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Celebrate National Piano Month with a Piano Ornament Crochet Pattern

Did you know September is National Piano Month? 🎹✨ It’s the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of music and honor the instrument that has inspired countless songs, from classical masterpieces to pop chart-toppers. And what better way for yarn lovers to join in the celebration than with a crochet hook in hand?

This month, I’m excited to share the Piano Ornament Crochet Pattern – a quick, fun project that’s both creative and musical.

🧶 About the Pattern

The Piano Ornament Crochet Pattern is a miniature design that captures the charm of this timeless instrument. Whether you hang it on your Christmas tree, gift it to a piano teacher, or add it to your music room décor, this ornament is sure to strike a chord with music lovers.

✨ Pattern Features:

  • Step-by-step instructions (US crochet terms)

  • Beginner-friendly and quick to make

  • Perfect stash-busting project

  • Finished size makes it ideal for ornaments, gift toppers, or keepsakes (approximately 4” tall by 3.5” wide)

     

🎁 Perfect Gift Idea

This pattern makes a wonderful handmade gift for:

  • Piano teachers 🎼 (imagine gifting one at a recital!)

  • Music students who just reached a new milestone

  • Friends and family who love music

  • Your own tree, if you want it to sing with handmade charm this holiday season

📥 Get the Pattern

The Piano Ornament Crochet Pattern is available now as a PDF instant download in my shop. That means you can start crocheting your own little piece of musical décor today!

👉 Shop the Pattern Here

This September, celebrate National Piano Month by making something that combines your love of music and crochet. 🎹🧶 Handmade ornaments like this add meaning and melody to the holidays – and every stitch will be music to your heart. 💖

Materials:

Sport yarn:

65 yards brown

3 yards white

Size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Black fabric paint or marker

12” length of ribbon or cord

Peel & stick felt

Gauge: 5 sc = 1”, 5 rows = 1”

Directions:

Row 1: (Section 1) With brown yarn, ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook and all remaining chs (16 sc).

Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 8: (Section 2) Ch 1, turn, working in BLO, sc in each st.

Rows 9-14: Ch 1, turn, working in both lps, sc in each st.

Row 15: (Section 3) Ch 1, turn, working in FLO, sc in each st.

Rows 16-33: Ch 1, turn, working in both lps, sc in each st.

Row 34: (Section 4) Ch 1, turn, working in BLO, sc in each st.

Rows 35-44: Ch 1, turn, working in both lps, sc in each st.

Row 45: (Section 5) Ch 1, turn, working in FLO, sc in each st.

Rows 46-55: Ch 1, turn, working in both lps, sc in each st.

Row 56: With white yarn, sc in each st.

Row 57: (Section 6) Ch 1, turn, working in FLO, sc in each st. Fasten off white yarn.

Rows 58-65: With brown yarn, ch 1, turn, working in both lps, sc in each st.

Sides: (Make 2)

Row 1: With brown yarn, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch (10 sc).

Rows 2-12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 7 sts, leave remaining 3 sts unworked (7 sc).

Rows 14-19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off at end of Row 19.

Cut a piece of felt for each piano section and 2 pieces for the sides. Peel and stick as you fold sections and sew in place.

Sew Row 1 to Row 59 to start the box. Sew on one side at a time. As you begin to join outline of first side to body of piano, it will begin to take the proper shape.

OPTIONAL:

Use black fabric marker or fabric paint to create black keys on keyboard.

If you would like to use piano as a hanging ornament, cut 12” piece of ribbon and lp through top center of piano. Decorate as desired.

The Piano Ornament pattern is included in the It’s a Wonderful Life Advent Calendar along with 23 other ornament patterns based on the beloved movie.

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Airplane Ornament Crochet Pattern – F6F Hellcat Navy Fighter Plane

National Aviation History Month

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:

  1. Amelia Earhart: The first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Earhart remains an icon of courage and adventure.
  2. Charles Lindbergh: In 1927, Charles Lindbergh made the historic first non-stop solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris, becoming an international hero.
  3. The Apollo Program: In 1969, NASA’s Apollo 11 mission saw astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first humans to walk on the moon.
  4. Commercial Aviation: The introduction of commercial airliners like the Boeing 747 revolutionized air travel, making it more accessible to people worldwide.
  5. Advancements in Space Travel: More recently, the development of reusable rockets by companies like SpaceX has rekindled interest in space exploration and the possibility of interplanetary travel.

Fascinating Facts about Aviation:

  1. The fastest passenger plane, the Concorde, could travel at speeds exceeding 1,350 miles per hour, cutting the time of transatlantic flights in half.
  2. A Boeing 747 is made up of approximately 6 million parts.
  3. The longest non-stop commercial flight, as of my knowledge cutoff date in 2022, was from Singapore to Newark, covering a distance of over 9,500 miles.
  4. There are more planes in the ocean than there are submarines in the sky, highlighting the rarity of underwater aviation.
  5. The Blackbird SR-71, one of the fastest planes ever built, could reach speeds of Mach 3.3, or more than 2,200 miles per hour.

 

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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The Airplane Ornament is Day 5 in the Ornament Advent Calendar.

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Discover the 23 other nostalgic Christmas ornament patterns:

It’s a Wonderful Life Advent Calendar Ornament Crochet Patterns Ebook

 

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