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CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY – PART TWO – IT’S ALL RONNIE

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We don’t know what Ronnie gave away for Christmas because we think she brought it all to show us – and to give us!  She is so prolific.  She made herself a Zen Jacket (Doris Chan)

Ronnie also shared the following:

a felted wool bag  in red and green Atacama wool and a collar in the same wool

SHREDDED SCARF

a shredded scarf in Monet Ironstone yarn

Ronnie’s Calm Cowl

a Calm Cowl in Araucania yarn in a color we decided was Mottled Strawberry

MIST STOLE

Mist Shawl in blue, green, and yellow

cowls in Trendsetter yarn in three different colors

Sycamore Poncho in Wisdom Poem yarn

SnB One Skein Scarf

Stitch n’ Bitch One Skein scarf in blues and purples

Tote Bag

a cotton tote

a Mini  Mochi cowl

a King Tut tote

a drawstring tote

a Julianna shawl

a spiral scarf in sock yarn

Ronnie’s Tunisian Hook Holder

a tunisian hook holder

Circles Scarf in sock yarn

a Circles Scarf from ‘Inside Crochet’ Magazine (a gift for Valli)

a yellow square ( by then I was so overwhelmed I stopped taking notes)

Whew!  I hope I didn’t leave anything out.  I have not listed the sources for most of these items as I couldn’t take notes quickly enough.  You can check out more of Ronnie’s crocheted treasures on her Ravelry.com page where her ID is RonnieT.

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

Crochet Christmas Ornaments

 Christmas Crochet Pattern Books 

And these Christmas patterns on Etsy  

 

Comments

  1. You forgot to mention that it was three months between meetings…

    I hope any and everyone just enjoys to crochet and not worry about how fast or how many items that they can make.

    I have many wips and even more ideas running around…so, it will be a while before I stop.

Have you read?

Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf – A Fun and Festive Pattern Worth Revisiting

Some crochet patterns are practical, some are pretty, and some are just pure holiday fun. This Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf from CraftBits falls firmly into that last category, and honestly, that is exactly why it caught my eye again. It is quirky, cheerful, and the kind of novelty scarf that makes people smile before you have even had a chance to explain that yes, you really did make it yourself. The pattern comes from CraftBits and creates a scarf made up of Christmas tree motifs joined together into one gloriously festive wearable.

If this scarf looks a little familiar, you might already have spotted it in our roundup of 18 Free Christmas Crochet Scarf Patterns To Make As Gifts or in our collection of 15 Fun And Silly Crochet Scarf Patterns. It has definitely popped up on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and for good reason. It is one of those patterns that manages to be both wearable and wonderfully ridiculous, which is a very fine line in the world of festive crochet.

What I like most about this design is that it does not try to be subtle. It fully embraces the novelty Christmas vibe, and sometimes that is exactly what a seasonal project needs. The scarf is made using repeated tree shapes, so it has that satisfying motif-based construction that many crocheters enjoy. It also gives you the chance to play with embellishments like pom poms and stars, which adds even more personality to the finished piece. According to the CraftBits pattern, the scarf uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn, a size I hook, and simple decorative extras including felt and pom poms.

This would be such a fun project for a holiday party outfit, an ugly sweater event, a handmade gag gift, or just for someone who genuinely loves festive accessories. We all know at least one person who would wear this proudly while serving Christmas lunch or turning up to school pickup in December like the absolute queen of holiday spirit.

It is also the sort of pattern that feels a little nostalgic in the best possible way. CraftBits has had this project around for years, and it still holds up because novelty crochet never really goes away. It just waits patiently for the rest of us to catch up again. And let’s be honest, there is something refreshing about a project that does not take itself too seriously. Not every scarf needs to be neutral, elegant, or sensible. Some scarves are allowed to be actual Christmas trees.

So yes, you may have seen this one before in our scarf roundups, but I think it deserves its own little spotlight too. If you are in the mood to make something playful, memorable, and completely unapologetic for the holiday season, this one is worth another look.