Christmas on the Cheap: Quick knits

December 20, 2012 by Julie @ Outtakes on the Outskirts | 5 Comments

Invited to a party at the last minute? Need a stocking stuffer? Forgot to buy a gift for someone?

Poof! If you’re a knitter, I’ve got your back.

These are two simple projects I’ve made in the past that are both good for a beginning knitter, can be knocked out in probably two hours, and will be enjoyed by the recipient. When I make a gift for someone, I want to know that the person will both use it and enjoy it. These fit the bill.

You can make a coffee mug cozy like this (with scrap yarn, even!):

Buttons let you adjust the cozy to fit the mug.

Directions at this post.

Or, try knitting a few dish cloths. They last forever and are great to have around the house. I made a few dozen of these for Christmas two years ago and they were a hit. You’ll need a cotton yarn for these.

Dishcloths are good projects for knitting newbies and can be completed in a few hours.

Directions at this post.

I have one more Christmas on the Cheap post for you. Expect it early Saturday morning.

Missed the previous Christmas on the Cheap posts? Here ya go:

Just dip it in chocolate

Easy sweets

Hot cocoa mix

DIY gifts for bird lovers

Uses for cards

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