CROCHET A CHRISTMAS CARD??

I really like the idea of recycling old greeting cards into something attractive like this:

allfreecrafts.com

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/card-basket.shtml

Mind you, this idea would work for any occasion – well, one that you can find or make greeting cards for. What about baseball cards? DO NOT go to the attic and pull your uncle’s 1952 Rookie cards out and crochet around them! That would be a national tragedy in some homes.

But, there are plenty of other ways to combine paper and crochet. Here are a few ideas:

I love these little flowers. Crochet and affix to any purchased or home made greeting card

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

Crochet Christmas Ornaments

Christmas Crochet Pattern Books

And these Christmas patterns on Etsy

FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES

http://triplethescraps.blogspot.com/search/label/Crochet

For a more seasonal theme, try these teensy snowflakes – or something similar. This one sells as a finished item for about $30 – a fair price considering the delicacy of the tiny work. But, you can create a facsimile of it with a free pattern you can easily find online –

http://www.1000markets.com/users/mccordworks/products/102107

Stars work for many occasions – July 4, Christmas, Channukkah, Birthdays, Congratulations, etc. Make one of these to embellish a card for that special person:

http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/star-appliques-free-crochet-pattern.html

For almost any occasion, you’ll find some motif that’s appropriate in free pattern form at

www.crochetpatterncentral.com

If the motif is larger than what you want, downsize it by using smaller hook and thread. Or choose a different motif. You’ll find just the right one somewhere online. Pick the right color and size yarn/thread, make at least 3 of each motif for balance and symmetry, and stitch or glue it to a card. Then say, ‘I made it myself!’

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.

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