12 Weeks of Christmas - Week 11 Reveal

Since snowflakes are my favorite holiday symbol, I was so pleased to share Simply Sweet's snowflake pattern. I found it so quick and easy. There is no issue with being able to crochet multiple ones in a hour. I have crocheted them in dark blue, pale blue, and white, but you do not have to stop there. If you have a red tree and want red snowflakes, go for it! This time, I did crochet the snowflake in white.

Here's the photo:

The only changes I made was to add a holder. Like all my previous hangers, I usually ch 16 and sl st in the same stitch.

You can use a glue mixture to stiffen and glitter it if you wish. You would just soak the snowflakes in the glue mixture and pin it to a piece of board. There are plenty of tutorials on stiffening yarn and string ornaments. I personally do not care if the snowflake isn't stiff.

We have just one more week. I have a treat and a gift for each of you. Please stay tuned for Week 12 for yours.

12 Weeks of Christmas - Week 11

This week's pattern is my all time favorite snowflake pattern. What is so unique is that this pattern is actually an applique attached to a small child's beanie. The original designer is Simply Sweet. I found it one day scrolling through Pinterest. Since then, the designer has removed it from her blog; however, you can find the pattern (free) as a Ravelry download by clicking HERE!

I have made this snowflake previously. Multiple times because it is just so darling. It is quick, simple, and versatile. Add it to a wine cozy, a hat, a blanket, or make it into an ornament. Which is what I am going to do this week. Below is a picture of my previous attempts. This one is done in pale blue.

Project Type: Scrap buster

Skill level: Easy/Beginners with a little advanced knowledge about sewing

Hook Size: G or H hook (I used H.)
    Recommended - H, but G will make it slightly smaller.

Type of Yarn: Worsted Weight - I used Red Heart in  White.

Extra requirements:
Scissors
Stitch marker (if you need it)

12 Weeks of Christmas - Week 9 Reveal

I hope that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I spent my week having a wonderful get together with my extended family and a private dinner with myself, my husband, and our roommate. I used my lone pumpkin to make our pie.

This week has been a fun and easy time with crochet. Small snowflakes are not only the perfect way to decorate the tree, but this pattern is super easy and quick. That means you can spend less time crocheting gifts and ornaments and more time with your family. Especially in the week of Thanksgiving, having some extra time to spend with friends and family is amazing.

Despite the small issues I mentioned in the first post about the pattern and lack of a holder, these things are simple to correct. It worked up very easy and I had no issue understanding the pattern as a designer. If the corrections were done, this would be a perfect snowflake pattern to rely on.

Now, I am going to show you the photo of my completed ones.

If you were to crochet these with a sparkly yarn, they would glitter in your tree! You could also string them together between chains of yarn and make a garland. Such a versatile pattern!

Looking forward to Week 10. We only have 3 more weeks to go. 

Throwback Thursday - Dangling

Hello friends! Another week of firsts.

First earrings to sell

As you can see, there are two different kinds. My little sister requested me to make two sets of these earrings for her in-laws Christmas gifts. I had given her a pair of each a few weeks earlier for her Christmas gift. The red five petal flower ones actually have some gold thread weaved in. The other pair is some pale blue snowflakes.

I actually enjoyed crocheting these. I thought about adding them into my product line-up; however, there were no bites to purchase. So I did not continue.

Would you like to see a pattern for these?

Sarah