YarnCraft Episode 46 :: Get a Jump on Holiday Gift-Making

On this episode of YarnCraft, Liz & Zontee encourage you to get an early start on your holiday gift-making, so that come December, you’ll be ready to go and relaxed, instead of scrambling to make gift deadlines (like two certain podcast hosts). Find out about some of the great new patterns that are available for the holidays, as well as gift ideas for everyone from your friends and family to co-workers and teachers.

We also introduce one of Lion Brand’s newest yarns, Holiday Homespun, designed in reds, greens, multis, and white, all with a gold metallic wrap — especially with the holiday season in mind.

Patterns discussed include:

• Holiday Welcome Wreath
• Festive Tree Skirt
• Amigurumi Christmas Mouse Ornament
• Amigurumi Santa Ornament
• Amigurumi Snowman Ornament
• Santa Hat (Crochet)
• Santa Hat (Knit)
• Washcloths
• Weekend Retreat Cardi

Afghans

• Temair Throw
• Tumbling Blocks Afghans
• Tree of Life Afghan
• Mayfield Afghan
• Cabled Afghans

Sweaters

• Textured Kimono Cardi

Bags

• Golightly Tote
• Windy City Tote

Scarves

• Belle Scarf
• Painted Circle Scarf
• Claudette Scarf
• Stroke of Midnight Scarf

Socks

• Basic Socks
• Cottage Slipper Socks (Knit and Crochet)
• Luscious Lounge Socks

Hats

• Sparrow Creek Hat

To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call us and leave a message at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276. In two weeks, join us for another episode of YarnCraft, when we’ll be talking about yarncrafting for traveling, creating a yarncrafting staycation, and sharing fun stories. What do you do to relax with your yarncrafting? Let us know! Share your thoughts and you may be included in our next episode!

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