Working on Crocheted Cotton Yarn Hearts

WIP Wednesday - Crocheted Christmas Hearts

Making some crochet heart sachet ornaments for Christmas!

For the past couple months, I have put down my felting needles and picked up my crochet hooks to work on handmade Christmas gifts. I plan to pick up those needle felting tools soon, but in the meantime, I have been sharing some of my holiday gift projects. 

Here's another one that I'm experimenting with - crocheted heart sachet ornaments. I really love using cotton yarn over similarly worsted weight acrylic and synthetic yarns. I also like natural wool yarns, but they don't work as well with amigurumi and more 3-dimensional crocheted objects like these hearts and the adorable snowman or pretty pink butterfly I've made recently. The texture and durability of cotton yarns works really well for sculptural objects, and, in general, it is a bit cheaper to buy too - always a sweet bonus when having to buy craft supplies :-)

So this is the little heart that I've worked up. It is actually half of a set that join together forming a crocheted heart ornament. The pattern is very simple - great for beginners or for long-time crocheters who want to make several of these at once for coworker or teacher gifts. 

I may try to put some potpourri or scented sachets inside of them. These would be excellent for putting in drawers or hanging in closets as scented sachets after the holidays. I've thought about making a few and stacking them, tied with a ribbon, as Christmas presents. For now, I'm just experimenting and trying to see if I want to leave this pattern the same or mix it up with some adaptations - that's usually what happens! 

See the link below for this pattern by Red Heart Yarns (disclaimer: I have no affiliation with this company as of this post, I just like their quick and easy pattern).

Christmas Love Hearts Ornament Pattern by Red Heart Yarns

Easy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Free Dishcloth Pattern for Crocheters

Need a quick & easy gift? These crocheted dishcloths are perfect!

If you are in need of a holiday, housewarming or birthday gift, these crocheted dishcloths are seriously perfect. They are quick and easy to whip up several at once. Then stack them and tie with a pretty bow - that's it! You're done! 

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These are a favorite of my mom. She's quite a practical woman too and loves how well they wear over time as she uses them in the kitchen and washes them. The crocheted dishcloths are not just for looks. They really last and work well for cleaning up messes, spills and even pots and pans in your kitchen. See below for the full free crochet pattern on these dishcloths. 

Come see me and my handmade felted goodies at the No Coast Craft-o-rama this weekend in Minneapolis! Shop, browse, and buy!

If you live in the Minneapolis area or just happen to be there this weekend, don't miss out on the No Coast Craft-o-rama. It is an extravaganza of top notch handmade arts and crafts. I will be a vendor this year, and I'm thrilled about it! I'll be selling a wide range of my felted goodies from hats to scarves to wrist cuffs to needle felted jewelry to brooches to wallets to . . . and the list goes on and on. I'll literally have hundreds of items displayed for sale. Some of them you can see in the photo above, and there are some brand new items that are not listed in my Etsy shop too. Besides my felted goodies, there will also be dozens of other vendors with handmade items from soaps to screen prints to jewelry to . . . well, the list goes on and on.

I will be in booth number C-4 (right by an entrance area). If you plan to go, please look me up on the vendor map and stop by. I'd love to meet you! Be sure to introduce yourself and let me know that you read my blog. And, as far as my blog goes, this will probably be the last post that I make until early next week because I am knee deep in handmade felted goodies in preparation for the big event. I will also be putting my Etsy shop in vacation mode later today or tomorrow until sometime early next week. If you've had your eye on anything there, I'd suggest that you snatch it up now. With over 10,000 visitors expected at the two day show, I don't know what I'll have left when I return (hopefully not much!). You can find more info about the No Coast Craft-o-rama below or visit the website for complete details. I sincerely hope to see you there!


When: Friday, December 5, from 3 PM to 8PM and Saturday, December 6 from 9 AM to 5 PM
Where: Midtown Global Market on Lake Street in Minneapolis
Who: Anyone and Everyone who loves crafty and artsy things! (It is a great place for Christmas and Holiday gift shopping!)
How much: It is free to get in, but I know that you'll be tempted by all the handmade goodies there so bring some cash!
What else: There are many great places to eat at the Midtown Global Market.