Essi Lyytikäinen

Crochet a carefree belt bag—or crossbody—from colorful flower squares

Fingerless gloves: beat the chill with this easy pattern!

Raglan wool sweater: here’s our easy pattern for your new favorite timeless classic

Crochet a granny-square tree from one square—easy mini ornaments

A tiny doorway to Christmas magic—here’s how to build a classic elf door

Make air-dry clay star ornaments—a napkin prints the pattern, a cookie cutter shapes them

Make a stunning Christmas paper flower from wrapping paper—easy how-to

This decorated matchbox holds its own beauty by the fireplace—make one in minutes

Coffee filter stars in minutes: make a wreath or use as Christmas tree decorations

New stars for your Christmas tree! A bow, an angel or a peace dove—see how to make them

Cute cardboard angel to top your Christmas tree—make from reusable materials!

Folding magic: make honeycomb balls from old book pages

This Christmas’s hit: make a giant paper-bag star the easy way

Craft a handmade white dove tree topper that carries a hint of hope

A giant bow is the trendiest tree topper of the season—here’s how to make one

Dip, pour, delight: make dipped and molded candles from old stubs

Enchanting house lantern colorwork socks

Crochet this roomy belt bag with pattern by Molla Mills—the two-color bag is easy to assemble from pieces

Fold your way to the loveliest winter star—use what you already have at home

Himmeli straw mobile: learn how to make this traditional Finnish Christmas ornament

Knit a fun Christmas sweater covered in fluffy pompoms

Craft delicate candle ornaments that look like heirlooms passed down generations—using an empty tomato paste tube!