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TEENY TEA FOR TWO

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This is about the most charming little tea set I’ve ever seen!  I was so happy to see it when the blog owner Papgena sent the link to me.  I can’t imagine a more lovely Easter gift for a little Princess.

http://papgenamadeit.blogspot.com/2011/01/cha-tea.html

The patterns for the tea set can be found in this book which is widely available at Amazon.com and Half.com as well as other sites.

This little book by Ana Paula Rimoli contains 25 patterns.  I haven’t seen the book personally, but if this cute tea set is any indication – and you’re a fan of amigurumi – the book might be a keeper.

And, if you are a fan of amigurumi, you’ll love reading Pagpena’s Amigurumi Sagas.  Check them out starting here .  Scroll down to see the cute amigurumi animal the click on the links to see the rest of the Saga.  You might find it easier to use a Google link to open the sites and opt to have Google translate them for you.

 

Comments

  2. Thank you so much JD for your nice article!
    The book is lovely! The author is amazing and the projects are all fun!
    I’m working in the birthday cake, that you can see on the right side of the book’s cover.
    When I’ll finish it, I’ll post pictures!
    Thank you again for your kindness and encouragement!

  5. When my daughter was 9 she had a tea party birthday party. I crocheted tea cups with saucers similar to these for each girl. They were the place setting and party favor. I put a “tea tag” with the girls name on the handle with ribbon, put pastel mints in a snack bag inside the cup.
    They seemed to be a big hit!

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Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf – A Fun and Festive Pattern Worth Revisiting

Some crochet patterns are practical, some are pretty, and some are just pure holiday fun. This Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf from CraftBits falls firmly into that last category, and honestly, that is exactly why it caught my eye again. It is quirky, cheerful, and the kind of novelty scarf that makes people smile before you have even had a chance to explain that yes, you really did make it yourself. The pattern comes from CraftBits and creates a scarf made up of Christmas tree motifs joined together into one gloriously festive wearable.

If this scarf looks a little familiar, you might already have spotted it in our roundup of 18 Free Christmas Crochet Scarf Patterns To Make As Gifts or in our collection of 15 Fun And Silly Crochet Scarf Patterns. It has definitely popped up on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and for good reason. It is one of those patterns that manages to be both wearable and wonderfully ridiculous, which is a very fine line in the world of festive crochet.

What I like most about this design is that it does not try to be subtle. It fully embraces the novelty Christmas vibe, and sometimes that is exactly what a seasonal project needs. The scarf is made using repeated tree shapes, so it has that satisfying motif-based construction that many crocheters enjoy. It also gives you the chance to play with embellishments like pom poms and stars, which adds even more personality to the finished piece. According to the CraftBits pattern, the scarf uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn, a size I hook, and simple decorative extras including felt and pom poms.

This would be such a fun project for a holiday party outfit, an ugly sweater event, a handmade gag gift, or just for someone who genuinely loves festive accessories. We all know at least one person who would wear this proudly while serving Christmas lunch or turning up to school pickup in December like the absolute queen of holiday spirit.

It is also the sort of pattern that feels a little nostalgic in the best possible way. CraftBits has had this project around for years, and it still holds up because novelty crochet never really goes away. It just waits patiently for the rest of us to catch up again. And let’s be honest, there is something refreshing about a project that does not take itself too seriously. Not every scarf needs to be neutral, elegant, or sensible. Some scarves are allowed to be actual Christmas trees.

So yes, you may have seen this one before in our scarf roundups, but I think it deserves its own little spotlight too. If you are in the mood to make something playful, memorable, and completely unapologetic for the holiday season, this one is worth another look.