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Crochet Goodies For Your Consideration

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I was browsing through Etsy to see what’s new there and ran across a few things I wanted to share with my readers.  These are patterns that cost money, but they certainly look worth a few bucks to me.  This very cute owl pattern can be found here.

 

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I love the dimensionality of this pretty afghan.  See the pattern here.

 

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These little paisley motifs look to me like a cross between a prehistoric trilobite and a flower.  Do you see it??  You can choose your own colors and find the pattern here.

 

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These clever bookmarks look like just the perfect gift for the music teacher or any music lover.  Without the little ‘flag’ on the top, they could be golf clubs, hockey sticks, spoons, or even lacrosse sticks.  You might have to squint a bit to see what I see in them, but with the right yarn choice, this could be a very flexible pattern.  See it right here.

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Got a bike you need to spiff up?  How about a bike skirt?  Use one of those newer reflective yarns to increase your visibility.  You can get the pattern here.

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Add (change) a red nose here to thrill a tot so s/he can be just like Rudolph making his rounds with Santa.  How cute is that?  Get the pattern here.

Of course, there are hundreds (thousands?) more patterns for you on Etsy, created by crochet designers whose work and creativity is worth a few bucks.  I make no promises about the quality (or uniqueness) of any of these patterns as I have not seen these particular patterns nor do I have any association with any of the designers.  But, I do believe if we want to continue to benefit from the creativity in the world of crochet design, we need to support those who create the designs for us.

Comments

  1. Ohhhh the Pain! Of NOT having time for the life of a Hooker! All are just Absolutely fabulous! The Paisley one L©©Ks Time Consuming altho Elaborate. Cute Owls! I believe that I have the pattern already. I would L?VE to cro’d a set of Hubs for my 4-wheel Drive, speaking of Bicycles, except that the Cops wound notice… Smile! As usual, You do have the majik (magic) touch for another wonderful article!

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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.