Christmas is going to be here before we know it.  Are you ready?  Do you have all your shopping done and all your handmade gifts completed?  I wish I could say that I do but I don’t – I am not even close.  I have been so busy designing new patterns for my shops that I have not taken the time to shop at all.

I have a couple of designs to share today on my blog that are both pretty quick and easy to knit or crochet – so if you are still looking for something to complete for someone for a gift maybe one of these patterns will work.  They are both Free pdf download files.

The above photo is of a Chunky Knit Drop Stitch Scarf.  It is super quick and easy to knit on size US 15 knitting needles.  If you can do a knit stitch and a yarn over and drop a yarn over you can complete this pattern.  Any chunky weight yarn will work.  The yarn I used was from Hobby Lobby – not sure if it is still available – it is called Yarn Bee Finale.  It goes from thick to thin and is a variegated yarn.  Drop Stitch Knit Scarf  You can click on the highlighted name of the pattern to access the pdf pattern and print.

The other pattern I am sharing today is for a crocheted ripple cowl – I call it Candy Cane Ripple since it is done in red and white sparkle yarn.  You can choose any two colors you want with or without the sparkle, glitter, yarn.  This cowl is crocheted with a size US J hook.  It is a one row repeat so pretty simple to do once you master the pattern.  The cowl is crocheted in rows and then sewn together.  You need to know how to double crochet and chain and skip chains to crochet this.  Yarn I used was Hobby Lobby I Love this Yarn in the sparkle – any #4 worsted weight yarn can be used.  Candy Cane Ripple Cowl Crochet Pattern  Clicking on the highlighted text will take you to the pdf pattern for you to download or print.  

I hope you enjoy the patterns and are able to get some handmade gifts completed for those on your list.

-Kimberlee

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