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Hello Reader 💕🌸

Happy December, sweet friends!

We’re officially down to the final two weeks of Advent, and I’m over here lighting candles, sipping cocoa, and reminding myself to breathe between the decorating and wrapping. However your season is going, I hope you’re finding little pockets of peace and joy.

To help with the last-minute gifting scramble (and honestly, to give us all an excuse to crochet something tiny and adorable), I just released a brand-new FREE pattern: Santa & Elf Hat Gift Card Holders! I also filmed a quick video to show them off—and give you a teensy sneak peek of next week’s big cozy release!


I hope you enjoy making today's new Christmas pattern release!

If you want to get ready for the upcoming pattern release you can check out the Puzzle yarn options here: https://amzn.to/3KYEegz (affiliate)

Premier Puzzle, Weight 5 Bulky (100% acrylic)

(2) Color Kickball 9 oz/425 yards (this is the rust color shown the video)

Have a wonderful weekend and happy crocheting,

Tonya 💕

All the Latest! 🎉

Elf & Santa Hat Gift Card Holder Set

Make gift cards the cutest presents on the tree with these addictive little Santa and Elf hat holders!

Mosaic Medley Bauble

Add a touch of modern magic to your tree with the Mosaic Medley Bauble – a quick, scrap-busting crochet ornament!

Set of 7 Christmas Appliques

All 7 Christmas Appliques are now available as free patterns!

Christmas Lights Headband

Light up your holidays with this FREE Christmas Lights Headband crochet pattern – one clever stitch turns variegated yarn into Christmas bulbs!

Quick & Cozy Makes (All free!)

Hearts in a Row Headband
Colorful front-post double crochet hearts dance across this playful ear warmer — the perfect pop of love for chilly days!

Alpine Twist Headband
A modern, textured twist ear warmer made with one of my all-time favorite stitches — cozy luxury in under an hour!

Highland Twist Headband
Super-bulky yarn + a clever built-in twist = the fastest, squishiest headband you’ll ever make. One skein-to-head in one evening!

Mountain Trail Arm Warmers
Long, woven-look fingerless gloves that keep your arms toasty from wrist to elbow — winter walks just got a lot cozier!

Ferris Wheel Granny Square Hat
Classic granny squares meet boho style in this easy, slouchy beanie!

All 100% free, all ridiculously quick, and all guaranteed to keep you (or someone you love) warm and stylish this winter.

And these quick, free crochet patterns feature just one skein of yarn!

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Featured Fan Photo

These Christmas Towel Toppers by Beryl B.

Snowman Towel Topper
Gingerbread Man Towel Topper
Mrs. Claus Towel Topper

So adorable! Thank you so much for sharing!

If you would like to share your makes with me (I love seeing and sharing them!) Send a photo through email to me at tonya@nanascraftyhome.com or tag me @nanascraftyhome on social media.

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