Not only mid-year season, but last days of July are already here! And if it is a good time to recap about the past months, it is also the moment to plan ahead for the end of the year. Many important days and festivities, that spread joy and promote family gatherings. And your crochet skills can become just the right solution to complete your home decor and gift list.

The Holly Mini Wreath has the perfect size to become the statement decoration for your indoor or outdoor spaces. To hold from windows and/or cabinets, they are colorful and practical, with an easy level for you to complete several pieces. Available as a free pattern with video tutorial or as a formatted PDF download through my pattern store, with images and step by step instructions.

Give your loved ones the chance to carry the Holiday spirit all year long with a unique gift. The Angelus Lovey Blanket includes a free video tutorial with the step by step process, from the amigurumi parts and all the way the little star hexagons with tapestry crochet. A cute little friend for babies, for fun outings and the nursery too. Available as a free pattern or as a formatted PDF download through my pattern store.

Holiday season is gift season, for friends, family, fellow workers, school teachers, etc. And some goody bags are an ideal present, especially if they are fast and easy to complete. Make the most of your yarn skeins by crocheting several Dolce Christmas Bags, to be filled with delicious candy or chocolates. Available as a PDF downloadable pattern with charts and step by step instructions.

An easy garland can bring that simple and elegant touch to any space. The Winter Stars and Garland free tutorial is great for beginners, because it involves very few rounds and basic assembly. It is also one of those projects to use up yarn leftovers, to create as many colorful stars as you wish.

If you are looking for something special to give your living room that cozy feel, make you own Winter Thrills Pillow Cover. With a beautiful snowflake print, easily adaptable to your home color palette. A great project to learn or practice tapestry crochet, because it includes detailed written instructions, chart and photo tutorial.

And be ready for New Year to come, right after the Christmas craze, with the Abundance Lamb Keychain. So cute and easy, if you want a fast amigurumi kind of project that your family and friends will love to take everywhere. A free project, including video tutorial and step by step instructions.