http://www.crochetdynamite.com/2012/07/mini-wishing-stars.html
When a child is embarking on a new adventure – like the first day of school or going off to college – it’s really nice for him/her to have a tiny, handy reminder of home, of the love of the family. This can be a ‘touchstone’ of sorts. If things get tense, the child (7 or 17) can reach in a pocket or backpack and fell the token of mom’s love. The token needs to be small, attractive, and, above all, must not be an embarrassment if it’s discovered by anyone else. This one is nicely titled A Wishing Star and you can get the pattern for free.
I love this tiny star! It’s perfect to be that secret token. If you read the text attached to it, the star was certainly not created for my intended purpose. But it will work fine to be that token. I’m sure there are other tiny crochet pieces that would work for this purpose. A heart would be a good one – but might be hard for a boy to explain if discovered by another. Any other ideas?
Another plus – you know me – is that you can use up your scraps or partial skeins to make a batch of these. Why make one when you can please more kids, use them for their intended purpose, or just fill a pretty glass jar with them to set on your table. Can’t go wrong with this one – and you just might give your kid a boost just when it’s needed – and s/he’ll only have to reach in a pocket to feel your love!
Love the idea of filling a jar with these! I crocheted a stuffed heart for my kids when they started kindergarten, they soo appreciated having that little fuzzy reminder of home with them.