Has this ever happened to you? You’re flying to your son’s house the day before Thanksgiving. You accidentally sleep in and have to skip the coffee and speed to get to the airport on time. Unfortunately, there is already a huge line of people waiting to get through security. You grumpily trudge through the sluggish line, looking forward […]
Twelve Crochet Christmas Carol Patterns
First of all, merry Christmas and happy holidays! Crocheters, it’s the best time of year for fun, laughter, food, family, and, you guessed it, crochet patterns. I bet that you are sitting at home with the kids right now, trying to figure out how to cook for all 23 people in your family. Why not […]
Countdown to Christmas: 10 Last-Minute Gifts
If you’ve been too busy to really start thinking about your Christmas gifting, you’re not alone. It always seems like Christmas Eve is the busiest day of the shopping season at the malls near my house—I know this because I’m always waiting in line with everyone else, panicking because I waited until the last minute […]
Knit and Crochet Christmas Wreaths
This is the time of year when it finally hits me that the holidays are almost here. Of course, I’m not ready—I feel like I just cleared out the Thanksgiving decorations, and now it’s time to dress up my living space for Christmas. My shopping list is still a mile long even after Black Friday, […]
29 Last-Minute Christmas Decor Patterns
Christmas is right around the corner—I know, I know, it snuck up on me too. I was so focused on Thanksgiving and then suddenly Christmas is just three weeks away! I know you might be starting to panic about everything you still have to do to get ready… well, don’t! It’s not too late to […]
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree: 16 Tabletop Christmas Trees to Crochet and Knit
It’s time to start thinking about your holiday decor, now that you’ve had your big Thanksgiving feast. If you are looking for a quick project to spruce up your holiday tables and mantel, I’ve collected some wonderful free crochet Christmas patterns. These festive tabletop Christmas trees are all great small projects that pack a great […]
13 Last Minute Crochet Christmas Gifts
There are about 7 weeks left until Christmas—have you come up with your gift-giving plan this year? I know that I personally have the greatest intentions for holiday gifts, but I always seem to lack the follow through. I’ll come up with a great idea and the perfect pattern to work up for each person […]
Slip Into These: How to Knit Slippers for the Holidays
November is almost over. Where did the time go? It already feels like winter outside, and I don’t think I’m prepared! If you’re anything like me, you’ve once again waited until the last minute to cast on those crucial knits you’ve been promising all year. There’s no need to panic. I’ve got just the thing […]
Chilly Snowman Ornament Crochet Pattern
Hi everyone! I’m Amanda, the blogger behind Designing Crochet, and I’m here today to share my newest free pattern with you—a fun holiday ornament that’s sure to look great all season long. This was one of the first patterns I shared on Stitch & Unwind, and I appreciate you taking the time to check out […]
Can You Bring Knitting Needles on a Plane?
Has this ever happened to you? You’re flying to your son’s house the day before Thanksgiving. You accidentally sleep in and have to skip the coffee and speed to get to the airport on time. Unfortunately, there is already a huge line of people waiting to get through security. You grumpily trudge through the sluggish line, looking forward […]
