I think a good cable knit sweater just might be one of the most beautiful things two hands can make. I don’t really find them incredibly flattering, at least on my figure, but the intricacies of the patterns are something…
Christmas DIY: Argyle Pillow Ornament
I decided early on that I was going to have to get a little creative with the shape of the ornaments for this tree. If I made every single one in the shape of a sweater, then soon enough it…
How to make a pom pom
So I’m using these as ornaments for my Cozy Christmas tree, but knowing how to make a pom pom is a tool every crafter should have. These will be my workhorse ornaments on my tree, adding texture and color to…
Christmas DIY: Crocheted Sock Ornament
True confessions: in all my knitting, I haven’t gotten around to a sock yet. I live in California where we don’t really need socks, plus if I’m going to dedicate my rare knitting time to a project, I want it…
Christmas DIY: Cold Hands Warm Heart Cross Stitch
Since cross stitch is my first crafting love, I can’t let a tree go by without a little something. This year I went back to a saying I used to hear all the time as a kid. I don’t know…
Christmas DIY: Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornament
I have a bunch of friends who have started celebrating the ugly Christmas sweater with an annual party, where they compete to see who can show up with the cheesiest, most over the top, ridiculous Christmas sweater. I don’t live…
Christmas DIY: How to Make a Finger Knit Garland
First things first for our Cozy Christmas tree, and that’s a giant knit garland. I wanted even the tree itself to look all bundled up, so I wanted the garland to look like a scarf so long Doctor Who would…
How to decorate a Christmas Tree
This Cozy Christmas tree I’m creating this year will be our seventh tree. And when I make a new tree I don’t get rid of the old one, as I type I am surrounded by seven Christmas trees. I am…
Christmas Crafts: Outdoor Swag and Lanterns
It’s only December 2nd and I’m already behind! I had this project ready for November, but I don’t know if I missed a week somewhere or I just got too inspired to stop, but somehow I ended up with an…
Christmas Crafts: Giant Window Wreaths
When we lived in New Hampshire I fell totally in love with the winter decor. Fresh boughs cut straight from the trees, greenery hung on bright red doors, and wreaths hung in the middle of every window. This house has…