last minute gift for dh?

[ManfaMae]

my dh and i had a deal that we weren't doing a whole lot for christmas this year because we didn't have much to spend. so, i only got him a watch and then i found out that he has 6 gifts for me under the tree. i want to give him more, but we don't have the money for me to do more shopping. i have a huge stash and a couple days to do some crocheting though. i was thinking maybe making him something quick and easy. i made him a scarf last year that he never wore, so i don't know what to make. he's very into anything geeky/nerdy/video game/sci-fi kinds of things. anyone have any ideas?

[teapot]

How about a cheap dvd movie from walmart. Here in Canada we can get them for five bucks each, mind you they are not the latest movies.... How about going to a dollar store and looking for stocking stuffers. Hope I have helped.

[Amyjk]

How about 'cosies' for some of the gadgety things he has...like ipod, laptop.....

[Real Deal]

Slippers. Once I've given people slippers, they never stop asking for more.

 

Fingerless gloves. These are very popular and there are lots of easy patterns.

 

His own coffee cup coasters or cozies.

 

A "Man Bag" for hauling around his stuff. Lots of guys love these. Essentially you make a tote using 2 strands together for strength. And with 2 strands, you can make a tweed look if you want.

[classic crochet]

My hubby loves homemade cookies and candy. You could make him his own special treats if hats and scarfs won't do I know my DH would rather have the treats.

[Swayde]

My hubby loves homemade cookies and candy. You could make him his own special treats if hats and scarfs won't do I know my DH would rather have the treats.

 

 

Seconded! My hubby doesn't really need anything I can crochet and not interested in much, but he absolutely loves my home made cookies! I also do special dinners for him =)

[totalrealtor]

how about making him a computer "bug" to sit on top of the monitor. Just use a bug pattern of some sort and jazzy it up.

[totalrealtor]

or, if he is soda or beer drinker, how about a can cozy?

[eyrthmother1]

well, this may be a bit corny, but what about a coupon book? print them out on the computer w/ things like "a special dinner", or "a back rub", or something he may be more interested in. maybe have 1 "will crochet you anything you ask for".

 

and i also like the dollar store idea. if you like doing puzzles together, the store here has some nice 1's that are not overly easy. they also have some decent books at times if he is a reader.

 

good luck on finding some things for him.

 

Sandy

[RoseRed]

How about a bath set. Washcloth, soap saver and back scrubber. My hubby LOVES his back scrubber.

[lynns]

you mentioned he likes video games....

make him a mario mushroom hat, I made one for my son a red beanie with white circles sewed on like this one -----> http://www.gadgetvenue.com/mario-crochet-hat-07303541/

 

does he have a favorite animal? you can crochet him one if he does.. (I am making my hubby a polar bear hehehe)

 

how about making him this ------> http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=107803&highlight=scraper

 

good luck

[ratdog]

Coasters to use around his geeky toys. Nothing worse than water rings and electronics!

 

You could use Video Game images to make them fun!

 

A Crocheted basket fo holding game discs.

 

(a quick gift to purchase: extra sylus for his gadgets, they always seem to get lost.

[ReniC]

CPC's Amigurumi list is great for some very cute toys that would look cool around a PC, like the Bombomb ami. There may be a few other ones on the list that might interest you also.

[crochet123]

I bet he plays World of Warcraft. I have some ideas if that the case. (I am a WoW fanatic too)

[annmcc1976]

yea i was gonna say that.... Make him a Funky hat of one of his things he likes. Men are so hard to Gift to begin with.. Mine is I know that... Never know what to get him... I'm sure he'll like whatever you come up with

[boksie]

Slippers. Once I've given people slippers, they never stop asking for more.

Same thing here.

[Hookmaster]

How about socks, I get request every year for socks. I make them with worsted weight and they are so warm while sitting at the computer or watching a movie. I made 11 pairs so far and have a few more to go. If they don't get socks they are not happy. I have 3 grandsons and one son in law who ask for these socks and they are quick and easy to make.

[Julianne]

I'd love to get some WoW crochet ideas to make for a friend's (guy) BD.

[mclendon1]

How about socks, I get request every year for socks. I make them with worsted weight and they are so warm while sitting at the computer or watching a movie. I made 11 pairs so far and have a few more to go. If they don't get socks they are not happy. I have 3 grandsons and one son in law who ask for these socks and they are quick and easy to make.

 

what pattern do you use?

[Hookmaster]

I use the pattern on Bev's Cottage web site they are really easy and fast to make.

[grammyjel]

my dh and i had a deal that we weren't doing a whole lot for christmas this year because we didn't have much to spend. so, i only got him a watch and then i found out that he has 6 gifts for me under the tree. i want to give him more, but we don't have the money for me to do more shopping. i have a huge stash and a couple days to do some crocheting though. i was thinking maybe making him something quick and easy. i made him a scarf last year that he never wore, so i don't know what to make. he's very into anything geeky/nerdy/video game/sci-fi kinds of things. anyone have any ideas?

 

:think What did you end up doing for him & did he like it?