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On today’s episode of YarnCraft, Liz & Zontee talk about great projects for everyone on your gift list, from kids to adults. Check off your list with quick projects from a stylish scarf for your brother-in-law to funky leg-warmers for your niece.

We also share comments from listeners like you about what they’re making this season. Share your own gift-making ideas and ambitions here on the blog!

Patterns discussed include:

• Coming Home Poncho
• Hooded Baby Poncho
• Handmade Holiday Stocking
• Holiday Throw
• Koko Kimono
• Babette Baby Coat
• State Fair Backpack
• Assorted Amigurumi
• Mittens
• Wristers
• Cable Bag
• Greenmarket Lunch Bag
• Bleecker Street Hat and Scarf
• Ruffle Shrug
• Capelet
• Thigh High Footless Socks
• Moon Water Clutch
• Boot Socks
• Easy Tweed Scarf
• Bucket Shoulder Bag
• Golightly Tote
• Easy Lace Shrug
• Textured Circle Shrug
• Weekend Retreat Cardi
• 5 1/2 Hour Throws and 6 Hour Afghans
• Felted Slip Ons
• Loom-Knit Chunky Footies
• Classic Cable Socks
• Felted Clutches
• Herdwick Dell Hat and Scarf
• Lauren Hat and Scarf
• Knitting Board Hat and Scarf sets
• Library Capelet
• Everyday Flair Bolero
• Knit Shrug

Stash This — Ideas for Your Crafting Life: We discuss great ornaments and decorative items for your home. We know that the holidays are just around the corner, so we stick to fast-finish projects to ensure that you’ll get them done in time!

• Puffy Snowflake
• Fancy Ornament
• Festive Santa
• Sparkling Snowman
• Cindy the Angel
• Gleeful Gingerbread Friend
• Happy Reindeer
• Holiday Ball
• Fair Isle Snowflake Ornament
• Festive Tree Skirt
• Christmas Stockings
• Holiday Welcome Wreath

On our next episode, yarn maven Lily Chin will be sharing her favorite hints & tips for knitters and crocheters from her two new books. Have a question? Share them — post a message on the blog or email us at yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276.

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Theme music is “Boy with a Coin” by Iron and Wine, from the PodSafe Music Network.

Show Notes:
00:12 Intro
00:15 What’s on Liz & Zontee’s hooks and needles
07:05 Listener comments and gift-making
09:33 Gift ideas by age group
24:28 Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life
30:10 Thanks to our listeners