It's Time...To Wrap Up Gift Making!
Quick Crochet & Knit Project Ideas
November 11, 2024
With November nearly halfway done, it’s time to wrap up gift making (see what we did there? ????). First, start with any UFOs (UnFinished Objects) you have. These projects could be fast finishers. After all, you already have the yarn, the pattern, and the needle or hook, right? Plus, you’ll feel better knowing you’re not ignoring them any longer. If you’re unsure how to get started again, come see us! Make sure to bring both the UFO and the pattern and we’ll help you identify what you need to do next.
Next, we have some ideas for you on projects that are reasonably quick. Fingerless mitts are typically less than one skein (100g), and most hats are one skein projects; also, worsted (#4) or bulky (#5) yarns means fewer stitches! The more adventurous might want to make something bigger; most scarves and shawls are two skein + projects. If you’re a slower stitcher, then concentrate on smaller versions of these projects, like one skein scarves worked up on large needles.
Below, we’ve listed one skein projects that are beginner friendly; most patterns use one skein. Every pattern listed is a free Ravelry download (we can also print copies for you in-store). After each pattern name, we’ve listed the designer, yarn weight, craft, and sizes. All sizes are adult except where noted.
Hats
Box Pleat Hat by Leanne Leno (worsted/4, knit, one size)
LCD Basic Hat by Love Color Design (worsted/4, knit newborn-adult)
My Baker’s Hat by Emily Russell (worsted/4, knit, adult)
Bulky Waffle Hat by Linda Suda (bulky/5, knit, child-adult xl)
Made with Love by Juliet Tootill (bulky/5, knit, newborn-3yr)
Neighbor Hat by Becky Guerra (bulky/5, crochet, one size)
WWW Hat by blanch (bulky/5, crochet, one size)
Knit Neck & Face Hoodie by Yuko Nagakura (super bulky/6, knit, adult)
Mitts
Rib-It Fingerless Gloves by Mindy Abodeely (worsted/4, crochet, sm-med-lg)
Scrap Yarn Gloves by Cindy Kuo (worsted/4, knit, sm-med-lg)
Scarf
Super Fast Scarf by Wendy C. Brown (super bulky/6 or worsted/4 held double, crochet, one size)
J. Crew Fall ’09 Scarf by Lexy Lu (worsted/4, knit, one size)
Happy stitchin!
Caryn & the Yarnivore Crew
Coming Attractions!
Black Friday through Cyber Monday fun - stay tuned for details!
Black Friday!! Zorn Junction Yarn Co, Saturday, November 29 11a-4p
Bad Frog Yarn Co, Saturday, December 7 11a-4p
Savvy Skeins, December 21 11a-4p