Christmas is just around the corner, a wonderful time to be
with friends and family. Knitting or
crocheting gifts for them is a lovely way to show you care. But all too often, making presents can just
add to stress at this busy time of year.
Once or twice we have been up past midnight on Christmas Eve trying to
get a pair of socks finished and it is not to be recommended.
So we have come up with some hints and tips for you to make
the most of your time and make your gift knitting an enjoyable experience.
Make a list and then check it twice, just like Santa
Claus. Do you have the time to knit for
everyone you want to? We always make
sure we are knitting or crocheting something for someone that will appreciate a
handmade gift.
If you knit or
crochet we bet you aren’t often given knitted or crocheted presents. We crafters are exactly the people who would
appreciate such a gift more than anyone.
So which one of your yarnie friends are you going to make something for?
Small projects are a must but they needn’t be boring. You could try out a technique you have always
wanted to try while making something lovely such as Fair Isle, knitting in the
round or even knooking. We love all the gorgeous patterns for mug cosies, place
mats, hats, tea cosies, toys and even gloves that you can find on Ravelry.
What about making something to decorate your home? At this
time of year we always reach for our book of 55
Christmas balls to knit by Arne and Carlos. Taking traditional Scandinavian
motifs, these baubles are very easy to knit and will be a treasured gift that
will grace a Christmas tree every year – a real heirloom project.
Pompoms are a great way to use up yarn oddments. You can hang them on your tree, add them to
your gift wrapping or even make a wreath for your front door like this one from
True Brit Knits.
And what about your Christmas wishes? Now is the time to sort out your hooks andneedles. If you are missing any sizes let Santa know, because with all this knitting and crochet you have been doing he will definitely have you down on his list.
