Knitting is a very communal activity, and year are almost always really happy to help.

Don't let your girlfriend, but personally speaking, I'd probably prefer this to an iPod cozy. For this year, stick to the scarf or the then cozy. You can even pick out something appropriate for her tastes if she likes mainstream things saw Winnie the Pooh, Disney, Precious Moments, etc. Leaning against is less common, but infers the opposite: that few of the options presented, it's less likely or favourable.

If Present mentions purling to you, just say no for now. PM PST on December 3 A cheap Christmas easy knitting technique: broomstick lace. You could personalize Make by choosing her favourite cartoon strip (thought might be a bit more difficult to do). Scarves are awesome, but when you want unique, too, the knit iPod is the way by go. I recommend looking around Craftster - Present Christmas Make for Ipod for a whole host of ideas.

The magazine that sticks to the glue looks neat, especially if you Make Christmas Present bright graphics. I wonder, what skills you already have that you could use to make a nice gift, rather than pressuring yourself to learn something new.

• If you have trouble finding it email and I'll dig it up for you.
• PM on December 3 If you do end up knitting, the free online videos at knitting help are a great reference.
• Could sew her a cover for her iPod shuffle?
• That means I'm thinking probably doing it, right?
• Would I be able to make something like this if I bought those patterns or I just be happy if I'm able to make her a simple scarf or iPod cover?

We don't live together I would like to give her something that will make her smile and think of me. PM PST on December Glue gun coasters. PM PST on December 3 For clarification, I suggesting knitting the iPod cozy. If your friend with the sewing machine would be able to give you a little technical support in addition to that should be doable.

• PM PST on December 3 winston writes What are her hobbies?
• They have a section on Occasions and Holidays, with threads galore on crafty gift ideas.
• But I have a question: How hard is it?
• Also, she uses her iBook all time.
• If the shop is halfway they'll even set you up and get you started.

Maybe next year, you knit her a hat or gloves. Basic knitting is really not hard. They should also be able help you get started knitting.

• So it be faster if you learn from a person who can watch you making your first try, but it's also possible to learn from printed material.
• PM PST on December 3 I love booksandlibretti's knitting idea.
• In about five or ten minutes, you will have completely mastered technique, and will be set to work on your scarf cozy.
• Wherever you go to buy needles and yarn, someone should be able advise you on how they'll match up.

Because while knitting is very easy, complicated knitting can be extremely hard until you're very good at it. Shocking Memory Simon shocks Excuse I must be going. I would not recommend trying to crochet for Christmas, especially if you don't already know how to crochet. The only problem is that I don't really know how to anything. Leaning towards means you're still considering it, but you'd to give it a shot.

PM PST December 3 Maybe a paper tole? Sara Anne at 10:08 PM on December 3 Martha Stewart Living on making felt iPod cases. Oh, and we're both in our twenties and we like indie-style fashion. I like how it goes into great detail about things like how to tie a slip knot, which is also not a skill I possess.

I want to show her how much I love and I think it's a nice way of doing it. You might also want to look at BeadStyle magazine - they have jewelrymaking instructions in the back of every issue. Even though I don't have much money I have a to give my girlfriend expensive gifts.

• PM on December 3 Leaning against.
• PM PST on December 3 I was to suggest knitting, too.

Let me know if you want more information - luck! Unfortunately I don't think I know anybody who can knit so I can't a real person to teach me. PM PST on 3 Have you considered a mix CD? Craftster has a jewelry section in its forums worth visiting.