Holiday Calendar

January 6th

Happy 3 Kings Day to you!
Learn more about 3 Kings Day, the Epiphany, here.

Today being the 12th Day of Christmas, enjoy a fun activity with your kids or your neighbor's kids. I'm sure most parents would be grateful for the break.

Then, secure them in your scrapbook for amusement (or blackmail) years later.

Free Tutorial on How to Make Handy Crafts (forgive the pun)
Instructions provided by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Today is our last day of the Holiday Calendar. Thank you for counting down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day with us. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

Holiday Calendar

January 5th

1 day till 3 Kings Day

Oranges are in season this time of year, thanks to the Florida orange groves. I always pick up at least one case of them. If your compost pile is getting full of orange peels, try making these tiny wreaths instead.



Free Tutorial on How to Make Wreaths from Oranges
Instructions provided by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!


This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

January 4th

2 days till 3 Kings Day

Only a few more days before the Holidays are officially over. Holidays and pies go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly in my book. So, here is one last pie recipe before the cookbook is closed. (If you jumped on board the diet train, you may want to look away now.)



Regular or Maple Pecan Pie by Granny and Me
Recipe provided by Me

My 'real' name is Marie Haigh and I am the voice behind this blog and my own Etsy store Knitted Gems. The store features my entire collection of knitting patterns for the hobby knitter. All the patterns are my original designs. They are provided in a line-by-line written format. Knitting charts are also provided on some of the Easy and Intermediate patterns. Knitted items that were created during the testing of each pattern are also available for sale.



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

January 3rd

3 days till 3 Kings Day

Is it snowing where you are today? It could be if you followed the tutorial below and made several snowballs!

Free Tutorial for How to Make Paper Snowballs
Instructions provided by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

January 2nd

4 days till 3 Kings Day

If your Poinsettia plant is starting to wilt, here is a knitting pattern that will let you keep the plant with you all year long without having to keep the plant alive all year long. I always forget to water it after a week or two.



Knitting Pattern for Poinsettia
Designed by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!




This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

January 1st

Happy New Year!

5 days till 3 Kings Day

Do you have a lot of empty water bottles leftover from the party last night? Here is a tutorial that will help you recycle them.



Free Tutorial on How to Make Glittery Balls
Instructions provided by Mette.


Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 31st

1 day till New Years Day
6 days till 3 Kings Day

Tonight many of us will be either hosting a New Years Eve party or attending one. Here is a great appetizer recipe that you can add to the table. It's been taste-tested and approved by my family and friends. Enjoy!

Stuffed Mushrooms
Recipe provided by Me

My 'real' name is Marie Haigh and I am the voice behind this blog and my own Etsy store Knitted Gems. The store features my entire collection of knitting patterns for the hobby knitter. All the patterns are my original designs. They are provided in a line-by-line written format. Knitting charts are also provided on some of the Easy and Intermediate patterns. Knitted items that were created during the testing of each pattern are also available for sale.




This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 30th

2 days till the New Year
7 days till 3 Kings Day

Did you try yesterday's Holiday card tutorial? Here is another one so you don't have to send the same card to everyone. I was bored to tears the only year I ever did that. Now I have at least 5 or 6 different cards to choose from each year. It makes it much more fun and personable in my biased opinion.




Free Tutorial on How to Make Gingerbread House Cards
Instructions provided by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 29th

3 days till the New Year
8 days till 3 Kings Day

Around this time every year is when I start shopping for next year's Christmas decorations, gift wrapping paper, and cards. I started this policy several years ago when I was wooed by the word 'Sale' everywhere. I continue it not for the sales, because I'm quite sure I never saved a lot, but because it keeps me from running around like a chicken with my head cut off during the Christmas season.

To keep us out of the retail madness, here is a tutorial on how to make your own Holiday cards.

Free Tutorial on How to Make Crocheted Christmas Cards
Instructions provided by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!

This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 28th

4 days till the New Year
9 days till 3 Kings Day

Did you recieve any yarn for Christmas? Here is a great little project to try out some of that yarn and dress your wee one up in style at the same time!



Free Baby Bootie Pattern
Designed by Lynne


Lynne is the owner of the Etsy store 7 Yaks Design. The store stocks a wide selection of fiber supplies, such as knitting needles, crochet hooks, gauges, roving, and felting accessories.



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 27th

5 days till the New Year
10 days till 3 Kings Day

Both my Aunt Bette and I collect angels. She, having a few years on me, has managed to cover almost every inch of her bathroom walls in angels. Whereas I have only managed to cover a small square on my dining room wall. (I have bigger goals than she.) This angel will make a lovely addition. I can't wait to try my hand at Mette's tutorial.



Free Tutorial on How to Make an Angel from Extra-fine Cottonthread
Instructions provided by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 26th

6 days till the New Year
11 days till 3 Kings Day

Because sight hounds have aproximately 15% less body fat and very little hair compaired to other dogs, they are more susceptable to winter chills. Here is a perfect way to keep them warm all winter long!

They are perfect for the smallest Italian Greyhouond to his larger cousin, and every size inbetween. All are custom knitted, to your dog's measurement in the weight and color of your dog's choice.



Custom Knitted Dog Snood
Designed and Hand Knitted by Sandi

Sandi is the owner of the Etsy store A Cache of Jewels It is a store specializing in patterns with a Judiacal theme or dog theme as wells as custom dog snoods for the beloved pooch in your life. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of her dog themed items goes to the English Springer Spaniel Rescue.



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 25th

Merry Christmas!

Learn more about the history of Christmas Day here.

7 days till the New Year
12 days till 3 Kings Day

Christmas pudding is always on the dessert table in Mett'e family. Even her recipe instructions specifically tell the chef to steam the pudding Christmas morning.

I've never had Christmas pudding, but I've always wanted to try it. Finally, here's my chance to follow an old family recipe, which has been taste-tested through the years (the best recipes to get, if you can).

Aunt Marcia's Christmas Pudding
Contributed by Mette Buchreitz

Q. What could be better than 1 pudding recipe?
A. 2 pudding recipes!

Mother Hilary's Christmas Pudding
Contributed by Mette Buchreitz

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. She told me "I love to create small, funny, easy-to-knit items and I'm happy when somebody else likes them too! In my Etsy-shop you'll find my patterns and items knitted using my own patterns. Enjoy knitting toys or funny things!"




This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 24th

1 day till Christmas
7 days till the New Year
13 days till 3 Kings Day

I am pleased to make available one of my patterns, the Diamond Dish Scarf, as a free download.


This scarf design was inspired from a simple knitted dishcloth. Like a traditional dishcloth, it is knit in 100% cotton, making it an excellent scarf during the warmer months or for someone who lives in a warm climate.
Open work or yarnovers decorate the edges and emphasize the diamond design. The diamond motif is further highlighted by the simplicity of the design.

My 'real' name is Marie Haigh and I am the voice behind this blog and my own Etsy store Knitted Gems. The store features my entire collection of knitting patterns for the hobby knitter. All the patterns are my original designs. They are provided in a line-by-line written format. Knitting charts are also provided on some of the Easy and Intermediate patterns. Knitted items that were created during the testing of each pattern are also available for sale.



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 23rd

2 days till Christmas
8 days till the New Year
14 days till 3 Kings Day

I loved to play with Play-Doh when I was young. So, it is no surprise that it is my favorite activity in the Cranium game. Yet, it wasn't until recently that I learned you could make your own play dough at home.



From this play dough, you can make Christmas ornaments.



Free Tutorial on How to Make Homemade Craft Dough and Craft Dough Ornaments
Instructions contributed by Nikki.

Nikki is the owner of two Etsy stores: My 7 Kids and Heart Felt Fun.

My7kids store sells high-end fiber yarns from recycled sweaters, which are then hand-dyed.

The HeartFeltFun store sells hand knitted items, and felted items made from the sweaters that can't be unraveled for yarn for whatever reason (already felted, bad seams, etc.)



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 22nd

Happy Hanukkah!
Read more about the History of Hanukkah here.


3 days till Christmas
9 days till the New Year
15 days till 3 Kings Day

What better way is there to celebrate today than by knitting this wonderful blanket? It's just perfect.



Knitting Pattern for Illusion Chanukah Miracle Blanket/Wall Hanging
Designed by Sandra

Sandra is the owner of the Etsy store A Cache of Jewels

Below Sandra tells us a little bit about her Etsy store and herself.

The name, A Cache Of Jewels, came from being a Ballroom and Latin-American competitive dancer and making the costumes and jewelry with Swarovski crystals. I love things that are unique and hope to bring this to you. I specialize in knitted and sewn items for the discriminating dog and dog owners, as well as everyone else! I have a web site with the same name. Please feel free to visit any time.

I design all my own patterns. I'm especially fond of the Illusion knitting because of it's unique holographic properties. I'm inspired by my love for my Jewish heritage. I try and transfer that through my work with a Judaical theme. Also, my love for my dog Cookie. Because of her I design and make a lot of items for dogs and dog lovers and a portion of my proceeds of my sale of these items goes to the English Springer Spaniel Rescue.



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 21st

1 day till Hanukkah
4 days till Christmas
10 days till the New Year
16 days till 3 Kings Day

Take the jolly, old man with you wherever you go!



Knitting Pattern for Santa cell phone bling
Designed by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It a A store where you can find small cute items and patterns!

Below Mette told me a little about how she designed this pattern.

Q. What was your inspiration?
A. Christmas!

Q. How long did it take you to make it?
A. Don't remember exactly, but about a day or two

Q. What made you choose the color(s) for it?
A. The colors in this case are mandatory ! LOL

Q. Do you plan to make any more items similar to this one?
A. I love creating small items, so I do think I'll make more!

Q. Did you enjoy making it? Why or why not?
A. I loved it!



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 20th

2 days till Hanukkah
5 days till Christmas
11 days till the New Year
16 days till 3 Kings Day

Here is a quick, simple and fun project to do with the kids!



Free Tutorial on How to Make Orange Ornaments
Instructions provided by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It a A store where you can find small cute items and patterns!



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 19th

3 days till Hanukkah
6 days till Christmas
12 days till the New Year
18 days till 3 Kings Day

Here is a pattern to knit the jolly, old man himself!



Knitting Pattern for Santa dolls
Designed by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It a A store where you can find small cute items and patterns!

Below Mette told me a little about how she designed this pattern.

Q. What was your inspiration?
A. I just wanted to make some new items for Christmas!

Q. How long did it take you to make it?
A. A couple of days

Q. What made you choose the color(s) for it?
A. There was no choice! Santa always wears red clothes and black boots!
Of course, he has a sack too!

Q. Do you plan to make any more items similar to this one?
A. Yes!

Q. Did you enjoy making it? Why or why not?
A. I love Christmas-time and I love to crreate new things!



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 18th

4 days till Hanukkah
7 days till Christmas
13 days till the New Year
19 days till 3 Kings Day

Is your Christmas tree looking a bit sparse these days? (Note that anything less than two ornaments per branch is considered sparse in my book). Bubolina to the rescue with her cute and fuzzy ornaments!



Multicolor Soft Ball Ornament
Designed by Tatjana

The ornaments are approximately 4"- 4.5" in diameter. The entire ornament is hand made and hand knitted. Of course, they would look spectacular on your Christmas tree. They could be used elsewhere as home decor or given to a small child to play with. For purchases of 2 or more ornaments, take 25% off on any additional ball.

Tatjana is the owner of two Etsy stores: Bubolina and Bublico.

Bubolina specializes in stunning knitted jewelry among other accessories.

Bublico is geared towards the wee ones, focusing on children handmade knitted items.


Below Tatjana told me a little bit about the history of these ball ornaments.

I've been making homemade play toys for my little son since he's been born and this was one of his first toy balls. The ball is soft and light and almost like a stuffed animal. He loves the texture of these balls. Last year we took the Christmas tree out. Since we always make the ornaments, my mother kindly suggested that we hang one of my son's ball as an ornament. She was right; they looked great on the tree!





This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 17th

5 days till Hanukkah
8 days till Christmas
14 days till the New Year
20 days till 3 Kings Day

Rather than offer plain, unadorned water bottles at your upcoming Holiday party, dress up a few as Santa for fun! Let's not be too health conscious this time of year, I'd imagine that a beer bottle would substitute quite well for the water bottle.



Free Knitting Pattern for a Santa Bottle Cover
Designed by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It a little shop where you'll find cool, easy things to knit (patterns) and sometimes also some of unique handmade items!


This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 16th

6 days till Hanukkah
9 days till Christmas
15 days till the New Year
21 days till 3 Kings Day

May I humbly present to you a knitting pattern for a Christmas Tree Skirt, designed by yours truly.



Stats:
Design: My own, titled O Tannenbaum Tree Skirt
Start knitting: October 2007
Finished knitting: August 2008
2,500 yards of wool knit into this skirt (15 skeins of Wool of the Andes and 700 yards from Naturally Spun)

My 'real' name is Marie Haigh and I am the voice behind this blog and my own Etsy store Knitted Gems. The store features my entire collection of knitting patterns for the hobby knitter. All the patterns are my original designs. They are provided in a line-by-line written format. Knitting charts are also provided on some of the Easy and Intermediate patterns. Knitted items that were created during the testing of each pattern are also available for sale.

Below I answer my own questions to lend you a little more insight into the making of this tree skirt.

Q. What was your inspiration?
A. O Tannenbaum Skirt was inspired collectively by Naturally Spun's yarn, a man's tie, and a spruce tree. May it bring inspiration and joy to your holiday season!

Q. How long did it take you to make it?
A. A year

Q. Did you use any new techniques in the making of it?
A. I-cord as embellishment and crocheted edging

Q. What made you choose the color(s) for it?
A. As mentioned above, I was inspired by the Christmas colors (red and green) in Naturally Spun's yarn. I opted to use white as the secondary color because it represents the color snow and it did not contrast with the red/green colors.

Q. Do you plan to make any more items similar to this one?
A. No. It took me a long time to complete this project. I am not brave enough to dedicate another year to making a 2nd one.

Q. Did you enjoy making it? Why or why not?
A. Yes. It was fun to watch the tree skirt come together.





This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 15th

7 days till Hanukkah
10 days till Christmas
16 days till the New Year
22 days till 3 Kings Day

Here is a knitting pattern featuring the technicque called Illusion knitting. What is Illusion Knitting you may ask? The design acts as a hologram. Now you see it... Now you don't! It's as if by magic! Look at it one way and all you see are stripes, but look at it again and as if by magic the design is visable. It's fun and easy to do. As long as you can knit and purl you can accomplish this technique.



Knitting Pattern for Israeli Flag Illusion Tote Bag
Designed by Sandra

Sandra is the owner of the Etsy store A Cache of Jewels It is a store specializing in patterns with a Judiacal theme or dog theme as wells as custom dog snoods for the beloved pooch in your life. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of her dog themed items goes to the English Springer Spaniel Rescue.


This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 14th

8 days till Hanukkah
11 days till Christmas
17 days till the New Year
23 days till 3 Kings Day

Chocoholics, do I have the recipe for you! Come and drool over this beauty. The recipe calls for 1 POUND of chocolate and only 1 tablespoon of flour, which means nothing is going to get between you and the chocolate you crave.



Free Recipe for Chocolate Decadence Cake
Instructions contributed by Nikki.

Nikki is the owner of two Etsy stores: My 7 Kids and Heart Felt Fun.

My7kids store sells high-end fiber yarns from recycled sweaters, which are then hand-dyed.

The HeartFeltFun store sells hand knitted items, and felted items made from the sweaters that can't be unraveled for yarn for whatever reason (already felted, bad seams, etc.)


This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.