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This easy snowman knitting pattern can be worked on a circular knitting machine or by hand. I knit the snowman’s body with a machine and then knit the accessories by hand, but you can do any combination depending on what you have available. Knitting a Snowman on a Circular Knitting Machine I’m in a couple […]
After sharing some of my knit gifts to make recently I thought I would share some sewing gifts to make as well. It just feels like a year when it would be great to make more gifts, and there are plenty of things you can sew that are easy to make (even in batches if […]
This knit coffee cup sleeve with Christmas trees uses stranded knitting and three colors to make a cozy and insulating design. Practice Stranded Knitting on a Small Scale I love little projects like this knit coffee cup sleeve as a way to practice new-to-you techniques. My Christmas tree coffee cup cozy is a great first […]
After sharing my gift ideas for knitters and crocheters, I thought it would be fun to share some gifts for sewists as well. I don’t have as many accessories for sewing, but there are definitely some things I have that make my life easier (and other things that would if I had them!) Stocking Stuffer […]
These advent calendar ideas are easy to make and will fill the season with fun! While all of these use a little crafting skill, they aren’t too difficult or time consuming to pull together before December rolls around. Book Advent Calendar For many years I put together a book advent calendar for my daughter (who […]
There are some many options for knit gift ideas to make for friends and family, but I wanted to collect some of my favorite knitting patterns from the blog to give you some ideas of things that are pretty fast and easy to knit but also useful for the recipient. Knit Scarves and Cowls Probably […]
Crochet Christmas ornaments are so fun to make, to have on your tree and to give as gifts. I made some really simple striped Christmas ball ornaments, and they were so much fun I wanted to see and share what else was out there to decorate your tree with crochet. Crochet Bauble Christmas Ornaments Since […]