Don’t you think it’s all back to front? I know lots of you are organised, but really now – just after Christmas – now would be the perfect time to sit and make homemade presents. Before Christmas it always seems like a mad rush. If I was clever I would do what quite a few makers do and start in August. But I really really can’t face it.
I hope you are finding a little bit of time to do a little quiet making. It has been unseasonably sunny these last few days. How wonderful! So we have been out and about in the sun wrapped up in warm hats and mittens. Now is our time – the woolly folk. We have the ideal hobby. Lets look at our stash and find some cosy things to make.
As I have a few days of rest just before the New Year, there are a couple of winter birthdays that I can make for. There are a couple of winter projects I return to.
Firstly a pair of fingerless gloves are always a welcome present. They come at just the right season and if you are able to match your colour scheme to the recipients favourite colours its a good call. I have two favourite patterns. Firstly the pair from my book Granny Squares Weekend. I still get loads of images sent to me of crocheters who use this pattern time and time again.
In my most recent Granny Squares book – Vintage Granny Squares I made a new take on the pattern and love the puff stitch stripe on the cuff. It is fun folk look. I think I will be making both with some of the stash languishing in the wardrobe.
I might also have a look at making a few teacosies. You cannot go wrong with a teacosy – if they are used daily they will need to be replaced annually as the wear and tear and eventual staining will take a toll on the fabric. This rainbow granny square is super simple and effective. This one is is from the same Vintage Granny Squares. I did make one of my best friends a stripey knitted cosy for her December birthday. I was inspired by the Toast home catalogue but decided I would b able to make her a ‘homemade version. She is one of my most favourite friends to make for – as I know she sees the love in the stitch.
But also worth searching out in your book collection or your local library Teacozies 4 (I know 4!!!) This book has another one of my most favourite go-to patterns. The colourful granny stripe is very popular by lots of crocheters.
So all of these projects are fairly quick and easy. But what would you add to the list. It is nice to give crochet and knitting that people really need and want. Now is surely the time to make gifts and with the colder January and February coming – it is our super-power. Let’s cast on!