This is a favorite keepsake project for big and little people!
It makes a great Christmas present and while Christmas is passed, now is the time to find the material on sale for next year!
I traced my father's hands for a soft warm scarf that feels like a big hug. I truly wish I had done one with my mother's hands before she passed away....
It only requires paper and pencil for tracing hands, pins for holding the pattern in place on the material, sharp scissors and fabric.
I like to work with fleece fabric. It comes in so many wonderful colors
and patterns. There is no sewing involved, just cut and use.
Another version of this scarf is the hands traced with the thumbs making a heart in the middle!
Then pin the pattern to the fabric and cut on the lines. The fingers act as fringe.
Then do the same on the other side.
This project would also be great for students to give to their parents. Depending on the age of the children, the pattern may need to be cut by an adult.
This is when I like to ask high school students to be involved in the classroom after their school day is done for tracing hands and cutting them out. Grandmas like to come in to be classroom helpers. Mothers and fathers like to be involved too, but if the gift was for them, it won't be a secret.
It makes a one of a kind loving gift for someone special!!
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