October KAL - Make Something for the Holidays!

Shandeh · 10-01-2008, 12:47 AM

Can you believe it's already October?!

Before too long, Halloween will be over and done.

Thanksgiving is just around the bend,

and Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas will be upon us!

So....to get ready for the holidays, let's make something special for our home and family with our knit and crochet skills!

Are there trick-or-treaters in your home?
Make them a bag to carry all their candy!! Or make tiny toys to give out to those who knock on your door.
Mini Skull & Crossbones Tote
Skull Knitting Tote
Finger Puppets
Hackey Sacks
Glow in the Dark Jack-o-Lantern
Other Halloween Patterns

Expecting company for Thanksgiving?
Make a nice table runner, placemats, or napkin rings for your table. Or make a pretty towel and dishcloth set, or oven mitts & hotpads for your kitchen!
Dishcloth & Towel Set
Circular Old Shale Tablecloth
Knitted Lace Doily
Kureyon Tea Cozy
Placemats
Potholders and Hot Pads
Table Runners

Celebrating Hanukkah or Kwanzaa?
There are some interesting craft patterns available on the internet!
Knit Kippah
Judaic Crafts
Kwanzaa Craft Projects

Excited about Christmas?
Knit or crochet a stocking, tree skirt, or ornament to make your home festive!
Christmas Patterns
Fair-Isle Christmas Ball
Christmas Garland
Vintage Christmas Stocking

(Those were all knitting patterns, so if anyone knows of any good crochet patterns to share, feel free to list them!)

Our knit-along starts right now, so let's get going!

Jan in CA · 10-01-2008, 06:33 AM

October!!

Must get ready....Just gotta finish my baby knitting..babies won't wait..

Shandeh · 10-01-2008, 06:58 AM

SO true!

auntcrafty · 10-01-2008, 07:52 PM

Ladybug wanted me to "thank you"

for all the smilies in your post. She was signing "more" and "thank you" pretty funny for a 19 month old.

To stay on topic -- I'm going to be knitting snowflakes (booklet I have at home) & am still searching for a pumpkin I like.

MAmaDawn · 10-01-2008, 08:03 PM

OK so I never made the mittens for Sept...

But I think that's what I'll make cuz it's for my tree...

Shandeh · 10-02-2008, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by auntcrafty

Ladybug wanted me to "thank you"

for all the smilies in your post. She was signing "more" and "thank you" pretty funny for a 19 month old.

You're very welcome!

I get most of my smilies and emoticons at "Best Smileys"
I'm glad Ladybug likes them!

Originally Posted by MAmaDawn

OK so I never made the mittens for Sept...

Me neither!

auntcrafty · 10-02-2008, 07:24 AM

[quote=Shandeh;1159087]You're very welcome!

I get most of my smilies and emoticons at "Best Smileys"
I'm glad Ladybug likes them!

QUOTE]

Thank you! She ran around the rest of the day doing

. I love my job (even when she decides not to take a nap!)!

Shandeh · 10-02-2008, 08:16 AM

She sound adorable!

For our knit-along, I'm planning on making a stocking for my grand-daughter. She doesn't have one yet.

dustinac · 10-02-2008, 01:39 PM

I have a few little things I need to make for Christmas...we will see how it goes this month.
My Christmas to do list:
Tea Cozy
Bathtime Blossoms
Scarf
A sleeve to a sweater
2 felted bags
Afghan

MAmaDawn · 10-02-2008, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by dustinac

I have a few little things I need to make for Christmas...we will see how it goes this month.
My Christmas to do list:
Tea Cozy
Bathtime Blossoms
Scarf
A sleeve to a sweater
2 felted bags
Afghan

Just the sleeve, that's a way to make it take less time...