Even before the Easter Bunny hippity-hops onto the scene, it will be Grandparent's Day - on April 22nd, in fact. Just enough time to make something cute and yarntastic for someone you love. But what to make?
Here are some ideas:
- A favorite animal or pet (use an existing pattern and add personalized features)
- A bouquet of yarn flowers
- A crocheted basket filled with yarn picnic foods (you can be like Little Red Riding Hood)
- A bowl with crocheted fruits or veggies
- A doll modeled after each grandchild with a locket & photo
- A tea cozy
- A crocheted airplane, train, car, hot air balloon, boat, or other vehicle (customized would be nice)
- Grill foods
- Just think what is important to the person - what's in their house, what stories do they tell, what do they love to do
- And, for those of you with crafty grandparents, perhaps a crochet pattern or book!
And remember - it doesn't have to be your grandparent. Any grandparent in your life would appreciate being thought of. So make them feel special on this special day!
Do you have any Grandparent's Day crochet ideas or know of a pattern perfect for the occasion? Please share - your comments are more than welcome!
And here is a gift from me - a free applique pattern with variations!
Glorious Grands Appliques
Pattern by Katie Christy, Yarnington
Grandma & Grandpa - so great, they're grand!
Do you have any Grandparent's Day crochet ideas or know of a pattern perfect for the occasion? Please share - your comments are more than welcome!
And here is a gift from me - a free applique pattern with variations!
Glorious Grands Appliques
Pattern by Katie Christy, Yarnington
Grandma & Grandpa - so great, they're grand!
Head
# | directions |
1 | hdc 6 into a mc |
2 | ss, ch 1, hdc into the same st, (2 hdc in each st) X 5, ss into the ch |
3 | This is a bald head. You can fo and weave in the loose ends if you’d like. Or, move on to one of the hair instructions below. |
Side Tufts
# | directions |
1 | ch 2, ss into the same st, join gray yarn |
2 | ss in the same st, ch 1, ss, sc, join tan yarn |
3 | ss 3, join gray yarn |
4 | sc, ss, join tan yarn |
5 | ch 2, ss in the same st, fo, weave in loose ends |
Short Hair
# | directions |
1 | ch 2, ss into the same st, join gray yarn |
2 | ss in the same st, (ch 2, ss) X 6 *adjust number of repetitions to customize head shape, more for a rounder head, fewer for an oval head, join tan yarn |
3 | ch 2, ss in the same st, fo, weave in loose ends |
Bun
# | directions |
1 | ch 2, ss into the same st, join gray yarn |
2 | ss in the same st, sc, hdc, ss in the same st, dc, tc in the same st, tc in the same st, dc in the same st, ss, hdc in the same st, sc, ss, join tan yarn |
3 | ch 2, ss in the same st, fo, weave in loose ends |
You can also make an additional blank head piece and whip stitch it to the head-with-face piece (with the backs on the inside). This creates a more finished piece – perfect for gift trimming and many other things!
Please do not sell this pattern or reproduce it in any way. If you would like to share it, please do not copy & paste, but instead link to this page. Items made from this pattern are not to be sold under any circumstances. This is a pattern free for your personal or charitable use only. Thank you!
Here are some more free patterns for you:
And Happy Early Grandparents Day to any of you out there with your own grandkids!!
Happy crocheting!
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