I just dusted this one off from the archives, because now is a great time to start thinking about crocheting for Chanukah! Here is what I originally wrote just as Chanukah was approaching, so getting a head start with this post this year, and you should too!
Crochet projects for Hanukkah? Of course, because as you all know, I love to crochet, and so crocheting has often been a big part of my hanukkah crafting! (Now, I do not have time to crochet with my art explorations, but I have so many things on hand, that we only see once a year, so it is still fresh. Hmmmm, but maybe I need to crochet just a bit tonight for tomorrow’s guests?) While tonight is the third night of chanukah that does not mean we can’t have fun making things on chanukah to enjoy for the remainder of the holiday, to give as gifts or even save until next year! Here are some of my favorite simple crochet projects from the archives that are perfect for chanukah, try something new, or go get all those old t-shirts and use them to make the basket above, wouldn’t it be a miracle of chanukah to clean out that draw a bit? Okay, enjoy!
Above: A beloved upcycled t-shirt yarn bowl that we use to hold a huge collection of dreidels. Make a bunch for gifts or as catchall to keep all the little stuff under control.
Above: Make fun crocheted drawstring pouches, or gelt bags using a strand of variegated yarn and a stand of solid yarn for great results!
Above: For something just a bit different, crochet granny medallion bottomed drawstring pouches and use your family’s favorite colors.
Above: Use up your yarn stash with some simple crocheted striped drawstring pouches that everyone will love.
These crocheted star zip tie bookmarks are great to have on hand, and a sweet little gift especially together with a book!
Above: I thought I’d give that crocheting plus holiday greeting card look a new twist by crocheting around panels from the hanukkah candle boxes that still sport great vintage graphics.
Above: A crocheted button garland is quick to whip up and can be great on its own, or a string to hang a host of decorations.
Happy Hanukkah crocheting, your family will love you for it! In fact my daughter is convinced that a collection of my crocheted drawstring bags made over the years is a good thing, so while I was actually thinking of sewing something this year, I just can’t deny her sweet request! And I’m certianly not one to turn down the chance to crochet something fairly quick and oh so meaningful for the family, right?
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