While I still cannot show off any of the crochet gifts I finished or am in the middle of right now, I have to say that I am thrilled that I am making some progress. Not that long ago, I was sure I would not be able to make anyone anything. One reason, other than finding a little time now, that I am making so much progress is because I picked some super fast projects to do as well as some helpful yarn too. so I thought I’d share some tips for making fast crochet project that make nice gifts too.
First, the yarn…bulky is your best friend. A Knifty Knitter loom and some Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn, and you can whip up hats in a matter of a few hours. How much TV time do you spend? Bring your loom along and you will have at least one project done pretty quickly.
If hats are not your thing to make, there are a lot of other small accessory items that work great as small gift ideas:
Fingerless Gloves are great, and there are tons of free patterns on line.
Scarves – Again, get some thick yarn and either large crochet hook or knitting needles, and you will be shocked has fast you can make these. For crochet scarves, I like just using double crochet stitch for something very fast and easy to do while watching TV at night.
Use some inexpensive cotton yarn, make a few wash clothes, tie them with ribbon, and include some soap. Stop by the dollar store for gift baskets which you can fill with the soaps and wash clothes.
And, of course, bags are great to make. You can make market bags, or you can make small tote bags. There are tons of crochet bag patterns on the Lion Brand Yarn site. I am working on a small bag now that I plan to put something I purchased inside, so it kind of works as the wrapping paper too.
For those who are into coffee or ice cream, consider making a cozy. This free pattern from the Crochet Dude can be used to warm up a pint of ice cream or cool down the sides of a hot cup of coffee.
So, yes, we only have a few more weeks, but I think it is possible to make a little something for everyone on my gift list!
