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During the year I get to admire and recommend patterns from lots of amazing designers. But with blogging and designing my own patterns, I very rarely get a chance to actually make them myself. Holiday gifting is where I get to make an exception - and here's a few of the things I've made this year!
Princess Hat with Braids and Crown, by Corina Gray on Stitch11: I made two of these, and they were so fun! I was upsizing for bigger girls, so I went with a larger beanie to start, but the rest was just perfect. One tip if you make this - don't try to count out 108 pieces of yarn for the braids! Just cut a "handful" and then add them as directed. Much simpler and faster! I used Lion Brand Pound of Love (held doubled) for the hair/beanie, and Lion Brand Vanna's Choice for the crown.
Brain Waves Beanie, by Liz McQueen of Playin' Hooky Designs, on Ravelry: I've been watching this hat stay popular on Ravelry for the past year, and I finally got a chance to make one! Super easy and fast - and perfect for the men/boys. I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice to make this one.
Crochet Polar Bear Hat, by Sarah Zimmerman, on Repeat Crafter Me: My new twin niece and nephew are going to look so super cute in these! I made the ears, but not the nose and eyes - I like it both ways but ultimately this was more my own style I guess. Hope it's their's too! I used Lion Brand Thick & Quick - love that sparkle!
And I have to share the great way I found to give the Glittery Crochet Stars in 2 Rounds! The Martha Stewart Crafts Holiday Tag Pad and matching PaperTape. Add some hooks I found at my local Target and voila! The tags are nice thick cardstock, perfect for adding to the top of a gift or slipping into a holiday card.
Hope you've enjoyed this little peek at what's under my tree! Hope you all have a great holiday season!
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ruby gray
I love you site ...
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you!
Christine Wingo
Excited to try these patterns
Lisa
Any way to translate these into knit?
Tamara Kelly
You'd have to ask the designers! Though the princess hat would be easy enough - just a beanie and brads - and then find a crown pattern!
Efi
Like this... I wanna try polar bear....
Thank you 😉