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Play things To Crochet For The Kids

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http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2010/09/free-crochet-pattern-sailboats.html

You need something to put in those Easter baskets, don’t you?  Warm weather is coming (although right now, it seems hard to believe in my neck of the woods!) and the kids will be looking for fun, new playthings.  When I saw these freebies, I just had to share.  Hope you enjoy them!

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UPDATE (2/12): The pattern for the sail boat pictured above is no longer available as Anna’s blog has disappeared.  Sorry.

Update (4/12):  try this link for Anna’s blog:

http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/

 

 

Comments

  2. I’m looking for the toy sailboat… do you still have it… I would love the pattern, I do daycare and one of my kids asked me to crochet a sailboat, I have searched and searched for one , until someone from “crochet talk sent me to your website,.. can you help me? thanks

  3. I would love to have the pattern to the sailboat, but the link does not work. Is their anyway to get the pattern?

  4. do you still have your sailboat pattern you can put back on… I’m in very need of one and can’t find one and someone showed me a picture of yours, but no pattern.. thank you

  8. Jd could you tell me the name of the site it used to be on I understand it’s not active anylonger but I might know how to get ahold of the pattern please e-mail me at [email protected] Thank you so much. I have seen quite a few people ask you for this pattern so I would like to try to be able to get it for all of you again. Thank you so much

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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.