5 Little Monsters: December 2023

Top 20 Posts of 2023


At the end of each year I like to look back at the top posts of the year, to see what did well, and also to look back and remember the things I have made throughout the year. I started out doing the top whatever the last 2 numbers in the year, like the top 16 of 2016, but I decided to cap it at 20. So the past few years, since 2020, I have done a top 20. These are my most popular posts that were new posts shared this year, so if an old post from a few years ago does really well that is awesome, but it is not included in this list. Also, I only included actual project/pattern posts so things like crochet along announcement/landing pages are not included in the list. 

Heart Potholders

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With less than 2 weeks to Christmas I have been trying to come up with some quick projects that could be used as Christmas gifts, and that is how today's post came to be. These heart shaped potholders are quick to make, and also would make a good gift for any bakers in your life. 

Oh Holy Night Sign

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Today I have another quick Christmas decoration made with my Cricut. I love Nativities, they are one of my favorite Christmas decorations. I actually had a different design planned for this little sign, but when I opened up Cricut Design Space to make it I saw this little Oh Holy Night design with the Nativity silhouette and I decided to change direction. 

Alternating Loops Dishcloth

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It has been a while since I have shared a dishcloth pattern. I know I say this every time I do share a dishcloth pattern, but they are such a great way to try new stitches and play around with the different textures you can create with crochet. Plus, they are an easy way to add a little something handmade to a gift. Pair a dishcloth with some kitchen items, a cute dish, some kitchen utensils, etc. Or use it as a washcloth and pair it with some body care items, nice smelling soap or lotion, or something similar. 

Joy to the World Ornament Sign

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A few weeks ago I was at Michael's picking up some supplies I needed for a project and I was browsing through the Christmas craft stuff, not really intending to buy anything, but I saw these chunky unfinished wood Christmas shapes that they had, and I thought they would make cute Christmas decor with a little bit of paint and vinyl, plus they happened to be on sale so I picked one up. 

Crocheted Snowman Bauble Head Ornament

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Today I am joining up with Team Creative Crafts and a bunch of other craft bloggers for another crafty collaboration. It has been a couple of months since I have been able to participate because I have been busy with other projects, so I wanted to make sure to join in this month with a Snowman project.  

Santa Bear- Woodland Christmas Crochet Along Day 12

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We have made it to the end of the Woodland Christmas Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along. It is Day 12 and we are finishing up the crochet along with a little Santa, but to stick with the woodland theme this little Santa comes in the form of a bear.  

Small Skunk- Woodland Christmas Crochet Along Day 11

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It is Day 11, the second to last day, of the Woodland Christmas Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along and again we have a little forest animal, this time a Small Skunk.