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Annette Saksman

Annette Saksman is a producer specializing in DIY content, and her craft and knitting instructions inspire even beginners. She keeps her needles busy year-round, and the wreaths she crafts for her front door always change with the seasons.

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Checkered scarf: a classic that keeps you warm with plush half brioche stitch
A timeless scarf
Checkered scarf: a classic that keeps you warm with plush half brioche stitch
The year in Finnish craft trends: did you knit a mini scarf or try motif crochet?
The year in Finnish craft trends: did you knit a mini scarf or try motif crochet?
A year of craft crushes
The year in Finnish craft trends: did you knit a mini scarf or try motif crochet?
Fingerless gloves: beat the chill with this easy pattern!
Fingerless gloves: beat the chill with this easy pattern!
Knitting pattern
Fingerless gloves: beat the chill with this easy pattern!
The prettiest colorwork socks for winter: 5 patterns you’ll love
The prettiest colorwork socks for winter: 5 patterns you’ll love
Socks you’ll want to cast on
The prettiest colorwork socks for winter: 5 patterns you’ll love

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Crochet a granny-square tree from one square—easy mini ornaments
Crochet a granny-square tree from one square—easy mini ornaments
Crocheted Christmas
Crochet a granny-square tree from one square—easy mini ornaments
Make basic socks festive with a crocheted Christmas ball garland
Make basic socks festive with a crocheted Christmas ball garland
A little glitter, a little jingle
Make basic socks festive with a crocheted Christmas ball garland
Make air-dry clay star ornaments—a napkin prints the pattern, a cookie cutter shapes them
Make air-dry clay star ornaments—a napkin prints the pattern, a cookie cutter shapes them
Merrily made DIY stars
Make air-dry clay star ornaments—a napkin prints the pattern, a cookie cutter shapes them
Mock cable mittens: this winter’s favorite mittens are surprisingly easy to make
Mock cable mittens: this winter’s favorite mittens are surprisingly easy to make
Cable trick
Mock cable mittens: this winter’s favorite mittens are surprisingly easy to make
The most beautiful Christmas tree ornaments ever: 7 DIY tutorials, each lovelier than the last
The most beautiful Christmas tree ornaments ever: 7 DIY tutorials, each lovelier than the last
Handmade magic
The most beautiful Christmas tree ornaments ever: 7 DIY tutorials, each lovelier than the last
Knitted Christmas candies: these striped sweets are super easy to make
Knitted Christmas candies: these striped sweets are super easy to make
Sweet and soft
Knitted Christmas candies: these striped sweets are super easy to make
Make a charming paper star in five minutes: the easiest Christmas decoration
Make a charming paper star in five minutes: the easiest Christmas decoration
Cozy DIY holiday cheer
Make a charming paper star in five minutes: the easiest Christmas decoration
Transform an old book into a lush paper dahlia for your wall
Transform an old book into a lush paper dahlia for your wall
Deck the walls
Transform an old book into a lush paper dahlia for your wall
This Christmas’s hit: make a giant paper-bag star the easy way
This Christmas’s hit: make a giant paper-bag star the easy way
Big, bright, and brilliant
This Christmas’s hit: make a giant paper-bag star the easy way
Brighten dark evenings with a light-up bottle, house-shaped lantern, and 6 more DIY ideas
Brighten dark evenings with a light-up bottle, house-shaped lantern, and 6 more DIY ideas
Cozy Glowing Crafts
Brighten dark evenings with a light-up bottle, house-shaped lantern, and 6 more DIY ideas
Turn cupcake liners into charming Christmas balls with just a few supplies
Turn cupcake liners into charming Christmas balls with just a few supplies
Quick Christmas DIY
Turn cupcake liners into charming Christmas balls with just a few supplies
Make marbled Christmas ornaments that look like snow, ice, and distant galaxies
Make marbled Christmas ornaments that look like snow, ice, and distant galaxies
Dip, swirl, dazzle
Make marbled Christmas ornaments that look like snow, ice, and distant galaxies
Add a nostalgic touch to Christmas with old-fashioned paper angels—get instructions and craft easy recycled decor
Add a nostalgic touch to Christmas with old-fashioned paper angels—get instructions and craft easy recycled decor
Retro Christmas Charm
Add a nostalgic touch to Christmas with old-fashioned paper angels—get instructions and craft easy recycled decor
Bring a winter wonderland into your home—DIY snow flowers using baking paper
Bring a winter wonderland into your home—DIY snow flowers using baking paper
Bring winter magic inside
Bring a winter wonderland into your home—DIY snow flowers using baking paper
Cheater’s layered star: unbelievably easy to make—here’s how to make in no time
Cheater’s layered star: unbelievably easy to make—here’s how to make in no time
Shine bright in a flash
Cheater’s layered star: unbelievably easy to make—here’s how to make in no time
Paper doily star: dainty as jewelry—make this holiday favorite in no time
Paper doily star: dainty as jewelry—make this holiday favorite in no time
Sweet holiday decoration
Paper doily star: dainty as jewelry—make this holiday favorite in no time
Make a mesmerizing fringe star—a holiday favorite from just a few supplies
Make a mesmerizing fringe star—a holiday favorite from just a few supplies
DIY paper magic
Make a mesmerizing fringe star—a holiday favorite from just a few supplies
Twinkle, twinkle: craft the season’s funkiest cone star from leftover gift wrap scraps
Twinkle, twinkle: craft the season’s funkiest cone star from leftover gift wrap scraps
Crafty Christmas scraps
Twinkle, twinkle: craft the season’s funkiest cone star from leftover gift wrap scraps
Himmeli straw mobile: learn how to make this traditional Finnish Christmas ornament
Himmeli straw mobile: learn how to make this traditional Finnish Christmas ornament
Simple straw geometry
Himmeli straw mobile: learn how to make this traditional Finnish Christmas ornament
Knit a fun Christmas sweater covered in fluffy pompoms
Knit a fun Christmas sweater covered in fluffy pompoms
Knits to make you smile
Knit a fun Christmas sweater covered in fluffy pompoms
How to knit ribbing? We show you two ways: try the traditional and twisted ribs
How to knit ribbing? We show you two ways: try the traditional and twisted ribs
How to knit ribbing
How to knit ribbing? We show you two ways: try the traditional and twisted ribs
“Knitting is just a hobby, and yet so much more”: how handicrafts helped Annette Saksman process her emotions
“Knitting is just a hobby, and yet so much more”: how handicrafts helped Annette Saksman process her emotions
Unraveling emotions
“Knitting is just a hobby, and yet so much more”: how handicrafts helped Annette Saksman process her emotions
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