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Fascinators – Pure Crochet Sophistication

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I’ve written about Fascinator’s before.  You can look at that article to see some fine examples of these pretty head pieces.  Fascinators made the news recently during the wedding of Prince William and Princess Katherine in the U.K.  Several royals, especially the twentysomethings, were wearing fascinators – some elegant and some just plain funky!

Now, you get to see some examples of Fascinators that feature crochet prominently in their design.  Kai, Milliner Extraordinaire, sells them at her Etsy shop and writes about them on her blog.  She gives enough information that we can use to create our own Fascinators.  While I’m not much into headwear for myself, I certainly find that these minimalist pieces would pass muster with me should I need to wear a dressy hat.  On the other hand, my twentysomething daughter, with long, thick, dark brown hair is very fond of wearing hats.  Think I’ll make one of these in her favorite colors.

Pictured here are just three examples of the Fascinators Kai has made incorporating crochet elements.  Her elegant combination of crochet, buttons or ‘jewels’, feathers, and other elements are inspired and inspiring.

If you are looking for more of our DIY Wedding ideas then check out our dedicated DIY Wedding blog.

Looking for more crochet patterns for weddings? Check out these designs we found on Etsy.

Comments

  1. I have a pattern that I picked up on your website made by Mary Ann Sprague called christmas ball cover round 2 calls for 2 dc in next st. but round 3 calls for 4 sts it doesn’t add up can you enlighten me please.
    Thank you,
    M. Roy

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Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf – A Fun and Festive Pattern Worth Revisiting

Some crochet patterns are practical, some are pretty, and some are just pure holiday fun. This Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf from CraftBits falls firmly into that last category, and honestly, that is exactly why it caught my eye again. It is quirky, cheerful, and the kind of novelty scarf that makes people smile before you have even had a chance to explain that yes, you really did make it yourself. The pattern comes from CraftBits and creates a scarf made up of Christmas tree motifs joined together into one gloriously festive wearable.

If this scarf looks a little familiar, you might already have spotted it in our roundup of 18 Free Christmas Crochet Scarf Patterns To Make As Gifts or in our collection of 15 Fun And Silly Crochet Scarf Patterns. It has definitely popped up on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and for good reason. It is one of those patterns that manages to be both wearable and wonderfully ridiculous, which is a very fine line in the world of festive crochet.

What I like most about this design is that it does not try to be subtle. It fully embraces the novelty Christmas vibe, and sometimes that is exactly what a seasonal project needs. The scarf is made using repeated tree shapes, so it has that satisfying motif-based construction that many crocheters enjoy. It also gives you the chance to play with embellishments like pom poms and stars, which adds even more personality to the finished piece. According to the CraftBits pattern, the scarf uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn, a size I hook, and simple decorative extras including felt and pom poms.

This would be such a fun project for a holiday party outfit, an ugly sweater event, a handmade gag gift, or just for someone who genuinely loves festive accessories. We all know at least one person who would wear this proudly while serving Christmas lunch or turning up to school pickup in December like the absolute queen of holiday spirit.

It is also the sort of pattern that feels a little nostalgic in the best possible way. CraftBits has had this project around for years, and it still holds up because novelty crochet never really goes away. It just waits patiently for the rest of us to catch up again. And let’s be honest, there is something refreshing about a project that does not take itself too seriously. Not every scarf needs to be neutral, elegant, or sensible. Some scarves are allowed to be actual Christmas trees.

So yes, you may have seen this one before in our scarf roundups, but I think it deserves its own little spotlight too. If you are in the mood to make something playful, memorable, and completely unapologetic for the holiday season, this one is worth another look.