For as long as I can remember, I have always made handmade gifts for my family. Looking for inspiration and planning the things to make is so much fun. Handmade gifts are considerably more thoughtful and personal than buying something from the shops. This year we are trying to hand make the majority of our gifts, whilst using what we have in our stash.
The Winter Wishes Scarf by Sweet Potato Three is now complete and I am really happy with it. A stunning crochet birthday present, which I am sure the lucky recipient will love. I enjoyed working on this pattern and have already started another one.
Number 1 son showed an interest in beanies. As his birthday is in winter it is a perfect crocheted gift for him. Using the Deep Forest Beanie pattern by Ninoska Benitez Vásquez and some lovely chunky yarn that was kindly given to us Miss C made the perfect crochet gift.
Number 2 son expressed a problem with having to put his hand towel and bath towel on the same towel rail, causing his hand towel to fall off when removing his bath towel. I thought that I could sew a Quick and easy towel topper using a free pattern from Treasurie, for his upcoming birthday. I absolutely love her blog and Youtube channel, which has tutorials that are quick and informative. I repurposed an old shirt that was the perfect colour, to use for the top and a towel that I already had.
Another birthday gift that Miss C has been working on is some crochet dish scrubbies made using tulle. She has made these before and they are fabulous. Once you have used them you will never buy store bought ones again! They last really well and get stubborn stains off dishes with ease. A quick and easy project that makes a very practical gift.
Until next week
Samantha & Miss C xxx
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