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More Crochet Flowers – A Round UP

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It has become common knowledge that I love crochet flowers.  So, people send me links to many beauties.  There are not enough hours in the day for me to find all these goodies.  Thanks to all who send them.  Since my readers seem to like them too, I’ll share these little gems with you when I get a group of them.

 

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

A pretty Easter Lily.

 

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A sweet daffodil from one of my favorite doily designers, Sheila of Sheila’s Schnauzies.

You can see a bunch of vintage flower designs here.  The photography is not terribly appealing, but the flowers speak for themselves.

cro tiara headband 0714And, finally, this totally adorable – and simple to work up – floral tiara headband is for an infant.  Clearly, using a larger headband and a few more floral motifs would allow one to crochet this for any size head.  I love the look, simple yet sweet and charming.  Your choice of colors, a single color like designer Sonia Maria has used in this photo, multiple colors, or even a variegated or ombre yarn would create a lovely look to match a special outfit.  For an older child or adult, I’d love to see a little bead or crystal in the center of each flower.  Just a little touch that would make the project that much more special and personal.

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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.