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28 Snowman Crafts You Absolutely Need This Winter

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Sometimes the endless snow of winter can really dampen a person’s spirit. Whether the stress of the holidays is getting to you or you’ve got the infamous post-Christmas blues, these cheery snowman crafts will add some much-needed crafting therapy to your life. You may want to create snowman ornaments to brighten your tree, or unwind from that visit from the in-laws with a crochet snowman pattern. Whatever your wish, you’ll find an answer here with these spectacular and adorable snowmen.

28 Snowman Crafts You Absolutely Need This Winter

When you’re all done with your designing ornaments or crocheting up a snowstorm, check out the lovely snowman cards and snowman DIY Christmas gifts to give your friends and family something special during the holiday season. There’s something here for everyone on your list, whether it’s the hot chocolate fanatic or the earring enthusiast in your life.

Snowman Ornaments

Snowman Glass Ornaments

  1. Vintage Snowman Ornament
  2. Paper Snowman DIY Ornaments – new!
  3. Antique Snowman Ornament
  4. Snowman Glass Ornaments – shown!
  5. Believe Snowman Christmas Ornament
  6. Glitzy Snowman Ornaments
  7. Cinnamon Dough Ornaments

Knit and Crochet Snowman Patterns

Mr. and Mrs. Snowman

  1. Mr. and Mrs. Snowman – shown!
  2. Crochet Frosty the Snowman
  3. Winter Snowman Dishcloth
  4. Knit Snowman Family
  5. Frostie the Snowman Beanie Pattern
  6. Smiling Snowman Jar Cozy – I totally want to make this!
  7. Frozen Olaf Doll

Snowman Cards

Post It Note Snowman Craft

  1. Geo Snowman Card
  2. Pop-Up Snowman Card – my favorite!
  3. Post It Note Snowman Craft – shown!
  4. Smiling Snowman Card
  5. You Melt My Heart Snowman Shaker Card – this one is as precious as it sounds.
  6. Snowman DIY Christmas Stationery
  7. Holiday Greeting Card

Snowman DIY Christmas Gifts

North Pole Snowman Cocoa

  1. Snowman Brooch
  2. DIY Snowman Decorated Candle
  3. North Pole Snowman Cocoa – shown!
  4. Faux Pearl Snowman Earrings
  5. Snowman Jar DIY Christmas Gift
  6. Snowman Belly Jars – what a cute idea!
  7. Cozy Canned Cocoa Snowman

32 Snowman Christmas Crafts

 

If you need more snowman fun, then check out this festive and fabulous list of 32 Snowman Christmas Crafts.

 

What’s your favorite Christmas memory?

Get a Head Start on those Crochet Christmas Gifts!

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I know what you’re thinking: “Today is July 2nd. Why is there a crochet Christmas gifts post here from AllFreeChristmasCrafts?

Well, I’ll give you an answer . . . in the form of a scenario.

It’s the day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday. You shopped from midnight to noon, only stopping to eat, and now you’re home. You’re about to take a nice, long nap. As you snuggle into bed under one of your many crocheted afghans, you are contemplating all of your great steals. You’ve crossed several people off your Christmas list with your big electronic purchases, like that TV for your son or the digital camera for your brother. You probably bought enough toys for your youngest son, and you hit DSW hard when you picked out shoes for each of your sisters. But you didn’t finish shopping for everyone . . . not even in the twelve hours you were out this morning. You forgot that you promised to crochet your neighbor a Christmas Poinsettia Scarf. No big deal; it’ll take less than a day to make one of those crochet Christmas gifts. But what about the Crocheted Holiday Hats? Your sister-in-law begged you to make four of them for your nephews. And you absolutely cannot forget the Huggable Penguin for your youngest daughter. She’s been asking for it every day since last Christmas.

You had planned to make a couple of those Christmas Crochet Tote Bags for your friends at the office. The Christmas mantle could use an update, and you’d wanted to try out this pattern for the Vintage Granny Square Christmas Stocking ever since you stumbled upon it six months ago. And afghans. You have to crochet so many afghans.

Fortunately, you are not going to be a part of that nightmarish scenario, because we at AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com are here to provide you with great crochet Christmas patterns that you can get started on now!

Crochet Christmas Gift Ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Christmas Poinsettia Scarf from Art Threads
  2. Crocheted Holiday Hat from Red Heart Yarn
  3. Huggable Penguin Crochet Pattern from Red Heart Yarn
  4. Christmas Crochet Tote Bag from Lily Sugar N’Cream
  5. Vintage Granny Square Christmas Stocking from Tarkheena Crafts
  6. Holiday Throw Blanket from Red Heart Yarn

You will love, and I mean love, these six fabulous tutorials for crochet Christmas gifts. For more wonderful Christmas crochet ideas, check out these great pages, too:

19 Crochet Christmas Ideas
19 Easy Christmas Crochet Patterns

 

What is your favorite crochet pattern ever?

 

 

AllFreeChristmasCrafts giveaway: Mini Christmas Crochet

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Mini Christmas Crochet

Not sure what do do with those random yarn scraps you keep holding on to? Now you have an excuse to use them up and create an adorable Christmas craft at the same time. Each of the 20 designs feature in Mini Christmas Crochet is completely adorable and perfect for the holidays.

These teeny tiny Christmas decorations will help you spread Christmas cheer all year long. Each of these projects can be hung on your tree as an ornament or left to stand on it’s own as a display piece. You can also give them away to a friend or family member. You can use red, green or white yarn, but this is certainly not a requirements. In fact, the author of this book, Val Pierce, suggests using up yarn scraps for these projects.

The book begins with a simple introduction and a section called “Hints and Tips.” Here you’ll find a breakdown of materials, measurements and crochet techniques. There is also a section that explains terminology for both American and British crocheters. Once you’ve learned the basics, you can start working on the adorable projects!

 

AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com is giving away one copy of Mini Christmas Crochet to one lucky winner. You could win!

Learn more and enter to win here.

Contest ends June 18, 2013. You can enter once daily, return often to improve your chances of winning!

FaveCrafts Plans Their Dream Tree

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The team here at FaveCrafts Worldwide Headquarters was sent on a mission this week to create the ultimate holiday tree. The fine people at Michaels have invited us to participate in this year’s Dream Tree Challenge and we are up for it. We thought that it would make sense to make a tree in our favorite FaveCrafts colors, so that was our inspiration.

FaveCrafts Logo

We scoured the Michaels store for everything in our signature colors and boy did they have a selection. Next up is the DIY part of this challenge, we are making all our own ornaments. Since we thought the FaveCrafts colors were so appealing for the holidays, we pulled together a collection of holiday ideas in these fun colors you may enjoy.

13 Christmas Craft Tutorials in FaveCrafts Colors

13 Christmas Crafts Inspired by FaveCrafts

  1. Beaded Ball Ornament
  2. Crochet Snowflake Pattern (shown above)
  3. Ruffled Angel
  4. DIY Cupcake Ornaments (shown above)
  5. Crocheted Angel Tree Topper Tutorial
  6. No Sew Felt Ornaments (shown above)
  7. Paper Quilled Snowflake Ornament
  8. Faux Candy Garland (shown above)
  9. Dollar Store Ornament Wreath
  10. Mosaic Snowflake Frame (shown above)
  11. Christmas Penguins Card
  12. Simple Plushie Tree Ornament (shown above)
  13. Drinking Straw Christmas Tree 

Get Hooked on Christmas Crochet Patterns

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Christmas is getting closer and closer, and I know I’m on the hunt for great projects to make for my family and friends.  Since I love to crochet, I thought I would share some easy Christmas crochet patterns that are quick and fun to make.  Most of these patterns use only 1-3 balls of yarn, so they’re economically friendly and great for beginners.  From afghans to gift card holders, these Christmas crochet patterns are perfect to have on hand for those blistery fall evenings!

Do you have visions of candy canes dancing in your head?  This Crocheted Candy Cane Wreath is a fun and easy project that anyone could make.  Display this whimsical wreath indoors or out.  This “sweet” pattern is great for amigurumi fans and would be a great project for a beginner crocheter who’s looking for a bit of a challenge.  You could even add a simple “Merry Christmas” sign to this wreath to make it more festive.

 

 

Top off your Christmas tree with this adorable Crochet Angel Tree Topper.  This elegant and traditional Christmas crochet pattern also makes a great gift for a family member or friend.  Even if you have a tree topper already, you could make this angel as a centerpiece for your table or mantel.

 

 

Afghans and throws are perfect for adding a touch of color and decor to your living room or bedroom.  They’re also great projects for beginning crocheters and they make great gifts for any occasion.  This Christmas Striped Throw, for example, is the perfect accessory for your living room.  Beaming with the colors of the season, this crocheted afghan pattern also makes a great gift for a white elephant gift exchange.  You could even use this pattern to create an every day afghan!  Mix and match your favorite yarn colors to create an afghan that goes perfectly with your living room or bedroom.

 

 

Looking for a quick and easy Christmas crochet pattern?  This Crocheted Gift Card Holder is an easy and fun project to make…and is a great way to wrap up a simple gift card!  Perfect for kids and teens alike, this pattern is frilly and fun…and guaranteed to be a success!  And the fun doesn’t have to stop at gift cards!  These cute gift card holders are also great for giving jewelry, cash, accessories, snacks, and so much more!  Make a whole bunch so you always have one or two on hand when you need them.

 

 

One of the things I look for in my Christmas crochet patterns is versatility.  I want a pattern that I can use throughout the winter, year after year.  That’s why I love this Crocheted Snowflake Table Runner.  I can have this fun decoration out from December through February without any problem…plus this is a great pattern for making snowflakes!  Simply make one snowflake and you have a beautiful ornament or garland in no time!

 

 

 

 

Are you crocheting something for Christmas?  What are some of your favorite Christmas crochet patterns?

 

 

 

AllFreeChristmasCrafts Giveaway: Mini Christmas Crochet

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Teeny tiny, itty bitty, eensy weensy. No matter the term, there’s one way to describe the projects featured in Mini Christmas Crochet: adorable! The latest giveaway from AllFreeChristmasCrafts is a little book filled with little projects you can use to decorate during the holiday season.

With this easy-to-follow and fun to read guide, you can create cute little Christmas crochet projects using leftover yarn. Best off all, these projects don’t require a lot of time, so you can make a bunch for the holiday season. Hang a couple of these cute crochet projects on your tree, display them on your mantel or give them as gifts – there are so many possibilities! Kids and adults will love the tiny crochet penguin and the mini Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. In fact, you can make the projects featured in Mini Christmas Crochet and give them as holiday-themed toys!

Each of the patterns in this book includes a step-by-step tutorial, materials list and measurements as well as large color photos. The book begins with a quick introduction and a rundown of crochet terminology for both American and British crocheters. This is a great book for crocheters at every skill level!

Get a jump start on your Christmas crafting and turn your space into a winter wonderland. All you need are yarn scraps, a crochet hook and Mini Christmas Crochet! Before you know it, you’ll be surrounded by adorable miniature stockings, wreaths, reindeer, angels and so more!

Contest ends July 31, 2012. You can enter once daily, so return often to improve your chances of winning!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Day 11

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Happy holidays! Can you believe Christmas Eve is tomorrow already, are you ready for it? I am and I can’t wait! Hey, it’s Christine, editor for AllFreeCrochet.com and host for today’s day 11 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! Enter today and tomorrow to win the mystery prize of the day. Contest rules and how to enter are below.


On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me….

Easy Crochet Patterns for Holiday Visits!

11 Free Easy Crochet Patterns for Holiday Visits

Christmas can be such a hectic time, especially when you have to travel. Traveling can also be very tricky depending on what the weather is doing. If you have kids who are just so anxious to get to their destination, your ride (whether driving or flying) can seem very long. To help pass the time we have provided you with 11 Free Easy Crochet Patterns for Holiday Visits. You can easily work these up on the plane or in the car (as long as you’re not driving). Crochet hooks are allowed on airplanes, so you shouldn’t have a problem! Log in to leave a comment on the site, under this collection page, and tell us what you do to pass the time while flying or driving for holiday visits.

 

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S MYSTERY PRIZE
In order to win today’s mystery present, you’ll need to log in to AllFreeCrochet and comment on the 11 Free Crochet Patterns for Holiday Visits, and tell us what you do to pass the time while traveling for holiday visits. It’s that easy! Your comment will be your entry for the giveaway!

 

RULES
*Winner will be selected at random. Winner will be posted on December 27th due to the holiday for today’s prize on our 12 Days of Christmas blog post.
*You have until tonight, Friday, December 23rd at 11:59p EST to enter your comment. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
*Prizes will be received by the winner in 2-4 weeks of announcing them.
*Only one comment per person on the AllFreeCrochet page, not this blog. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
*Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

Meet and Make: Julie Huston

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This week’s featured Meet and Make designer is Julie Huston. Julie picked up a crochet magazine in the mid 1990’s from a thrift store and taught herself how to crochet from the instructions in the magazine. A new hobby was born and she has not looked back; she has been “hooked” ever since. Julie has many free crochet patterns on our site that we just love so much!

 

 

 

 

What to know more? Keep reading!

10 Fun Facts about Julie:

1. I taught myself how to crochet and knit about 15 years ago.
2. I served 21 years in the Air Force working on electronics.
3. I like to bake.
4. I fixed a couple broken iTouches.
5. I lived in 5 different countries( not including the United States).
6. I don’t like to do housework.
7. I like to watch Reality Shows.
8. I am allergic to chocolate, but will still eat it.
9. I sing in the church choir.
10. I grew up in Kaukauna, WI

 

Here is Julie’s Featured Project:

Crocheted Wreath Ornament

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials:

  • Green worsted weight yarn
  • Size F crochet hook
  • Pipe cleaner or 5-6 inch ring

Instructions:

If using a pipe cleaner, form to make a ring.

Row 1: sc around the ring until it is completely covered, exact number isn’t that inportant, just as long as the ring is cover

Row 2 and 3: Working in continuous rounds, 3 sc in each sc around. Make sure you marked the beginning of the round.

Row 4, *ch 3, sc in the next stitch* repeat around.Slip stitch in the next stitch. You can finish it off here.

Or..

I added a chain loop of about 50 chains, unfortunately I do not remember exactly how many I did. I made the loop long enough to fit around a door knob.

Embellish the wreath as you see fit.

The pattern and more pictures are found on my blog

 

Celebrate Christmas in July with a brand new eBook

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AllFreeChristmasCrafts is currently celebrating the next best thing to December 25th… Christmas in July! This fun tradition involves celebrating Christmas early with all of the same fun traditions that are usually saved for winter. The weather outside is certainly frightful, so why not get going on your Christmas crafting? It’s never too early to make get crafty and this eBook is sure to help you get in the spirit. Not sure what to make? We’ve got you covered with our very first eBook, “6 Adorable Homemade Christmas Crafts for Summer” eBook.

Oh and one other thing… this eBook is completely free to download. That’s right folks, it costs absolutely nothing to get inspired and find six fantastic Christmas craft tutorials. So what are you waiting for? Download this eBook today! We’ve included all kinds of crafts – from a Ruffled Fabric Christmas Wreath to a Christmas Clay Pot Snowman. Cat lovers, listen up – there’s even a project called Crochet Christmas Mice. This crochet craft is designed specifically with your favorite feline in mind!

Download your very own copy today!

AFC Facebook Photo Winner

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A few weeks ago we had mentioned in the Hooked on Crochet newsletter as well as the AllFreeCrochet Facebook fan page about a simple contest. All we asked you to do was post pictures of your Christmas patterns on the photo tab. In doing so, we would pick a winner who had a beautiful detailed pattern.

The winner was chosen today! Corinne Munger was the lucky winner who posted photos of the Poinsettia Scarf, just beautiful. She has won two skeins of yarn from Red Heart Yarn, Boutique Changes. It’s six yarns in one, a ruby red color and an aquamarine. Corinne can make a whole scarf with just this one ball of yarn, so essentially she has two Christmas gifts ready to go.

Congratulations Corinne and thanks Red Heart for supplying this yarn!

This Crochet Holly Stocking is a great holiday pattern  you can put together in no time. And don’t forget about the crochet wreaths eBook.

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