Crochet

Patterns, projects and techniques

A Pocket Full Of Crochet

by

 

 

crochet wishing star

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!

Comments

  1. 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.

Have you read?

Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.

What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.