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Crochet A Planter

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Fall is the time to bring in some plants to winter inside.  I have a few on the front porch, including Henrietta, a rhododendron that my daughter started in her dorm room many years ago.  It now resides on my kitchen window sill in the winter and on the front porch in summer.  It has a ‘plain jane’ black plastic pot – a larger version of the one it was ‘born’ in.  Certainly doesn’t match my decor!  So, when I saw this idea, I decided to give Miss Henrietta an upgrade.

This idea also has other applications that are whizzing through my mind. First, this would be a really easy way to cover a bunch of mismatched containers to create attractive accents for you home decor.  And, what about holidays?  How cute would it be to work up some in Christmas colors to hold your flatware for a buffet dinner?  How about filling one or two with ornaments or for Easter, some pastel eggs?

You see how my  mind works??  Crazy, right?  But, we all enjoy smaller projects that can be completed with a single skein of yarn or one that uses up partial skeins.  So, splurge on a single skein of something would look perfect on table to hold your crochet hooks or to hold pens and pencils on your desk.  Make one for a teacher gift and fill it with Hershey Kisses. – or even a plant.

What other ideas do you have for using Ren’s cute design?

Find the free pattern here.  There’s a  nice picture tutorial to accompany the pattern.

Looking for fake plants to keep alive? We found some more Succulent patterns over on Etsy, the perfect pattern for any “Crazy Plant Lady”

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Comments

  2. WOO HOO!!! Thanks so much for the feature. And you’re right, I already have plans to make seasonal versions because I don’t want to see the plain jane brown pots again.

  3. Sharon,
    Thank you so much for your kind words and for your shout out!! I just checked out your blog and will visit again soon to do some more snooping. And, my kids made me stop singing to them as soon as they could talk!! Too funny!
    jd

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Crochet Christmas Dove Ornaments With a Printable Gift Poem

There is something especially lovely about a handmade gift that comes with a few thoughtful words. These crochet Christmas birds pair a folded yarn ornament with a decorative poem card, turning a little crochet project into a keepsake.

The design has a rounded head, a tiny embroidered eye and beak, and a forked tail. A broad overlapping section forms the wing, giving the bird that folded, origami-inspired appearance. It is a simple-looking shape with plenty of handmade charm.

A Crochet Bird That Doubles as a Gift Topper

What appeals to me most is the idea of using the bird twice. Tie it onto a wrapped present as a gift topper, then let the recipient hang it on their Christmas tree afterwards. The wrapping gets recycled, the ribbon goes into somebody’s “far too useful to throw away” drawer, and the bird becomes part of next year’s decorations.

Cream would be a lovely choice for a Christmas dove, while cranberry red, sage green and dusty blue offer a different seasonal look. Keeping the wing plain lets the crochet texture and folded layers stand out.

For a personalised crochet gift tag, an embroidered initial is a sweet addition. One small letter gives the ornament a purpose without needing to squeeze an entire name onto the wing.

The Printable Christmas Dove Card

The accompanying printable brings the gift together. Watercolour-style holly, evergreen branches, berries and gold accents frame the card, with space above the poem for attaching the crocheted bird.

The original Christmas poem shares wishes for peace, joy and love, then invites the recipient to hang the dove on their tree. There is also a “With love from” line, so the finished card feels like a complete little present.

I would print it on firm cardstock and attach the bird with a removable thread or ribbon loop. That way, the recipient can lift it off the card easily when it is time to decorate the tree.

It is a thoughtful Christmas gift concept, especially for crafters who enjoy making small decorations with a personal touch. The bird and poem card belong together: a little handmade ornament, a Christmas wish, and something to bring out again next December.