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Bring Nature Indoors: Crochet Your Own Marimo Pillows with This Free Pattern

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Brynnan Foster’s Marimo Pillows crochet pattern is a true gem for anyone seeking a quick and luxurious crochet project that effortlessly captures the warmth of the season. This pattern is not just a set of instructions; it’s an invitation to infuse your space with coziness and comfort.

The Marimo Pillows are ingeniously designed with a seamless construction, worked continuously in the round. This feature not only adds to the overall aesthetic appeal but also ensures a satisfying and enjoyable crocheting experience. The pattern’s intermediate difficulty level strikes a perfect balance, making it accessible for those with some crochet experience while offering a touch of challenge for skill advancement.

The choice of Wool of the Andes™ bulky yarn enhances the pillows’ luxurious feel. The 100% Peruvian Highland Wool brings a natural warmth and softness, creating a plush texture that is perfect for cuddling. The Fern color (28213) used in the pattern adds a touch of nature-inspired elegance, making these pillows a stylish addition to any living space.

What sets this pattern apart is its versatility. With sizes included for both 12″ and 18″ pillow forms, you have the flexibility to create the perfect accent piece for any chair, sofa, or bed. The finished 17.5″ diameter is just right for an 18″ pillow form, ensuring a snug fit and a polished look.

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Christmas Tree Pot Holder Free Crochet Pattern

This free Christmas Tree Pot Holder is one of those classic holiday crochet projects that feels both decorative and useful at the same time. It has a lovely vintage handmade feel, with a tree shape worked in green crochet cotton and red detailing that gives it a festive finish. The pattern is presented as a practical kitchen project, but it also doubles as a cute seasonal decoration for anyone who likes to hang handmade pieces in the kitchen during Christmas.

What I like about this pattern is that it is not just a flat novelty shape. The design uses rows of double crochet with decreases to build the tree silhouette, and then red crochet is added to join the sections and create picot details, which helps give the finished piece a more decorative look. It also includes a covered ring at the top so it can be hung when not in use.

The materials list is refreshingly simple too. The project calls for green and red crochet cotton and a size 7 crochet hook, so it is a good stash-friendly make if you already keep cotton yarn on hand for kitchen crochet. Because it is made with cotton rather than soft acrylic, it has that more traditional pot-holder feel that suits the project well.

This would be a sweet little project to make for holiday gifting as well. I can easily see these being worked up as stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or part of a handmade Christmas kitchen set. One of the comments on the post even mentions making them for stocking stuffers, which feels like exactly the right fit for a pattern like this.

Overall, this is a charming old-school Christmas crochet pattern with plenty of handmade appeal. If you love festive kitchen décor, practical holiday crochet, or just enjoy making seasonal projects that can be used year after year, this Christmas Tree Pot Holder is a fun one to bookmark.