Going along with the theme of handmade Christmas gifts, here is a headband I made for a 10-year-old.  It has interchangeable flowers that slide over the buttons.

The headband was made using a chain-less foundation technique.  It is about 19″ but stretches to about 22″.

The flowers were made using a simple  free flower pattern from The Homemade Dress.

The button is a spare shirt or pant button I had on hand.

Crochet Hooks Used:
     Headband: Size G (4.25mm)
     Flowers: Size D (3.25mm)

Yarn Used:
     Red Heart Super Saver – Dk Orchid
     Red Heart Super Saver – Plum Pudding
     Bernat Baby Sport – Light Lilac

For Christmas I decided to make some of the characters from Angry Birds for my daughter.  I saw some pictures of crochet versions and had to try them.  This is my first attempt.  I made him using a pattern created by Rabbiz.

Here is my first Christmas craft of the year.  I saw this ornament idea on the blog Obsessively Stitching and just had to try it.  My daughter freaked out.  She loves Angry Birds and now Mommy is super cool because she can make them. (Oh, and the ones on the right were hers to decorate)

Give it a try!  They are incredibly easy and cheap.

Let me know your experience and please leave a comment!

As the first pattern spotlighted, I have to show this adorable tea set.  It is the cutest one I have found.  Although I have not yet tried this pattern, I plan to.

This pattern is available for purchase on Etsy by Itsy Bitsy Spider.

If you have tried this pattern, leave a comment below and let me know what you thought of it.