Advent Stockings Garland

What does one do when one has a pile of stockings lying around the house?

One decides to use them as a Christmas gift.

But who, in their right mind, needs 25 stockings about 2" x 4"?

So, this one becomes creative.

One lays them out on the kitchen table and a light bulb goes off in my head . . . 

How about an Advent Stocking Garland? What do you think?

Use some Christmas-y ribbon, find some mini-clothes pins (I either found these in the scrapbook department, or maybe the baby-clothes department of AC Moore) and hang the stockings on the ribbon.

VIOLA! Advent Stockings!

To add to the Advent theme, I found 25 days worth of Bible verses, typed them up, printed them off, laminated them (well, really, I used clear packaging tape) so they will last through the years. So now, everyday from Dec 1 through Dec 25, a different section of the Bible can be read that tells about the upcoming birth of Jesus Christ.


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100% of the purchase price for the pattern goes to Natalie's 2nd Chance Shelter, a no-kill dog shelter in my home state of Indiana. It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization

Snowman Hat

This is my little Punky Noodle in her Snowman Hat.

If you wonder what the blue edging is,

 it's a scarf that folds over itself.

If you would like to buy the pattern, it is available for $4.99 in my Ravelry Store, "The Fur~Babies Momma." Just click the buy now button to be transported to my shop.

 

100% of the purchase price for the pattern goes to Natalie's 2nd Chance Shelter, a no-kill dog shelter in my home state of Indiana. It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization.

Santa - or - Elf Hat

Yes, I have had fun making Christmas hats for the great niece. 
I mailed them out  this past week, and she "opened" them at the 66th birthday of her grand dad (my brother).

Looks like she likes the taste
of her 1st Christmas Sweater.

I think next year, I will make a larger one of these. I'll change the hat color to green, the brim color to red, turn up the brim and add bells to it. 

Heavens, she might get one of these every year for  pre-Christmas present.

If you would like to buy the pattern, it is available for $4.99 in my Ravelry Store, "The Fur~Babies Momma." Just click the buy now button to be transported to my shop.

100% of the purchase price for the pattern goes to Natalie's 2nd Chance Shelter, a no-kill dog shelter in my home state of Indiana. It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization.

Winter Aviator Hat

Time to spoil the great niece with pre-Christmas presents.

First on the list of hats is her Aviator Hat. 

You can't see the buttons very well
but they are red roses . . . so girlie for Christmas,
but can be worn all winter.

Well, it really  isn't hers per say, I also made one 

as a Christmas present for my great nephew.

Check out those cute Black Bear buttons!

If you would like to buy the pattern, it is available for $4.99 in my Ravelry Store, "The Fur~Babies Momma." Just click the buy now button to be transported to my shop.

***100% of the purchase price for the pattern goes to Natalie's 2nd Chance Shelter, a no-kill dog shelter in my home state of Indiana. It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization***

Socks as Ornaments or Silverware - Gift - Credit Card Caddies

This pattern was first published October 24, 2010.

PERFECT to hold silverware, napkins gift cards.

Can be used as a decoration on a Christmas tree

 or an an addition to the bow on a present.

Yarns suggested

Bernat Happy Holidays Christmas Yarn

Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Solids

Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres & Prints

Yarn weight   Worsted / 10 ply (9 wpi)

Gauge   4 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch in single crochet 

Hook size   4.0 mm (G)

 

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Remember, 100% of the purchase price for the pattern goes to
Natalie's 2nd Chance Shelter,
a no-kill dog shelter in my home state of Indiana.
It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization.

Mittens as Ornaments or Silverware - Gift - Credit Card Caddies

This pattern was first published October 22, 2010.

These would  look GREAt used as caddies
for the silverware on your CHristmas table.
They can also be used as:
a napkin holder
ornament
tie on for a present
to hold a gift card

Yarns suggested

Lion Brand Happy Holiday Christmas Yarn

Yarn weight   Worsted / 10 ply (9 wpi) 

Gauge    4 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch in single crpochet

Hook size  4.0 mm (G)

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The Fur~Babies Momma.

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Remember, 100% of the purchase price for the pattern goes to
Natalie's 2nd Chance Shelter,
a no-kill dog shelter in my home state of Indiana.
It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization.

Elf Hat

This pattern was first published January 18, 2010

This pattern was made for Rachel's daughter Anna's 1st Christmas. Since I didn't have a model, Indy had to stand in for me.

Yarns suggested

Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Solids & Heathers

Yarn weight   Aran / 10 ply (8 wpi)

Hook size  4.0 mm (G)

Sizes available   Infant through Adult

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100% of the purchase price for the pattern goes to a no-kill dog shelter in my home state of Indiana. It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization

1st Christmas Sweater

This pattern was first published December 28, 2008.

This was oine of the patterns I designed for my great-niece Mady's 1st Christmas . . thus, the name.

Size  0 - 6 months

Yarns suggested   Lion Brand Jiffy Solid

Yarn weight   Bulky / 12 ply (7 wpi)

Hook size  4.0 mm (G) and 5.0 mm (H)

Sweater crocheted by rdimaria from Ravelry.

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Natalie's 2nd Chance Shelter,
a no-kill dog shelter in my home state of Indiana.
It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization.

12" Wreath Square (double crochet)

This pattern was first published September 11, 2010.

Yarns suggested

Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Solids & Heathers

Gauge   4 stitches and 2 rows = 1 inch

Hook size    4.0 mm (G)  and  5.0 mm (H)

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Natalie's 2nd Chance Shelter,
a no-kill dog shelter in my home state of Indiana.
It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization.

12" Wreath Square (single crochet)

This patter was first published September 11, 2010.

This pattern was an idea floating around in my mind.

It worked up rather quickly but took FOREVER to write up correctly . .

and it still may  have a problem, though I don't think so.

If you do have a problem, contact me and I will help you through it.

Holly Berries were made with seed beads.
They could be made out of red french knots also.

Yarns suggested

Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Solids & Heathers

Yarn weight  Aran / 10 ply (8 wpi) 

Hook size   4.0 mm (G)

This pattern is available, for $2.00,  through my Ravelry Store,

The Fur~Babies Momma.

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Remember, 100% of the purchase price for the pattern goes to
Natalie's 2nd Chance Shelter,
a no-kill dog shelter in my home state of Indiana.
It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization.

Garland's Frost

This pattern was originally published November 5, 2008.

Several years ago, when we still lived in Indiana, I found a pattern for a Christmas Garland. To make it, you bought a string of beads (from the Christmas Dept. of any store) and crocheted an edging around it.

I thought that I would make another one this year ... being in the crochet mood and all. But, I had no idea where the pattern was, nor did I even remember what it was in .... a book, pamphlet, plain piece of paper?

So, I figured I could "whip" one up myself. I bought a gold beaded garland and got out my Christmas, variegated crochet thread and started to crochet the edging onto the garland. MAN! It was taking me forever. I would measure it from finger-tip to underarm, figuring it was approximately 3 feet. Then I did it again, and again, and again, and I can't remember how many times I did it and still was no where near the end.

I decided at this point to find the label I had torn off to see how long this garland actually was. I about DIED when I read 18 feet! I think I will probably be dead by the time this ever gets done. How Grandma ever worked with crochet thread and made what she did is amazing to me. It is taking me forever to do this and I swear she could whip up a dishcloth out of the same thread in no time.... at least it seamed like no time in the eyes of a little girl. And the dining room table clothes! I don't even want to think of the time they took.

Thanks Mom for giving me the tablecloth Grandma made for Margaret. I treasured it when you gave it to me and now that I actually understand the hours of labor Grandma put in, I am awe-struck!

Yarn suggested  #10 Crochet thread

Yarn weight  Thread 

Hook size  1.75 mm

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Remember, 100% of the purchase price for the pattern goes to
Natalie's 2nd Chance Shelter,
a no-kill dog shelter in my home state of Indiana.
It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization.

Love You Mom~