This Christmas, don’t fret about what to get the crazy chicken lady in your life. Crochet this quirky Christmas stocking.
When you’ve finished making all your Chicken Stockings, you’ll need an extra special gift tag to wrap the gifts.
Here’s a free PDF for you to download: Chicken Christmas Gift Tag
Every November, aviation enthusiasts and professionals across the United States come together to celebrate National Aviation Month. This special month is a time to commemorate the remarkable achievements in the world of aviation, recognize the incredible contributions of pioneers in the field, and inspire the next generation of aviators. In this blog post, we’ll explore the history of aviation, share some fascinating facts, and discuss how you can join in the celebration of National Aviation Month.
The History of Aviation:
National Aviation Month has deep historical roots, dating back to the Wright brothers’ first powered flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903. Orville and Wilbur Wright’s groundbreaking achievement marked the beginning of modern aviation and forever changed the way people traveled and connected with one another.
Key Figures and Milestones:
Fascinating Facts about Aviation:
National Aviation Month is a time to celebrate the incredible achievements of aviation pioneers, learn about the history of flight, and embrace the excitement of modern aviation. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or simply curious about the world of aviation, this month offers numerous opportunities to connect with the aviation community, deepen your knowledge, and appreciate the wonders of human flight. So, spread your wings, and let’s all celebrate the magic of flight during this National Aviation Month!
If you have a pilot in your family, this Airplane Christmas Ornament is the perfect gift for them. Designed as part of my It’s a Wonderful Life Advent Calendar Ebook, it represents Harry Bailey as a Navy fighter pilot during World War II.
Finished ornament measures approximately 5.5” long.
Materials:
Sport weight yarn:
30 yards navy blue
2 yards white
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Fiberfill
Star appliques
Plastic propellor
Ribbon or cord
Gauge: 5 rows = 1”, 6 sc = 1”
STITCHES:
Invisible decrease: https://youtube.com/shorts/0NC5nXyDvwI?feature=share
Directions:
Body:
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (15 sc).
Rnds 4-11: Sc in each st.
Rnd 12: Inc 3 times, sc in next 12 sts (18 sc).
Rnd 13: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* 3 times, sc in next 12 sts (21 sc).
Rnd 14: Working in BLO, sc in next 9 sts. Working in both lps, sc in next 12 sts (21 sc). Mark 1st and 9th BLO sts with st marker.
Rnds 15-16: Working in both lps, sc in each st.
Rnd 17: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 18: Sc in each st. Stuff.
Rnd 19: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (15 sc).
Rnds 20-22: Sc in each st.
Rnd 23: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnds 24-30: Sc in each st. Fasten off yarn. Finish stuffing. Lay piece flat and sew Rnd 30 closed. You may need to work an additional 1-2 sc so that tail lines up correctly with top of plane.
Cockpit:
Row 1: Attach white yarn to first marked st of Rnd 14 with front of plane facing forward. Sc in this st and in next 8 sts across to 2nd marker (9 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, dec over last 2 sts (7 sc).
Rows 3-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off at end of Row 5 with 12” length. Sew Row 5 to Rnd 8 of body and sew sides of cockpit to body of plane.
Wings: (Make 2)
Row 1: With navy yarn, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch and each of the remaining ch (6 sc).
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc across (12 sc at end of Row 7). Fasten off with 12” length.
Fold in half and mark a piece of cardboard slightly smaller than half the wing. Sew sides tog with cardboard in the middle. Sew to sides of plane at Rnds 10-15 with angled edge at front.
Tail Fin:
Repeat Rows 1-7 of wing. Mark cardboard in same manner. Sew sides tog with cardboard in the middle. Sew to center of Rnds 25-30 of body with tail fin standing up.
Rear Wings: (Make 2)
Row 1: With navy yarn, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch and each of the remaining ch (4 sc).
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc across (7 sc at end of Row 4). Fasten off with 12” length.
Fold in half and mark a piece of cardboard slightly smaller than half the wing. Sew sides tog with cardboard in the middle. Sew to sides of plane with angled edge at front and back of wing even with back of plane.
Weave in all ends.
Glue a star to each side of tail fin and another to top center of plane.
Cut 12” piece of ribbon and lp through top center of plane.
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Every year on the first Wednesday in October, National Coffee with a Cop Day brings men and women in uniform together with their communities to connect over a cup of coffee. If you have a member of law enforcement in your family, you’re going to love this new Policeman’s Hat Ornament Crochet Pattern.
This pattern was designed as part of a series for my recent ebook, It’s a Wonderful Life Advent Calendar. The Policeman Hat Ornament symbolizes Bert the Cop, one of George Bailey’s best friends.
It’s a Wonderful Life Advent Calendar Ornament Crochet Patterns Ebook
Just a few yards of sport or worsted weight yarn are needed for these ornaments. Using your scrap basket, make a few different colors to match the uniforms of different jurisdictions.
Finished ornament measures approximately 2.5″ wide using sport yarn and 3.5” wide using worsted yarn.
PDF download available at:
Policeman Hat Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern
Materials:
Sport yarn:
20 yards navy blue
Size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Gold star sticker
12” length of ribbon or cord
Peel & stick felt
Worsted yarn (2 colors):
18 yards medium blue
8 yards navy blue
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Directions:
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic ring), sc 7 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (14 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (21 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (28 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (35 sc).
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 7: *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (49 sc). Mark felt circle.
Rnd 8: Working in BLO, sc in each sc.
Rnd 9: *Dec, sc in next 5 sc,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 10: *Dec, sc in next 4 sc,* repeat around (35 sc). Insert felt into top of hat and stick (or glue) in place.
Rnd 11: *Dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around (28 sc). (Change colors here for 2-tone hat.)
Rnds 12-13: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 13. Do not fasten off.
Brim:
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in FLO of next 10 sts, sl st in next st, leave remaining sts unworked (10 sc).
Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, dec, sc across (9 sc).
Rows 16-18: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc across (6 sc at end of Row 18). Fasten off.
Rnd 19: With right side facing, join yarn at back of Rnd 13. Sc in each st to brim, sc in row edges of Rows 14-18, sc in each sc of Rnd 18, sc in other edges of Rows 18-14, sc around remaining sts of Rnd 13. Join with sl st. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Measure brim of hat on felt, mark and cut out. Stick (or glue) to inside of brim.
Glue star to front of hat.
Cut 12” piece of ribbon and lp through top center of hat. Decorate as desired.
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Are you ready for another Christmas gift bag pattern? Each year I make these small gift bags for my husband’s coworkers and fill them with candy for him to give out at the office. This year I just couldn’t resist creating a new design – polar bear gift bag. I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did.
Materials:
Small amounts of worsted yarn – white and red
A few yards of white Pipsqueak yarn
Crochet hook size H
12-mm safety nose
18-mm wiggly eyes
1” white pompom
Finished bag measures approximately 4” tall by 3” wide (not including ears).
Directions:
Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7: *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnds 8-16: Sc in each st.
Rnd 17: *Dec, sc in next 5 sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 18: *Dec, sc in next 4 sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 19:*Dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 20: *Sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Drawstring: Using white yarn, make a chain 12″ long and knot both ends. Pull through loops made in Rnd 20.
SNOUT:
Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (9 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (15 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 6: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off white leaving 9” length for sewing.
Insert safety nose in tip of snout. Stuff snout and sew to face at Rnds 6-11.
EARS: (Make 2)
With white yarn, ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain, sc in each of next 3 ch.
Fasten off and make another piece the same.
Holding both pieces together, sc through both pieces. Sc in each of 1st 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc. Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Sew an ear to each side of head at Rnds 12-15. Weave in all ends.
Santa Hat:
Rnd 1: With red yarn, ch 2. Sc 3 in second ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (6 sc).
Rnd 3: Sc in each st.
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (9 sc).
Rnd 5: Sc in each st.
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 7: Sc in each st.
Rnd 8: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 9: Sc in each st.
Rnd 10: *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 11: Sc in each st. Join. Fasten off red.
Rnd 12: Turn to wrong side. Attach white eyelash or Pipsqueak yarn and work 1 sc in each st.
Rnd 13: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off white. Weave in all ends. Sew white pompom to top of hat.
If you don’t have either of these yarns, you can use white worsted yarn and loop st around.
Cut a piece of red yarn about 6” long. Fold and thread through Rnd 11 of hat. Attach to Rnd 18 of head and tie to secure hat to polar bear.
Glue on(or sew on) eyes above snout.
PDF Download: Polar Bear Gift Bag Crochet Pattern
Skinny Gnome Ornament Crochet Pattern
Click on each photo on the PDF of the Treasure Map to find 8 more penguins.
Polar Bear Butt Ornament Crochet Pattern
Reindeer Butt Ornament Crochet Pattern
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Gnomes have been depicted in literature as far back as 1566 in A Book on Nymphs, Sylphs, Pygmies, and Salamanders, and on the Other Spirits by Paracelsus. They are said to guard the precious stones and minerals of the earth and can move through the soil as easily as humans move through air. Sometimes they are depicted as small, intelligent, and helpful to humans. Other stories show them as hot-tempered and combatant. J.R.R. Tolkein’s gnomes are tall and beautiful, but all authors seemed to agree that gnomes are immortal. In L. Frank Baum’s book The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, gnomes created the sleigh bells for Santa Claus‘ reindeer. Maybe that explains why Christmas Gnomes have become so popular over the last few years.
Crochet some skinny gnome decorations for your Christmas tree. Make a few to liven up your gift wrapping. Finished size is approximately 5″ tall x 1.5″ wide, and instructions are included to lengthen the ornament if you would prefer. Each ornament takes just a few yards of worsted and eyelash yarn, so they’re a great stash buster or bazaar item.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
6 yards MC
4 yards CC
Eyelash yarn 4 yards
Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
Yarn needle
½” pompom
10” silver or gold ribbon
Small amount of stuffing
Directions:
Rnd 1: With MC, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnds 3-10: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 10. Fasten off MC. Stuff. (If a taller ornament is desired, add extra rnds here.)
Rnd 11: Attach eyelash yarn, sc in each st. Do not join.
Rnds 12-15: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 15. Fasten off eyelash. Stuff.
Rnd 16: Attach CC yarn, sc in each st. Do not join.
Rnd 17: Sc in each st.
Rnd 18: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat twice (9 sc).
Rnds 19-20: Sc in each st. Stuff.
Rnd 21: *Sc in next st, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat twice (6 sc).
Rnds 22-23: Sc in each st.
Rnd 24: *Sc in next st, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat once (4 sc). Fasten off CC leaving 6” length. Close with ultimate finish.
Sew or glue pompom in middle of eyelash rnds. Fold ribbon in half and insert through st at top of hat. Pull through and tie ends in a knot.
PDF Download: Skinny Gnome Ornament Crochet Pattern
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Polar Bear Butt Ornament Crochet Pattern
Reindeer Butt Ornament Crochet Pattern
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