diy crochet gifts for the teacher.

The end of the school year is quickly approaching, leaving many of us scouring the web for quick DIY gifts for the teacher. No worries...we have you covered. We have a great selection of crochet patterns that not only work up quickly, but will show your appreciation in a big way!

Nothing says "owl always love you" like our crochet pattern for the Owl Love Coffee Cozy.

Owl Love Coffee Cozy by Kim Miller

If you love the idea of a coffee cozy, but are uncomfortable with cables, then how about our popular crochet pattern for the Coffee Jacket?

Coffee Jacket by Kim Miller

Or what wise teacher wouldn't want one of these adorable characters from the Chubby Owl Family to decorate their desk, or hold up their books?

Chubby Owl Family by Tara Schreyer

Then there's always a grown up gift for your favorite teacher like the Jute Wine Bottle Sleeve?

Jute Wine Bottle Sleeve by Tara Schreyer

And of course we can't forget the timeless apple for the teacher...so why not dress your apple up with a Cabled Apple Jacket.

Cabled Apple Jacket by Kim Miller

For more quick, crochet gift ideas visit shop sections For the Home - Patterns and Cozies/Misc. - Patterns at knotsewcute.etsy.com.

kim and tara.

new crochet pattern - owl love coffee cozy by kim miller.



 

 

Skill Level: Intermediate

Four little owls to keep your coffee cozy! This fun project is everything that we love in a crochet pattern, instant gratification and a great way to use up those leftover 50 gram balls of yarn. Plus, this coffee cozy gives you the opportunity to practice your cabling without having to commit to a large project.

Finished coffee cuff measures approximately 4¼” high and 4½” wide, and fits a grande size togo cup. One additional width size is provided in the pattern. This detailed pattern is complete with lots of colour illustrations. The pattern calls for 25 to 30 grams of Vintage Berroco worsted weight yarn and 8 – 9 mm buttons for the eyes.

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kim.

 

sneak peek.

Some more owl love coming your way soon....

kim.

new crochet pattern - felted coffee cuff by tara schreyer.

Skill Level: Easy

I'm all for using a regular re-useable to-go cup but sometimes you simply forget or are in such a hurry that you don't have time to grab it on your way out. But when you find yourself in the coffee shop for your morning coffee, you can at least pass on the paper sleeve. You can use a re-usable cuff that you have created instead!!

This is a crochet and felting pattern. The designs on the coffee cuffs in the pictures have been needle felted on and the sketches for a dragonfly, butterfly, and ladybug have been included in the pattern if you desire to use them. But really, there is no limit to what you can design on them.

Some basic knowledge of needle felting is required as the pattern doesn't explain the process of needle felting. However, you can find information right here on our blog (far down in the posting).

The pattern calls for 100% wool and is crocheted using simple stitches. After felting, the coffee cuff measures 2.75" high and 5" wide. It should fit most medium or large to-go coffee cups.

The pattern also includes figure pictures and simple instructions on how to felt.

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tara.

sneak peek.

I made a set of these "Coffee Cuffs" for everyone in my family quite some time ago and it never occurred to me to share the pattern...until now.  It will be up in our shop shortly.

tara.

day five of 7 days - 7 unfinished projects.

This is day five in a seven day series...

Originally, this "Bottoms-up Felted Coffee Cuff" was one of Tara's unfinished projects. My daughter really wanted one of these coffee cuff's so Tara generously offered me this one (some assembly required). Of course I snatched it up.

All I had to do to complete this project was to needle felted the swirls onto the pockets, attach the pockets and the pink heart, and buy and attach the belt buckle. All went well until it was time for me to sew the belt buckle on. You can automatically add a month onto any project that requires me to fire up the sewing machine.

Completion of this project took me all of 10 minutes most of which consisted of gathering the supplies and threading the sewing machine. It's amazes me how a bunch of small unfinished projects can start to add up and weigh on your mind...

If you are interested in purchasing the pattern for the "Bottoms-up Felted Coffee Cuff" by Tara Schreyer you can find it here. Please note that the instructions for the little felted pink heart shown on the front are not included with the pattern.

kim.