Christmas Crafts

Christmas is coming.......

you will find lots of great ideas here ~ for decorations and fun gifts

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How about some cute little Christmas stockings for family & friends -

with some sweet treats of a little gift inside?

These come in 3 sizes ~ 4", 5" and 6"

So quick & easy to knit

4" Christmas Stockings

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2016/10/little-christmas-stockings.html

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Santa!  

Here is a cute little Santa to knit 

Pattern on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/09/tiny-santa_5.html

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Mini Santa Hat and Mini Elf Hat

Knitted in 'next-to-no-time' these cute little hats make a great Christmas decoration - 

or put a Fererro Rocher inside for a little surprise !

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2021/11/mini-santa-hat-and-mini-elf-hat.html

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Santa and his Sack Gift Bags

These are made with 2 strands of DK knitted together,

so they are a quick last-minute project.

Gift them as a sweet little gift, or use them as a festive table decoration !

These make cute fund-raising items too.

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2020/11/santa-and-his-sack.html

Or make a Snowman version ~ 

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Knitted Christmas Trees 

Quick and simple to make -

  

It is a very tight knit, but the finished product is quite stiff so hangs nicely.

Knitted Christmas Tree Decoration

Using 2 strands of red DK yarn and 4mm needles cast on 5sts 

Knit 4 rows, Cut off red yarn.

Join in 2 strands of green (or green & white)

Cast on 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows (17 sts).

Knit 2 rows.

Decrease row: sl1 k1 psso, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (15 sts).

Repeat the last 3 rows until 3 sts remain.

Knit 2 rows.

Sl1 k2tog psso, tie off this stitch leaving about 6 inches of yarn to create a loop for hanging the decoration.

Weave in the ends at the cast on edge.

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Santa Hat for a Baby (Preemie - Toddler) 

or a Baby Doll

So Cute !  

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2021/11/baby-or-baby-doll-santa-hat.html

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Cute Christmas Baubles

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2021/10/cute-christmas-baubles.html

Every Christmas I like to make a cute little decoration for each of my family. 

I often put them on the dinner table.

Today I have made a start on this year's  - and I think they would be great as hanging decorations too 

- so I will add a hanging cord to make them festive baubles that can be kept and re-used next year.

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Sparkly Star Coasters

I found some sparkly silver and sparkly green yarn in my stash that is just perfect for this!  

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2021/11/crochet-star-coasters.html

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Little Knitted Christmas Tree Decorations

I have had so much fun making these little Christmas Trees …… 

They would make cute decorations if you add a little hanging cord.

I think I will make a few Christmas cards by sticking one of these onto coloured cardboard. Who wouldn’t love that?

Very simple to make, these only require a small amount of yarn.

Tree height ~ 4” (10cm)

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/10/little-knitted-christmas-tree.html

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Christmas Chain Decoration

This cute chain garland is a lot of fun to make!

Each chain requires only a small amount of yarn ~ so small amounts, left over from other projects, are ideal.

Use bright colours for a colourful decoration – or sparkly yarn for a bit of extra glitz.

I made my chain garland using DK yarn and 4mm needles ……. but, as size is not critical at all, any yarn weight would work. 

You will find the pattern instructions here ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2020/11/christmas-chain-decoration.html

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Quick and Easy Knitted Gift Bags

I love giving gifts ~ and I think even small gifts can be presented in a fun way !

These cute gift bags are knitted with 2 DK yarns knitted together - so they are quick to make.

Perfect for tubes of sweets ~ After Eight Mints, Rolo, Fruit Pastilles, Smarties, Chocolate Buttons, etc

or a mini bottle of Wine (18.7cl) or Prosecco (20cl)

or a hand Hand Crème or Body Wash

or Cocktail Can (250ml) like Pimm’s or G & T – other brands are available of course!

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/11/quick-easy-knitted-gift-bags.html

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Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

Another quick and easy idea. Hope you like it.  

Cute Christmas Crackers for a little gift, or decoration

...... or to put on your Christmas table. 

Fill with each person's favourite tube of sweets - or go for a lucky dip !  

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/11/quick-and-easy-christmas-crackers.html

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Gift Card Purse

This cute little Gift Card Purse is an ideal solution to making a gift card more personal.

They can be made very quickly ……. and they look especially pretty in sparkle yarn, with a contrast colour border.

  

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2014/11/gift-card-purse.html

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There is also a very cute little knitted pocket purse at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2019/11/penny-purse.html

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Christmas Keyrings

I made lots of these for the school's Indoor Christmas Market.

They really are quick to knit.     And they make a fun little gift.

Tiny Christmas Stocking Keyrings

Length ~ 3”

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-keyrings.html

Christmas Flower Keyrings

You will find the instructions for the flower keyrings at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/12/knitted-flower-keyrings.html

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Christmas Egg Cosy

How about some cute little festive Egg Cosies for the breakfast table? 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-egg-cosy.html

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Striped Festive Bows

these look so cute in candy cane colours!

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2016/09/striped-decorative-bows.html 

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Marianna's Little Star Decorations

 

I think this little star is a cute little decoration that can be used as an adornment to add to projects - or as a hanging decoration. 
It will look especially cute in sparkly yarn or Christmas colours! 

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/07/knitted-star-decoration.html

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Christmas Pudding Surprise

These are a great little fun last-minute gift idea.

Knit the Christmas pudding and then hide a little surprise inside !

I filled each of mine with a Tunnock’s Tea Cake - as these are a great favourite of my family!

But  ....... why not fill them with a bath bomb instead?

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2017/12/tunnocks-teacakes-christmas-puddings.html

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And here is the mini version for Ferero Rocher Chocolates

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/11/mini-christmas-pudding.html

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Or you can use this pattern for Lindor Chocolates if you prefer ...........

Or make some tiny Santa Hats ~ 

for chocolates  .......or to use as cute bottle toppers ! 

Santa Hat Bottle Topper

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/12/santa-hat-bottle-topper.html

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Cute Crochet Christmas Gift Bags

   

    

Why not make your own cute festive gift bags this year?

These are really easy - and quick to make ……. and you can easily alter the width or length to suit.

Make them in stripes …… or in one colour

And add a pretty ribbon bow.

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2013/10/festive-crochet-gift-bags.html

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Knitted Lacy Gift Bag

I made this cute little gift bag in a pretty gold sparkle yarn. 
So sweet

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/04/knitted-net-pouch.html

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Chocolate Orange Covers

Chocolate Orange Covers

Everyone lovers a Terry's Chocolate Orange........ right ? 

This is a cute little gift idea - 

knit a Santa Hat, Christmas Pudding, Snowman or Christmas Tree, 

pop a Chocolate Orange inside and give it as a cute little gift ! 

Chocolate Orange Covers - Christmas Pudding, Santa Hat, Snowman

Chocolate Orange Covers ~
Christmas Pudding                 Santa Hat                Snowman



Christmas Pudding Chocolate Orange Cover

Santa Hat Chocolate Orange Cover

Snowman Chocolate Orange Cover

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2016/11/chocolate-orange-covers-christmas.html

Christmas Tree Chocolate Orange Cover

A very cute idea for a little gift this Christmas ……..

Knit your tree - fill it with a Terry’s Chocolate Orange - and have fun decorating it!

Or why not use it as a sweet little decoration for your Christmas table perhaps …….

          

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2017/11/christmas-tree-chocolate-orange-cover.html

Elf Hat Chocolate Orange Cover

This cute little Elf Hat makes a fun little festive gift!

Knitted in 2 (or 3) colours of DK yarn (8ply) 

Add a little pom-pom or jingle bell !

Santa's Belt Chocolate Orange Cover

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2019/09/santas-belt-chocolate-orange-cover.html

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Holly Hangings

This year I am making Holly Hangings for little gifts - I hope my friends and family will keep them as festive decorations or maybe hang them on the tree.

They would also be lovely for fundraising events, and as teacher gifts.

    

         

I knitted mine with 2 strands of DK yarn & 5mm / 6mm needles - this changed the size a little as I wanted some variation.

Knit the leaves, then decorate with a button, bow, applique or holly berry as per the pattern.

Add a hanging cord – yarn, twine, or ribbon all look good.

Have Fun!

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2017/10/holly-hanging.html

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Holly Bunting

Holly Bunting is a cute project.

There are lots of ways to decorate this simple holly bunting -

use knitted holly berries, or try buttons, ribbons, bows, jingle bells, flowers ......

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2017/09/holly-bunting.html

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Roses for a Christmas Table 

Delightful! And really easy to knit 

You will find this pattern at ~ 

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/roses-roses-roses

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Mini Knitted Gift Purses

Perfect for a special little girl :) 

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/07/mini-gift-perses-knit.html

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Mini Crocheted Gift Purses

These are great for small gifts - or why not put some chocolate coins inside ?

Mini Festive Gift Bags

You will find the instructions, and a photo tutorial at ~

http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/mini-gift-purses-crochet.html

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Crochet Rainbow Purses

These sweet little purses are fun to make - and to give - even better if you pop a little gift inside.   

They are so quick to crochet with scraps of left-over yarn!

These are filled with chocolate coins! 

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2016/08/rainbow-purse.html

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Rainbow Tissue Pouches

  

 

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2016/08/rainbow-tissue-pouch.html

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Sweet Little Knitted Baskets

I first made these cute little baskets for Easter..... 

but they look so sweet in Christmas colours too !!

You will find the pattern for this cute little basket at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/sweet-little-easter-baskets.html

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Cute little striped Mini Christmas Stockings



Mini Christmas Stockings

Using DK yarn & 4mm needles, cast on 20sts

Knit 2 rows

Beginning with a knit row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 16 rows

Shape heel as follows -

Row 1:  K12, turn

Row 2:  P4, turn

Row 3:  K6, turn

Row 4:  P8, turn

Row 5:  K10, turn

Row 6:  P12, turn

Row 7:  K14, turn

Row 8:  P16, turn

Row 9:  Knit to end

Beginning with a purl row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 8 rows

Shape toe as follows -

P 2tog all across row  (10sts)

K 2tog all across row  (5sts)

Break off yarn.

Thread the yarn on to a needle and thread it through the remaining sts.

Pull tightly and fasten off.

Sew up side seam.

Make a twisted cord, or crochet chain, or add a ribbon for hanging.

These cute little mini stockings look great in stripes - and any combination of colours look great.

Have fun!

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Baby's First Christmas Stocking

My friend's daughter recently had a beautiful little baby girl ~ and I have really enjoyed making little garments for her. Then, as I have been making mini Christmas stocking decorations for a school bazaar I suddenly had the idea of making a little stocking to celebrate a baby's first Christmas. It's funny how two different projects have merged into a new one!

You will find the pattern instruction for the Mini Christmas Stockings above ~

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Cute Christmas Pudding Baby Hat

Cute! Cute! Cute!      Christmas Pudding Baby Hat

Two sizes ~ 0 - 3 months and 6 -9 months

Great little gift idea ………

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2016/06/christmas-pudding-baby-hat.html

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'Festive Fun' Glitz Ribbed Hat & Mittens

I really enjoyed knitting this cute ribbed hat & fingerless mittens -

first Christmas Present done !!!

These would look great in any sparkle yarn ........

I used King Cole Christmas Glitz DK

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/09/festive-fun-ribbed-hat-mittens.html

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Christmas Glitz Baby Hat, Headband & Mittens

Loving using this yarn! It adds instant glitz to any outfit!

Perfect for the festive season.

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2016/10/christmas-glitz-baby-hat-mittens.html

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Snowman Family

Such a cute little smowman family!

The medium size is 5 ½ “ high

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2016/07/snowman-family.html

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Crochet Santa Decoration 

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2013/10/santa-christmas-decoration.html

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Pretty Crochet Christmas Baubles

To make these cute Christmas decorations ~

Crochet small circles using white crochet cotton.

Join two together by threading ribbon through the last round.

Stuff lightly with polyester stuffing.

Tie a bow with the ribbon. Add a crochet chain or gold string hanging cord.

It's so easy.

I ran our of stuffing whilst I was making these. I was so determined to finish them that I couldn't wait to go shopping for more ....... so I looked around for something I could use to fill them......

And what did I find?

Well plastic milk bottle tops actually !!!

The decorations with the green centres have a milk bottle lid inside!

A little crazy maybe, but a great solution.

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Easy Snowflake Christmas Decoration

These little decorations are really quick and easy to make ~





They are simple to vary .....

Make them in one colour, or with a contrast colour edging

or make them two tone

with the centre and edging in the same colour

  

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2013/09/easy-snowflake-christmas-decoration.html

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Snowflake Placemat

I have really enjoyed crocheting these  hexagon motifs ~ so I played around and came up with this ~ Snowflake Placemat

snowflake placemat

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2013/10/snowflake-placemat.html

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Cute Crochet Flower Bookmarks

A really cute gift idea.      Simple & quick to make

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2013/06/flower-bookmarks-teacher-gifts.html

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LITTLE ELF Baby Hat

Just how cute would a newborn look in one of these little Elf Hats?

Super cute!

This is a fun hat for a newborn baby

Use 1,2 or 3 colours in stripes - or knit without the stripes if you prefer

Have fun :)

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2017/11/elf-hat-for-baby.html

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Fringed Moccasin Booties

 Sure to be a great talking point !!

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/07/fringed-moccasin-booties.html

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Cute Christmas Crochet Baby Hats            0 – 3 months

These sweet little baby hats are so cute …… and so easy to make

Have fun making them and use your imagination for the decoration 

Another quick and easy project ~

a perfect gift for a December baby ..... 

festive red baby hat

This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~

http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/christmas-baby-hats-hope-you-think.html

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