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EXQUISITE ABOUT SAYS IT ALL

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Exquisite is a great word!  To me, if something is exquisite, it’s a treat for both the eyes and the other senses.  In crochet, that means touch also.  Margaret Maccio and Tuesday Bennett produce exquisite crocheted earrings and necklaces.

You can see for yourself at www.muggytuesday.com   or in their etsy shop at www.muggytuesday.etsy.com

While their earrings are simply too long for my frame, they are absolutely perfect in color choice and stitchery.  Each set of earrings is affixed to a silver (tone) hook and accented with a pretty bead (crystal).  The motifs are perfect in shape and proportion.  The matching necklaces, bracelets, and other small accessories are similarly styled.  It’s easy to tell that these gals are perfectionists.

Looking for more patterns for flowers? Check out this Crochet Flower Pattern Book.

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  3. Aww, thanks so much for your kind words! We take a lot of care with every piece we create and it’s a joy to talk to people who appreciate it!

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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.