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Hooked for the Holidays With Crochet Today
Story by missbatch
Published on November 18, 2009 in Spotlight 		Photo by

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Yes, it's getting to be that time of year. Time to make your lists and check them twice: what to make, what to give, what to wear...? So much cheer to spread, so little time.

Not to worry, help has arrived! The lovely Brett Bara, editor-in-chief of Crochet Today Magazine and host of Knit & Crochet Today on PBS joins us live in the Virtual Labs to share her best holiday tips for "getting all those handmade gifts done on time, reducing stress, saving money, and supporting handmade." Cheers to that! Below, Brett gives a sneak peek at some of her favorite Etsy crocheted picks and patterns for the holidays.

Play Food Crochet Pattern -- Turkey Dinner

A turkey dinner for your holiday celebration that's easy on your waistline. By CraftyAnna, $5.

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Wooly crochet Christmas ball ornaments

Yarny Christmas tree balls have a simple, nostalgic appeal. By KkCuriosities, $28.

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Crocheted Snowball with Santa Hat

How could you resist this adorable crocheted snowball? By Westcoastjuju, $12.

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Crochet Holly Berry Christmas necklace

Beautiful holly necklace by meekssandygirl, $25.

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CUSTOM ORDER two Sweaters for Sailor and Bosco

Santa outfit for your doggie! By nataliewyatt, $72.

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Dark Country Blue GOLDEN RETRIEVER Portrait Large TV Pillow


A crochet portrait of a pet makes a great gift — this seller will make a custom portrait for you. By AnimalsInYarn, $68.99.

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Gingerbread Man...PDF pattern

Crochet some gingerbread man cookies for the holidays, with a pattern by KTBdesigns, $5.

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Mornington Necklace (Sterling silver chain)

This piece by Muntedkowhai makes an elegant crochet necklace for a holiday soiree. $55.

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Stop by the Virtual Labs today, November 18, at 4 p.m. ET to get a first-hand look at projects from Crochet Today Magazine, great holiday décor, gift ideas, and more.

See the full calendar of Virtual Labs events on the Community Hub.
For more cozy finds, check out  the Winter Accessories Gift Guide.
Looking for gifts to make? Find great project ideas here.

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Nov. 18, 2009 at 12:55 p.m. ThePeachTree

Wow, that bib necklace is absolutely gorgeous! Great collection!!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 12:57 p.m. blueskyclouds

The golden retriever pillow is amazing! Oh, why didn't I keep up with my crocheting I learned as a girl??

Nov. 18, 2009 at 12:57 p.m. rosebudshome

Love the knitted turkey dinner!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. babinka1981

Awesome! lovely CHRISTMAS TREE

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1 p.m. SewnNatural

love the yarny tree balls! great picks.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:01 p.m. SimpleJoysPaperie

How sweet (top photo)!!!
Great picks!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:01 p.m. elinart

mmm.....

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:07 p.m. Waterrose

What cute crochet creations! Love the gingerbread man!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. sharonclancydesigns

So fun, so many great items! I love the cookies, and they are calorie free!!!!!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

Amazing creativity here!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. cassidycay

Wonderful! The necklaces are my favorites!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:14 p.m. megalunostudio

These are gorgeous finds! I love Odessete's fingerless gloves. There's something so special about handmade gifts - I'm making as many as I can this year!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:15 p.m. pipapiep

lovely!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:16 p.m. sweetgorgeousthings

lovely pieces

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:17 p.m. sweetgorgeousthings

lovely pieces

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:19 p.m. cutedesigns

Love the snowball, bunny and gingerbread men. :D

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:19 p.m. poppyswickedgarden

OOOOH this makes me want to go get out my crochet hooks! These are soo cute especially thoseGingerbread men!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:19 p.m. cutedesigns

Love the snowball, bunny and gingerbread men. :D

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:19 p.m. pattihaskins

LOVE moonscreations moon bun ornament. So sweet.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:29 p.m. warmnfuzzies

That gingerbread PDF is so cute!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. sewlola

The necklace is adorable!

I have to make a crochet pattern of my mary jane stocking design.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. SkyBox

Hooray for a crochet feature!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. sewlola

The necklace is adorable!

I have to make a crochet pattern of my mary jane stocking design.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:31 p.m. kissadesign

Love the turkey dinner! Great collection!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:32 p.m. rebeccasanchez

Such cute items!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:32 p.m. WoollyWonka

Oh the Gingerbread Man....

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:33 p.m. WoollyWonka

Oh the Gingerbread Man...

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:33 p.m. candythomasgourdart

love the mornington necklace,and of course the dog and his sweater!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:34 p.m. simplyworn

Such talent...the turkey dinner is very cool.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:39 p.m. lorilooms

How CUTE! I love the little turkey ;))

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:42 p.m. AnniesWearableArt

love♥♥ love♥ love♥ love♥ love♥ love ♥♥♥
thank you for this!!!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:44 p.m. Emmamaha

Cute!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:46 p.m. Tias

Christmas tree is amazing, i wish it was massive. Of course it would be a bit expensive to ship it across the world. But, it is a great idea!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:49 p.m. LeCrochetCottage

love the crocheted snowflakes

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:50 p.m. RomanceCatsAndWhimsy

Cute picks -- love Pickle -- soo precious!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. PeanutandTommy

What lovely creations!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:04 p.m. tiemee

Talented, talented!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. squidart

These are so cute! I think I am going to have to learn how to crochet now!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. VixVintage

I love candy cane stripe, thanks!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:19 p.m. MonikaDesign

so cute!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:19 p.m. EpicBones

i love crochet, i wanna learn how to do it!!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:24 p.m. FuzzyLumpkinCrochet

Beautiful work everyone! The turkey dinner is awesome!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. MademoiselleG

Love the candy stripe hat ^^

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:35 p.m. recycledwares

i envy anyone who can crochet such lovely things, takes so much time and patience. i really like the crochet holly berry christmas necklace.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:38 p.m. beautifulbridget

How awesome!! Cute stuff!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:43 p.m. moonscreations

Wow! thank you so much for including my little Pickle. I'm speechless.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. QuiltFinger

Cute overload!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. EarthGirlKnits

These beauties make me want to go crochet something. I was primarily knitting for a few years but have been crocheting a lot more recently, adding a scalloped edge here, a granny square coaster there. I love how much quicker crochet is than knitting!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:46 p.m. findevogel

My favorite are the Snow flakes, wonderful work!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:48 p.m. BlueCrushBeads

Great Items, Love the Dog sweater...so cute.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:53 p.m. DalkullanJewelry

Love the Holly Berry Necklace, but all the picks are wonderful!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:55 p.m. LazyTcrochet

Fun selection here! Sorry I'll miss Brett this time! Have fun.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:03 p.m. ladaworks

Wow! Great selection!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:04 p.m. bstrung

Cute!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:06 p.m. sonyarasi

Cute dog sweater!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:11 p.m. AcadianCrochet

Knit and Crochet Today is a great show on PBS. I've picked up some great tips.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. Kukaramba

I just love that Mornington Necklace! I crochet gloves and I think that gloves are a nice gift for Christmas, too.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. AcadianCrochet

Knit and Crochet Today is a great show on PBS. I've picked up some very helpful tips.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:16 p.m. TheCottageCheese

These are all too adorable! Love the bunny ornament!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:16 p.m. pinpinn

I'll tell ya, I can't crochet my way out of a paper bag so thank goodness there's talent who can! Love the ornaments ^_^

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:29 p.m. heartsabustin

Those crocheted snowflakes are fabulous. Makes me want to dig out some yarn and a hook!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. lovelygifts

Cute stuff! Love the crocheted turkey dinner!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:31 p.m. meekssandygirl

Oh wow, I'm so happy that crochet is being featured!!

I wish there were more hours in the day to crochet more, and I am so honored that my holly berry necklace is picked for this article, thank you!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:34 p.m. oldworldprimitives

Everything is so cute!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:34 p.m. meekssandygirl

Oh wow, I'm so happy that crochet is being featured!!

I wish there were more hours in the day to crochet more, and I am so honored that my holly berry necklace is picked for this article, thank you!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:41 p.m. VelveteenHabbit

bright red ruffly gloves, snow white necklaces and the sweetest gman cookies all crocheted!!! Our grannies are all laughing in heaven above!!!!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:46 p.m. kaylovesvintage

the bunny is so cute

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:54 p.m. bezhu

gingerbread cookies!! ridiculously cute

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:55 p.m. bezhu

gingerbread cookies! ridiculously cute.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. mandysmix

These are amazing items. They all took creativity, time, and patience. Wonderful work!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. unatuna

Fantastic, I look forward to the lab.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 4:17 p.m. tinybirdarts

oh I love the snowflakes!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 4:23 p.m. wolfmothercommune

Pickle the Moon is just FANTASTIC!!!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 4:24 p.m. isewcute

wicked cute crocheted items! I love this article!

:o)

Nov. 18, 2009 at 4:32 p.m. FrillyButts

How cute! I will be serving a crocheted turkey for Thanksgiving...I hope nobody minds.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 4:46 p.m. deetsy

That gingerbread pattern is one of the first I bought here on etsy, and my daughter has LOVED playing with it!

The garland is a fantastic idea. I love seeing new twists on a traditional idea. My son and I have been making crochet "icicles" to decorate with this year. So wonderful, and I'm sure will bring smiles every year we pull them out for Solstice.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. lassandaliasdeana

ohhh, beatiful items! love crochet! ;)

Nov. 18, 2009 at 5:21 p.m. nonchaloir

This makes me want to learn how to crochet! Just lovely...all of it!!! :)

Nov. 18, 2009 at 5:28 p.m. thebestvintage

LOVE the golden retriever pillow!!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 5:32 p.m. BabbidgePatch

wonderful! love the pics too!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 5:32 p.m. aemcdraw

The chat was fun! Thanks!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 6:35 p.m. nataliewyatt

Oh how exciting!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 6:47 p.m. crazyjaneknits

Love it! So happy for Nataliewyatt (my friend) :) Sookie is such a cute model!!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 6:50 p.m. CaperChris

Hurray for crochet!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 7:14 p.m. breadandroses2

Swell selections, especially the holly berry necklace and play food! Great reminder for me to get back to crocheting for my own enjoyment. Used to crochet & knit a lot.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 7:26 p.m. NanLawson

oh man bummed i missed this virtual lab! i worked with brett recently for an upcoming issue of crochet today. such cute ideas!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 7:53 p.m. misaphia

What a lost art!! Beautiful!!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 7:55 p.m. HibouCards

You go Moon! great picks :)

Nov. 18, 2009 at 8:24 p.m. TheYarnChick

Talented bunch of artists, beautiful items! Thanks for choosing crochet for the theme!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 8:55 p.m. littleteethshop

Love the green bunny, it's so cute!!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 8:56 p.m. littleteethshop

Love the green bunny, it's so cute!!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 8:56 p.m. PipocaHandmade

So whimsical! I love the turkey dinner!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. chocolatedogstudio

What neat ideas! Wish I'd thought of them. What a talented bunch of artists!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 9:52 p.m. lolos

Wonderful picks! :-)) I love the green bunny. It's so cute!

Lolo :-)

Nov. 18, 2009 at 10:36 p.m. MaryFosterCreative

Great selections! I wish that Knit and Crochet Today would come back to Twin Cities, MN PBS.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 11:08 p.m. nadene

Thanks for highlighting crochet and some wonderful artists! I like the wooly christmas ornaments!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 11:54 p.m. FashionTouch

Lovely items! I love to crochet, it is so relaxing!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 12:35 a.m. Iammie

Very cute idea!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 2:50 a.m. vintagemaison

Try as I might, I just cannot crochet! I am in total admiration - wonderful creations!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:34 a.m. mooshoopork

such cute handy work!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 5:35 a.m. WingsDove

OOOh. My favorite hobby. I love finding the crochet Christmas tree pattern which is going on my shopping list asap!!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 7:05 a.m. bytheway

I've just picked up my hook and needles again, so will definitely check out your mag! Great picks :)

Nov. 19, 2009 at 7:15 a.m. sweetpastryshop

Wow, great pics! I love gingerbread man!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 7:38 a.m. CrochetRoanoke

Hooray for Crochet! Great articles, great pieces! I'm glad to see the art of Crochet finally showcased! Kudos!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 8:01 a.m. MiasMunchies

These are all so wonderful! I need to learn to crochet!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 8:02 a.m. MiasMunchies

These are all so wonderful! I need to learn to crochet!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 9:05 a.m. sabahnur

you should see my shop :)

Nov. 19, 2009 at 11:27 a.m. Morado

Pretty!!!!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 1:45 p.m. ArtisticIntentions

Cute stuff! My Great-Grandma taught me to crochet when I was a young girl. This kind of stuff always reminds me of her.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 4:31 p.m. saraaires

GO-GO for Crochet RULES!!!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 7:37 p.m. scissorsavvy

WOW, i wish i could crochet, but all i can do is shop, haha

Nov. 20, 2009 at 6:55 a.m. JemmDeeCreations

Beautiful crochet works of art.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 10:52 a.m. Vintage50sEyewear

Love the holly necklace. Great talent!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 12:36 p.m. designlab443

nice stuff!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. Lori411

Such lovely items!!! I LOVE that turkey dinner :)

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