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For anyone who really wants to learn how to crochet, the following pages will help:
Are you wondering what kind of Christmas gift to get for the crafters on your gift list? Or perhaps you’re a crafter yourself, and you’re working on making gifts for your inner circle. Either way, I invite you to check out this Etsy holiday gift guide for craft enthusiasts. The following items are ones you’ll definitely want to know about:
If the crafter on your gift list is drawn to pretty, shiny baubles, consider giving Czech glass buttons as a gift. This is a gift that might appeal to crafters who work in a variety of media — anyone who sews, quilts, knits, crochets or does mixed media art can usually find good uses for buttons.
Be aware that some sellers sell single buttons. If you’re gifting Czech glass buttons to a crafter who makes garments, it’s ideal to find a matching set of multiple buttons — enough to button up a quilted jacket, knitted cardigan sweater or similar project.
Does your gift recipient enjoy making unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry, bead knitting or bead crochet projects? And does her sense of style include lots of sparkly, eye-catching details? If you need to find a truly impressive gift for a jewelry making enthusiast, a dichroic glass pendant might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Fiskars makes a variety of delightful paper punches available. If you’re shopping for a paper crafter who makes greeting cards, invitations, scrapbook pages, collages or mixed media art, any of these punches could make a useful gift.
Making Christmas cards? Giving a scrapbook album to a loved one as a gift? Shopping for someone who loves to make scrapbook pages, collages or cards? If so, you’ll want to load up on Thickers letter stickers by American Crafts. Thickers alphabet stickers come in an amazing variety of different materials and fonts, so you’re sure to find exactly the right styles for whatever purpose you have in mind.
Bazzill is famous for making archival-quality, acid-free textured cardstock papers suitable for any paper craft project that is meant to last. If you’re giving a gift to a paper crafter who enjoys scrapbooking, collage, card making, altered book arts or mixed media arts, this is exactly the gift you want to choose.
Zip Dry paper glue is a fantastic stocking stuffer type gift for anyone who enjoys paper crafts. It dries perfectly clear, so it’s great for beginning paper crafters who haven’t yet perfected the art of flawless glue application.
If your gift recipient enjoys jewelry making, beadwork, bead knitting, bead crochet or bead embroidery, gold beads are a gift that’s sure to be appreciated. Look, in particular, for genuine 14 karat gold beads that will have lasting value.
Silver beads are stylish yet timeless. They, too, make gifts that will have lasting value, particularly if you choose high quality sterling silver beads.
These are my top picks for gifts crafting enthusiasts would be likely to LOVE — but the truth is, there are zillions more excellent possibilities. If you’re shopping for craft enthusiasts, Etsy is a fantastic place to load up on the craft supplies they’ll want to work with. It’s a great source for unique, interesting, one-of-a-kind craft supplies that can’t be found elsewhere. Check out this great gift guide for more excellent gift ideas.
Happy holidays!
About the Author: Amy Solovay is a freelance writer with a background in textile design. She has been crocheting and crafting since childhood, and knitting since age 16.
This page was last updated on 5-12-2024.
In the Northern Hemisphere, today — September 22, 2020 — is the first day of fall. You know what that means: If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to put away your shorts and t-shirts, and start getting out your ponchos, mittens, hats, scarves and sweaters to prepare for the chillier days ahead.
If you don’t already own any lovely ponchos, perhaps you’d enjoy knitting yourself a new one. There are bunches of gorgeous poncho patterns to consider. Check out this one:
Knitting for the Fun of It! is one of my all-time favorite knitting books. In addition to poncho patterns, the book also includes patterns for making shawls, fingerless gloves, sweaters and bunches of other lovely items that are suitable for wearing in fall. It also has some interesting articles on topics like how to dye your own yarn. I find the book highly inspiring — and if you knit, I bet you’ll love it, too.
If you’d rather knit a shawl or a wrap than a poncho, another fabulous book to consider is Vogue Knitting Shawls & Wraps 2. The entire book is dedicated to giving you knitting patterns for making pretty, feminine shawls and wraps that will ward off the chill on crisp fall days.
If ponchos and shawls aren’t what you feel like working on right now, no worries. We have bunches of other craft ideas you might enjoy. You’re invited to check out our list of fall patterns to discover ideas for crocheting or knitting just about any type of knitwear you might want to get started on making this fall. Happy crafting!
By Amy Solovay