Knit to Crochet Conversion Chart

www.knitting-crochet.com has done a helpful conversion chart for knitting and crochet hooks. They also offer a service to switch a pattern from knitting to crochet or vise versa.

http://www.knitting-crochet.com/found/conchafou.html

Crochet Gift Card Holders

OK so you've given up and gotten gift cards for the rest of the people on your list. But you wonder how to present them. In a card, in a box?? Well here are some ideas from some very talented people:

Striped Cap Gift Card Holder
Crochet Pom-Pom Cap Gift Card Holder

Gift Ideas for the Crafter in your Life

So its coming down to the wire. Not that many days till Christmas. Here are some great ideas to give the Crafter in your life thats sure to make them happy.

1. Gift Certificate to their favorite craft store. Even small stores like mine have gift certificates. Sometimes around this time you even get bonuses.
2. For the knitter or crocheter you can get
   
1. a bag to carry their needles and/or work.
   
2. If there a beginner you can get them a set of various needle sizes. We just got a set for $19.99 that comes with 1 ergonomic handle, 1 regular handle and 6 interchangeable screw-on needles.
3. Notions are always needed, stitch markers, stitch gage, point protectors and counters are great little add ones and fit in the stocking or can be hung on the tree like an ornament!
3. Pattern and idea books are great, every crafter loves some fresh ideas or even get them a subscription to a craft magazine. Everytime they get the mag they will think of you.
4. For the Jeweler there is a cute set of mini Jewelry tools that come in a travel bag. A great second set
   

Remember that its the thought that counts. Buy from your heart and your receiver will know it.

Christmas ornaments for the Sports lover....

I just uploaded pictures to the Cook's Crafts flickr account with shots of beaded snowflake ornaments for all the sports fans in your life. Tennis, volleyball, baseball, basketball and football. Wired blank snowflake frames make this craft quick and easy.
Turn this:












Into this:

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