Pretty Winter Snowflake Embroidery

I'm always sad when we have to put away the Christmas decorations, so it's nice to have some general winter-themed crafts that we can leave up through January (and hey, maybe even February). Snowflakes are a definite January decoration for me, and this Winter Snowflake embroidery is a perfect example.

Pattern: Winter Snowflake by cozyblue

Mollie Makes Foxy Felt Brooches for Foxy Ladies

When I try to make something handmade for lots of friends, it's always a fail. So this past holiday, I looked for a gift that I could give lots of people. For inspiration, I went back through my Mollie Makes archive and found this adorable fox brooch kit that I hadn't even touched.

I made the foxes assembly-line style and was able to whip up quite a few in just several hours while I watched embarrassingly crappy Christmas movies on Netflix. Yeah! Handmade gifts for all!

Pattern: Mollie Makes Issue 32 Fox Brooch Template

Supplies: Felt, pin backs, and embroidery floss -- all from my craft stash! Woohoo!

Dad's Waffle Rib Christmas Socks

I knit my dad a pair of Christmas socks two years ago, and then last year I switched it up and made him a pair of knit gloves instead. This year, he kindly requested another pair of socks.

I like it when people request specific DIY things, because that means they will definitely love and wear them. When I take a guess at what people might want, I worry that they won't wear the gift or use it.

Pattern: Waffle Rib Sock by Carolyn (Jill) Ferneau

Yarn: Malabrigo Sock in Fresco Y Seco