Book Review – A Very Crochet Christmas

A Very Crochet Christmas $9.99

Deck the halls with yarn! Inspired by our favorite Christmas carols, we’ve brought together a collection of holiday projects in this special issue that will have you crocheting all the way! Discover ideas to decorate your home, projects for your gift list and even some special patterns you may just have to make for yourself!

How lovely are your branches! This collection of ornament patterns can cover your tree with whimsical snowflakes, classic garland, mini mittens and more. Add pops of color on your tree, each a reminder of your favorite holiday memories.
Crochet Christmas blessings! The Christmas Charity Angel adds an elegant touch to your tree or mantel throughout the holiday season. With her delicate wings and dress, you may even be tempted to display her all year long!
Let it snow! Wrap yourself in the Snowdrift Afghan, a lacy throw inspired by pristine snowflakes and white winters. Simple chains and double crochet stitches create the graceful rows of snowflakes that flow through the afghan.

Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out these books

Crochet Christmas Ornaments

Christmas Crochet Pattern Books

And these Christmas patterns on Etsy

If you’re a sucker for anything with a little texture and a bit of old-school sweetness, the Everly crochet baby blanket is going to be right up your alley. This pattern is described as being inspired by a “field of blooming roses,” and honestly… that’s exactly the vibe. Those rosette motifs give it that pretty, dimensional look that instantly makes a blanket feel special, even before it’s finished.

What I like about a motif-based baby blanket like this is the built-in “wow factor.” You’re not just making rows and rows of the same stitch (which can be soothing… until you’re 900 stitches in and questioning your life choices). With the rosettes, you get that satisfying sense of progress — each motif feels like a little finished moment, and then suddenly you’ve got a blanket coming together.

The finished size is a really lovely, practical baby blanket size too: approximately 36” wide x 44” long. Big enough for pram naps, floor play, tummy time, and all those cozy cuddles — without turning into a never-ending, queen-size commitment.

This is also one of those patterns that makes a gorgeous gift. It’s sweet and nursery-friendly, but it doesn’t feel overly cutesy. It has that timeless, handmade look that people tend to keep — the kind of blanket that ends up being “the” blanket in family photos for years.

If you enjoy crochet that has texture, charm, and that slightly vintage-meets-whimsical feel, Everly is the kind of blanket pattern that’s genuinely fun to make and even nicer to gift.

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