Crochet Yourself a Ring

Want a quick little project that's super easy and whips up in a flash?  Check out this crocheted ring I made recently in under 30 minutes!  I haven't ever really been one for crocheted jewelry, although I do think that some of it is lovely and unique, but when I ran across this pattern link I was intrigued and decided to give it a try.

 
 There are three different ring patterns included in the PDF, however I only tried one because the other two were too large for my liking.  So here is my version of the ring in two different colors:

They are very cute and surprisingly comfortable!  So if you're looking for a quick project to break the routine, try one of these rings on for size!  You can get the downloadable PDF here.

Fun With Valentine's Day Crochet Leftovers and a Free Pattern for You!

I really enjoyed working on all of my Valentine's Day crochet projects and I thought they turned out Love-ly. I made a couple more of the hearts I showed you in my last post because they are just so cute and I thought of so many things that could be done with them. Like this face:


Another option would be to add arms and legs to this little heart face. I think that would just be too cute!


I sewed a crocheted flower on this heart and I am going to use it for a pin cushion, It would also be cute to make a sachet out of one of them, or attach a string to one and hang it from your rear view mirror.

I like making little trinkets for friends for little surprises, so I turned the turquoise heart into a key chain.

I am also making some crocheted lip balm cozies for friends, using pretty girlie colors and putting cute little lip balm tubes in them.

This is the first one I made, and I plan on making several more of these. I put a key ring on this one, but they could also be hooked on your purse so you can always find your lip balm or lipstick. They are so easy and work up in less than an hour from start to finish! They can be made in so many different colors and using a variety of cute buttons the possibilities are endless!
Here is the pattern if you'd like to make some of these for yourself or as gifts.

Supplies: Small amount of worsted weight yarn
Size F crochet hook.
Decorative button of your choice
Stitch marker
A tube of lip balm or lipstick

Round 1: Chain 2. 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook. Join with a slip stitch at the end of the round.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl at end of round. (10)

Round 3: Working in back loop only, sc in each stitch around. Do not join. (10)

Round 4 & remaining: Sc in each stitch around, working in a spiral, until the cozy is the length of your tube of lip balm or lipstick.

When your cozy is the correct length, decide where you want your button and either sew it on now, or mark the spot where you want it to be.

For the flap:

Stop at the end of the last round and join with a slip stitch.
Chain 1 and turn, then sc in the next 5 stitches, and turn.
Continue working 5 sc back and forth until the flap is long enough to fold over and reach the top of the button. (I put my lip balm in the cozy at this point to make sure the flap was long enough to reach over the top of the tube and down to the top of the button.) When the flap reaches the top of the button, chain 5 and join to the other end of the flap with a slip stitch and finish off. Note: If you are using a larger button, like I did, you may want to make the chain on your flap a few stitches longer to allow it to fit over a large button

Weave in your ends and you are done! I hope you have fun with these if you decide to make some. Thanks for visiting as always, I hope you have a terrific and crafty week!

A Christmas Angel

Christmas is almost upon us and everywhere you go people are scurrying around trying to get ready for the celebration.  I'm still busy crocheting and just today finished another Christmas amigurumi.  This amigurumi was inspired by something that no Christmas decoration, story, poem or song would be complete without...the Angel.  In fact, angels are one of the things we associate with Christmas the most.  Rarely will you see a Christmas display without angels! 

I recently read an article about Christmas decorations, traditions and symbols, in which there were a few interesting facts about angels.  For instance, it was in the Old Testament of Christianity that angels were first described as having human bodies and wings, which is why traditional pictures of angels, or stories about angels, portray them this way.  Wings are said to be symbolic of Innocence, Virtue, Purity, Peace and Love. The perfect description of an angel!  Many believe that angels protect us, and that we all have a 'guardian angel', and further that these angels are intermediaries between us and God.

So here is my little Christmas angel.  She is a "Kokeshi" style angel.  Kokeshi dolls are handmade wooden dolls that originated in northern Japan.  The main characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is that they are simply a head and torso, without arms or legs.  These little dolls are also popular among amigurumi artists and are very easy to make due to the fact that there are no arms or legs to sew on!

  

I really love the combination of the hot pink and red together!

  

 

  

I'm having quite a hard time finding motivation these past few weeks, and I'm sure it's just the holiday blues.  Christmas last year, as well as this year have been especially difficult for me since my dad died last year.  Thankfully life right now is not requiring me to do a lot or I'd be in trouble.  So I'm trying to be good to myself and am giving myself permission to 'slack', even though I feel very guilty when I do.  I did however manage to round up some of my free pattern links so that I could share them with all of you.  There are so many beautiful crochet works and some amazingly talented crafters to be found.  I could literally spend hours going from site to site just taking it all in!   

 

Fancy Crochet Christmas Ornament

  

Crochet Gingerbread Boy Stocking
 

   

Crochet Gingerbread Girl Stocking 

  

   Crochet Gingerbread House Ornament

  

Crochet Christmas Chirper Ornament

 

Crochet Cone Ornament

Crochet Bright Star Ornaments 

Crochet Christmas Star Ornament

 

Crochet Christmas Bells Ornament  

Crochet Bell Angel Christmas Ornament

I think all of these are such cute patterns, and I plan on making several of them myself.  I hope you found something that you like here, and I hope that all of you are having a happy and blessed holiday season!

Thanks for visiting!