Yes. I am one of those people who gets stupidly excited about the Christmas holiday, and by extension holiday yarn crafts. You’re just going to have to deal with it. In honor of this being the first Friday of December, this week’s Friday Finds are themed! A lot of these would be wonderful stash-busting projects, good if you’re trying to use up some loose ends or make more room for new yarns in 2012.
More of my round ups featuring holiday yarn crafts can be found here.
Patterns for Holiday Yarn Crafts
Christmas Favorites (Ravelry link; $6) is an eBook by Jenna Krupar with four different classic Christmas ornaments to knit. My faves are the Let It Snowmen and Run Gingerbread Man (Ravelry link). 
Another collection of ornament patterns Colorwork Christmas Ornaments (Ravelry link; $5). This collection features 7 different stranded colorwork patterns to add to your tree. 
For those who prefer to crochet your holiday yarn crafts or just need some quick decorations, this Amigurumi Christmas Tree (Ravelry link; $3.10). The sequin baubles are extra adorable. 
After living off pots of tea while I was sick, I’ve decided that I need a tea cosy like nobody’s business. These Christmas Tea Cosies (Ravelry link; free) are too cute for words. 
Know someone who has been a bit naughty? Knit them an explanatory dischloth to help wash the stains away. Dear Santa, I can Explain dishcloth (Ravelry link; $2). 
Finishing off with some more Christmas ornaments, “General Hogbuffer’s” Balls Up (Ravelry link; free) features general instructions for knitting the shape, as well as variations for stripes and a Fair Isle pattern. There’s even a blank chart if you want to design your own pattern for your ornament. 
Update! I just came across this post from Derya, offering adorable free gift-knitting tags in the shape of mittens. I love Derya’s aesthetic, and if I knew anyone who needed mittens this Christmas, they would probably get these tags. But I’m the only one I know who needs mittens. And I don’t really need mittens, I just want them.
So many cute things! I really like the border on that washcloth pattern–it’s different than most!
It is a neat border! I wonder if it really helps with edges curling or if it’s mostly decorative–do washcloth borders curl? You can tell how many I’ve knit.