharing 35 free patterns and tutorials for hats, including 18 crochet patterns, 15 knitting patterns, a sewing tutorial, and an iron-on project. This roundup includes projects in a variety of sizes, so you’re sure to find inspiration for … Read more

32 Handmade Scarf and Cowl Patterns and Tutorials To Make Great Gifts

This is the third in a series of 12 weeks of roundups for the handmade holidays! I’m sharing 32 free patterns and tutorials for scarves and cowls, including 7 fabric tutorials, 10 knitting patterns, and 15 crochet patterns. This roundup includes feminine and unisex scarves and cowls that make wonderful gifts. This post contains affiliate … Read more

40 Free Crochet and Knitting Patterns for Shawls and Wraps That Make Great Gifts | Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas Week 2

This is the second in a series of 12 weeks of roundups for the handmade holidays. I’m sharing 40 free crochet and knitting patterns for shawls and wraps! This roundup includes lacy, cozy, striped, and solid shawls in a variety of shapes. You’re sure to find your next project for something special for you, or … Read more

Crafty Love Link Party 38 (October, 2018)

This month’s Crafty Love Link Party is extra special because I just got home from spending a few days rooming with my co-host, Jessie from Jessie At Home, at the In the MKNG creativity festival last weekend. It’s always amazing to spend time IN REAL LIFE with Jessie, instead of through email and messages. (It … Read more

50 Handmade Blankets That Make Great Gifts

It’s the last Friday in September, and I’m kicking off my second annual series of 12 weeks of roundups for the handmade holidays! I’m sharing 50 free patterns and tutorials for handmade blankets, quilts, lovies, and throws, including crochet, knitting, sewing and quilting projects, along with a no-sew and a finger knit project! While some … Read more

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