There’s just a little over a week left, then…. It’s Christmas! Have you already sent all your Christmas cards? We live in a digital world today, but nothing can replace the joy of receiving a handwritten card with a personal Christmas greeting. Why not add an even more personal touch this year and crochet your own Christmas cards? Guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face, from your family and friends to the lonely person living a few doors down. Read on for a how-to!
Christmas is always special, but this year, even more so. Our celebrations are more intimate, restricted to the small circle of people who have a special place in our hearts. But that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten our other loved ones who can’t be with us. This year particularly is one for sending extra special, personalized Christmas cards. A loving message straight from the heart. So, we thought we’d put together a little how-to to help you make some truly unique Christmas cards.
So, first of all, what do you need? Not much! The only materials required are:
• blank cards • scraps of yarn • a crochet hook suitable for your yarn • glue or (washi) tape
For our cards, we’ve crocheting Christmas trees, snowflakes, stockings and a Christmas angel. We used a 2.5 mm crochet hook and scraps of Phildar Coton 3, but of course, you can use whatever cotton you have in your stash.
• Free crochet pattern Snowflake
• Free crochet pattern Christmas tree
• Free crochet pattern Christmas stocking
• Free crochet pattern Christmas angel
Once you’ve crocheted your Christmas figure, stick it onto the front of your card with some glue. Another fun idea is to attach it with some washi tape instead. That way it’s easy for the lucky recipient to take it off the card and hang it on their tree as a Christmas ornament. A gift and card in one!
Write a warm Christmas greeting and your Christmas card is ready to pop through their letter box. Happy crocheting!
