As year-end holidays approach, you may be looking to supplement (or replace!) store-bought gifts with handmade items. Take inspiration from one of the books below and make use of these dark winter evenings to make a homemade gift.
Made with Love: Get Hooked with 30 Knitting and Crochet Patterns by Tom Daley
British diver and Olympian Tom Daley presents 30 patterns for knit and crochet items, as well as instructions for the novice just getting started with either craft.
Natural Kitchen Dyes by Alicia Hall
Discover how to use common plants – even food scraps! – to dye cloth and fiber, and then use your dyed items to make one of ten craft projects.
The Crafty Chica Creates! Latinx-inspired DIY Projects with Spirit and Sparkle by Kathy Cano-Murillo
Tap into a diverse range of Latin style with the wide spectrum of projects included here, from clothing and jewelry to home and garden decorations, party staples, and more.
Sustainable Gifting: Upscale, Hand-make & Get Creative with Zero-waste Presents & Packages by Michelle Mackintosh
Not only will you find a range of gifts to make in this book (baked goods, paper craft, tote bags, and more!) you’ll also find ideas for recycled and self-made packaging for when it’s time to give your gifts.
Beaded Jewelry Made Easy by Lucy Kelly
Beginning with basic instruction for those new to beading and jewelry-making, Kelly presents a variety of patterns for earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, and more!
Finally, for those of you looking to create a truly unique, truly personal gift for a feline friend, look no further than the hat patterns in Cat-hair Hats for Cats by Ryo Yamazaki.
Find more inspiration with the booklist Crafty Gifts.
Or explore our list on Gifts of Food.
~Posted by Andrea G.
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