As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to bring out the yarn stash and create some festive cheer with handmade decorations! There’s something so cozy and personal about decorating your home with pieces you've made yourself—and they’re even better when they help use up all those yarn scraps we’ve been saving. Whether you’re looking for classic ornaments, tiny stockings, or festive garlands, there are so many creative ways to bring a handmade touch to your Christmas decor. In this video I’ll be sharing a collection of knit and crochet ideas that are easy, beautiful, and perfect for using up leftover yarn.

This covers both knitting and crochet patterns, both free and paid for. I hope this gives you some inspiration. I've also linked to all the patterns I mention and more on a special Pinterest board and Ravelry bundle page, so make sure to check those out.

It's also all summarized in a blog post on my website, which you can find here https://wanderandcreatewithemma.com/blogs/stash-busting-christmas-decoration

Pinterest board: https://ca.pinterest.com/wanderandcreate_withemma/stash-busting-xmas-decorations/

Ravelry page: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/stash-busting-xmas-decs

Knitting podcast. It's been two months since my last vlog episode!

In the podcast, I catch you up on my experience at XOXO fibre festival, showing you the yarn and notions I bought. I've also been doing quite a bit of knitting, in the this episode I check-in on all my makes after setting out my fall knitting plans in a previous video.

This month I also took a road trip into USA to go to Whibey Island in Washington. I got to yarn shop in Coupeville and have a lovely break away for a night.

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Today I’m talking about the lessons I’ve learned from mistakes I’ve made, in my first couple of years as a knitting and crochet pattern maker. This should be especially helpful so new knitting and crochet makers looking to get into pattern design business. Topics i cover include gauge swatching, endless frogging, note taking and style consistency. If you are a seasoned designer, I would love it if you shared your lessons learnt too! If you are new here, you should also go back and watch my video from last month, where I shared all the resources, from people to websites, that I have found really helpful since I started designing my own patterns. Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel too, I often share my design journey for new knitting and crochet patterns and may do more of these informative style videos if people find them interesting. For a full round up,

I have also written up the full episode as a blog post at wanderandcreatewithemma.com/blogs/pattern-design-tips

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In this week’s episode I’m looking at fall and winter crochet projects ideas that are perfect this season.

I’d love to know if any of these patterns are on your list too, or what fall crochet ideas you have planned. Let me know in the comments! If you’d like some knitting inspiration, please visit my channel to see my previous episode that covers knitting plans for fall.

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To see a summary of all the patterns mentioned in this video, as well as links to the pattern, visit my blog post: https://wanderandcreatewithemma.com/blogs/fall-crochet-2024

If you're looking for tips to help you designing you first knitting or crochet pattern, this video is for you.

Just beginning your journey into pattern designing? In this video I share all the resources (from people to websites) that I have found useful in my first two years as a knitting and crochet pattern designer. These tools have given me so much guidance, from size grading, consistent pattern writing style and promoting my patterns, that I wanted to share them with you.

This is the perfect video to help you design and write your first knit or crochet pattern.

For a full round-up visit the blog post on my website: https://wanderandcreatewithemma.com/blogs/designer-resources

In this week’s maker vlog episode I’m talking about my knitting plans for fall 2024. Yes that’s right, I only listed knitting patterns, weirdly no crochet projects in my near future! First I start with knitting and crochet projects that I want to finish, and make, before moving onto my ‘wishlist’ of makes, if i have time (spoiler, I already know I won’t!) I’d love to know if any of these patterns are on your list too, or what you’re planning to make. Let me know in the comments.

My latest design - the Hornby Sweater vest will be released in October!

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This week’s episode is all about my works in progress (aka wips)! I have been working on a lot of different knitting and crochet projects, join me to hear all about them. I also have a few new yarn acquisitions to show you. I had a big learning moment too, perhaps you’ve experienced something similar, if so, please share with me!

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In this video I am wearing the Nelson top that I released last month. You can find the pattern via my website, Etsy or Ravelry - all links below. If you have knitting or crochet ideas for the sari yarn I picked up in New Paltz, let me know in the comments below :)

Shop my patterns at https://wanderandcreatewithemma.com/blogs/crochet-hearts or

Etsy: https://wanderandcreatestore.etsy.com or

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/emma-elizabeth-hughes-wander--create

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I acknowledge that this video was recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Musqueam Nation. I recognize and respect them as nations in this territory, as well as their historic connection to the lands and waters around us since time immemorial.

In celebration of Local Yarn Store Day join me as I visit three of the yarn stores in Vancouver, BC. Yarn stores visited in this vlog:

Baaad Anna's Yarn Store: https://baaadannas.com/

Urban Yarns: https://www.urbanyarns.com/

Wet Coast Wools: https://wetcoastwools.com/

Keep watching to see what items I bought to support my future knitting and crochet projects. To get the links to the yarn stores, as well as places I recommend you eat, drink and visit while in Vancouver, you can read my associated blog post here:

https://wanderandcreatewithemma.com/blogs/yarn-stores-vancouver

If you enjoyed this video, visit my website to read more about other yarn stores in Canada and the U.S.A! You can sign up to my newsletter while you're there :)

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Shop my patterns at Etsy: https://wanderandcreatestore.etsy.com or

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/emma-elizabeth-hughes-wander--create

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I acknowledge that this video was recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Musqueam Nation. I recognize and respect them as nations in this territory, as well as their historic connection to the lands and waters around us since time immemorial. Music from

In this week's episode, I'll show you my finished crochet and knitted objects and works in progress. Keep watching to see my upcoming pattern designs, and sign up for my newsletter if you would like to be a pattern tester!

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In this video I am wearing a Moose Hide Campaign pin - The campaign day is held on May 16, with a goal to end gender-based violence. https://moosehidecampaign.ca/campaignday/

Honeybop Cardigan - Poison Grrls

Cinna Kiddo Cardigan - Maven Crafted

Gastown top - Wander and Create with Emma

Ingrid Sweater - Petite Knit Lonsdale Toque - Wander and Create with Emma

Shop my patterns at wanderandcreatewithemma.com or

Etsy: https://wanderandcreatestore.etsy.com or

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/emma-elizabeth-hughes-wander--create

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I acknowledge that this video was recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Musqueam Nation. I recognize and respect them as nations in this territory, as well as their historic connection to the lands and waters around us since time immemorial. Music from

Welcome to my Youtube vlog! This week I walk you through all the crochet and knitting projects I have on the go, not before taking you, and my knitting, on a hike with me!

Projects: Ripple Bralette - Jassie Maed Designs Made with Lily and Pine Sock Yarn in colourway Lipstick

Honeybop cardigan by Poison Grrls Yarn: Polka Dot Creek yarn in colourway Kelly Lonsdale Toque - by me!

Yarn - Juniper Moon Farm, Patagonia wool

Basic socks (no pattern)

Visit my website for lots of travel and stash-busting ideas! www.wanderandcreatewithemma.com

Shop my patterns at Etsy: https://wanderandcreatestore.etsy.com

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/emma-elizabeth-hughes-wander--create

Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wander.and.create_withemma/

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I acknowledge that this video was recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Musqueam Nation. I recognize and respect them as nations in this territory, as well as their historic connection to the lands and waters around us since time immemorial.

Welcome to my first Youtube vlog! This week I talk all about my knit and crochet finished projects as well as works in progress and other things that I’ve been up to.

Projects: Solare sweater by Joji Locatelli

https://www.jojiknits.com/product-page/solare

Yarn: Fisherman’s Wool by Lion Brand https://www.lionbrand.com/products/fishermens-wool-yarn

Nelson top by me (Wander and Create with Emma) - in TESTING! Yarn: Bamboo Breeze by Knitcraft

https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/knitcraft-sage-bamboo-breeze-yarn-50g/6624901002.html

Honeybop cardigan by Poison Grrls https://payhip.com/b/JBw5

Yarn: Polka Dot Creek yarn https://polkadotcreekyarn.com/products/kelly-green-fingering-yarn

Winging It travel podcast

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