Reducing Holiday Stress for Knitters

I thought some tips for holiday gift knitting might help some of you craft all those gifts on time and reduce your stress. And so that you don’t look crazed like I do in the photo.

Here’s your 10 Tips for Holiday Gift Knitting

1. Make a list of knitworthy recipients.
2. Pick something small and quick to knit. Hats, fingerless gloves, and smaller cowls are perfect! (Check out my Payhip store or Ravelry store for these wonderful small knits).
3. Stick with what you know. I love a new knitting technique, but eats up a lot of time and can increase your frustration.
4. Use the same pattern or two for everyone. You’ll have that pattern memorized in no time and the knitting will be more relaxing.
5. Use a variety of yarn colors and textures to make each gift different.
6. Add bling like pom poms, tassels, or buttons to make each knit unique. They are quick to make but can also be purchased.
7. For our dearest ones, use premium yarns like silk blends, cashmere, or mohair. 
8. To gift biggrer items like shawls search for a pattern that uses chunky or bulky yarn for super quick knitting.
9. New to knitting? Use a simple pattern with a plain stitch (garter stitch) and knit it with variegated yarn. The yarn will do all the work to make your gift look fancy. 
10. Hot pads, facial scrubbies, and smaller items tied up with a bow make great gifts that are also easy for beginners to knit.

Keep checking back, I’ll be posting more tips for holiday or gift knitting in December.

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