Reindeer

I am finally getting started on my Christmas projects again. This reindeer was made using Crochet Village's North Pole Resident's pattern set. The project worked up quickly and I already have the head and body made on the Polar Bear from the same set.

I stopped work on that project to get started on a Nursery Rhyme project from an old Annie's Attic pattern. I'm working on making the Old Woman in the Shoe. So far it is coming along pretty well. I will have to see once it is assembled how well it works. There is a Humpty Dumpty pattern that would go well with my Nursery Rhyme theme in the same set. As always time is an issue. I will have to see how much I can get done before the boxes need to be packed for shipping.

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Tree Skirt is Finished

I used a free round ripple crochet tree skirt pattern found here on Crochetville to make my tree skirt. I have a beautiful cross-stitched one made by my sister, but I needed something I could trust with our newest Sheltie. Last year we used a sheet to protect the tree from a curious dog. This year I wanted a tree skirt that would be more dog friendly. She may be ready for the cross-stitch one to make a comeback at some point. For know we have something festive.

This pattern works up quickly. I used Caron One Pound yarn for my project. I am thinking about making a few of these for Christmas presents next year for a few people I know that do not have tree skirts.


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Rocking Horse Ornament

I have been a huge fan of rocking horses and carousel horses for years. When I saw the pattern for a crocheted rocking horse Christmas ornament, it seemed like a great way to share my interest with the next generation. This is another pattern I found in the out of print Annie’s Attic Crochet Kid’s Christmas Tree.

I loved the little details on this pattern, down to the saddle and the bridle around the horse’s mouth. What I had trouble working through were the rockers. I had trouble getting the rockers to sit flat. I tried a few times with two different sized hooks. I will likely attempt another shot at this pattern, as I would love to have one for my own tree. At that point, I can hopefully work out my rocker issues. I may try a different type of yarn and see if that creates a better outcome. Perhaps a softer or lighter weight yarn might work better.

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