Free Patterns for Holiday Crafting, Plus STC Craft Book Giveaway
September 18, 2009 | Melanie Falick As crafty types, we know that there is no better expression of love and sincerity than giving (or receiving) a handmade gift. We conceive our handmade gift lists with the best possible intentions, though somehow we always seem to get in over our heads. (Has anyone else found their kitchen table covered in bits of thread, glitter glue, and sugar cookies in the middle of the night, or stayed up until 3 a.m. ripping uneven pleats out of an apron sewn too fast?) But holiday crafting does not have to be a slap-dash, panic-filled ordeal. The secret? Plan well and start early.
To that end, in hopes of giving you a big helping hand in your holiday crafting this year, STC Craft is pleased to present a collection of 20 free patterns from a wide selection of our books. Whether you knit, sew, stitch, or stamp, there’s something here for everyone. Simply click on any of the images below to download the pattern.
 Weekend Knitting |
 Weekend Sewing |
To download any of these free patterns, simply click on the image. |
 Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts |
 Handknit Holidays |
 Printing by Hand |
 Vintage Baby Knits |
 Punk Knits |
 Save This Shirt |
 Last-Minute Fabric Gifts |
 Knitalong |
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 Knitting New Scarves |
 Weekend Knitting |
 Custom Knits |
 Sewing Green |
 Knitting New Mittens and Gloves |
 Greetings From Knit Cafe |
 Vintage Baby Knits |
 Kids' Embroidery |
 Weekend Sewing |
Please leave us a message in the Comments section telling us which projects you're most tempted to make. Three lucky crafters will win an STC Craft book of their choice just by commeting. On September 28 at noon (EST), we'll pick three names in a random drawing from all eligible entries received and send them email notification. To see our online catalog, click here and here.
Limit one (1) entry per person; be sure to enter your email address on the comment form. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington D.C. who are 18 or older as of date of entry. Sweepstakes ends at 11:59:59 AM ET on 9/28/09. Visit www.abramsbooks.com for full official rules. Void where prohibited.
UPDATE: Our three winners have been notified. But please continue to tell us which projects you're most tempted to make. We love reading your comments. Thanks!
Reader Comments (690)
I like those little hats from Knitalong. I also like the Barn-Raising Blanket from that book!
These are great, thank you very much for sharing! I'm going to give the arm warmers a go. I think striped might be a bit beyond me to start with so I'll go for a solid colour. Looking forward to it!
Not sure how to enter, exactly, since it's cut off above, so hoping just commenting will do. To match the theme, I'm making at least two knitted gifts for the holidays and maybe more.
lots of really cool patterns--- thanks for sharing them with us!!!! :D
I can't wait to get my hands on Sewing Green! Thanks for the giveaway!
I am definitely making the Kitty Slippers from Vintage Baby Knits. I knw a toddler who would love these!
I've made a few (for gifts and for me) of that wonderful scarf from Lynne Barr's book and several flower washcloths. Now the Tshirt from Custom Knits looks pretty tempting. Thanks for the freebies!
Loving the produce bags! I think I even have all the items needed, making it better yet!
Tempted?! I'm definitely making those hats from Handknit Holidays!
this fall weather is making the Elf hats call my name! time to break out the knitting needles!
I would love to knit the slinky ribs sweater. So cute. I also love the kitten slippers and the hat from vintage baby knits. I've knit a million of the elf hats. The pattern is great!
The Vintage Baby Knits bonnet is ADORABLE!!! I love the yarn used - now I'm jonesing to get out my needles. :-)
I really like the mittens with cuffs, and will probably make the produce bags for my sister. A friend just brought her copy of Weekend Sewing to our stitch and bitch I would love a copy of it.
Printing by Hand looks like fun as well as the Save this T-shirt.
those stripey socks... or the little pink slippers.... so so sweet.... +Chelsea
I'm tempted to make the Meathead hats!
Love all the projects but the produce bags or garden gloves are most tempting right now - I'm in need of both items!
I have made both the Reverse-Bloom Flower Facecloths and the Cozy Armchair Socks (both from Weekend Knitting) before and they make great gifts. They are easy to make and they were well-received every time I gave them. The socks are great for beginners because there is no heel to turn (a different technique is used to shape the heel) and Norah Gaughan's instructions are very clear. I'm thinking of making the Pieced Pillows and Printed Notebooks for gifts this year--it seems that they would both be easy to make multiples of once I have the techniques down and they would appeal to a wide variety of gift recipients! Thanks for another great giveaway and especially for all the free patterns and holiday crafting inspiration (and motivation)!
this might be because the projects belong to books not yet in my STC collection, but i love the printing by hand project and the Last Minute fabric gifts. It is a tie.
I am most tempted to make the Boxy Tee/Save this Shirt. I LOVE it. Thanks!