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Wrap Them In Love

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From tragedy and grief, some wonderful ideas emerge.  Michelle K. and some of her friends have created a new charitable venture that will surely soothe some injured hearts.  With donated 6 inch squares, this group of compassionate crocheters are creating remembrance afghans for families who have suffered the enormous loss – that of a baby.

Any parent can relate to this loss.  Nothing can ever replace the black hole in one’s heart that grows where the love of a child should grow.  But, some things can help.  To have that child remembered, to speak his or her name, to mark that life, however brief, on this planet.  Michelle and her friends are using their creative crafting skills to bring some measure of relief to such a great loss.

If you care to join them, crochet and send them your 6 inch squares.  They will be cherished by the recipients as tangible proof that their child existed and was loved.  Amazing what a little yarn and a lot of compassion can accomplish.  With squares from all of us, these parents can be Wrapped In Love.

Visit their site for links to free patterns for 6 inch squares and all the details you need to participate.

Comments

  2. Cyndi,
    I do not have the pattern, but it might be available on the linked site. Email them and ask. It’s a lovely square!
    jd

  4. Valerie,
    The link works for me. It links to their facebook page – their only online presence as far as I know Please try again.
    jd

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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.