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Crochet Your Own Christmas Ornaments, Decorations, and More.

Tis the Season!!! Christmas is coming soon. It's time to start making your ornaments and decorations. This site will be full of patterns for afghans, ornaments, decorations including tree skirts, wreaths, stockings, and table dressings.

I hope you enjoy these and will come back often to get more ideas to make your home more festive. The best part is when you can say, "I made it myself."

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town!

Countdown to Christmas

Christmas: December 25, 2010

Give Gifts from the Heart


"It is better to give than to receive" rings especially true when the gifts are made with your LOVE. Everyone loves to get presents, but getting a gift that is homemade by you will be extra special. Imagine the delight on your family's or friend's faces when they open that beautifully crafted gift on Christmas Day.

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Easy Crochet

Holiday

Potholders

Christmas Tree Pot Holder

This easy to make pot holder will be the hit of your Holiday party.

FINISHED SIZE; 9" square, not including hanger

MATERIALS: 100% cotton 4-ply yarn -
  • 2.5 oz. white
  • small amount each green, brown, yellow, and red/white/green variegated
  • sixty 4mm beads
  • 1" plastic ring
  • green sewing thread
  • sewing and tapestry needles
  • I hook or hook needed to obtain gauge


GAUGE: 10 sc = 3"; 11 sc = 3 rows

BASIC STITCHES: ch, sl st, sc

FRONT

Row 1:
  • With white, ch 25
  • sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn (24 sc made)
tree graph

Row 2:
  • For row 2 of graph, ch 1, sc in first 10 stitches, changing to brown in last st made
  • sc in next 4 stitches, changing to white in last st made,
  • sc in last 10 stitches, turn. Front of row 2 is right side of graph.

    color change


Rows 3-27:
  • Ch 1, sc in each st across changing colors according to graph, turn.


Rnd 28:
  • Working in rnds, ch 1,
  • 3 sc in first st, sc in each stitch across with 3 sc in last stitch,
  • evenly space 22 sc in ends of rows across,
  • working in starting ch on opposite side of row 1
  • 3 sc in first ch, sc in each ch across with 3 sc in last ch,
  • evenly space 22 sc in ends of rows across, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. (24 sc across each side between center corner sc.)
  • Sew beads to tree as desired. With yellow, using straight stitches, embroider star to top of tree according to graph.


BACK

Row 1:
  • With white, ch 25, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (24 sc made)


Rows 2-27:
  • Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.


Rnd 28:
  • Repeat same rnd of Front.


BORDER

Rnd 1:
  • To join, holding Front and Back wrong sides together, working through both thicknesses, join variegated yarn with sc in any center corner st,
  • 2 sc in same st, sc in each st around with 3 sc in each center corner st,
  • join with sl st in first sc. (26 sc across each side between center corner sc)


Rnd 2:
  • Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in first st, skip next st,
  • *(sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, skip next st; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.


For hanger, join variegated with sc over ring, work 22 more sc around ring, join with sl st in first sc leaving long end for sewing. Fasten off. Sew to top of center back on Rnd 1 of Border on Pot Holder.

Poinsettia Pot Holder

Festive design will dress up any holiday table.

FINISHED SIZE: 9" square not including hanger.

MATERIALS:
  • 100% cotton 4-ply yarn
  • 2.5 oz white
  • small amount each red, green, and yellow;
  • 1" plastic ring;
  • I hook or hook size to obtain gauge.


GAUGE:
  • 10 sc = 3"; 11 sc rows = 3".


BASIC STITCHES:
  • Ch, sl st, sc.


Front

Row 1:
  • With white, ch 25, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (24 sc made)


Rows 2-3:
  • Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Front of row 2 is right side of work.
  • color changeNotes:
  • When changing colors (see illustration), always drop yarn to wrong side of work. Use a separate skein or ball of yarn for each color section. Do not carry yarn across from one section to another. Fasten off colors at each color section.
  • Work odd-numbered graph rows from left to right; work even-numbered rows from right to left. Each square on graph equals one sc.
poinsetta graph

Row 4:
  • For row 4 of graph, ch 1, sc in first 11 stitches changing to green in last st made,
  • sc in next st changing to white, sc in last 12 stitches, turn.


Rows 5-27:
  • Ch 1, sc in each st across changing colors according to graph, turn.


Rnd 28:
  • Working in rnds, ch 1, 3 sc in first st, sc in each st across with 3 sc in last st,
  • evenly space 22 sc in ends of rows across;
  • working in starting ch on opposite side of row 1, 3 sc in first ch, sc in each ch across with 3 sc in last ch,
  • evenly space 22 sc in ends of rows across, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. (24 sc across each side between center corner sc)


BACK

Row 1:
  • With white, ch 25, sc in second ch fron hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (24 sc made)


Rows 2-27:
  • Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.


Rnd 28:
  • Repeat same rnd of Front.


BORDER

Rnd 1:
  • To join, holding Front and Back wrong sides together, working through both thicknesses,
  • join green with sc in any center corner st, 2sc in same st, sc in each st around with 3 sc in each center corner st,
  • join with sl st in first sc. (26 sc across each side between center corner sc).


Rnd 2:
  • Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in first st, skip next st,
  • *(sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, skip next st
  • repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.


For hanger, join green with sc over ring, work 22 more sc around ring, join with sl st in first sc leaving long end for sewing. Fasten off. Sew to top of center Back on Rnd 1 of Border on Pot Holder.

Crochet Abbreviations

Crochet patterns use a large variety of abbreviations. Here are some of the most common and what they mean:

YO or yo (Yarn Over)- To yarn over means to bring the yarn over the hook of your crochet hook so that the hook can catch the yarn and draw it through the loop. Literally, bring the yarn over the hook.

approx-approximately

beg-begin, beginning

BPdc-back post double crochet

BPsc-back post single crochet

ch sp-chain space

ch-chain stitch

cont-continue, continuing

ea-each

foll-follows, following

FPdc-front post double crochet

FPsc-front post single crochet

hk-hook

lp(s)-loop, loops

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

tr_ treble (triple) crochet

st(s)- stitch(es)

sl st- slip stitch

sk- skip

dec- decrease

inc- increase

sc2tog- single crochet two stitches together

rnd(s)-round(s)

dtr-double treble crochet

sp(s)-space(s)

rep-repeat

tog-together

rs-right side

lp st-loop stitch

ws-wrong side

BLO or BL-Back Loop Only - Back Loop

FLO or FL-Front Loop Only - Front Loop

CC-contrasting color

Rev-Reverse

MC-main color

Homemade Ornaments

to Beautify

Your Christmas Tree

Christmas Card Ornaments

Send them to your friends to hang on their trees.

by Rita Iseminger
card graph

SIZE
Tree Ornament: 2 x 3 inches
Wreath Ornament: 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches

MATERIALS
  • 4-ply yarn: Small amounts of white, red, green, gold, and blue
  • Crochet hook size D/3
  • 6 x 9 inch white poster board
  • Fabric glue
  • Tapestry needle


GAUGE
5 sc = 1 inch; 5 sc rows = 1 inch

PATTERN NOTE
Weave in loose ends as work progresses

AFGHAN STITCH

Row 1: Ch indicated number of stitches, retaining all loops on hook, [insert hook in nex ch, draw up a loop] repeat across, yo, draw through first loop on hook, [yo, draw through 2 loops on hook] repeat across until 1 loop remains on hook.

Row 2: Retaining all loops on hook, draw a loop through 2nd vertical st, [draw a loop through next vertical st] repeat across, yo, draw through first loop on hook, [yo, draw through 2 loops on hook] repeat across until 1 loop remains on hook.
Repeat row 2 for pattern.

TREE ORNAMENT

Front
  • With white yarn, ch 11, work afghan stitch for 12 rows, Fasten off.
  • Following tree graph, cross-stitch tree centered vertically over afhan stitch piece.


Back
  • Row 1:
  • With right side facing, attach white yarn to top left side edge of Row 12
  • Working down left edge, ch 1,
  • Working in back loops for this row only, work 12 sc across, turn.
  • Row 2:
  • Working in front loops for this row only, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
  • Rows 3-10:
  • Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
  • At the end of Row 10, fasten off.
  • Using crocheted piece as pattern, cut poster board same size.


TRIM
  • Rnd 1:
  • With right side facing, attach red yarn, ch 1, sc evenly spaced around entire outer edge,
  • Working 2 sc in each corner st, sl st to join in beginning sc, fasten off.


FINISHING
  • Glue poster board to inside of ornament.
  • With tapestry needle and length of red yarn, sew a loop at top bend of card for hanging loop.


WREATH ORNAMENT

FRONT
  • With white yarn, ch 15, work afhan stitch for 15 rows, fasten off.
  • Following wreath graph and phot, cross-stitch wreath over afghan stitch piece.
  • Separate a length of red yarn into 2 plies.
  • Thread tapestry needle with 2 plies of red yarn.
  • starting at center bottom of wreath, weave through stitches around center of wreath, ending at bottom;
  • tie ends in a bow, trim ends evenly.


BACK
  • Row 1:
  • With right side facing, attach white yarn in top left side edge of Row 15,
  • Ch 1, working in back loops for this row only, work 15 sc across, turn.
  • Row 2:
  • Working in front loops for this row only, ch 1, sc in each st across turn.
  • Rows 3-12:
  • Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
  • At end of Row 12, fasten off.
  • Using crocheted piece as pattern, cut poster board same size.


TRIM
  • Rnd 1:
  • With right side facing, attach red yarn, ch 2, sc evenly spaced around entire outer edge,
  • working 2 sc in each corner st, sl st to join in beginning sc, fasten off.


FINISHING
  • Glue poster board to inside of ornament.
  • With tapestry needle and length of red yarn, sew a hanging loop at top bend of card.

Afghan Stitch

How to crochet the Afghan Stitch

Easy to follow instructions for the Afghan stitch.
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Patchwork Ornaments

by Lori Zeller

SIZE
Large Round Ornament: 2 1/2 inches
Small Round Ornament: 1 3/4 inches
Tree: 2 1/4 inches
Heart: 2 1/4 inches

MATERIALS
  • Crochet cotton size 10: small amounts red, green, and white
  • Steel crochet hook size 5
  • 4 gold 18mm shank buttons
  • 6 pearl 4mm beads
  • 1 pearl 7mm bead
  • 2 heart-shaped gold buttons
  • Gold metallic thread
  • Hot-glue gun
  • Heavy-duty cutters
  • Tapestry needle


GAUGE
5 sc = 1/2 inch; 5 sc rows = 1/2 inch

PATTERN NOTES
  • Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
  • Treble (tr): Yo hook twice, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a loop, [yo, draw through 2 loops on hook] 3 times.


LARGE ROUND ORNAMENT TRIANGLES
  • Note:Make 6 triangles each red and green.
  • Row 1:
  • Ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. (3)
  • Row 2:
  • Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
  • Row 3:
  • Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, turn. (5)
  • Row 4:
  • Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
  • Row 5:
  • Ch 2, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to within last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (7)
  • Row 6-9:
  • Repeat Rows 4 and 5. (11)
  • Row 10:
  • Repeat Row 4, leaving a length of cotton, Fasten off.
  • Sew 6 triangles together to form circle for each front and back, alternating colors
  • Rnd 11:
  • Holding circles together, with red triangle of front on green triangle of back (wrong sides together), working through both thicknesses,
  • attach white cotton, ch 1, sc in same sc as beginning ch-1, ch 1, [sc in next sc, ch 1] repeat around, sl st to join in beginning sc, fasten off.


FINISHING
  • Cut shank off back of 2 buttons.
  • Glue buttons over center hole of front and back.
  • Attach hanging loop with gold metallic thread through Rnd 11.


SMALL ROUND ORNAMENT TRIANGLES
  • Note: Make 6 triangles each red and green.
  • Rows 1-6:
  • Repeat rows 1-6 of Large Round Ornament. (7)
  • Sew 6 triangles together for each front and back, alternating colors.
  • Rnd 11:
  • Repeat Rnd 11 of Large Round Ornament.
  • Repeat finishing of Large Round Ornament.


TREE ORNAMENT
  • Note:Make 2 sections of tree.
  • Row 1:
  • With green cotton, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. (1)
  • Row 2:
  • Ch 1, work 3 sc in the 1 sc, turn. (3)
  • Row 3:
  • Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
  • Row 4:
  • Ch 1, work 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (5)
  • Row 5:
  • Ch 1, work 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to within last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (7)
  • Row 6:
  • Repeat Row 3, fasten off.
  • Row 7:
  • Skip 2 sc, attach red cotton in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as beginning ch-1, sc in next 2 sc, turn. (3)
  • Row 8:
  • Repeat Row 4. (5)
  • Rows 9-11:
  • Repeat Row 5. (11)
  • Row 12:
  • Repeat row 3, fasten off.
  • Row 13:
  • Skip 2 sc, attach green cotton in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as beginning ch-1, sc in next 7 sc, turn. (8)
  • Rows 14-18:
  • Repeat row 5. (17)
  • Row 19:
  • Repeat Row 3, fasten off.
  • Rnd 20:
  • Holding front and back together, matching stitches and working through both thicknesses, attach white cotton in opposite side of foundation ch,
  • Ch 1, 3 sc in same st as beginning ch-1, sc evenly spaced around entire outer edge
  • Working 3 sc in each corner st, sl st to join in beginning sc, fasten off.


FINISHING
  • Glue the 7mm pearl bead to center top front of tree, glue the 6 (4mm) pearl beads to front of tree as desired. Attach gold metallic hanging loop to top of tree.


HEART

CENTER (make 2)
  • Row 1;
  • With White crochet cotton, Ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. (3)
  • Row 2:
  • Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
  • Row 3:
  • Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (5)
  • Row 4:
  • Repeat Row 2.
  • Row 5:
  • Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to within last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (7)
  • Rows 6 & 7:
  • Repeat Rows 2 and 5. (9)
  • Row 8:
  • Repeat Row 2
  • Row 9:
  • Ch 1, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, dec 1 over next 2 sc, turn. (7)
  • Row 10:
  • Repeat Row 2
  • Row 11:
  • Ch 1, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, turn. (5)
  • Row 12:
  • Repeat row 2.
  • Row 13:
  • Ch 1, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, turn. (3)
  • Row 14:
  • Repeat Row 2.
  • Row 15:
  • Ch 1, skip first 2 sc, sc in next sc, fasten off.


SIDES
  • Note:Make 2 each green cotton and red cotton.
  • Row 1:
  • Ch 2, sc in next ch from hook, turn. (1)
  • Row 2:
  • Ch 1, 3 sc in 1 sc, turn. (3)
  • Row 3:
  • Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
  • Row 4:
  • Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, turn. (5)
  • Row 5:
  • Repeat Row 3.
  • Row 6:
  • Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to within last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (7)
  • Row 7:
  • Repeat Row 6 (9)
  • Row 8:
  • Skip 4 sc, 10 tr in next sc, sl st in last sc, leaving a length of cotton, fasten off.


FINISHING
  • Sew Rows 1-7 of side to side of Rows 8-15 of center, sewing 1 red and 1 green to each center to form a heart.
  • Holding both front and back tog and working through both thicknesses, attach white crochet cotton in loop at bottom point, ch 1, 3 sc in same loop as beg ch-1, sc evenly spaced around entire outer edge of heart, working 2 sc in each tr across each top curve, sl st to join in beg sc, fasten off.
  • Glue a gold heart to top center of each side of heart.
  • Attach metallic gold thread to center top between lobes for hanging loop.

Crochet Miniature

Holiday Accents

for your

Christmas Tree

Crochet Christmas Ornaments

by Jane Benton Butler for Kreinik

Materials
  • Kreinik Tapestry (#12) Braid in 003 Red and 100 White
  • Kreinik Fine (#8) Braid in 008 Green, 003 Red, 238 Christmas
  • Number 3 steel crochet hook
  • Size B crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle
  • 5 inches of 28-gauge craft wire


Instructions for Candy Cane:

Holding red and white braid together, chain 35. Drop Red, do not fasten off.
Row 1: With white, and holding wire beside chain, single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each remaining chain around wire; turn.
Row 2: Chain 2, half double crochet in first sc, 2 half double crochet in each remaining stitch; turn.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2. Cut white, leaving a 6-inch tail.
Row 4: Pick up red, single crochet in each chain on opposite side of foundation chain.
Rows 5-6: Repeat Rows 2 and 3.
Finish: adjust twist so red and white stripes are even. Twist ends together and work in threads to secure. Bend top of the wire to curve into a candy cane shape.

Instructions for Mini Stocking:

Starting at toe and using Fine (#8) braid 238 Christmas, chain 4.
Round 1: 10 double crochet in 4th chain from hook. Join with slip stitch to top of chain-3.
Round 2: Chain 3, 2 double crochet in each double crochet; join.
Round 3: Using red, chain 3, double crochet in each double crochet; join.
Round 4: Using green braid, chain 3, double crochet in each double crochet; join.
Round 5: With red, chain 3. *double crochet in next double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, repeat from * around; join.
Round 6: With green, repeat Round 4.
Round 7: With color 238, chain 1, single crochet in same space as slip stitch and in next 4 double crochet
  • half double crochet in next 4 double crochet, double crochet in next 2 double crochet
  • 2 double crochet in each of next 2 double crochet, 2 triple crochet in next double crochet
  • 2 double crochet in each of next 2 double crochet, double crochet in next 2 double crochet
  • half double crochet in next 4 double crochet, single crochet in next 5 double crochet; join to first single crochet.

Round 8: Chain 1, single crochet in same space as slip stitch and in next 4 single crochet
  • half double crochet in next 4 half double crochet, doubl crochet in next 2 double crochet
  • (yarn over, insert hook in next double crochet and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook)twice
  • Yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook [joined triple crochet made]. Work joined double crochet in next double crochet
  • *yarn over twice, (insert hook in next stitch and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Repeat from * then yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook [joined triple crochet made]
  • Work 2 joined double crochet in next 4 double crochet, double crochet in each of next 2 double crochet, half double crochet in each of next 4 half double crochet, single crochet in each of next 5 single crochet; join.

Round 9: Chain 1, single crochet in same space as slip stitch and in next 4 single crochet,
  • half double crochet in next 4 half double crochet, double crochet in next 3 double crochet
  • (yarn over, insert hook in next double crochet and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through2 loops on hook)
  • *yarn over twice, (insert hook in next stitch and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook)twice.
  • (Yarn over, insert hook in next double crochet and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook [2 double crochet and triple crochet joined].
  • Double crochet in each of next 2 double crochet, half double crochet in each of next 4 half double crochet, single crochet in each of next 5 single crochet; join.

Rounds 10-19: Repeat Rounds 3 and 4.
Round 20: Finish off red and green. Attach color 238, chain 1, single crochet in each stitch; join. Then single crochet left to right; at center back, chain 10 to make a loop, single crochet in same space and each stitch to end. Finish off

This Beautiful Afghan

is Perfect for

Cuddling by the Fire

Holiday Delight Afghan

Designed by Maggie Weldon

SIZE: 44" x 65"
MATERIALS:

  • Worsted-weight yarn
  • 25 oz. off-white
  • 21 oz. green
  • 4 oz. red
  • Crochet hook size I

GAUGE: Rnds 1-2 of block = 2 1/2 inches across

FIRST ROW
First Block
  • Rnd 1:
  • With off-white, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, joing with sl st in top of ch-3 (12 dc).
  • Rnd 2:
  • Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join (24).
  • Rnd 3:
  • Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) around, join, fasten off (36).
  • NOTES: For double treble crochet (dtr), yo 3 times, insert hook in next st, yo, draw loop through, (yo, draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times.
  • For popcorn (pc), 5 dtr in next st, drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back through first st of 5-dc group, draw dropped loop through.
  • Rnd 4:
  • Join green with sl st in first st, ch 5, 2 dtr in same st, pc in next st, (3 dtr in next st, pc in next st) around, join with sl st in top of ch-5 (54 dtr, 18 pc).
  • Rnd 5:
  • Sl st in next st, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 5, skip next st, sc in top of next pc,
  • ch 5, skip next st, (sc in center st of next 3-dtr group, ch 5, skip next st, sc in top of next pc, ch 5, skip next st) around,
  • join with sl st in first sc, fasten off (36 ch spaces).
  • Rnd 6:
  • Working behind ch-5 spaces on last rnd into dkipped st on rnd before last, join off-white with sl st in any st, ch 5,
  • (dtr, ch 3, 2 dtr) in same st,
  • *[2 tr in next st, 2dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, sc in each of next 2 st, 2 hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 2 tr in next st],
  • (2 dtr, ch 3, 2 dtr) in next st; repeat from * 2 more times;
  • Repeat between [ ], join with sl st in top of ch-5 (72 st, 4 ch-3 spaces).
  • Rnds 7-8:
  • Sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-3 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same space,
  • dc in each st around with (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in each ch-3 space, join with sl st in top of ch-3, ending with 26 st on each side between corner ch spaces.
  • Rnd 9:
  • Sl st in nex st, sl st in next ch-3 space, ch 1,
  • (sc, ch 5, sc) in same space
  • *[ch 5, skip next 2 st, (sc in next st, ch 5, skip next 2 st) around to next ch-3 space],
  • (sc, ch 5, sc) in next ch-3 space; repeat from * 2 more times; repeat between [ ],
  • join with sl st in first sc, fasten off (40 ch-5 spaces).


Second Block
  • Rnds 1-8:
  • Repeat same rnds of First Block
  • Rnd 9:
  • Sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-3 space, ch 1,
  • (sc, ch 5, sc) in same space,
  • *ch 5, skip next 2 st, (sc in next st, ch 5, skip next 2 st) around to next ch-3 space*;
  • Repeat between * ; joining to side of last Block,
  • [sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, sl st in center ch of corresponding ch-5space on last Block, ch 2, sc in same ch-3 space on this Block],
  • Ch 2, sl st in next ch-5 space on last Block, ch 2, skip next 2 st on this Block,
  • (sc in next st, ch 2, sl st in center ch of next ch-5 space on last Block, ch 2, skip next 2 st on this lock) across to next ch-3 space;
  • Repeat between [ ]; repeat between * *, join with sl st in first sc, fasten off (40 ch-5 spaces).
  • Repeat Second Block 2 more times for a total of 4 Blocks.


SECOND ROW
  • First Block
  • Joining to bottom of first Block on last row, work same as First Row Second Block.


  • Second Block
  • Rnds 1-8:
  • Repeat same rnds of First Row First Block.
  • Rnd 9:
  • Sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-3 space, ch 1, (sc, ch 5, sc) in same space,
  • *ch 5, skip next 2 st, (sc in next st, ch 5, skip next 2 st) around to next ch-3 space*; joining to bottom of nex Block on last Row,
  • [sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, sl st in center ch of corresponding ch-5 space on last Block, ch 2, sc in same ch-3 space on this Block]
  • ^ch 2, sl sti in next ch-5 space on last Block, ch 2, skip next 2 st on this Block, (sc in next st, ch 2, sl st in center ch of next ch-5 space on last Block, ch 2, skip next 2 st on this Block) across to next ch-3 space;
  • Repeat between [ ]; joining to side of last Block on this Row; repeat from ^ one more time;
  • Repeat between * *, join with sl st in first sc, fasten off (40 ch-5 spaces).
  • Repeat Second Block 2 more time for a total of 4 Blocks
  • Repeat Second Row 4 more times for a total of 6 Rows.


BORDER

  • Working around entire outer edge, join off-white wit sl st in any corner ch-5 space, ch 4, (tr, ch 3 2 tr) in same space
  • ^[*(sc in next ch-5 sp, 4 tr in next sc) 9 times, sc in next joining sc, 4 tr in next sc; repeat from * across to last Block on this side,
  • sc in next ch-5 space, (4 tr in next sc, sc in next ch-5 sp) 8 times],
  • (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in next corner ch-5 sp; repeat fro ^ 2 more times; repeat between [ ], join with sl st in top of ch-4, fasten off.
  • For bow (make 24), with red, ch 100, fasten off.
  • Weave one chain through tops of st on rnd 3 of each Block, staritng and ending at bottom of each wreath. Tie ends in a bow.

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Do You Give Homemade Christmas Gifts?

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Do you have a favorite story about one of your homemade gifts? Do you have a pattern or idea for a gift you would like to share? I'd love to hear about it.

  • Alicia M Nov 15, 2011 @ 4:28 pm | delete
    Your graphs don't work for the potholders!! :( Please update!
  • squibz Dec 5, 2011 @ 3:38 pm | delete
    whatever!!!!!!!!!!! I think they is great! ???:)
  • squibz Dec 5, 2011 @ 3:38 pm | delete
    whatever!!!!!!!!!!! I think they is great! ???:)
  • Sylvestermouse Apr 15, 2011 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    I love this lens! Angel blessed and featured on Squid Angel Mouse Tracks in Crochet :)
  • Desilegend Dec 1, 2010 @ 3:27 am | delete
    You have been featured on www.squidoo.com/best-handmade-christmas-decorations-2010
    Thanks for great lens!
  • WildFacesGallery Nov 17, 2010 @ 10:34 pm | delete
    Great ideas here. Am lensrolling to my crochet snowflake patterns lens.
  • happynutritionist Nov 10, 2010 @ 11:30 am | delete
    ooo, nice ideas, Beth, I'm adding this to my list on "How to Crochet: Free Patterns....."
  • JJNW Oct 16, 2010 @ 4:13 am | delete
    * Blessed by a SquidAngel * for a lovely and inspiring page! I love giving homemade Christmas gifts! This year I NEED to give homemade gifts! Ha (economy)... so I guess I will be VERY happy! Nice lens!
  • CreativeArtist Jan 8, 2010 @ 6:20 pm | delete
    Beth it looks interesting to change colors so often. I had never thought of changing colors that often or in the middle of a row. Maybe I'll give it a try sometime. : )
  • Sylvestermouse Jan 7, 2010 @ 10:00 pm | delete
    Just had to stop back by on my first day as a Squid Angel and Bless this wonderful lens!
  • Wednesday_Elf Dec 17, 2009 @ 10:30 am | delete
    Wonderful How-To lens on Christmas crochet. I crochet all the time - even have my own Etsy Shop for my 'crocheted critters' :-), and have given a lot of handmade crocheted items to family and friends over the years. I love the patterns you chose for this lens; my favorite are the patchwork ornaments. Always nice to have new ideas. I'll have to try some of these next Christmas. Thanks for putting this all together for 'crochet crafters'. Lensrolling to my 'Fiber Arts' lens.
  • Pastiche Dec 14, 2009 @ 8:36 am | delete
    I'm a beginner (again!) at crochet - thanks for these projects and the easy-to-understand how-tos. Lensrolled to Christmas Crafts ... and Classic Christmas. Happy Holidays!
  • thewishpearl Dec 12, 2009 @ 10:29 pm | delete
    I used to love making my own ornaments to decorate our Christmas tree and would always make extra to give as gifts. I especially like your candy cane crocheted ornament. The past few years I don't have as much time though, so instead make homemade sweets and breads and give those as gifts. Thank you for visiting my holiday craft fair lens:)
  • Intuitive Nov 25, 2009 @ 4:27 pm | delete
    I'm a knitter but not a crocheter but those cross-stitched "cards" are really cute.
  • seashell2 Nov 1, 2009 @ 5:19 pm | delete
    Great projects here... my mom did a lot of crocheting when I was young, she made some beautiful snowflake earrings, I think I still have them... great lens!
  • bygproductions Nov 1, 2009 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    I'm giving crochet Christmas coasters to some friends this year. Thanks for stopping by my Teacher Gift lens.
  • prosperity66 Nov 1, 2009 @ 3:25 am | delete
    Loved all those lovely Christmas crocheted items! Great job on this lens! 5 stars and a lensroll to my Christmas Time lens!
    Dom.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Oct 27, 2009 @ 1:58 pm | delete
    Nice idea to make something rather than buy something!
    Well done, blessed.
  • pkmcr Oct 25, 2009 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    Super lens packed with information that people can use! Well done and blessed by a Squid Angel :-)
  • HorseAndPony Oct 25, 2009 @ 11:56 am | delete
    These are great. My daughter would like to try a few. We will be back.
  • sandyspider Sep 27, 2009 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    Awesome patterns. I have made similar ornaments. Very through instructions. 5 stars.

    I will lensroll this to Free Crochet Toy Pattern
  • Sylvestermouse Sep 20, 2009 @ 10:05 am | delete
    I love these patterns! Thanks you for sharing them! I am lensrolling this lens to my Beginner Crochet lens.
  • GonnaFly Sep 16, 2009 @ 2:10 am | delete
    I haven't done much crocheting but this year I am making several of the teddies from the pattern on my cancer gifts page. Love the gifts on this lens :-) 5*
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