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Some Of My Favorite Crochet Things – For Gifting and For Keeping!

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This is a list of some of my favorite things – that you can make or buy from the crafters who have made them. No, I’m not Oprah, so my Favorite Things don’t cost much!

If you’re like me and cringe at the thought of making two things that match, maybe you’ll crochet a single sock and give up on the pair. Here’s how you can use the single – or a single from a different set that maybe one of was eaten by the dryer.

http://decorhacks.com/2011/06/sock-covered-planters/

 

Since socks or booties are required to keep one’s toes warm, here’s a pair that will keep you all snuggly.  These  feel luxurious on your feet.  I don’t think Sher Marchman Day makes them to sell anymore, but you can see a better picture of them here and get the free pattern to boot!  You can see Sher’s other items for sale and free patterns at her site.

You’re gonna crochet gifts, right?  So, why not crochet the gift tags?  These are so pretty.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/113366670/vintage-crochet-gift-tags?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=crochet+gifts&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

You can buy them already made or come up with an idea to make your own.  I really like the vintage look of these.  Since I’m not sure I’ll have time to make a bunch for my gifting, well, hmmmmm.  Guess I’ll have to buy mine.  And, if you are one who sells your crochet at craft fairs, I can’t think of a more attractive or appropriate hang tag.  Just saying.

Now, we do a turn about.  You go looking online for some of your favorite crochet or crochet-related gift items.  Do some good research.  Then report back here for the next few Giveaways.  You’ll need those links to post for the Giveaway.

 

 

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  1. Is it ok if we find our own pattern that we think would make a great gift, ha ha? Seriously, I love the little doily tags! And I’m just like you, I hate making two of anything!!

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Have you read?

Free Christmas Worry Worm Crochet Pattern With a Printable Gift Card

There’s something rather lovely about a handmade gift that says, “I was thinking of you,” without needing a large box, expensive supplies or three weeks of frantic crocheting.

Our Christmas worry worm is a sweet little example. It has a curly body, a smiling embroidered face and a pointed Santa hat, plus a decorative printable gift card that turns a small crochet project into a thoughtful festive present.

And yes, those little leftover balls of Christmas yarn finally have a job. Apparently, keeping them all was entirely reasonable.

A Christmas Twist on the Crochet Worry Worm

If you’ve enjoyed our original crochet worry worm project, this Christmas version offers a different construction and a festive finish.

The body is a narrow crochet corkscrew, while the head is a separate, lightly stuffed ball worked in continuous rounds. A small hat with a contrasting brim completes the character.

What I particularly like about this design is that the Christmas detail comes from the colours and that tiny hat. There are no fiddly fingers, miniature boots or elaborate accessories to sew together. The curly body gives it plenty of personality all by itself.

What Skills Will You Need?

This free Christmas worry worm crochet pattern uses chains, single crochet, increases, decreases and slip stitches. You’ll also need to work a magic ring, embroider a simple face and sew the three components together.

I’d describe it as an easy project for someone comfortable with basic crochet stitches and ready to try small amigurumi pieces. The tiny hat rounds may require a little patience, especially if you usually make blankets with a lovely big hook.

The materials are straightforward: DK or 8-ply yarn, a 3 mm hook, a little stuffing, black embroidery thread and a yarn needle.

Choose smooth yarn so you can see your stitches clearly. Fluffy yarn might look festive in the ball, but finding four tiny stitches in a magic ring is quite enough excitement without hiding them under eyelash fibres.

Make Santa, Elf or Snowy Christmas Versions

The same construction works in several Christmas colour combinations:

  • Traditional Santa: A red curly body, cream head and red hat with a white brim.
  • Christmas elf: A green body and green hat with a contrasting red brim.
  • Snowy Christmas friend: A white body and head, finished with a red-and-white Santa hat.

The faces are embroidered, and the hat tip has a few white stitches rather than a separate pompom. Keep those details simple and let the colour combinations do the decorating.

If seasonal variations are your weakness, our Easter bunny worry worm pattern is another idea to save for your next round of small handmade gifts.

The Printable Christmas Gift Card Makes It Feel Special

The accompanying printable card is the detail that brings this project together.

Watercolour-style poinsettias, holly, red bows and gold accents frame a short verse, with To and From lines for your message. A pale green space on the right holds