some winter projects

Now that my  holiday crocheting is winding down-time to think about new projects-- these two blankets look interesting 

Cute Pattern Idea for a simple and personal gift--enjoy

Angel Ornament
© by Beth Parsons

Materials:
4 ply yarn, Crochet Hook G
1/8" ribbon
ribbon roses, hearts, etc.

Head: Ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from hook. Sl st to join. (12 dc)

Body: Ch 4, (count this as first tr) 2 tr in same st as beg ch 4, 3 tr in next dc, turn. (6 tr) Ch 3, (count this as first dc) dc in same st as beg ch, dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in last tr, turn. (8 dc) Ch 1, sc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next dc). Repeat across and end with sc in last st. (8 sc, 7 ch 3 sps)

Wings: Make 2 Attach yarn with a sl st in space between head and body. Ch 4 (first tr, 3 tr in same sp. Fasten off. Repeat for other wing. Work all ends in on back side of angel.

Tie bow with ribbon around center st between head and body. Or glue ribbon roses, hearts, etc. to center st. Tie gold thread or clear plastic thread to top of angel to hang by.

***These ornaments are given to the hospitals to give to the parents who lose their babies - to have something small to remember their baby. It's also a nice item to have for a baby's first ornament!  http://www.angelfire.com/va3/heartfeltangels/AngelOrnament.html

 This is what my days look like keeping the cats away from my yarn-- they think it is great to play with me while I am crocheting

Cinnamon stick crafts

I love simple little crafts that you can do with the kids ... I found this one on Pinterest just a a cinnamon stick-- some evergreen pieces - fake or real and buttons... and you have a cute tree ornament

When I was in school we made braids out of yarn and tied on cinnamon sticks to make a fragrant wall hanging ... simple but cute and fun

Made this hat for a customer -Christmas orders are coming in It is so fun to try out new patterns and I always enjoy the look on their face to see it for the first time .

Looking back

My house looks like the Christmas aisle exploded in my home -my daughter is reminiscing on all the school crafts her and her brother has made thru the years-- there are many things that have been collected of school hand made gifts or things we have made here.For me homemade gifts for me are so much more then the item-it is also a connection to the person who made it. This time of year make me think of home made holiday goodies.

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