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New Years - Stash Busting Lamb

  I found this on Let's Knit! http://bit.ly/StashBustLamb   New Year's is coming up, it's just around the corner. It's this time of year that most people set new goals for themselves. As a knitter, you've probably stood there staring at your yarn stash thinking, what should I do with all this yarn!  My new Year's goal, use up that stash! And what better way than easy simple projects like this lamb.  If you are a knitter like me, you just can't resist the next new and cute pattern. The best part, this one is free!http://bit.ly/StashBustLamb

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Paper Strip Angel Ornament

Found this on Buggy and Buddy! http://bit.ly/PaperAngelOrnament Sometimes the easiest crafts are the ones that are the most beautiful. That’s definitely the case with this paper strip angel Christmas ornament. It’s simplicity really add a unique and slight sophisticated feel. It's simple, it's easy, it's so much fun to craft!     Materials: Scissors or paper cutter Glue stick Yarn, twine, or string White construction paper or cardstock cut into strips: For the wings: Two strips of paper 3/4 inch x 6 inches   Find the rest of the instructions here.  

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Christmas Pups

Found this at Let's Knit http://bit.ly/XmasKnitPuppies   This adorable dog couple and their kennel.  Knit up a couple, or a lot! I used this pattern to make some garland puppies. KENNEL RIGHT PANEL AND HALF FRONT PANEL (worked in one piece) Using 2.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on 31 sts Rows 1-3: k Row 4: p20, k1, p10 Row 5: k Rows 6-19: rep Rows 4-5 seven times Row 20: as Row 4Find the rest of the pattern herehttp://bit.ly/XmasKnitPuppies

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Santa Hat

  Found this over at Crochet Treasures! http://bit.ly/CrochetSantaHat Materials: Red Heart With Love (White & Holly Berry) or any worsted weight yarn Crochet Hook Size I (5.50 mm) Tapestry Needle Finished Size: 0-3 months   Stitch Guide: ch(s)- chain(s) sc- single crochet sc2tog- single crochet two together (decrease) bl(s)- back loop(s) Note: The pattern can be easily adjust to bigger size, by simply making the white band wider and longer. For head sizing I used this chart. The pattern made in two section, the white band and the main body. You can make the tail long as you like. Pattern: White Band Round 1: chain 11 and sc in 2nd chain from the hook and to the next 9 ch(s), chain 1...

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DIY Deer Felt Christmas

  I found this on Lia Griffith.  http://bit.ly/DIYDeerFelt   This little cutie is good for Christmas wrapping toppers all the way to Christmas ornaments. Absolutely fun to make. All you need is a few sheets of felt, some glue, and very basic sewing skills.  Gather your materials Cult felt pieces using pattern Cut bow and center piece Glue edges to make a bow shape Finish and find this pattern here.

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