
Solid basic beanie | free pattern available here
Simple patterned basic beanie | free pattern available here

Side gather | free pattern available here
Spumoni | free pattern available here
Ring of clusters | free pattern available here
In a twist | free pattern available here

Blackout | free pattern available here
Biggy ribs| free pattern available here
Creamy delight | free pattern available here
Plum perfect | free pattern available here

Simply ribbed | free pattern available here
Cable on the side| free pattern available here
Basketweave | free pattern available here
Ribs in step | free pattern available here
Getting a "headstart" on making gifts this season has never been easier.
Our family has for some time traditionally used the "Secret Santa" method for family gift giving.
On Thanksgiving, names are pulled for whom you'll buy a gift. There is a limit and unfortunately has devolved to gift cards.
My sister-in-law's family has decided to draw names but gifts have to be handmade.
This is a great idea and Josie is knitting a scarf for her niece's boyfriend. Some members of her family became worried, thinking they had no DIY or crafting expertise.
But in the end, this forces one to be creative and I believe the recipient is much more appreciative of what's been created.
All those trinkets that money can buy are lovely and definitely an easy gift to think about, but creativity has so much more value.
The quick and easy hats and headbands featured above are definitely a project to be made in a weekend and hopefully enjoyed for years to come.
Happy Crocheting!