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Spidery Halloween Crochet Patterns

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I think every Halloween home needs a friendly spidery doily.  This one, designed and offered as a free pattern by Betty Johnson, (see link below) is perfect!  It works up very quickly so you can make more than one if you want to be sure to have all your Halloween ‘bases’ covered.

Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these out on Etsy and these amazing Halloween Crochet Books over at Amazon

 

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So you’ve walked through one of those all-over-spider-coutie-feeling webs and need something to wash off the couties?  Why not a cute little eight-legged spider cloth?  This would do the trick.  And, it might even have enough spider-resistant power to keep all those spidery webs away from you.  Good to know on a dark night…

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Still some of us actually don’t mind spiders.  Especially if they look like the Super Hero kind.  I think this one would have very strong mojo for keeping bad things away – and I think it’s darn cute!  I bet there’s a kid in your life who would think so, too.  Why not make a few – one for him/her and one for you.  Just to keep the mojo thing going on.

All three of these projects work up quickly, make use of small amounts of yarn you likely have on hand, and will add just the right amount of spidery-ness to your Halloween.  Hope you like them!

 

 

Spidery Doily free pattern.

Spider Wash Cloth free pattern.

Spidery Hero free pattern.

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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.