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Crochet Your Monkey

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Is this the biggest ‘Sock Monkey’ you’ve ever seen??  I have always thought the Sock Monkey was one of the cutest stuffed animals – back when I only knew about the ‘real’ sewn ones made from actual socks.  Since I’ve been crocheting, I’ve seen many patterns that reuse this theme – caps, backpacks, afghans – and now this cool Messenger Bag.  I think this would make a very nice diaper bag and could be part of a whole themed baby shower, making use of all the aforementioned items and more besides.  You can get CraftFoxes free pattern for this one right here.

Here’s a cute afghan pattern to keep baby or tot warmed up.  How about this nifty little cap pattern?  And, I’m totally in love with this sweater pattern.  Worth the price!  Poke around a little on the ‘net and you’ll find all kinds of Sock Monkey patterns for the little ones and some for the big ‘uns too.

Looking for more baby blankets to crochet? Check out these Crochet blankets patterns on Etsy. 

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  1. They are ALL Sooooo Adorable! I Re-e-eally haven’t seen the Sock Monkey popularity here lately as I did a few years ago… Back then I made a Bottle Cozy with a Strap. I 4get the name of the yarn that I used except that I stumbled onto it. It made a Wonderful Monkey Brown color! Thank YOU again!

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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.