I found another excuse to crochet some rocks! I did this the first time for wedding favors and thought it could also work for an inexpensive end of year gift to our favorite teachers.
You can find patterns for doilies all over the internet, and after you've done a few it's pretty easy to make it up as you go. A lot of people have asked how I actually get the doily on to the rock. I literally crochet it on. When the doily is the size you want it, start making loops of chains connected to the previous row with single crochets. position it on to the rock and continue with chains and single crochets, reducing the number of chains to make it tighter.
My personalized tags
I created an image on Picmonkey then inserted the image into a word document. First arrange three of the images in the first row. After it's spaced how you want, just select the entire first row, copy, press enter to skip down to the next row and paste. Repeat this until you have the number of tags you need, print on card stock and cut out.
The pattern for this rock can be found at PIE: Pieces I Enjoy
Follow Over The Apple Tree's board So Much Yarn, So Little Time on Pinterest.
My personalized tags
I created an image on Picmonkey then inserted the image into a word document. First arrange three of the images in the first row. After it's spaced how you want, just select the entire first row, copy, press enter to skip down to the next row and paste. Repeat this until you have the number of tags you need, print on card stock and cut out.
Ah! I love this idea! Crochet rocks are so beautiful and such a cute little gift with that tag! Would you please, please come by and link up with us at The Makers link party over on my blog, persialou.com?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the invite Alexis, I'll check it out.
DeleteThese are darling! Love the idea-- I should start crocheting again!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Emily! The doilies don't have to be that big so they work up pretty fast.
DeleteThese are lovely and a fabulous idea! I'd love to see you join our link party at Inspire Us Thursdays: Sew Needle Stitch Hook on www.theinspiredwren.com.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ren I'll check it out!
DeleteI love this idea! Thanks for sharing! Hopping here from Freedom Friday's and following you and bloglovin'
ReplyDeleteMarie @ http://countedcrossstitchcafe.com $ http://asatisfiedspirit.com
Thanks so much for visiting me Marie!
DeleteThose are so pretty and unique! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
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Nancherrow
Thanks for taking the time to stop by Alison!
DeleteSo adorable! I loooove those crochet rocks! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous weekend!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
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Thank you Ana! I love your pictures from Seville!
DeleteHi Laura, I love the crocheted rocks too! What a perfect gift for teachers! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
ReplyDeleteJulie
What a lovely idea. I'd be thrilled to receive one of these from a student.
ReplyDeleteThat's so nice to hear Allison, thank you!
DeleteI love this idea! After my own heart! ( I am a crochet designer), what an elegant and beautiful gift! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like them Bethany, thanks for stopping by:-)
DeleteVery cute idea! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams on Fridays :D Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the invite Shanice, I'll add you to my link party list!
DeleteWhat a unique gift idea! I'm sure anyone would love this! Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party.
ReplyDeleteGlenna @ My Paper Craze
Thanks so much for visiting me Glenna!
DeleteOh my gosh! What a simple, yet creative idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Congratulations! You've been featured on Wicked Awesome Wednesday! Crocheting covers for rocks is a truly original idea! Way to dress up a paperweight! Stop by the website to grab your "I've been featured!" button.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea! Thanks so much for linking up to Freedom Fridays - you are featured at this week's party! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's such a lovely gift idea! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting and taking the time to stop by and visit my blog!
DeleteI adore these, they are lovely. And they're featured today on Inspired Us Thursday! Thanks for linking up.
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