One pattern that I received the most compliments about came from a crochet book that was published in 2012 by Author - Ericka Knight Her boot pattern in this book was most loved in 2012!  I crocheted those boots!

Hook size: 5.5mm Yarn: Worsted Weight (4 medium) Brand: Craftsmart in Dusk Side 1:  Craftsmart in Dusk SOME BACKGROUND TO THIS DESIGN: Since this yarn has a variegated quality that uses 5 unique colors I chose 60 single crochets using a 5.5mm hook.  60 single crochets is a multiple of 30 single crochets. Please work this in a round (versus in rows).  [31 chains; skip the first chain; 30 single crochets on one side of the chain; then 30 single crochets on the

If you want to wrap a gift that is small and flat, such as crochet coasters, you could use felt & yarn. Here is a simple gift wrap with a crochet motif and felt. I sewed Aunt Lydia's gold crochet thread on the edges of the felt. You could also use cd/dvd jewel cases and decorate them as you wish

(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); I almost forgot about a gift that I made for someone from earlier this year.  This was my first experience with variegated yarn. This yarn was very well liked by the recipients.  Michaels' Loops & Threads Impeccable brand makes this yarn called Folklore if you want to check it out. It has a sort of musical effect

(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); I'm not breaking the bank for this lovely yarn:  Michaels' Craftsmart in Hunter Swatch Design made with 5.5mm hook... 30 single crochets in 8 rounds 4 inch swatch as packaging suggested Yarn has 5 colors Craftsmart in Hunter 30 sc in 8 rounds Michaels' Craftsmart in Sangria Design made with 5.5mm hook... 36 single crochets in 4