There are some big new products available here at CraftEaze. Both products would make great holiday gifts for the person in your life that loves to crochet. The two new products are a special holiday subscription box and a year-long crochet along project.
The first new product I’m going to talk about is the special holiday subscription box. This subscription box is similar to the monthly crochet subscription service, but it can be purchased for a specific time frame. We have options for 3 months, 6, months, 9 months, and 12 months subscriptions.
Our special holiday edition of the crochet subscription box.
Since this is a special holiday edition, we will ship the first box immediately after ordering. We have an option for gift wrapping. This way, all you will need to do is put the gift-wrapped box under the tree with the special holiday card with a note stating the number of months in the subscription. We have three card options ranging from “Rustic Christmas”, “Snowman”, and “Owl Christmas”. If you would like to see cards, visit here.
The second new product is the one I’m the most excited about! It is a year-long subscription box for a corner to corner crochet along. Each month you will receive the materials and pattern for a corner to corner block. This block will be related to the month in some way. The first month is January and the block will be a snowflake.
The January block is a snowflake.
Each block will be approximately 17″x17″. After 12 months, you will have made 12 blocks related to the 12 months in a year. The nice thing about this project is that you can jump in at any time. If you purchase this subscription box, you will receive a box for 12 months. For the last month, you will receive the instructions for the final block along with the instructions to finish the blanket. To learn more about this crochet-along, visit here.
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This is part 3 of our special wine Advent calendar. Since I was unable to pick up an Advent wine calendar at Aldi this year, I decided to make my own wine Advent calendar. For part 3, we will go over the wines from December 11 to December 17. If you would like to get caught up, you can read the following posts:
This is a few days late because Thanksgiving was super crazy. But on a side note, I was able to say yes to my wedding dress and finished a portion of the save the dates because my mom was in town!! Since the third week of Advent is the pink candle on the Advent wreath, this week will feature 3 rosé wines, 2 white wines, and 2 red wines.
December 11 – Prophecy Rosé
The Prophecy Rosé was the subject of an in-depth wine review earlier this year. This rose is perfect for Saturday morning brunch or to drink while watching a Hallmark Christmas movie!
December 12 – Crystal Creek Cellars Chardonnay
This chardonnay can be found at Aldi. This Chardonnay is from Washington state. It smells like granny smith apples and has notes of pear, oak, and vanilla. This wine would pair well with a chicken dinner.
December 13 – Ruzzare Lambrusco
This red wine is slightly carbonated and is a sweeter wine. This wine has a strawberry and cherry flavor. It would be perfect with a pasta meal, but it is easy enough to drink alone while watching a Hallmark movie. You can find this wine at Aldi.
December 14 – Bridge Road Vineyards White Zinfandel
This is another rosé that can be bought at Aldi. This White Zinfandel is from California. It is sold in 1.5-liter bottles, so its a pretty good deal. It is a sweeter wine that has a strawberry flavor. This wine would be a good table wine for a Christmas celebration dinner with your friends.
December 15 – Landshut Riesling
This is a Riesling from Germany. It smells like honeysuckles and apples. The wine tastes like peach and apples (similar to other Rieslings). This wine would be perfect to serve with a fish dinner. You can find this Riesling at Aldi.
December 16 – Scarlet Path Lodi Zinfandel
This red wine is from California. It has notes of blueberry, black pepper, cherry, and licorice. This Zinfandel has a fruity taste that finishes slightly smokey. It would be perfect with a grilled steak. You can find this wine at Aldi.
December 17 – La Rue Côtes de Provence Rosé
This rosé is from France, but you can find it at Aldi. This wine is a dry wine, but it tastes like strawberries. It would be refreshing to drink after a hard day work while watching another Hallmark Christmas movie.
What is your favorite Aldi wine? Have we covered it yet??
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The holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is tomorrow and then it will be time to start decorating for Christmas (unless you have already started). There are so many different holiday decorations out there from the Christmas tree to Rudolph and Frosty in the yard to nativity scenes to stockings.
Christmas stocking on the fireplace mantle last year.
I will probably start to decorate for Christmas this weekend. The last several years, my fiancee and I have put stockings on the fireplace mantle. We both put small presents for each other inside the stocking each year.
I remember opening my stocking every year growing up. My sister and I stockings when we were younger had Mickey Mouse characters on top. When we moved to the new house, I remember we were able to pick out a new stocking and we picked stockings that sorta related to our personalities. A few years back my mom bought new stockings for my sister, her now-husband, my fiancee, and me that all had our names on them and matched.
The December CraftEaze crochet project will help you get into the holiday spirit! This month’s project is for a Christmas stocking that has snowflakes on it. This stocking uses bulky yarn, so it works up quickly. You should be able to make the stocking in a couple of evenings or over the weekend. The snowflakes are these cute buttons that I found at WalMart for a couple of dollars.
The crochet pattern can be found below. This stocking is worked from the toe up. We have the kit for sale on our website here. You can also buy a printer-friendly pdf on Etsy.
Gauge is not super important for this project. A 4” by 4” square is approximately 13 hdc in for 12 rows.
Stocking
Toe (Work in Rounds)
Chain 15.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook. Sc in next 13 chains. Sc in the other side of the chain you just made the sc in. Sc in next 13 chain. Join to the 1st sc. Chain 1 (28 sc).
Round 2: 2 sc in the first sc (Place marker in the first sc). Sc in next 13 sc. 2 sc in the next sc. Sc in next 13 sc. Do Not Join (30 sc).
Round 3: 2 sc in the first sc (Place marker in the first sc). Sc in next 14 sc. 2 sc in the next sc. Sc in next 14 sc. Do Not Join (32 sc).
Round 4: 2 sc in the first sc (Place marker in the first sc). Sc in next 15 sc. 2 sc in the next sc. Sc in next 15 sc. Do Not Join (34 sc).
Round 5: 2 sc in the first sc (Place marker in the first sc). Sc in next 16 sc. 2 sc in the next sc. Sc in next 16 sc. Do Not Join (36 sc).
Round 6: Sc in each sc. Place marker in the first sc. (36 sc).
Round 7: Hdc in each sc. Place marker in the first hdc. (36 hdc).
Round 8-18: Hdc in each hdc. Place marker in the first hdc. (36 hdc).
Heel (Worked in rows)
Row 19: 18 sc, turn.
Row 20: Chain 1, sc in the next 17 sc. Turn. Leave 1 sc unworked.
Row 21-25: Chain 1, sc in each sc leaving 1 sc unworked on each row. Turn. Row 25 will have 12 sc.
This is what the stocking looks like before holding the white section.
Row 26: Chain 1, sc in the each sc. Work sc into the unworked sc of the row below. Sl st into the unworked sc in the next row. Chain 1 and turn. (13 sc).
Leg (Worked in Rounds)
Round 32: Sc in each sc. Put marker in first sc (36 sc).
Round 33: Hdc in each sc. (36 hdc).
Round 34-61: Hdc in each hdc. (36 hdc).
Join the white yarn.
Round 62-68: Hdc in each hdc. (36 hdc).
Round 69: Sc in each hdc. Join to the first sc and tie off. (36 sc).
Fold over the white section to have ~1” overlay. You will tact the folded over white section using the white thread.
After tacting the white section, You will add the stars to the stocking using the white thread.
Loop To Hang Stocking
Chain 5.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd chain from the hood. DC in next 2 chains (3 dc).
Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Dc in each of the dc (3 dc).
Repeat row 2 until it is approximately 5” long.
Attach loop to stocking by sewing the two short edges together to the stocking.
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So last week we announced our special wine Advent calendar. With the announcement, we included Part 1 of our wine advent calendar. Today we will go over the wines that are perfect for the December 4 – 10. If you are interested in learning what wines were chosen for December 1-3 visit: Advent Wine Calendar Disappointment.
This week we will focus on 4 white wines and 3 red wines. Once again the wines listed can be found at Aldi, Walmart, or your local grocery store. By focusing on these locations we can find affordable wines for almost every budget.
December 4 – Chateau Ste Michelle Reisling
Today’s wine is one of my favorites! The Chateau Ste. Michelle Reisling is my go-to wine to serve with a nice dinner. It is a Washington Reisling and has a nice peach and pear taste. I wrote an in-depth wine review on this wine earlier this year. You can read it here.
December 5 – Outlander Cabernet Sauvignon
This red wine can be found at Aldi. It has a flavor that can be described as a berry or cherry with a hint of vanilla. There is a smokey finish with this wine. This wine would pair well with a steak or turkey pot pie.
December 6 – Flirty Bird Sauvignon Blanc
This wine has a flavor that can be categorized as melon, citrus, and even green apple. It is perfect to drink with dinner particular a poultry dish or seafood. If you are trying to be healthy, you can even pair this wine with a salad.
December 7 – California Roots Moscato
This wine can only be bought at Target. I love shopping at Target because they have really cute home decor items and I love their bath towels! The bath towels are so soft and if you go after college starts there are some great sales on the large towels. So the California Roots Moscato is sweet and is the perfect wine to drink with dessert. It has a peach and melon flavor. I love to drink this wine while watching Netflix. This wine has also be featured as an in-depth wine review earlier this year. You can read that wine review here.
December 8 – Alamos Malbec
This wine can also be bought at Target. This red wine is from Argentina and is great to serve with beef. It has a flavor that could be described as plum or black cherry with cocoa.
December 9 – Apothic Red Blend
This is a sweeter red wine that you can find at Walmart, Target, and the grocery store. This wine pairs well with pasta and has hints of black fruit flavors (like cherry and blackberry).
December 10 – Moiselle Moscato Spumante
This is a sparkling wine. Normally, there is no real reason to celebrate a Monday, but not today! This sparkling wine is perfect to lift up your spirits! It has a tropical flavor that would pair well with your Monday salad.
Hope you enjoyed Part 2 of our wine advent calendar!
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Most girls have dreamed about their wedding day since they were young. But sometimes our dream wedding is outside of our budget. Other times we want to be more involved in making the decoration. In both cases, DIY projects are the bride’s best friend. Keep in mind there are certain things that may be better left to the professionals, but there are many things that you can easily DIY.
This centerpiece is so cute. It would be great for a summer wedding that is at a barn or plantation house. It would also be great for a beach or vineyard wedding. The instructions for this centerpiece can be found here. Another set of instructions can be found here.
Winter weddings can make use of many Christmas decorations. This centerpiece uses the Christmas ornaments to give the table a pop of color. You can find ornaments in your wedding colors for these centerpieces. To learn how to make this centerpiece, visit https://hisugarplum.com/christmas-ornament-centerpiece/.
3. Beach Theme Centerpiece
This centerpiece is perfect for a beach wedding. This centerpiece uses sand and a votive candle holder in addition to seashells or sea glass. The instructions for these centerpieces can be found here.
This is perfect for a winter wedding. It uses pinecones as an accent. The jar is frosted to look like snow. A candle is placed inside the jar which provides a soft glow to the centerpiece. You can find the instructions here.
This is another winter wedding centerpiece. Right now I am really into winter wedding centerpieces. A large reason for my sudden interest is probably because Christmas is a little over a month away. This centerpiece can give your wedding a rustic feel. You can find the instructions here.
This project is so cool! It uses paintsticks to make flower box that can be used a centerpiece, by the guestbook, or on the gift table. You can find the instructions for this project here.
These table numbers are very easy to make and would be perfect for a rustic wedding. You can make these table number using wood slices and a fancy stencil. You will use the stencil to draw the number in the middle of the wood slice. After tracing the number from the stencil you will paint in the number using a black paint pen.
Pumpkins are the perfect decoration for fall. And these table numbers are perfect for a fall wedding. You can paint the table number (using a fancy stencil and black paint pen) on the pumpkin.
These table numbers will be a great addition to your beach wedding. The numbers can be made to be as unique as you. You can find the instructions for this project here.
If you are planning an elegant ballroom wedding or a winter wedding, these glitter vases would be the perfect centerpiece. These vases are easy to make and only uses Mod Podge and glitter. You can find detailed instructions here.
These place cards can double as a place card and a coaster. These place cards can also give you a reason to wander down the tile aisle at Lowes or Home Depot and admire the pretty tiles that can be used to backsplashes. You can find the instructions here.
12. Wooden Photo Sign
This sign could be used for several different things at your wedding. It could be used to display the couple’s baby picture in addition to their engagement photo. Or you could also be used to contain the parents of the couple wedding picture in addition to the couples engagement photo. It could also be used as a tribute to those family members who could not attend the wedding. You can find the instructions for this project here.
13. Seashell Candles
These seashell candles would be perfect for a beach wedding. My fiancee’s cousin got married a year or so ago and had similar candles that used oyster shells instead of seashells. You can use these candles as part of a centerpiece or as a party favor.
A hot cocoa wedding favor is sure to please your guests at your winter wedding. What is really fun about this project is that you can make several different types for your guest to chose from. You can also try many amazing types of hot cocoa! You can find the instructions for these DIY hot cocoa favors here.
Who doesn’t love s’mores? An s’mores kit would be the perfect wedding favor for the couple that loves bonfires or camping. Your guest would love this tasty kit. You can learn how to make these favors here.
16. Rustic Milk Can Vase
This vase would be a perfect centerpiece for a rustic wedding. The glass milk can is painted in a color to match your wedding colors. You can buy a kit to make these vases here.
Are you looking for a banner to display where you will be sitting for the night? This DIY banner is perfect for the couple’s chair. It is glittery enough to sparkle as the lights go down low for the dance. You can find the instructions to make this banner here.
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I have a confession to make. Today was a day I had been looking forward to for a couple months. I had it marked on my calendar and everything. Today was suppose to be the day that I would buy my Advent calendar. As you may have heard, this year Aldi was going to sell a wine advent calendar in the United States. This calendar was available last year in Europe, and they finally had brought it across the Atlantic Ocean.
Like I said earlier, I had this day marked on my calendar since I read that they were going to be released a couple of months ago. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity for CraftEaze! There was going to be 24 different wines to try! I had it all planned out, every day I would post the wine on Instagram and Facebook and then once a week I would write a post talking about the different wines. It was going to be PERFECT!
Little did I know, everyone else had the exact same idea as me. Everyone wanted a wine advent calendar. Even the special cheese wine advent calendar was super popular. My friend texted me and said there was a line at Aldi when the store opened just to get a calendar. Unforuntualy, each store only had a limited supply. I couldn’t get away from work to go to Aldi because I was filling in for someone else. I thought, maybe if I go straight there after work I will be ok.
So at 3 pm, I went straight to this Aldi store that never looks busy every time I drive by. I got out of my car and walked to the door. As I approached, I noticed a sign on the door. This sign said, “Sorry, due to the limited supply we are sold out of the wine calendar.” So I got back in my car and rushed to the Aldi closest to my house, but I didn’t have high hopes. When I got to that Aldi, I saw a sign stating they were out of both the wine Advent calendar and the cheese Advent calendar. I went on into the store because I didn’t want to be that crazy person that got to the door twice and turned around.
I texted my fiancee when I got into Aldi and told him all about the saga in trying to find the calendar. He immediately looked online and found several calendars being sold on eBay, but they were over $150. I don’t know about you, but that’s way too expensive for me!
Way to expensive!!!
So I was feeling a little defeated that I wasn’t able to pick up the Aldi wine Advent calendar. I was thinking that I would just have to buy either a chocolate Advent calendar or even this coloring book Advent calendar this year. But my fiancee came to the rescue! He told me that many other people were probably at work when Aldi opened that would have wanted a calendar. Why don’t you just come up with your own “Wine Advent Calendar”? I thought this was a brilliant idea and decided to run with it.
The CraftEaze wine Advent Calendar will be released in 4 parts. Part 1 will be tonight with 3 wines. Parts 2-4 will be released over the next four weeks and will consist of 7 wines. Most of these wines can be bought at Aldi. Even though, I didn’t get a calendar I feel Aldi is a great place to find deals when it comes to wine.
Wines for the first 3 days (December 1-3)
Just in case you are not familiar with Advent calendars, you get a surprise each day during the month of December. I remember having one when I was growing up where each day was a part of a puzzle. This advent calendar will be a different wine suggestion every day.
December 1 – Winking Owl Moscato
This is one of my favorite wines! Back in June, we had an in-depth wine review on this very wine. This is a Moscato wine that I will buy for craft night. I love the slight peach taste. You can find this wine at Aldi.
December 2 – Moiselle Red Moscato
This wine is a sweeter red wine. It tastes like a Moscato but has more of a berry flavor. This is wine can be found at Aldi. In the future, this may be a wine featured in an in-depth wine review.
December 3 – Dark Horse Rose
So this is a wine that my fiancee thought I was crazy to buy. It comes in a can kind of like a soda or beer. It was also slightly more expensive then other wines I have bought at Aldi, but it was so convenient for a tailgate or even going on a float trip. I am not 100% sure if this is always at Aldi, but I found it there a few weeks ago. This rose is a little drier, but I liked it and I preferred wines that are a little sweeter.
Below are a few of our in-depth wine review, just in case you would like to learn more. I have also included a link to our special cherry limeade wine cocktail.
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Fall is one of my favorite seasons. There is so much to love about fall from football to bonfires. The best part in my mind is that I can start to wear boots and scarves whenever I want!
The November CraftEaze crochet box was boot cuffs which are the perfect fall accessory. This is an easy project that you can complete in a few hours just in time for Thanksgiving dinner. This is a project that you can show off to make your sister and cousins jealous when you stroll in for dinner. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. You don’t have to buy gifts for anyone and all you do is eat yummy food and watch football.
Here is finished boot cuff outside of the boot.
Here is the CraftEaze kit that will provide you with everything you would need to make this project. You can also get a printable pdf at Etsy.
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd chain, *Skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next chain, skip 2 ch, 1 sc*, Repeat 1 time.
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first sc, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, 5 dc in sc, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in last sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, 1sc in the first dc, *skip 2 dc, 5 dc in sc, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc*. Repeat 1 time.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the cuff will fit around your leg. This will be approximately 10-12”. Weave in the yarn ends.
Finishing
You will attach 2 buttons to each cuff using scrap lightweight/medium weight yarn. Attach these buttons inside the last row that you crocheted. The 2 chain spaces in row 1 will provide the buttonholes.
Have fun making your own boot cuffs!
If you like this pattern and here are a few of our other pattern!
Happy Crafting!
