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Bethany over at Craftfoxes offers this as a free pattern for a pretty jeweled barrette.  I like it for that, but I’m thinking it would make a really cool Christmas ornament.  I’d love to see several of them dangling from clear fishing line in the front window.  They would catch the rays of sun and display dazzling prisms of color.  The really pretty Swarovski crystals  called AB (for Aurora Borealis) because they have an opalescent, color changing finish would be perfect for this design.  I’d probably use silver tone wire and AB crystals in different colors.  Wouldn’t that be lovely??

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Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy Crochet Pattern – A Pretty Little Holiday Make for Battery Tea Lights

If you love adding little handmade touches to your Christmas decorating, this Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy from CraftBits is such a pretty project. It is festive, eye-catching, and just the sort of small crochet make that can add a lovely pop of holiday color to a table, shelf, or mantel.

What I really like about this pattern is that it feels special without being overwhelming. It is a sweet seasonal project for dressing up battery tea lights, and the poinsettia design gives it that classic Christmas look that never gets old. It would be gorgeous as part of a holiday centerpiece or made up in a few sets for decorating around the house.

You might have seen this one featured on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and it is easy to see why it is worth another look. It is cheerful, decorative, and a lovely way to bring a little crochet into your Christmas styling without taking on a huge project.

If you are in the mood for a small festive make, this one is definitely a pretty pick.

Featured Project: Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy – Free Crochet Pattern