Christmas Decorations - Knit Free Patterns

I have been researching Christmas decoration patterns that would be relatively easy to do and not need much in the way of materials.  I will be doing a series of posts on different crafts and the first one is knitted Christmas decorations.

 This petite mitten ornament pattern is from Red Heart and the pattern is here.

These angelic mice are from Alan Dart and the pattern is here.

This really cute yarn basket ornament is from Red Heart and the pattern is here.  This one would make a perfect gift for a crafty friend.

These mini trees would be a great way to use up small amounts of yarn and are from Yarnspirations.  The pattern is here.

These gorgeous little stockings are from Little Cotton Rabbits and the pattern is here.  This type of thing is way beyond my knitting skills, but I am sure some of you could manage it?

These sheepy ornaments are from Creative Country Life and the pattern is here.

So go and get your needles and yarn bits and bobs and knit !

Wednesday's Wishes - Christmas Gifts - Jewelry

A girl can never have too much bling - so here are some great shops that sell beautiful handmade jewelry at very reasonable prices.

These gorgeous necklaces are available from lilabelledesign on Etsy.  Margo produces elegant simple pieces in sterling silver and gold fill with the glass in pretty colours.  She has over 300 pieces in her shop, including earrings, necklace, rings and bracelets.  Custom orders can be done and shipping is worldwide.

This cute eco friendly necklace is from onehappyleaf on Etsy.  Anna makes wooden laser-cut jewelry, including necklaces, brooches, earrings, hairpins and cuff links.  Each item is made to order and ships worldwide from Australia.

This beautiful necklace is from scrappincop on Etsy.  Deb makes necklace pendants from the best quality resin, to include tiny flowers and seeds, which I think makes them unique.  Custom orders can be accommodated and the items can be shipped worldwide.

This delicate bangle set is from frostedwillow on Etsy.  Katrin has a large selection of handmade bangle bracelets, including those personalised with names or initials.  These are so reasonable, that they can be stacked and collected. Custom orders can be accommodated and the items can be shipped worldwide.

I hope this has given you some good gift buying ideas.

Wednesday's Wishes - Gifts for Pets

With Winter approaching and the festive season nearly upon us, I thought it would be good to look at useful things you could buy for your beloved pets.

This is so cute, who would have ever thought that you could tortoise cozies in a wide variety of designs.  Well you can at Mossy Tortoise on Etsy.  Katie has over 30 different cozies from cheeseburgers to reindeer.  They can be custom made and she ships worldwide.

This nice warm dog coat is available from KozyCanines on Etsy.  Mary has 6 different sizes from teacup to large, as well as reflective coats and rain coats.  The coats are available in different fabrics and are preshrunk.  Mary does custom orders and ships worldwide.

If you have a cat and you want to keep it cozy, then you need one of these, from LoveCatCaves on Etsy.  Christine makes them from merino felt and  they are available in different sizes and colours.  Christine also makes mats and toys, does custom orders and ships worldwide.

Isn't this the coolest thing you have seen in a while?  This is one of a number of costumes available for hedgehogs and guinea pigs from ChubbyHedgehog on Etsy.  There are some great Christmas outfits and Kaylie does custom orders and ships worldwide.

 

Another thing you may require to keep your dog warm this winter, is a dog sweater or jumper.  These are available from MyFabulousPuppy on Etsy, together with dog coats, shirts and neckwarmers.  All these things are available in many different couture patterns and sizes.  Warren does custom orders and ships worldwide.

Well I hope this has given you some good ideas about what gifts you want to buy your pets.