This week it’s all about interesting and fun to make Winter Crafts.
Lots of variety to keep everyone engaged.
But first…
On My Needles
I will be honest, knitting and yarn are featuring in my dreams.
As I have no project at present, my unconscious is telling me to get my act together and get knitting.
I’ve even asked my daughter if I can take some of the yarn she is using. The answer was no 🙁
Her knitted dishcloth is something she wants to have entirely as her own and unique.
Fair enough.
I’ve been interested in seeing the knitting designs chosen on Instagram for people’s #makenine2019
Plenty of inspiration found online, that is for sure 🙂
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This Week’s Top 10 in Craft – Winter Crafts
Bringing you some cheeriness by sharing some lovely Winter Crafts.
It isn’t always easy to be stuck inside during the cold months.
Having a gorgeous craft project on the go when the temperature drops is a great idea!
Take a look at this week’s Top 10 Winter Crafts inspiration…
Rhinebeck Hat
I adore Woolly Wormhead’s knitted hat designs. They are textile art.
As Woolly explains “My Rhinebeck Hat is sideways knit with short row colorwork. The panels are super quick to knit, and the pattern is easily adjusted for gauge, and working fewer or more panels helps you accommodate many more sizes.”
Woolly’s hats are perfect for the colder months. There are plenty of designs to inspire you.
Snow Drop Mittens Free Crochet Pattern
Your hands need to be snug and warm during the colder months, and these mittens are just the thing.
Megan shares her free Snow Drops Mitten Crochet Pattern on her blog.
Such a lovely winter craft project and so functional.
Cozy Sewn Cowl
Using a couple of different materials, Purl Soho shows you how to sew a cozy cowl in their tutorial.
You could make one for each member of the family!
Steps To Tranquility Quilting Tutorial
A lovely design for a large bed quilt.
When the temperatures are getting colder, we all want to snuggle up and keep warm.
Melissa from Happy Quilting Melissa has a comprehensive step by step tutorial to follow on her blog.
Winter Birds Cross Stitch Pattern by Well Stitches
Winter birds bring cheer to a winter landscape.
Well Stitches has created a Winter Birds Cross Stitch pattern that is available in her Etsy shop.
Relax and watch the snow fall as you embroider.
The Eastern Jewels Blanket
This is such an interesting read about the design process of The Eastern Jewels crocheted blanket.
Lucia created a new colorway for Jane Crowfoot’s Persian Tiles Blanket.
This blanket is something I’d love to create, adding happiness and color to a winter season.
Snowflake Mandala Embroidery Design
I love drawing mandalas, and the thought of embroidering one is very appealing.
Amina from Stitch Floral has a free embroidery pattern for this gorgeous Snowflake Mandala.
Have you ever held a snowflake in your hand and admired nature’s incredible form?
How To Make A Paper Snowflake Window Curtain
Diana’s very detailed tutorial on how to create this winter craft inspired window dressing is excellent!
The result looks so lovely and wintry.
Winter Themed Pop Up Card
Card making is such a particular craft with so many elements.
I find watching a handmade card being created fascinating.
Here’s a Winter themed Pop Card tutorial by Lawn Fawn.
How To Make Snow Slime
Kids who love sensory play will enjoy making this winter-themed snow slime.
Made with only a few ingredients, follow Sarah’s tutorial on Frugal Fun 4 Boys and Girls.
Perfect indoor activity when it is too cold to go outside.
Teach Your Kids To Weave
A lovely way to introduce children to textiles and a wonderful indoor activity.
Weaving using a loom, kids can choose to make a scarf, a tasseled coaster, a drawstring pouch, a crafty carry-all–or whatever they design themselves.
Editor’s note: Our readers have said, in their free time, they love going back over previous editions of our roundups.
– So we’ve kept the crafty goodness below from this time last year.
How Craft Can Help You Sail Out Of The Doldrums
I loved reading this post by Rebecca at Needle and Spindle.
I am sure some of you will resonate with how doing the craft you love, can pick up your spirits in the winter time.
Read Rebecca’s post here.
Beekeeper Socks
Ellen’s newly released sock pattern is gorgeous as they look like honeycomb.
It is a unisex pattern and is available in her pattern store for $5. Suited to an intermediate knitter.
Ellen has created four video tutorials to help with the skills required to knit her Beekeeper Sock pattern.
Create socks that bring you joy for winter.
Hand Embroidery On Felted Wool Mittens
Beautiful embroidery to try on felted wool mittens.
Mittens are hands best friends in the cold months of Winter.
Mary Corbet at Needle N Thread shares her design and making journey.
Hands Occupied Big Old Bias Knit Scarf
Heidi from Hands Occupied shares her free knitting pattern for this delightful Bias Scarf.
Love the colors she has used 🙂
Irish Mesh Cowl
I have a knitting crush on cowls. During the winter season, I’ve made five! I love the warmth and coziness. The Irish Mesh is a lovely knitted stitch. I hope you enjoy this Irish Mesh Cowl tutorial by Purl Avenue.
Hooded Knit Adak Wrap
This knitwear design is such a clever idea!
Jessica from Mama In A Stitch has created a knit pattern which combines a hood and a wrap in one.
Check out her pattern and instructions here.
Chunky Knit Beanie
Leslie from A Friend To Knit With has a delightful post about her chunky knit beanie pattern. Read more here.
Keep Your Ears Warm! – Crocheted Fleece-Lined Headband Tutorial
A quick crochet project to take on and can be made in the color of your choice.
Check out the Crocheted Headband tutorial and pattern by the team at Sisters What!