It is one week until Christmas, and now is the time that many makers are furiously trying to finish their handmade gifts on time. The coming week is likely to be filled with late-night crafting sessions, accompanied by a cup of cocoa, or extra gatherings with your craft circle, where laughter and stories are shared over piles of materials and half-finished projects. Let this post serve as a word of encouragement as you approach the finish line.
Whether this is your first project, or if you’ve been hand making gifts for years, taking the time to make a gift by hand is always a special thing to offer. Crafting a gift, be it through knitting, crocheting, or any other form of artistry, is not just about the final product, but about embedding your time, care, and affection into something tangible.
As you put the finishing touches on your Christmas gifts, let all the wonderful things you are going to have time to knit for yourself be a source of motivation. Hopefully this can energize you as you complete your current labors of love. The new year promises more opportunities for creativity and self-expression, and the joy of crafting for yourself.
