Free Pattern Friday: Holiday Projects Abound! Plus a Free Recipe!

‘Tis the season to get crafty! Make the holidays bright with eight free patterns for everything from quilted coasters and knit stockings to an amazing array of gift boxes — and our very first free recipe!

The perfect companion for your mug of hot cocoa! Bluprint member 3patch created these darling “dwarf” blocks, featuring paper-pieced elves and wintergreen fabric. The best part? They double as coasters! [/one_half_last]

Add a colorful finishing touch to your tree with the free pattern for these adorable mini ornaments! Bluprint member The Sewing Loft also suggests using these scrap-busting projects as handmade gift toppers that everyone will treasure. [/one_half_last]

We couldn’t help but squeal with delight when we saw these tiny knit stockings by Bluprint member fluffandfuzz. They’re adorable and oh-so-quick to work up, so you can easily make a whole row for the mantle. [/one_half_last]

Now that’s some Santa-worthy bling! Bluprint member darlovely created the free jewelry pattern for this dazzling red and green beaded pendant. It would look equally lovely as a wine bottle charm or tucked in a holiday stocking. [/one_half_last]

A fabulous treat in the form of a holiday tree pattern from Bluprint member Beki710! Embroider this smiling pine tree on kitchen towels for a simple seasonal gift that’s sure to elicit grins. [/one_half_last]

Bluprint member ClaireSibley brings us these cute crocheted ornaments in the form of a friendly penguin and robin! These whimsical little pals make ideal stocking stuffers. [/one_half_last]

Paper craft projects galore come from Bluprint member NorthernGirl, who shared the free patterns for holiday gift boxes of all shapes and sizes. [/one_half_last]

After all your hard work crafting, there’s no better reward than a rich, buttery crust surrounding your favorite flavor of pie! Check out this free recipe for divinely flaky pie crust from dessert doyenne and Bluprint instructor Evan Kleinman. [/one_half_last]

If you missed our most recent roundup, get those free patterns here. Be sure to share this post with your friends so they can enjoy these free patterns, too!