Christmas In The Air

This year, I have decided to make a concerted effort to spend my gifting dollars locally – or at least in the U.S. – or to purchase gifts directly from the artisans who made them.  To that end, I’ve spent a lot of time trolling the net to find some good ideas for crochet gifting.  Here are some of the best I’ve found.  And, since I’m a slow crocheter and the number of days to crochet before the Big Day arrives is narrowing, I’ve concentrated on items I think will work up fairly quickly.

I love these coasters and think they would make a great gift for a Christmas hostess or anyone who entertains this time of year.  You can purchase the pattern here.  In addition to making them for their intended purpose of coasters, I think they’d make nice hanging ornaments or even a garland.

Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out these books

Crochet Christmas Ornaments

 Christmas Crochet Pattern Books 

And these Christmas patterns on Etsy  

Christmas Character Coasters

These nifty little flowers could do doube duty as appliques on sweaters or caps.  Get the pattern here .

Crocheted Hair Accessories

Everyone can use a beanie.  Make it in any colors you like – but for Christmas, this would be cute.  Pattern is here .

Stashbuster ornaments, anyone?  Any color, any color combination – and you can combine differing weights of yarn and thread if you take some care.  Get this pattern here .

I think I need a bunch of these!  Don’t you?

I’ve got more ideas and links for you.  Stay tuned for another article soon.

NOTE:  If you’ve got an original pattern available that you’d like me to feature, please email me with a link.