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Book Review – Every Which Way Crochet Borders

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Step-by-step instructions and symbol charts put these 139 creative new border designs within reach for beginning and advanced crocheters alike. If you?re ready to chart your own crocheted course, Edie Eckman offers plenty of helpful design advice, including how to choose an appropriate border for each project and how to incorporate an element from the main stitch pattern into a new border design. She then explains, with the help of close-up photos, how the same pattern can have dramatically different results depending on the weight of the yarn.
With each pattern diagrammed to approach in both rounds and rows, Every Which Way Crochet Borders is an inventive and invaluable resource.

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Free Crochet Snowflake Ornament Pattern

There is something timeless about a handmade crochet snowflake. It feels delicate, old-fashioned in the best possible way, and just a little bit magical once it is hanging on the Christmas tree catching the light.

This free crochet snowflake ornament pattern from CraftBits is a beautiful little holiday project for anyone who enjoys fine crochet, thread ornaments, and handmade Christmas decorations. The finished snowflake measures approximately 4 3/4 inches and is worked with size 10 crochet cotton, a size 6 steel crochet hook, and fabric stiffener to help it hold its crisp snowflake shape. The original pattern is listed as intermediate, making it a lovely project for crocheters who are comfortable following detailed round-by-round instructions.

You can find the full free pattern here: Crochet Snowflake Ornament on CraftBits

What makes this project so lovely is how versatile it is. Of course, it looks beautiful hanging from a Christmas tree, but it would also make a gorgeous gift topper, handmade garland, winter wreath accent, window decoration, or a sweet little ornament to tuck inside a Christmas card.

If you enjoy handmade holiday decorating, this would pair beautifully with more festive ideas from the CraftBits Christmas Crafts section, especially if you like adding one or two handmade pieces to your tree each year. It also fits nicely alongside other small yarn projects from the CraftBits Crochet Patterns section.

I especially like this as a “make a few at a time” project. Once you have the rhythm of the pattern, you could create a small set of snowflakes for your own tree or make several as thoughtful handmade gifts. Tie one onto a brown paper package with twine, add one to a bottle of homemade cordial, or use a few to decorate a simple evergreen wreath.

For a more traditional look, keep it classic in white cotton. For a softer winter style, try cream, pale silver, icy blue, or even a very fine metallic thread. If you want your snowflake to look crisp and display-ready, blocking and stiffening are the key finishing steps. Pinning the points carefully while the snowflake dries will help show off all that lacy detail.

This is also a great project for using small amounts of crochet thread. You do not need a large quantity, so it is a nice way to use leftover thread from doilies, edging, bookmarks, or other fine crochet projects.

For more holiday crochet inspiration, you might also like browsing the Christmas crochet ideas on CraftGossip or the wider CraftGossip crochet archives for ornaments, gifts, and seasonal patterns.

This crochet snowflake is one of those small handmade projects that feels extra special because it can come out year after year. It is delicate, pretty, practical for gifting, and a lovely reminder that handmade Christmas decorations do not need to be complicated to feel meaningful.

Get the full free pattern here:
 Crochet Snowflake Ornament on CraftBits