Not so ordinary knit and crochet holiday gifts

'Tis the season for Christmas crafts, knitting and crocheting holiday gifts for those special people on your list. A scarf, mittens, and hats are always welcomed, but here are a few ideas you may have not thought of.

Many of these smaller knitted ideas can be knit or crocheted with yarn bits and pieces and used for Christmas party hostess gifts, too. A Christmas crafts free pattern for every day until Santa comes.

Big knit and crochet ponchos are back

The comeback of this season has to be ponchos and capelets, which six years ago were also a hit. Classic style, this time, the design adds a turtleneck for warmth and practicality. Often worn by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, turtleneck ponchos to fit any age or size person on the planet.

Dogs and cats on your needles

Amusing and loyal, just as man's best friend in real life, dog and cat patterns for oodles of different pedigrees of little stuffed animals. Amigurumi knitting patterns that appear so life-like, meows and yaps are expected to commence any second. Two creative UK designers have also remembered dog coat patterns and jackets, too, and not just for dogs!.

Chunky cowls, big scarf patterns with pictures

Interesting, ever popular, and yes, oh, so practical neckwarmers make great holiday gifts. Big scarf patterns for big needles. Knit or crochet some of these free patterns for a big chunky cowl infinity scarf in no time. Cowl patterns for lasting coziness....