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Everyone loves a handmade gift. There is just no better way to show someone that you care than to spend the time and effort to make them a gift from the heart. The problem is, who has the time?
Or, should we say, who has the time to finish. Starting projects is never the problem. Well, with the right preparation, these hurdles can become a thing of the past. If you take the time to prepare then it is amazing what you can accomplish. Follow these simple steps to cut down on the time, and actually finish your hand made masterpieces. - Pick a simple pattern
No matter how good your intentions are, there is no way to finish a king sized blanket in an afternoon. If time is an issue then it important to first be realistic. Choose a project like a hat or scarf, something small that you truly can finish quickly. Once you find a pattern that you really like, try to memorize it. If you don’t have to keep referring to the instructions, then you can finish that much faster.
- Finish in steps
All patterns have steps. Try to set up an assembly line method that will allow you to work on several pieces at once. Maybe you work all of one color and then stop. Wherever your stopping point is, try to work in sets of 5. This breaks up the project, and as an added bonus when you finish you finish several at once.
- Get creative
Just because you are using the same pattern over and over again doesn’t mean that it has to be boring. Try different textures of yarn, different hook sizes, and different trims. You can change the look of your pattern drastically through your materials. No one has to know that the pattern is the same. Except you that is!
- Work ahead
When you get good at the assembly line, then you can get ahead of the curve. Try to keep a few finished pieces on hand to use in emergencies. If you always have pieces then you can work when you have time rather than trying to force it out when you really don’t feel like it.
Don’t let time be the barrier between you and the type of thoughtful gifts that you want to give. Follow these easy steps and before you know it you’ll feel like you have all the time in the world. --
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