Friday Five: 5 Crocheted Christmas Ornaments

It is Friday again, which means time for another Friday Five. Since Christmas is less than a week away this will be the last Friday Five that will be Christmas themed. I had actually planned this theme for last week but I ended up getting sick and not getting the post up, but I think it is actually a really good last minute Christmas theme since they are all small projects that don't require a lot of time to make. The theme for the final Christmas themed Friday Five is Crocheted Christmas Ornaments.  

Painted Gingerbread Ornaments

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I have made some crocheted iced gingerbread ornaments, and some Cricut felt and iron on gingerbread ornaments so I figured it was time to make some painted wooden gingerbread ornaments. 

Crossed Doubles Christmas Ornaments

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I recently shared a pattern for some crocheted ornaments that fit over a Christmas ball ornament. I had gotten a big box of the ornaments and after I made the last ones, using the trinity stitch, I had several ideas for other ornaments that I could make using different stitches. I decided to make a second set with a different stitch. Since Christmas is coming up fast I probably won't make anymore for this year, but there are more stitch designs I want to try so there will likely be more next year.  

Friday Five: 5 Christmas Decor Projects

  

Today is Friday, which means it is time for another Friday Five. This is one of those times that I kind of regret doing the Friday Five theme with only 5 projects, because I have way more than 5 projects that fit in this theme and it was really hard to choose which ones to include on this list. I wished I could either add more than 5 to the list or have more weeks until Christmas so I could break it into multiple weeks either by craft or by project type, but Christmas will be here in just a few week and I don't have time for that.

Bitty Blizzard Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along

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After I finished my last crochet along, the Bewitching Bears Crochet Along, I posted a poll on social media for you to vote on the next crochet along theme. I had 4 options for a Christmas/Winter themed crochet along, 2 were very much Christmas themed, 2 were more just winter themed. I shared the poll in a few different places to give as many people possible a chance to vote on their favorite theme. The first time I counted up the votes in order to pick the winner the top three picks were separated by one vote each, so I was worried that having people vote to choose the theme may not have been the most effective option. I decided to wait a few days and add the votes up again and that time, although they were all still close, one theme did rise to the top with more votes than the others. The theme that ended up in first place is...

Trinity Stitch Christmas Ornaments

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Last year I bought a big box of clear ball Christmas ornaments with a few different projects in mind, and I made a few of them, but I had every intention of using some of them to make some crochet covered ornaments but with other projects I was working on it didn't happen last year. So this year I pulled out my box of ornaments and made some quick crocheted ornaments. 

Friday Five: 5 Nativity Projects to Make

 

Last week the theme of the Friday Five was Advent Calendars and I mentioned that advent calendars are one of my favorite Christmas traditions. Another favorite tradition of mine is putting out our nativities. I love nativities at Christmas time. When I was a kid my mom had a special nativity set that we put out every year and I have fond memories of unwrapping each piece as we put it out each year. I love all of the different styles and types of nativities, including making some of my own. 

Friday Five: 5 Advent Calendars

It feels crazy to me that it is already almost the end of November, but that means that it is advent calendar time. I love advent calendars and Christmas countdowns, they are one of my favorite Christmas traditions. Whether it is building a little LEGO figure everyday, getting a piece of candy, an ornament, a scripture, a story, or whatever else is in that little pocket, door, package, etc., or even just counting down the days on a cute calendar or chalkboard, it is just such a fun way to celebrate Christmas a little bit every day in December leading up to Christmas. 

Decoupage Wooden Christmas Trees

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I feel like I have kind of gotten off to a late start with Christmas projects this year, normally I feel like by this time of year my Christmas tree is up and I am well into Christmas crafting. This year I am working on some Christmas projects but this is only the second one I am posting and we are already halfway through November. 

Drawstring Bag Advent Calendar

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One thing that I love at Christmas time is advent calendars or Christmas countdowns. We always have at least one that we do, usually several, whether it be a store-bought calendar- like a LEGO  or Funko Pop advent calendar, or a reusable homemade version that we refill each year with candies, or something we put together to open each day like Christmas books, stories, or activities. It is a Christmas tradition that I love. 

Holly Jolly Hat

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It is Christmas Eve, so it is probably a little late to be posting a new Christmas pattern but I am just finally getting around to getting this hat pattern up. Better late than never I guess. The Holly Jolly Hat is a long, stocking cap style hat for Christmas. 

Little Baby Jesus- Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along Day 12

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It is Day 12, the final day of the Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along. I think everyone who has been following along with the crochet along has figured out what today would be. There wouldn't be a nativity without today's figure. The last pattern in the Little Nativity Crochet Along is Little Baby Jesus. 

Little Cow- Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along Day 11

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Today is Day 11 of the 12 days of the Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along. Only one more day to go. Today is another little animal in the stable. This time a Little Cow. 

Little Angel- Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along Day 10

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Today is the 10th Day of the Little Nativity crochet along. There are only 2 days left after today. For today's pattern we have a Little Angel. 

Little Camel- Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along Day 9

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Today is Day 9 of the Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along. That means we are already three-quarters of the way done. The last 3 days have been the 3 Wisemen, so today we are kind of finishing up the Wisemen with a Little Camel. 

Little Wiseman 3- Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along Day 8

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It is day 8 of the Little Nativity crochet along and I'm sure after the last two days that today 's pattern will not be a big surprise. Today Little Wiseman number 3. 

Little Wiseman 2- Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along Day 7

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Today is day 7, the first day of the second half of the Little Nativity crochet along.  Yesterday was the first Little Wiseman so I am sure you will be completely surprised by today's pattern- Little Wiseman 2.  

Little Wiseman 1- Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along Day 6

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Today is Day 6 of the Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along. It is an exciting day because it marks the halfway point. Also, today is the day that the kings begin to arrive. The new pattern for Day 6 is Little Wiseman 1. 

Little Sheep- Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along Day 5

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It is Day 5 of the Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along. Yesterday's pattern was a Little Shepherd, and what is a shepherd without a sheep? So today the Little Shepherd gets his Little Sheep. 

Little Shepherd- Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along Day 4

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Today is Day 4 of the Little Nativity Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along. So far we have Mary, Joseph, and a little donkey, and today we will add a Little Shepherd.