Beginner Crochet Blanket Kit- Jolly Old St. Nick Blanket

I haven’t had the opportunity to make the Jolly Old St. Nick Blanket Crochet Kit yet, but it’s definitely on my list of crochet projects to complete. From what I’ve seen, the finished product is absolutely stunning and I can’t wait to start working on it.

The kit comes with everything you need to create an heirloom blanket that will become a part of your family Christmas traditions for years to come. The design uses a combination of typical corner-to-corner crochet stitches and unique popcorn stitches, which adds an interesting and unique touch to the finished product. The design of Santa Claus and the reindeer makes it an adorable and festive addition to any home during the holiday season.

I appreciate that the kit includes all the necessary materials, including the yarn and crochet hook, so I don’t have to worry about gathering everything I need before starting the project. I also appreciate the detailed instructions and diagrams that are included, which should make following the pattern relatively straightforward even for those who may be new to corner-to-corner crochet.

I am really excited about starting this blanket and can’t wait to see how it turns out. I think it’ll be a great addition to my holiday decorations and will definitely bring some Christmas cheer to my home. I will update my review once I finished it, but for now I would recommend this crochet kit to anyone looking for a unique and festive Christmas crochet project.

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If you’re new to crochet or just want to make some easy and cute dolls and toys, The Big Book of Beginner Amigurumi is a great place to start.

The book is by Maggy and Pippa Woodley; you may know Maggy as the crafty pro behind Red Ted Art, which has been a go-to source for kids’ craft projects for years. Pippa is her daughter and they’ve collaborated on this book (as well as on crochet content you’ll find on the website).

The book includes 60 projects for food, seaside characters, garden and farm themed projects, woodland friends, winter themed critters, zoo animals and dolls.

The instructional section at the beginning of the book includes needed materials, basic stitch tutorials and necessary extras like increasing and decreasing, adding facial features with embroidery, changing colors, adding hair and more.

Despite their being British, the patterns are written with American terms, and mostly use single crochet, with some bigger stitches used occasionally.

The patterns all call for DK/light/yarn weight 3 yarn, but you can always use bigger yarn to make a bigger plush (or smaller to make a key ring or backpack charm). Some are shown in both DK and super bulky blanket yarn to give you a visual idea of the size difference.

The designs are sweet and cover a wide variety of genres, from food classics like apples and peas to potted plants, pugs and polar bears.

Having similar patterns together might inspire you to make a whole set of themed animals for a child to play with or to use in your décor. Or just stitch your child’s favorites to make them a personalized menagerie they’re sure to love.

In addition to adorable animals and food, there’s also a section on crochet amigurumi dolls, which are the most advanced projects in the book but also the most ripe for personalization.

All the dolls are shown with long hair and the clothes are all dresses, but you could change colors on the body to make different “clothes” and short “hair” if you want. And by the time you’re working on a doll you’ll have the skills you need to make your own clothing and accessories.

The Big Book of Beginner Amigurumi is sure to inspire you to some adorable creatures while you build your crochet skills.

About the book: 224 pages, paperback, 60+ patterns. Published 2026 by Page Street Publishing. Suggested retail price $27.99

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