Holiday Craft Source

Well another New Year has arrived and I thought I would share with you some of the recent things I have been working on.

In November 2010 I crocheted a Ripple Lap Afghan using the pattern from Classic Afghans to Knit and Crochet [Leisure Arts Leaflet 44].  I made it with Red Heart Worsted weight yarn in Light Grey and Burgundy, about 38″ by 38″. Just a nice size for using while reading or watching TV.

In December and January I crocheted four shawls for the Ladies Auxiliary here in Pangman, which shawls were donated to our Care Home. I used the Half Granny Square pattern which I found on the River Glorious World Blog.

Seems like I am on a bunny theme this week. So here are some more bunnies you can make:

• A No Sew Bunny Tutorial from The Stitchin Chicken

• Little Bunnies to Sew from Craft Elf.

• Washcloth Easter Bunny from All Free Crafts

• Felt Easter Bunnies from Scribbit.

• Sock Mother Rabbit and Bunnies from CraftDow.com.

• Bunny Pillow Tutorial from Crafty Carnival.

Happy Crafting!

Everytime I go shopping I notice that all the stores have their own reusable shopping bags. Most of them are black with the store logo on them. But for Spring, I think it would be nice to have a brighter colored tote bag.

After some searching on the internet I was able to find a few tutorials on how to make my own tote bag.

• Scrap Tote Bag from Patterns That Fit You. Make this one up using those scrap fabrics you have in your stash. Click here for supplies and instructions.
• Pink October Tote Bag from Mama’s Pocketbook. This is a free pattern with tutorial. Click here for supplies and instructions.
• Easy Reversible Tote Bag from Vively Online.  Instructions with photos. Good beginner’s sewing project. Click here for supplies and instructions.
• Frequent Flowers Quilted Tote Bag Pattern from How Stuff Works. The pattern is in pdf format so you will need Acrobat Reader to print this pattern.

Happy Crafting!!

I was thinking I would like to make up some flower pins to give as a gift for some friends. I have never crocheted or knitted flowers before, so I started searching the internet for some patterns.

Crocheted Flower Patterns:

• A Crochet Flower Tutorial from Echoes of a Dream .
• Crochet Flower Patterns from My Lifetime.  There are 3 flower patterns: Fanciful Flower, Bold Bloom and Sunny Flower.
• There are many more free Crochet Flower Patterns at Crochet Pattern Central.

Knitting Flower Patterns:

• Flower Power Brooch from Knit on the Net.
• Knit Your Own Flower Corsage from iVillage.co.uk
• Knitted Posies by Peggy from Blue Bell Knitting Guild
• There are many more free Knitting Flower Patterns at Knitting Pattern Central

I think that a handmade flower pin or brooch would make a lovely gift for mother’s day.

Happy Crafting!!

I was looking outside just now and all I see is snow everywhere. We have had more snow here this year than in the past few years.  I went in the craft room last night, dug out some bright colored knitting cotton and made up this dishcloth to brighten up the kitchen.  I made this one using white and variegated pink wool.

This Petal Dishcloth pattern can be found at Dishcloth Boutique.   They have many free dishcloth patterns to knit and crochet.

Happy Crafting!!

Today I found a few knitting and crocheting ideas for St. Patrick’s Day.

• Knitted Shamrock Dishcloth.  The Shamrock is knitted right into the dish cloth. Click here for supplies and instructions.

• Beaded Shamrock Doily from Moms Love of Crochet. Click here for supplies and instructions.

• Pot O’ Gold to Crochet from Crochet Memories. Click here for supplies and instructions.

• Crocheted Shamrock Dishcloth from an earlier post we made in 2008. Click here for supplies and instructions.

Happy Crafting!!

Today I would like to share with you some free Valentine Crochet patterns I found on the internet.

• Valentine Slippers from Moms Love of Crochet. Click here for supplies and instructions.

• Heart Bookmark from Lee’s World. Click here for supplies and instructions.

• Filet Crochet Heart from JPF Crochet Club. Click here for supplies and instructions.

• Lacy Heart Coaster from Crochet Memories. Click here for supplies and instructions.

• Crocheted Heart Discloth from Crochet Pattern Central. Click here for supplies and instructions.

• Easy Crochet Heart from The Art of Crochet.  Click here for supplies and instructions.

If you make up one of the above items, please let us know how it turned out.

Happy Crafting!!

Today I was searching for some knitting heart patterns to make for Valenines. Here are a few of the free patterns I found.

• Winged Heart Tatoo from Jujube and Lolo. This heart has a Tatoo on it. Click here for supplies and download pattern in .pdf format.

• Valentine Surprise Pillow from Unwind. This little pillow has a small pocket on the back to hide a small gift. Click here for supplies and pattern.

• Small Knitted Hearts from Mochimochiland. Knit up some of these small hearts as a quick gift for Valentines. Click here for supplies and instructions.

• Heart Lace Cloth from Smariek Knits. Knit up this discloth for Valentines Day this year. Click here for supplies and pattern.

Happy Crafting!!

I was browsing on the internet this morning looking for free stitchery sampler patterns.  Personally I am not that good at cross stitch or needlepoint but I do seem to have quite a few stitchery kits in my craft room, some started and some never opened.  Also, I have made a few as gifts over the years.

Anyway, here are two sampler patterns that I found this morning:

• Anniversary Sampler from Better Homes and Gardens. If you have friends or family members celebrating a special Wedding Anniversary, this would make a beautiful gift. Click here for supply list and to download the pattern.

• New England Button Sampler from About.com . I think this would make a great gift for that friend who is a crafter or to hang in your craft/sewing room.  Click here for supply list and instructions.

If you are looking to buy stitchery sampler patterns or kits be sure to check on Ebay –  

Lot 5 stitchery Prim Patterns, originally $23 New includes sampler US $4.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 10:43:35 PST   | Watch this Item

5 Primitive Patterns Folk Stitchery Sampler Embroidery Holiday Snowmen Angels US $26.95 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 11:07:56 PST   | Watch this Item

9 Primitive Folk Art Stitchery Sampler Needle Punch Pattern Books 2 Emboridery US $45.95 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 9:37:29 PST   | Watch this Item

Primitive Folk Art Stitchery Sampler Patterns Embroidery Needle Punch Wool US $45.95 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 14:13:26 PST   | Watch this Item

Winter Sampler - pretty stitchery & pieced wall quilt pattern US $12.12 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 23:49:09 PST   | Watch this Item

Happy Crafting!!

I found a few free Knit and Crochet Scarf patterns to share with you today. I always enjoyed making a new scarf to wear in Winter.

Simple Crochet Scarf pattern from Crochet ‘N’ More. To make this scarf you will need to know how to do the following crochet stitches: single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc) and chain (ch). Finished size is about 8 by 48 inches.

Crazy Scarf pattern from Crochet ‘N’ More to crochet. Use up some of your scrap wool to make up this scarf. You will need to know how to do the following crochet stitches: chain (ch), single crochet (sc) and treble crochet (tr). Finished size about 5 inshces wide and make as long as you like.

Easy Knit Scarf pattern from Knit Witch Patterns. An easy scarf pattern for beginner knitters. Finished size about 7 by 60 inches.

Striped Scraf Knit Pattern from Craftown.  A colorful scarf to knit. Easy for beginner knitters. Finished size 10 X 104 inches (without fringe).

I hope you enjoy making one of these scarfs to wear this Winter.

Happy Crafting!!