the 12 knits of christmas

Time to start making those Christmas gifts now! Stylish, useful and a little quirky, each of these 12 designs is quick to make - as each of these will only take a few days to make. And they really can be last minute gifts that will be loved by the lucky recipient. Choose from fingerless mitts, a beaded headband, cosy socks, a glitzy evening purse, clever tea cosy, a choice of hats and a snuggly mini shawl. And more!. Sue says ... If, as a knitter, you're anything like me, every year you decide to make your Christmas presents. And, if you are anything like me, you get to about now and realise "Oh no! It's too late!" Well ... I'm here to say that this year it isn't. At last, here are knitted gifts that really are "last minute"! They're quick to make, with everything achievable in a few days for an average speed knitter. Some of them are even quicker, and can be knitted in an evening!They're a little quirky, and are things you'll be proud to knit and gift. That is if you don't love them so much that you end up keeping them all! (Note to self: Gift the first one, then make yourself another one over the Christmas break!) All 12 of our Christmas gifts are inspired by the 12 days of Christmas. Sometimes the link may be rather tenuous - but each one can be linked somehow to the song.