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Winter Stars Cowl- Knitting Pattern
When the weather turns cold, the first accessory I reach for is a warm and cozy cowl. A cowl that can be pulled up over my ears and keep me toasty when the wind howls. Working in fair isle with chunky yarn is a great way to strengthen the warmth of a project. The floats on the inside add a second layer of fabric to your garment. The extra layer of fabric helps keep wind out and heat in, which is very much needed if you live in a cold…
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Mini Needle Case- Crochet Tutorial
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer, and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I love to crochet projects that are quick and practical! Today I’ll be sharing a small project that can make for a perfect gift this season – the Mini Needle Case. Crafters can use it to store their sewing needles safely and other little notions – such as stitch markers, yarn needles, needle threaders, etc. This project uses basic crochet stitches and simple sewing techniques with a small amount of yarn. You can make it in any color…
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Joyeux Noel Applique Patchwork Pillow- Sewing Tutorial
We made it! It’s almost Christmas! Hi. I’m Faith, work from home mom of three boys and two huskies, sewing for fun, therapy and now income as well. I hope you are doing well and holding up under the stress and pressure this month can bring. I wanted to give you a really simple and fun project for you to finish on time to gift (even if it’s only to yourself!). I went with my applique letters on a patchwork pillow this time and found an even quicker way to…
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Snowman Ornament- DIY
Hey Clover family, it’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal.com, and I’m back this month to spread some Christmas cheer with a new cross-stitch pattern. Today we will be creating a snowman ornament that can be placed on your Christmas tree or gifted to a loved one. This pattern is beginner-friendly, measuring 1.7″ wide x 2.7″ tall. It’s possible to finish the ornament within a few hours or a day, depending on your cross-stitching skills. There’s nothing like creating a handmade decoration that can pass from generation to generation. I hope this little…
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This Year.. Knit Rug- Knitting Pattern
Materials Takumi Bamboo Knitting Needles Circular 36″ No. 19 (15.00mm)- Art No 3016/36-19 Stitch markers Super bulky yarn held double stranded 2 high contrast colors Main Color – 280 yards Contrast Color – 125 yards Amounts include tassels and duplicate stitching Tapestry needle Optional – Trimmable rug pad or fabric for the backing Gauge 4″ = 6 sts x 9 rows on 19 mm (US 35) needles with 2 strands of super bulky yarn held double in stockinette Terms St(s) – Stitch(es) Co – Cast on K – Knit P…
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Embroidered Ornament- DIY
Hey there, it’s Cheri from Tinkerellen and Tinkinstitches here to show you how to create an easy embroidered tree ornament to impress your friends this Christmas. These make great gifts for teachers, helpers, friends and even mailpersons. In fact, I may make one for our mail lady this week! The most fun part about this project is picking out a holiday fabric you love. I found this great Santa-themed green fabric from a local big box craft shop, but there are loads of fabrics you could pick up online or…
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Colorful Pom-Pom Holiday Garland- DIY
Happy December! Elizabeth here with Country Peony. It is officially Christmas here in the Country Peony Studio, and I am so excited to share a fun tutorial with you today. When I was planning for my Pink Christmas in the studio I wanted it to be full of whimsical moments that felt fun and inspirational. Today I am so excited to partner with Clover to bring you a tutorial that has those qualities: Colorful Pom-Pom Garland. Several years ago, I created a Colorful Pom-Pom Christmas Tree using Clover’s incredible Pom-Pom…
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Cutest Christmas Ornament- Craft Tutorial
Hello friends! I hope you had a really lovely Thanksgiving! I’ve been working on some fun Christmas crafts and this ornament ended up being such a fast and simple project I decided to share a little tutorial with all of you. . Necessary Supplies . . Instructions Step One: Start by cutting all your fabric pieces out. You will need two pieces per tree. You will also need to cut two from the fusible fleece interfacing. Also cut twine to 11 inches long. You will need one piece of twine…
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Sunny Stocking HST Version- Sewing Tutorial
Happy December! My name is Faith Essenburg and I am back with another fun make, this time using one of my favorite holiday patterns from my friend Mary of Sunny Day Supply. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and although this month can bring a whole lot of stress and pressure of expectations, we can also take time to slow down and enjoy the little things and carve out quiet moments, which for me have included sewing simple things, reading books with my boys and snuggling, lots of…
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Christmas Stocking- Knitting Pattern
Hi Makers! Hannah here from @bearsdenessentials. We are excited to bring you a festive pattern perfect for knitting up this holiday season. It’s dog-tested, and kid approved! The Bears Den Essentials Christmas Stocking pattern uses Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn in two colors, Cranberry and Fisherman, and it celebrates the beautiful colors of the Christmas season. Knit from the cuff to the toe in the round, the heel of the stocking is constructed using the Wrap + Turn Short Rows method. An I-cord is used to create a…
