November 9 ~ Gifts for Snow Fiends
| There are always folks who just can’t get enough snow, whether they’re skiing, strolling, or snuggled inside watching it fall. Grab some cocoa and get in the mood for cold weather today with gifts for snow fiends. |  |
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Alma Park Wavy Scarf Alison from machen/machen has several lovely patterns including this PDF download for her knit wavy scarf, the Alma Park Pattern. The pattern is also available on Ravelry. |
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Season Pass Holder Tutorial Bean from Coyote Craft (and a current SMS board member) created this Season Pass Holder Tutorial on the Sew,Mama,Sew! blog. |
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Playground Mittens We love how Elizabeth’s knit Playground Mittens Pattern from Crossroad Knits keeps fingers accessible and warm; they’re the perfect solution for busy kids who love playing in the cold. |
Don’t miss these related tutorials from the SMS archives, full of tons of sewing-related gift ideas for your snow fiend friends: Gifts for Warmth, Warm Those Toes, Rice Heat Therapy Bag Tutorial and Blankets for Baby.
Here are just a handful of fabrics we love for some of these projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
| Meg’s choice | Lara’s choice | Kristin’s choice | ||
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Buy It
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Flasks from Moxie & Oliver Caitlin sells some pretty fantastic flasks in her Moxie & Oliver shop, plus lots more (so be sure to browse!). |
Mix It
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White Christmas Enjoy this White Christmas Recipe from Exclusively Food, the perfect treat on a long and wintry walk. |
Share It
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Holidays at Home and the Handmade Holidays photo pool! |
Win It
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If you have a little girl in your life, you’ll really enjoy making these garments. The styles are super fun and allow you to get creative with fabric. Stop by the shop to see these and other Pink Fig patterns. Visit the Pink Fig blog to read more about the patterns and check out Chelsea’s excellent gathering and shirring tutorials. Comment below for your chance to win both patterns. The winner will be announced Friday. See the growing list of other prizes we’ll give away this month. |
More Handmade Holiday Ideas
8 ~ Teachers
7 ~ Holidays at Home
6 ~ Pet Lovers
5 ~ Crafters
4 ~ Music Lovers
3 ~ Babies & Toddlers
2 ~ Travelers
1 ~ Tweens & Teens
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I love the Pink Fig patterns. I know some little girls who would look so cute in these clothes!
I’ve seen Alison’s scarf in real life, and it is absolutely beautiful! One day I will knit again and make this for sure.
Those are such fasionable patterns! I don’t live in snowy weather, but I”m sure I can come up with ways to use these ideas.
I would love to win these patterns to make for my little girls! Thanks so much for all the great ideas and awesome giveaways!
Beautiful scarf!
Those pink fig patterns are adorable! And I love that flask. Gotta get me one of those!
playground mittens are a must…and i love the wavy scarf!
I love that scarf, and the mittens are fantastic, in fact, I love handmade Holidays in November. I look forward to every post! I just hope I have enough time to make everything I want to make LOL
How cute are those outfits! Loving all of the gift ideas…I look forward to whats new every day!
scarf looks lovely and easy to make
Yummy – that white christmas no bake slice looks so good!!
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Loving the fabric choices today
I would enjoy making these patterns for my little girl. I need to check out the Pink Fig blog because the pictures on the patterns are very cute.
Love the season pass holder! Thanks for all the great ideas
The Bella pants are too cute!
Great post! I must learn to knit… I crochet, but I love those knit patterns!
Lovely fabric choices, as always!
If only we lived near the snow!! Those mittens are seriously cute and practical–I wish I knew how to knit!
I don’t ski or know any that sky regularly but that season pass holder is pretty neat.
Pretty scarf!
I’ve got the fabrics so the patterns would be wonderful!!! Kathie k.bugbee@att.net
I love the playground mittens–looks like I might have to try my new-to-knitting hands at something other than just scarves!
Another great list. I just added the snow pass to my project list.
Mmm….I think the White Christmas recipe will be debuting in mt christmas canisters this year!!! Yum-O!
I am really grateful for all of these wonderful ideas! I always have a hard time coming up with gift ideas, especially for men. I am really hoping for a few days devoted to gifts for men!
Oh my, that white Christmas fudge recipe looks so yummy. So, is the first ingredient, something like vegetable shortening… crisco.
oooohhhh how i wish i could knit!! it’s on my list of things i must learn!! i love that scarf – so yummy!
Oh, my that White Christmas fudge recipe looks yummy…. So does anyone know if the first ingredient vegetable shortening – like crisco.
Love those mittens. Thanks for the post!
The playground mittens will be perfect for all the kids in my life. In fact, I might size them up a bit so I can go play, too.
Those mittens would be so great! And the fabrics you’ve chosen to feature are wonderful!
Lorrie
Oh my that scaf is a dreamy thing…and the best part is that you can customize with your colors of choice…Perfect for an undecided like me.
Those are some adorable patterns!!
Geez. I’ve got to learn how to knit and crochet!
Alright, I’ll admit… I am the snow person in my life! Can I make them for myself?? Thanks for more great ideas!
I love those patterns, my two girls would look adorable in them
I love that you are combining tutorials for crocheting and knitting this year along with sewing. The scarf in today’s tutorials is really unique. The patterns for the prizes today are just adorable!
Finally, something my husband needs!
What cute Pink Fig patterns!!! And love the scarf and mitten patterns too = } Thank you!
I love the snow and the gift here are great. that treat looks really good as well.
What a pretty scarf!
Love the scarf and mittens!
I just love the Handmade Holidays here on SewMamaSew blog!!! Thanks for doing it.
I am loving the playground mittens. So cute!
And I would love to win on of those Pink Fig Patterns.
Have a great week!
I’m so in love with the Pink Fig pattern line!
Did anyone else not recognize a lot of the ingredients in the White Christmas candy? I may be adapting that one!
Thanks for the continued fantastic information and inspiration.
Love the scarf! Thanks for posting all the ideas for gifts. I am in crafters heaven! I look forward to seeing what other great ideas you all post.
That White Christmas looks devine…the patterns look adorable.
Oh I love that scarf. I’m a crocheter but I can knit. That white christmas candy looks heavenly!! I know a few people who could use a season pass holder. Such wonderful ideas. Thanks so much!!
I would love to make Bella pants for my daughter! I hope I win this one!
I wish I knew how to knit!
But the pink fig patterns are adorable!
Love those playground mittens!
love the scarf! I’ve been particularly enjoying diving back into my knitting basket in time to create some lovely knitted goodies for Christmas.
These patterns are too cute…i would love to make them for my daughters!
The rice heat therapy bag would be a great handmade gift. Thanks for linking back to that one, I had forgotten about it.
Cutie patterns! (I don’t knit or I’d go on about the playground mittens, too) I’m so excited to see what tomorrows tutorials will be!!
What a great bunch of ideas – especially for our cold, michigan winters!
The White Christmas recipe looks yummy!
I love all the ideas for Handmade Holidays! They are really giving me inspiration to expand my ideas for gifts this holiday season. I love the patterns as well, they would be perfect for my 2 year old!
I love the Pink Fig patterns! I also want to tackle making that fun scarf!
The mittens are pefect for little hands.
Thanks for some great ideas! I like those mittens. And the patterns are adorable — heading to check out Pink Fig blog now.
My niece would look adorable in those patterns. It would be a CRIME if I don’t win them
I am loving this handmade holiday thing that you are doing. It has totally sparked my creative juices. I just finished one gift and I’m excited to move on to the next.. but what will it be??
I love the patterns. My girls would look so cute in them!
the patterns are beautiful and I have a friend in mind for the scarf
Scarves are so fun to knit…you can never have too many scarves!
How pretty that White Christmas is!
That scarf is gorgeous!
Oh my! Those Pink Fig patterns are absolutely adorable!
That flask (and the others at the shop) is fantastic! I have to think of someone who could use it!
the white christmas is TOO sinful! yum
The white christmas treat looks delicious!
The scarf is lovely! I know many a girls who would love that!
The flask is awesome!
awww those are soo cute!
Never made pants before. Nothing saying I can’t start now.
That scarf is so pretty, and the mittens so cute! I need to learn to knit…
I love the patterns!
I have three little girly girls that would love those patterns!!
how fun it would be to make those outfits for my two little girls!
Oh my! The little girl’s patterns would look adorable on my daughter!
I am off to make some White Christmas goodness! And I love the wavy scarf!!
Love the mittens – such a great idea…
I can’t wait everyday for the new ideas… trying to convert the whole family to handmade christmas.
love the patterns!
Love the scarf I’m going to have to give it a try.
those patterns are beautiful.. i really want to make one for my baby..
I need to learn how to knit! I love the scarf and mittens.
Love the patterns! My niece would just look adorable in those.
Love that wavy scarf! Beautiful colors too!
I’d love to sew these outfits for my little granddaughter.
All these knitting patterns makes me want to knit even more. Anyone in TN looking for a student???
The pink fig patterns are so cute! I would love to win those. Also great knitting ideas…now I need to practice my knitting skills.
Love ‘em, love ‘em, love ‘em. Keep ‘em comin’.
Fabulous ideas and tutes. Thanks everyone.
Lynne in NC
I think I already have those mittens in my ravelry queue
The patterns are adorable! My granddaughter would look lovely in these….
The playground mittens are cute. Those would actually be great in my office–when I use the computer in the winter, my mousing hand gets really cold!
Pink Fig Patterns = WANT!
Beautiful scarf, I’m going to knit a few for a friend who’s been feeling down lately. Think it would be a great ‘pick-me-up’. Thanks
I have a little girl who would look so cute in that!
I like that wavy scarf, but I don’t know how to knit. Maybe I should learn! I wish there was a knit-to-crochet converter out there somewhere….
With not much time before the gifts will need to be done, I don’t think this will be the time of year that I learn to knit and crochet! Cute ideas though!
Great ideas, as usual!
Do I have a little girl that would look cute in those patterns or what…random computer generator pick me!
The colors in that scarf are beautiful. And I LOVE those patterns!
Oh what lovely patterns! I am going shopping right now!
I love those cute pants!
so cute!!
LOVE the playground mittens. Just may be the first knitting I do this year!
I live in Florida, so we don’t really have a need for sweaters, hats, scarves, and other warm things. But, I have made the wavy scarf in colors similar to the one at the top, and put the “scarf” on top of my dresser where I see it every morning. I have different “scarf” thing on most of my furniture (mostly because I hate dusting). They go right in the wash and dryer. I never thought about giving them as gifts, but I think almost everyone needs a dresser scarf. Thanks for the pattern. I think that will be the next one to try. Off to crochet!!!
so cute! love it!
I love those pink fig patterns, and I’d love to sew those garments for my little girl!
I love the scarf. I just cleaned out my closet and think that it will be the perfect 34th scarf in my collection. On my way to 2 months worth
Wow. Now I really need to learn how to knit!
absolutely lovely gifts for cold weather! my little princess would LOVE it if i made those Pink Fig clothes for her!
The playground mittens are super cute and convenient!
That scarf is dreamy!
I am dying to try the Pink Fig patterns!! They are soo adorable! Love the scarf pattern!
Ah you have done it again… the white Christmas Mix It !!!
I like the mittens but I cant knit.
Love the patterns for the little girls.
I love the season pass holder! I’ve really been enjoying all the different tutorials and can’t wait for tomorrow!
I am all about those mittens! And I am off to learn about gathering from Chelsea. Love this site!
Such a gorgeous scarf!
Love the patterns!
Those patterns are adorable.
I don’t know how you guys find all this great stuff!
Great ideas! I’m planning to make a rice pack for my son’s leg growing pains. I love the Pink fig patterns, she has some really cute designs. It would be great to have some of my very own. =)
Love that scarf!!!!
I just got some fabulous fabrics today. I’d love to make these outfits with them.
awww. too cute.
Very cute patterns…I would love! to win
Love the playground mittens! Too bad I don’t knit — just crochet. My daughters would loooove the Pink Fig patterns as much as I do.
There are so many cute knit patterns! I think I can adapt that wavy scarf to crochet though. It has a cute and contemporary look. -
what a beautiful scarf and awesome outfits, I have a new little girl in our life that would look beautiful in those.
I need to learn how to knit!
Oh, those Pink Fig patterns are on my Christmas wish list! Seriously! I would LOVE to win those!
Here’s hoping I’m skilled enough to pull off the playground mittens. I’m not sure my knitting skills are there, exactly, but I can’t wait to try!
Those adorable mittens make me wish I could knit!
I really like that season pass holder….I think that it can be translated into other uses….good idea!
Oh, I’d love to make a season pass holder for my little brother. He would definitely appreciate it!
I like the playground mittens too…easier than making fingerless gloves with the mitten flap, but they still keep your hands warm and fingers usable…
Great giveaway!
Those mittens are adorable! I want to make a pair for myself!
Wow! I love those patterns! I’ve just returned to sewing after a 9 year hiatus (a.k.a. three kids and three moves across country). I’m thinking sewing may be my venue for allowing me to continue to be an at-home mom. We live in a very small community and I think other moms would love to have something fresh and unique to dress their little ones in. What mom wants to see the her little darling’s dress that she just purchased at the local department store on five other little girls in the same kindergarten class?
Ooh! I have been eyeing these patterns for some time for my girly-girl. And I love the Alma Park scarf! Thanks for all you do.
I love the great knitting ideas, now I just need to learn to knit!
the next baby better be a girl.
That season pass holder is fantastic!
those flip top mittens look like just the thing for my four year old son. thanks for the pattern!
I have two small granddaughters who would look so cute in those outfits…
Lisa
The patterns for the lovely, imaginative and fun girls clothes are just what I need to make something georgeous for my fun-loving little girl!
OOoooo now i want a flask… too bad I don’t drink
Although, I have been focusing more on sewing lately, I love to knit and that scarf pattern may be just the ticket to get me back into it. It is gorgeous!
If I used flasks, that it the one I would want!
Aw, I’ve almost finished a scarf and now you go and put up a cuter pattern? I’m going to have to try out those mittens for my kids.
That wintery stuff looks delish!
Very cute. I hope they would be fun to make.
I might need to learn to knit too!
yummy on the fudge!
love the look of the White Christmas sweet, but do not know what several of the ingredients are! booo
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Living in the midwest, I love a whole day devoted to things us chilly people can use!
KG
I may learn to knit just to do those mittens! I LOVE them!
That scarf makes me wish I was a better knitter / crocheter! Very cute!
The Pink Fig patterns are adorable! I think the mittens are great too…I may try those.
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That scarf looks so comfy! There are so many lovely scarf patterns out there – I’m torn with which pattern to use!
This pattern is so cute.
What great ideas. I sew, but I really think I need to learn to knit as well.
Love those patterns!
I want to try that scarf! I can see all the color combinations now….
The white christmas is meant to be cut into small squares, but I am pretty sure I would end up eating the whole thing anyways. It looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe link.
The mittens are adorable!
You guys are just fabulous! These tutorials are all so great and those patterns are adorable!
I’ve almost bought some of these patterns SO many times! I’d love to finally get one.
My niece would be freakin adorable in these outfits.
Darling patterns! My daughter would love those cute little outfits!
btw – i just did a tutorial on covered button pony tail holders if you’re interested. . . they are what my daughter gives as gifts to her little friends.
covered button tutorial (sorry)
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The playground mittens look like a great idea for little hands & using up the extra yarn.
Love the idea of playground mittens – too cute!
Thank you for all of these ideas ~ I’m wishing I would have started back in July! This Christmas is going to be very special.
Love the kid’s mittens! Now I just need to learn how to knit…
love all the ideas, I hope I win something!
I’m adoring the tutorials so far!
I love the idea of a season pass holder! It is perfect for the slopes and relatively easy to make! Thanks!
Oh! the scarf is soo pretty.
I sew a lot of clothes for my girls and would love these patterns!
Oh my goodness, those Pink Fig patterns are to die for!
Ha, I thought the title was “snow friends” until I read it again today – “fiends” – I know a few of those!!!
I really should learn to knit!!!
But I do know how to sew and having those patterns would be just fantastic!
I love those mittens. I would really like a scarf like that.
VERY CUTE INDEED!!!! I know a girl who would be even more precious in something I made from that pattern!
I wish I had a daughter so I could use the Pink Fig patterns.
I had some mittens like the playground ones above when I was little and they were so great! Now my kiddos could definitely use some.
I love the season pass holder, too. Wish I were skiing!
A friend and I were thinking of making scarves for everyone for christmas! This pattern is so cute and different from what we already know or have seen! cool!
All but a handful of my family lives where it doesn’t snow. Nonetheless, scarves make a nice fashion statement here in the South. I’m going to make some of those!
very cool
I am definitely making those mittens, I know some kids who will love them!
The outfits from pink fig are adorable !
And White christmas all can say is YUM!
It makes me with I could knit. Maybe in 10 years or so?
I’m defineyley making a rice therapy bag. Great ideas!