Creating a crochet Christmas gift plan is a great way to stay organized and ensure you have everything ready in time for the holidays. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you:

Make a Gift List

• Identify Recipients: Write down everyone you want to make gifts for.

• Brainstorm Ideas: Think about what each person might like. Consider their interests, needs, and style.

Set Priorities

• Determine Importance: Decide which gifts are most important or time-consuming.

• Rank by Difficulty: Assess which projects might be more complex or require more time.

Choose Patterns

• Select Patterns: Pick crochet patterns that match your recipients' preferences and your skill level.

• Collect Patterns: Gather or create patterns for each gift. Make sure they are suitable for the yarn you plan to use.

Estimate Time

• Time Allocation: Estimate how long each project will take and plan accordingly.

• Create a Schedule: Break down your tasks into manageable chunks and set deadlines for each project.

Gather Supplies

• Yarn: Choose colors and types of yarn that suit each project.

• Notions: Make sure you have all necessary tools like hooks, buttons, and embellishments.

• Purchase Early: Buy supplies ahead of time to avoid last-minute scrambles.

Create a Project Timeline

• Project Dates: Assign start and finish dates for each gift project based on your estimated times.

• Buffer Time: Include some extra time for unexpected delays or adjustments.

Track Progress

• Checklist: Keep track of what’s completed and what’s pending.

• Notes: Record any adjustments or modifications you make to patterns or yarn choices.

Wrapping & Presentation

• Packaging: Plan how you’ll wrap or present your gifts. You might want to make custom gift tags or bags.

• Delivery: Consider how you’ll deliver the gifts if you’re not seeing the recipients in person.

Review & Adjust

• Evaluate: Regularly review your progress and adjust your plan as needed.

• Flexibility: Be flexible and adjust your timeline or priorities if necessary.

By breaking down your plan into these steps, you’ll be able to manage your time effectively and create thoughtful, handmade gifts that your friends and family will love.

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New Video Post!  I just brought over my pumpkin tutorial + pattern for you to watch and enjoy crocheting!  There is also a Left Handed version you can find under the Left Handed Playlist in the Video Library!  HAVE FUN!! 🎃🍂🍁

Afghan for a friend’s beach wedding 😊

I finished my Tiffany top with Ice yarn in Lorena Batik DK, 6 and 1/3 donuts. I made the size M and used a 5.5mm hook but it still came out way too big on me and the color doesn't look good with my skin complexion and coloring. ;( Going to remake it in burgundy with Ice yarns baby cotton dk yarn. 

Hello Everyone!  A lot of you have been worried about and inquiring about Ko's condition.  As most of you know, she was in the hospital for 4 days with pancreatitis prior to the retreat and is back in again now for the last 3 days.  I was worried they did not resolve her issue before the retreat, and I was half right...the pancreatits was still present, as was the closed bile duct.  But this time they did a procedure called ERCP and ended up doing a sphincterotomy with stent (in the bile duct).  They also did some testing they did not do the first stay and discovered she has C Diff a contagious bacterial infection, and it appears that all of these conditions together were what was causing her so much pain, and in turn dehydration and fatigue.  She was under quarantine due to the C Diff, so I haven't seen her for the last 36 hours, but she has told me they are finally letting her have fluids by mouth and even gave her soft foods this morning!  Most of her issues are finally resolving, but her erythrocites are low.  She will be staying at least one more night.  She and I and our family are grateful and thankful for your concerns and prayers!!!

Tiffany by chance do you have or have you done a tutorial on how to read a c2c graph? 

Tiffany Hansen how many Warm Up America squares do you need or would like each of us to make for the blanket?  I wasn't able to finish any at the retreat but I did finish one last night and I have half of another one done but I ran out of a few of the colors of the RHSS yarn I brought back with me in my carry on from the retreat.  I don't seem to have some of the same RHSS colors here at home. Thanks

As promised I mentioned that I would post the patterns to the tops and sweater I wore during the crochet retreat:

Free pattern -- Granny stitch hoodie cardigan I wore in white, black, grey and brown using Mandala Ombre yarn, free pattern (I added the pocket on my own): https://www.mamainastitch.com/riptide-granny-hoodie-crochet-pattern/

Ko Nelson, I found the tunisian crochet tank top pattern.

Friday during the day, found the pattern for the Tunisian tank top I wore, I used Lion brand comfy cotton in Grey (it's discontinued, it's 50% cotton, 50% acrylic blend). I modified the straps a bit and I did not add the bottom picot edging.  https://www.eandpcrochet.com/pattern-the-french-moss-top/

Gold colored top I wore on Friday night for dinner, made with Ice yarns Camila cotton, Free pattern: https://hearthookhome.com/godiva-tee-crochet-pattern/

Thin pink and blue tank top I wore on Saturday (used a Herrschners cotton mill end cake, similar to Yarnarts flower cotton cakes. Every Day crochet tank pattern, done using the lemon peel stitch: https://hearthookhome.com/everyday-tank-crochet-pattern/

Here is a link to a nice collection of round up of patterns for  Tunisian crochet tank tops: https://icancrochetthat.com/tunisian-crochet-tank-top-patterns/

In honor of Father’s Day, I made this flag afghan for my Dad😊🇺🇸🧶