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Crochet Net Tunic Pattern

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I thought this month I would try and seek out a few new fashion patterns for our readers. I fell in love with this off the shoulder open weave tunic.

It’s perfect for the Fall and adds great dimension to your outfit. Let’s not forget that it also makes up really fast. Here is the full tutorial as well as a link to a step by step video tutorial. Great top!

Come back and comment if you go ahead and make this. We would love to know.

Russian version of the crochet top

And youtube videos:

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Comments

  2. The instructions are in Russian, how do I translate?? I very much would like to crochet this net tunic, but can’t figure out how to get it in English….please help keep!! ????

  5. I know it’s been a long time since anyone has posted about this, but I was wondering if an English version was ever tracked down?

  7. I would love to have the printed version of this. My Granddaughter would love it.

  11. I am in the process of creating an english version. I have already made one so writing the pattern out wont be too bad. I only have the measurements for a small and medium, but i made alterations to make them fit better. If anyone is interested, please email me at [email protected]

  13. Hello, I sent you an email. In case you didn’t get it I would love to get the written version of this pattern!

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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.