Pin It for Later! If you are like me, you hate that stores start putting their holiday displays out on the floor before the weather has even started to cool. However, when it comes to handmade crafts, it's never too early to get started! Below are 10 of my favorite premium patterns for Crocheted Christmas Stockings. So take a look and see if you find a favorite too! Jolly Textures Christmas Stocking by A Crocheted Simplicity - this classic looking stocking has nice bold stripes and  a … [Read more...] about Crochet Finds – Christmas Stockings
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Free Crochet Pattern: Snowflakes & Trees Coasters & Garland
Brighten your holiday with these easy decorations! OK, I think it's pretty obvious if you've been following my posts over the last couple of weeks that I love Christmas and decorating my house for the holidays is a favorite activity. Well it thought I'd squeeze in one more cute and fast project. These snowflake and tree motifs are the perfect project because the are quick, easy, and so versatile! You can embellish them or not (I prefer mine with very little); they work well as tree … [Read more...] about Free Crochet Pattern: Snowflakes & Trees Coasters & Garland
Free Crochet Pattern: Festive Napkin Rings
 Set your table in holiday style with these pretty napkin rings! Recently I went looking for new holiday table linens and suffered sticker shock! Why are cloth napkins $6 and more a piece? It's only a 20" square of fabric! But the biggest shock was napkin rings. I saw a set that I really liked because they had texture, looked handmade, were golden in color for the season and were not too ornate, BUT, they were $8 a piece and I needed a dozen. No way am I spending over $100 … [Read more...] about Free Crochet Pattern: Festive Napkin Rings
Free Crochet Pattern: Money & Gift Card Holders
Liven up your holiday decorating with these quick ornaments. Â Do you have people on your Christmas list that are impossible to buy for? You know, the typical teenager, your in-laws, the neighborhood kid that helped you withe some chores and more! Well I find that most people appreciate a gift certificate, or plain old cash? But it seems so impersonal to just put some cash or a gift card in an envelope, right? These three gift cases are perfect to dress up those "money" gifts and … [Read more...] about Free Crochet Pattern: Money & Gift Card Holders
FREE Crochet Pattern – Sachets and Trinkets
 Like many of you, I have so many little leftover balls of yarn.  Whenever I'm taking a break from designing or life, I try to figure out ways to use up those scraps.  I was doing just that while at the same time thinking of Valentine's Day and this is what happened! These little hearts can be used in so many ways, bunting, sachets, appliques or even little pockets to hold candy or treasures.  I filled mine with lavender and hung them in my closet.  That glorious scent perfumes the air as … [Read more...] about FREE Crochet Pattern – Sachets and Trinkets