TEMPTING ADS – FINAL INSTALLATION

For my final installation on Tempting Ads from our favorite crochet mags, I’ve gathered some really crochet friendly information. I was thrilled to find the site that has nicely priced coned yarns/threads – and they actually mention what would be suitable for crochet. Can’t go wrong there.

WaHoo! An online yarn shop that actually has a section devoted to crochet patterns!! Quite a huge selection of yarns and some patterns of interest. This coned perle cotton is actually described as being suited for fine crochet!

: mini perle cotton yarn on a cone

http://www.cottonclouds.com/shopping/patterns.asp?cat=Crochet

Here’s another product that is news to me. Expensive, but yummy looking. Big Stitch Bumps.

: big stitch bump crochet

: Big Stitch Bumps Yarns

The Big Stitch Bumps are 2.5 POUNDS of alpaca yarn! Check them out at www.bagsmith.com

Dreamweaveryarns.com also offers some crochet patterns (for sale). The usual great yarn selections are here. This might offer some inspiration for you:

: Endless Cardi Shawl in Crochet

http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/stitch-diva-endless-crochet-cardi-shawl-pattern-p-3136.html

Finally, I can never resist the designs here:

: Entrelac Afghan from Gourmet Crochet

: Kimberli Jacket from Gourmet Crochet

http://gourmetcrochet.com/

Now that we have all this crochet inspiration, let’s pull our our hooks and yarn and make something wonderful!

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.

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