New Halloween decoration

Halloween is almost upon us.  As a mother, this was always a fun time of year for my children and I.  When they got older, they would go to a local vintage shop and buy pieces of clothing that they would work into a costume.  They would start with an idea of what they wanted to go as and then work on these projects after school for at least a month before hand.

I was recently asked to make a bookmark that looked like the "wicked witch of the west" and one that looked like Glinda the good witch.

I  have got the wicked witch of the west done for anyone who would like a special gift for a Halloween party or a Halloween decoration that no one else has.

She would look wonderful in a Halloween wreath or wall decoration.  She can be found at AndersonsCreations on Etsy.  I like how she came out.  The pattern is not available yet. I am currently working on Glinda.

 

I already had made many of the characters of the wizard of Oz.  I live in Kansas and these seemed like fun reading characters for my shop.

 

If you would like this bookmark already made for you, you will find it in my Etsy shop.  The thread crochet pattern to make you own can be found here on Etsy or click the "buy now" button on the right.  I also have the pattern in my LoveCrochet shop

 

 Here is a link to the actual bookmark already made for you in my Etsy shop.  If you would like to make this thread crochet pattern, use the "buy now" button at the right or it can be found at Lovecrochet and on Craftsy.



 This is my version of the Scarecrow that I have made for you in AndersonsCreations on Etsy.  The pattern to make your own is available from the button on the right or at Craftsy or Lovecrochet.

My Tin Man bookmark can be found at Etsy.  If you would like to make this pattern for yourself, use the "buy now" button or, if you would rather, it is available at Lovecrochet or on Craftsy.

All four patterns can be bought at once at my Etsy shop for a reduce price if you would like to make them all.

 

Halloween is a fun time of year for kids of all ages don't you think?  

Tin Woodman of Oz and Father's Day

With Father's Day coming up, I finally finished the design for my Tin Woodman of Oz reading character bookmark pattern.  I always liked this character in the Wizard of Oz characters because he thought he needed a heart and he had the most heart of all the characters.  I think my own father may get one of these on Father's day.

Like all my reading Character bookmarks, his head hangs out of the book for ease of finding the reader's place.  His arms with his ax can go inside the book or hang outide as well.

He is now available on my Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/listing/100338124/crochet-bookmark-tin-woodman-of-oz

This is a fairly simple pattern to make although the silver metallic thread usually isn't in stores until Christmas time.  I usually stock up when the metallic threads come out because I really like them.  I know that they can be found on line right now.  A gray or silver thread without the metallic fiber added would work also.

The pattern uses the usual stitches such as sc, hdc, dc, etc. (these are U.S. abbreviations) and some front and back posts work.   It also has picture tutorials on areas that might seem confusing without pictures.

I think fathers often are characterized as having no heart because they don't use the words "I love you" as often as mother's, but their actions tell it all.  At least this was the case of my own father and yet I know how much he loves me by all the ways he is ready to help if I need it.  

Happy Father's Day to all the "Tin Woodsman" out there.