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.

Hey all! I’m trying to find the blanket size chart, it was posted on one of the YouTube video for the CAL 2024 blanket, but when I try to zoom it on the chart it’s blurry. Tiffany Hansen help me out please. 

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Does anyone on here have any experience with crocheting a picture blanket? I was thinking of trying it out but have no idea where to start. I considered Tunisian but then I saw where someone else used single crochet. I the pictures I need in a pixel art form, but I don't know how to actually create what I am seeing in my head. I am including a picture of what my idea will basically look like. I tried reaching out to someone who did something similar but unfortunately it seems like they are no longer available on the platform I found them on. Thank you in advance to anyone that can help me out!

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!! 🎃🍂🍁

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Hey everyone!!! I'm looking at purchasing a board for blocking my 2024 crochet along squares.  What would you all recommend?

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. 

Hi Tiffany, I'm not sure if I can post this here or if I should post it in another section.  I heard of this a few months back and was able to make and finish and mail off one blanket for this blanket donation drive to Camp Boggy Creek in FL, it's a camp for kids with chronic illnesses.  The kids get to go for free and each kid gets to take home a hand made crochet or knit blanket with their own sewn teddy bear.  The ladies who are running the blanket donation drive will start recollecting blankets in Aug 2024 of this year.  

If you would like more information you can find it on the following YouTube channels:  @ShezgotYarn  ,  @CharmedGrammyCrochet  ,  @ninasknotscrochet  and  @CraftyFloridian  .

The requirements for the blankets, they must be knit or crochet and be the following size: 30" to 40" wide by 40" to 50" long. Thanks and I hope we can all chip in and help and reach the new goal for 2024- 2025!!

Here is a link to the video that was created by the camp from when the blankets were dropped off from the ladies running the blanket drive and dropping off all the blankets on 2/13/24.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZGAD-0Enic&t=0s

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!!!