Last Minutes Gifts for Craft Lovers

1. Adult Colouring Book 

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few months you will know all about the latest craze of adult colouring books. They are a far cry from what you may be used to when growing up, in some ways they have grown up with us. They now come in a varitey of intricate patterns and designs, staying inside the lines won't be as easy as you think! 

The Amazing Creative Colouring Book by Joanna Webster

Available from Eason

Photo source: www.easons.com

Mandala Colouring Book

Available from Tiger

Photo source: www.tigerstores.co.uk

2. A Framed Print

Everyone loves a good inspirational quote, the craft lover in your life will appreciate it even more if it relates to specifically to their passion. If you're on a budget then this could be great option. You simply just need to print off a quote from Google Images, find a nice frame and you're sorted! (Just try and print off the image using a good printer so it doesn't look ~ too homemade).

Or if making it isn't your thing, there are plenty to choose from on sites like Etsy

Get this one here

Photo source:
https://www.etsy.com/ie/listing/233363521/craft-print-craftiness-is-happiness?ref=market

3. Crochet Starter Kit

These types of sets are perfect stocking fillers. They are suitable for adults and children alike. They come complete with everything you need to get start crocheting including; a hook, wool and instructions.

Crochet Art

Available from Art & Hobby 

Photo source: www.artnhobby.ie

4. Painting by Numbers

I feel like I received at least one of these every Christmas when I was growing up, although I don't recall ever actually completing one. These are great gifts for those among us who love to paint and create things but need a bit of guidance.

 I think i'm going to make it my New Years Resolution to get one of these and finish it!

Painting by Numbers

Available from Art & Hobby

Photo source: www.artnhobby.ie

Until next time,

Sarah 

Mini Knitted Christmas Stocking

With less than two weeks until Christmas here is a tutorial for a mini knitted Christmas stocking.

This pattern is perfect for beginners as it only requires two basic stitches; knit and purl. If you haven't quite mastered the purl stitch this also works if you just use the knit stitch.

They make great gifts for family and friends or you could even fill them with sweets and hang them on the Christmas tree!

The instructions given are for a simple two colour version, although you can get creative and use any colours you like!!

Christmas Stocking Pattern

• Using 4mm needles cast on 36 stitches and work in stocking stitch (1 line plain, 1 line purl)

• Work 10 rows

• Cast off 3 stitches at beginning of next 4 rows (24 sts.)

• Knit 18 rows (Knit last 4 rows in a different colour)

• Cast off. 

Presentation Ideas

Fill them with sweets and hang them on the tree!

This has been created using only the knit stitch. 

Play around with the colours, to create a stripe effect add in various colours of wool for the last few rows.

Happy knitting and Merry Christmas :)

Until next time, 

Sarah