Precious Gift Charms by Megan Kreiner

Precious Gift Charms

Tis the season to be charming! This set of 6 adorable holiday charms are the perfect size to attach to an extra special gift and look very festive hanging among the branches of an evergreen.

Charm set features “Penguin” pattern from the book “Crochet a Zoo

Finished measurements: DK weight charms (using a size D hook) vary from 2” to 3” tall. Fingering weight charms (using a size B hook) vary from 1.5” to 2.5” tall.

Yarn weight: Patterns made with Light (3) yarn - DK/Light Worsted. 10 x 100 gr / 220 yards

Materials :

Yarns (DK Weight):
Cascade Ultra Pima #3754 - True Black
Cascade Ultra Pima #3728 - White
Cascade Ultra Pima #3761 - Juniper
Cascade Ultra Pima #3759 - Taupe
Cascade Ultra Pima #3713 - Wine
Cascade Ultra Pima #3795 - Mocha
Cascade Ultra Pima #3798 - Suede
Cascade Ultra Pima #3748 - Buttercup
Cascade Ultra Pima #3753 - White peach
(Less than 25 yards each)

Yarn (Fingering Weight):
Lion Brand Sock-Ease Yarn #240-100 - Marshmallow

Notions:

  • Wool Craft Felt - White, Black, Orange, Red, and Green (www.americanfeltandcraft.com)

  • Plastic Eyes (glue or sew-on variety is fine) - sizes 4mm, 4.5 mm and 5 mm. (http://www.etsy.com/shop/6060 or http://www.glasseyesonline.com)

  • A small 2-3” twig (for the chickadee)

  • Festive beads or charms (for the penguin)

  • Embroidery Floss - Orange

  • Stuffing

  • Marking Pins

  • Sewing Needle and thread

  • Fabric or Craft glue

  • Scissors

  • Tapestry Needle

  • 1/8”or 1/4” Ribbon (for hanging loops)

  • (Optional) Stitch markers and row counter

  • Felt Templates