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In case you missed it this week, my fellow Crafty Tree Trimmings contributors and I have been taking turns making each other’s ornament designs from the ebook:
- Susan made my Gossamer Thread Trees
- Patricia made Betz’s Gingerbread House
- Betz made Kayte’s Vintage Treasure Ornament
- Linda made Patricia’s Paper Lantern
- Kayte made Susan’s Bead and Button Sparkle ornament
…And I made Linda’s Crocheted Star, several different ways.
I had some pretty stranded yarn from Yarnia that worked nicely. I love Linda’s pattern – it’s very simple to follow, and she wrote it without abbreviations, which is lovely for beginners. Like me.
I made and stiffened a little pile of them, and used them as end caps for this simple holiday card garland. (Seriously simple – I just nailed in some small nails, tied twine between them, and hung the stars over the nails.)
You’re looking at my entire Christmas decoration scheme, as of today. That zine is taking precedence at the moment.
After that, I started playing around with other materials. I used some emall crochet cotton (a thrifted, label-less ball, so I have no idea what it is) to make this tiny one. Stiffened, this could be the basis for a fun pendant.
Then I used some of Cathy’s Swistraw to make one that would be a cool gift-topper. It’s hard to see in the photo, but that material has a pretty sheen when crocheted.
…And while I had the twine out, I whipped up one more! I have to say: that was some muscular crochet! I had to take a couple stitches out of the pattern to accommodate the beefiness of the twine.
But – wouldn’t this make a cool trivet? I’m loving this idea! Maybe backed in this red felt. Hmmm…
Anyway. I know I’ve said this before, but we’d really appreciate you helping us support Project Linus. Crafty Tree Trimmings is on sale only through December 31, so hurry!
I tried to take a crochet class and failed miserably – even though I've been knitting for 17 years!! I've got to learn, these are awesome -
I'd consider this pattern very beginner-friendly – because, I was able
to comprehend it. I have a tough time with crochet patterns in
general, to my eternal disappointment. I loved the no-abbreviations
format!
So pretty! I especially love the red ones/garland idea. Sure beats just piling the cards in a basket which is what I usually do. Thanks for the inspiration.
ooo! i like those! and i know just the little hat i’m going to make they would make a lovely addition to! :)
Eep! I just love the card garland idea!
I love that idea, really looks nice on the wall.
I haven’t done that type of crochet in years.
Debbie
these look great diane! i’d also like to add that they are great for using up leftover sock yarn bits. and, i don’t envy you using that twine to crochet! :)
Oh my gosh, love your card display!! The stars look SO cute & homey. Love. :) So cute! You know I haven't even gotten A card yet? I bought a box at the dollar store so I could do some crafting with cards – ha ha.
the card display works so well! very pretty
These are so great! I totally love that card display!
I can not wait to see the card display! I know exactly where it is!!! A perfect way to display cards – and the color yarn you choose for the stars is a striking accent.
I love how the deep red stars set off the card garlands! Beautiful, striking card display. I can't wait to see it!
Just one more thing! Thank you for giving us the links to the other posts. I totally enjoyed visiting every one! Each project offers so many different possibilities! I must get busy and make my gingerbread house ornament with cookies on the roof!
The link for the tree trim book not found when clicked.
Many thanks for pointing that out! It's fixed now.
i can't find a link to download the pattern
Brenda, the pattern can be found in our ebook collaboration, Crafty
Tree Trimmings. It's at: http://shop.craftypod.com/trimmings. 15% of
your purchase is donated to Project Linus!
Those red crocheted starts are so beautiful. Wish I was handy enough to learn a new craft…maybe next year!
xo
Pam
Those red crocheted starts are so beautiful. Wish I was handy enough to learn a new craft…maybe next year!
xo
Pam
Love to crochet. It’s how I escape from the day to day madness!! Thinking of learning to knit, but haven’t bitten the bullet yet. I do lots of other crafty type things so one more shouldn’t hurt…right??