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More Christmas Quickie Crochets

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Grandma Pam has some cute crochet patterns!  Here are two that will work up very quickly for Christmas.

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You won’t be able to resist the cute little Paperclip Wreaths.  I bet these would make good teacher gifts – simple, quick, and very inexpensive but appealing.  You can get the pattern for the trees here and for the Paperclip Wreaths here.  While I like the idea of the Wreath for a bookmark, I really like the look of the Paperclip Wreath as a brooch – clipped over a pocket as shown here.  You could easily clip it to a collar too.

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After you look at the cute Christmas stuff, you can take a look at what actually took me to this blog.  Di Sturgess emailed me a link to a lovely scarf (or jumbo necklace) designed by Dedri Uys that originated as the pattern for this bracelet.  I am intrigued by this bracelet since it is made exactly the way my middle school students have been making most of their very hot, trendy rubber band bracelets in neon colors.  I’ve made one rubber band bracelet so far, but have purchased supplies so my ‘kids’ can make as many as they want.  The link pattern shown here mimics the most basic of the kids’ designs.

Of course, either the bracelet or the scarf could be worked up in any color(s) you like and would both make wonderful gifts.  And, if you really like joining those ‘chain links’, make a gazillion or so and wrap them around your Christmas tree as a garland.  How cool would that be?  Use some sparkly yarn, add some dangly charms or small ornaments, and you’ll have a garland unlike any other.

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Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out these books

Crochet Christmas Ornaments

 Christmas Crochet Pattern Books 

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Shock Wave Free Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern

This Free Shock Wave Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like one of those wonderfully satisfying projects that gives big cozy payoff without fiddly detail. Mary Maxim lists it as a free download, designed as a crochet afghan/lap blanket, with a finished size of 45 x 50 inches.

What immediately stands out is the yarn choice. The pattern is made with Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, using 5 skeins, and calls for a U.S. U/50 (25 mm) crochet hook. That is gloriously chunky territory, which usually means fast progress and lots of squishy texture. If you are in the mood for a project that feels substantial in your hands and grows quickly row by row, this one definitely has that appeal.

Mary Maxim describes the blanket as having a beautifully textured, plush, soft finish and suggests it as a project for home décor or gifting. Based on the materials and oversized hook alone, that sounds about right. This feels like the sort of blanket you make for curling up on the couch, draping over a chair, or giving as a practical handmade gift that will actually get used instead of folded away “for best.”

The pattern is marked Easy, and the listed stitch requirements are straightforward: chain, repeat, double crochet, single crochet, and slip stitch. That makes it sound approachable for confident beginners and very appealing for anyone who wants a relaxing crochet project without too much counting drama.

I also think the lap blanket size is a smart one. Not every crochet blanket needs to become a giant commitment that takes over the lounge room and your will to live. A 45 x 50 inch blanket is a useful, manageable size for gifting, for wheelchairs or reading nooks, or just for keeping on hand for chilly evenings. That practicality gives this pattern extra appeal. The usability point is my own take based on the finished dimensions Mary Maxim provides.

At the moment, the pattern page shows no reviews, so there is not much customer feedback to go on yet. Still, if you enjoy easy crochet blanket patterns, super chunky crochet throws, or quick lap blanket projects, this one looks like a solid freebie to save.

My overall take? This looks like a fast, cozy, beginner-friendly crochet blanket pattern with plenty of texture and instant-gratification energy. Very much the sort of project you start because it looks easy, then keep going because the yarn feels ridiculously soft.