Add a little handmade warmth to Christmas with these charming crocheted decorations, toys, and charms. The projects include tree ornaments, a cuddly fox and animal Santas, a mouse quartet, a tabletop nativity set, finger puppets, gingerbread “hearts,” and many other delightful ornaments.

These projects are suitable for crocheters at every level of experience – a How -To section explains the basic techniques, so even beginners can whip up many of these items. Each features detailed instructions and full-color photos of the completed piece. The handmade items will be lovely gifts with a personal touch for friends and family as well as keepsake additions to your own holiday decorations.

AUTHOR: Doerthe Eisterlehner studied children’s book illustration at Hamburg’s University of Applied Sciences and works as a freelance artist. She has been crocheting since she was a little girl, and the craft has always been part of her artistic expression. Doerthe lives with her family in Lubeck, Germany, and her designs are enjoyed around the world by her Instagram followers.