Nothing's cosier than ahand-knitted gift, whether it be a simple scarf mittens or an item for the home. Get started on small handmade gifts for your loved ones now -- you'll have time to make something special for yourself, too. New to knitting? Pick up a beginners' book such asKnitting Prettyby Kris Percival, or sign up for a knitting class at your local yarn store (LYS, in knitters' lingo).