We don't see cardinals in Northern Utah, but I love adding them to my tree at Christmas. I think this one by Hatch-ed With Love makes a great addition to our “Countdown to Christmas Calendar“. MATERIALS Yarn: Worsted weight in red, black and yellow Crochet Hook: I Miscellaneous: Yarn needle Directions: Follow directions for making “Cardinal Applique” by Hatched With Love Hanger: Attach ...
Countdown Calendar: Trees
Each year a friend of mine does an ornament exchange. I wanted to make something unique and cute, but simple since I needed to make 28. I like how this little tree turned out. For the exchange I wrapped the tree around a brown glittery "icicle" I found at walmart. They would also be cute wrapped around cinnamon sticks. For our “Countdown to Christmas Calendar“ I wanted to crochet most of the ...
Countdown Calendar: Candy Canes
Candy canes add color to any Christmas tree and there are many patterns available. This one by Yarnspirations is my favorite and is super simple to make. It adds a nice touch to our “Countdown to Christmas Calendar“. Materials Needed Yarn: Worsted weight in white and red Crochet Hook: Size F; This is one size smaller than the pattern calls for. I used it to make a tighter and smaller ...
Unique Gifts To Crochet
Have you been working on gifts to stash away for Christmas or other events? There is still plenty of time to get several handmade gifts made or items for craft fairs. I have put together 20 projects I think are great for both. Each Monday until November 25th, we are working on a new project as part of "The Great Handmade Gift Event". So far 13 patterns have been released with 7 more to go. You ...
Countdown Calendar: Sheep
Since I first shared this sheep ornament several years ago as part of my Countdown Calendar, it has been a favorite applique for many things too. I love when I find a project that is not only adorable, but the pattern is well written and easy to follow. This is one of those projects. I hope you will love making this little guy. This cute little sheep by Fiber Flux jumped out at me one night ...
Countdown Calendar: Holly
Little projects like this are ones I like to keep on hand (or pinned). It makes a cute applique for beanies, headbands, hand towels, bags and more. It also would be a nice pin, the perfect handmade touch for a gift basket or package. When I planned the “Countdown to Christmas Calendar“ I asked for ornament suggestions. Several people suggested holly and berries so I searched for an ornament ...
