With the countdown to Christmas underway, there's plenty on the to-do list. And while you may have more to do, than time, check out some of my favorite products for the holiday season. Also be sure to visit all of the previously posted articles, which featured some great Christmas/holiday products! Save a little time and get some shopping for your loved ones, or yourself, checked off your holiday list!
Each week from November 13th to December 11th, two Makers featured their best Christmas/Holiday Products and shared them with you! I am wrapping up this blog hop, alongside Sonya of Blackstone Designs. Not sure you follow everyone? That’s okay! Follow Mad Mad Makers on Facebook, Twitter or G+. Or you can check out the bottom of this post to catch up on the posts you may have missed.

How about a special sale for my readers?! Use code MakersBlogHop in my Ravelry and Craftinoo stores for 30% off your total purchase through Friday 12/18/15! I offer several patterns (lots are free!) that work up quickly and would make wonderful gifts!

​Happy Holidays!!

Did you miss any of the previous stops on the Mad Mad Makers Christmas/Holiday Blog Hop 2015? Find all of the stops here!

Week 1 (Nov. 6) Gramma Beans
Week 2 (Nov. 13) Smalltown Dreamz 
Week 3 (Nov. 20) Pink Snail Boutique & Crystalized Designs
Week 4 (Nov. 27) Divine Debris 
Week 5 (Dec. 4) ACCROchet & Kaleidoscope Art & Gifts 
Week 6 (Dec. 11) AllieCat’s Hats and Crafts & Blackstone Designs

I have a brand new crochet pattern available for purchase! Offset that ugly sweater with a super cute pair of Holiday Cheer Boot Cuffs!

This pattern works up quickly and includes instructions for 4 sizes. Small fits an 11"-13" calf, Medium fits a 13"-15" calf, Large fits a 15"-17" calf and Extra Large fits a 17"-19" calf. They look adorable with a pair of black boots!

Grab your copy of the pattern for 50% off through Sunday 12/13/15 using coupon code HOLIDAYCHEER (<---EXPIRED) on Ravelry.  Be sure to add the pattern to your favorites so you can easily find it later. :) I hope you enjoy the pattern!

** Don't crochet and want to order a pair? No problem! Send me a message on my Facebook page and I will set you up with one of my amazing pattern testers!** 
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And for more Santa/Elf cuteness, check out this adorable Santa Slouch pattern by Blackstone Designs! The hat can be worn as a beanie or slouch, and also includes a messy bun option! ​

It seems like gift cards are on everyone's wishlist this year! I don't know about you, but giving gift cards always seems too easy and makes me feel like I need to do more, even when they are asked for. So, to add a little more thought and lots of love to my gifts, I worked up some of these mini stockings. These little things are so adorable and are the perfect size for holding a gift card and/or some candy or small gifts. These could also be used for decoration. I wrote the pattern using a J hook, so they not only work up very quickly, but that also leaves plenty of room to drop a hook size or 2, without going too tiny, if you want an even smaller stocking for hanging on your tree! Looking for something quick and easy to add to your holiday craft show, inventory? Look no further! I hope you enjoy the pattern! 

Materials:

• Worsted Weight #4 yarn, such as Red Heart With Love, in 2 colors
• Size J- 6.00mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Stitch Marker 
• ​Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations:

• mc- magic circle
• ch- chain
• st(s)- stitch(es)
• sc- single crochet
• dc- double crochet
• hdc- half double crochet
• sk- skipslst- slip stitch
• blo- back loop only
• rep- repeat

​Gauge- 14 sc= 4”

Notes:

• Pattern (excluding the heel) is worked in a continual round. Use a stitch marker to mark the first st of each round.

PATTERN:
With color A, begin with a mc-
Round 1: Ch 1, 9 sc in mc. (9 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Rounds 3-5: Sc in each st around. Pull color B through last st of Round 5. (18 sts)
Rounds 6-9: *[Sc, 2 dc] in next st, sk 2 sts,* rep from *-* around. Carry color A with the first st of each round. See photo A. (18 sts)
Pull color A through next st.

Heel-
With color A
Row 1: Ch 1, slst in next, sc in next 2, hdc in next 3, sc in next 2, slst in next. The remaining sts will be left unworked. (9 sts)
Row 2: DO NOT CH, turn, sl st in first, sc in next 2, hdc in next 3, sc in next 2, sl st in next. (9 sts)
Rows 3-4: Rep Row 2.
Fasten off Color A.

Round 10: Pull Color B through first st of Round 9 (same st that color A was joined in. See photo B). Ch 1, [sc, 2 dc] in same st, [sc, 2 dc] in first slst of the heel, sk 2, [sc, 2 dc] in next, sk 2, [sc, 2 dc] in next, sk next, [sc, 2 dc] in same st as last st of heel Row 1 (See photo C), sk 2 [sc, 2 dc] in next, sk 2, [sc, 2 dc] in next, sk last 2. (21 sts)
Round 11: *[Sc, 2 dc] in next, sk 2,* rep from *-* 3 more times. Insert hook into next st and pick up a loop from the side of the heel (see photo D). [Sc, 2 dc] in same, being sure to work all sts around the loop of the heel. This will close up the gap that was created in the previous round. Sk next 2. Rep from *-* 2 more times.
Rounds 12-13: *[Sc, 2 dc] in next, sk 2*, rep from *-* around. (21 sts)
Join with a slst in first sc of Round 13. Fasten off Color B. Attach color A.
Round 14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st around. DO NOT JOIN. (21 sts)
Rounds 15-17: Sc in each st around. (21 sts)
Round 18: Sc in next 16 sts, ch 10, slst in side of last sc worked, sc in remaining 5 sts. (21 sc)
**If you prefer not having the hanging loop, sc in each st around.
Round 19: Blo sc in each sc around. (21 sts)
Rounds 20-24: Sc in each st around. (21 sts)
Join with a slst in first st of Round 24. Fasten off and weave in all ends. Fold top down at Round 19.
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If you enjoyed this pattern, you may also enjoy the full-sized version, the Very Merry Christmas Stocking. Purchase the pattern at a special new release price of just $1.50 (will be $3) through Thursday, December 10, 2015. No coupon code required.