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| Happy St. Patrick's Day! (Pixabay) |
If you are a yarn crafter like me, grab some green yarn and create anything from a plush animal to whatever
St. Patrick's Day Crocheted Octopus
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| Plush Baby Octopus in Crochet |
This little plush octopus is handmade in crochet in a combination of Irish green and the gold of the 'pot of gold' at the end of the rainbow we sometimes associate with Irish mythology.
This St. Patrick's Day crocheted octopus measures about 2 inches tall and 6 inches across his tentacles. This one is available in my Etsy Shop of Coastal Crochet Crafts. If you crochet and would like to create your own Irish octopus in crochet, I created a free pattern tutorial for you.
What is a Shamrock?
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| Source: Pixabay |
The Shamrock is known as a symbol of Ireland. According to legend, St. Patrick used it as a metaphor for the Christian Trinity.
Shamrock Beverage Coasters
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| Shamrock Tabletop Coasters |
Shamrock designs are popular in any form. These cute beverage coasters handmade in needlepoint on plastic canvas are just the thing to protect your tabletops at your St. Patrick's Day celebrations, which might include 'green' beer or Irish coffee!
These Shamrock Beverage Coasters were created by Pat and are available in her Etsy Shop Coastal Crochet Crafts. Irish drink coasters measure 4 x 4 inches with a design of that Irish clover and stitched in two shades of green with the design outlined in black.
*This set of Shamrock coasters just sold, but I would be glad to create a new set just for you. You can contact me anytime at Coastal Crochet Crafts on Etsy.
For a large selection of St. Patrick's Day crafts for both children and adults, check out this article The Best St. Patrick's Day Crafts by Loraine Brummer (lbrummer)
A Collection of St. Patrick's Day Crafts
For a large selection of St. Patrick's Day crafts for both children and adults, check out this article The Best St. Patrick's Day Crafts by Loraine Brummer (lbrummer)
Irish Green Plush Penguin
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| Irish Green Plush Penguin |
I crocheted a plush penguin in Irish Green yarn as my way of celebrating St. Patrick's Day. This green penguin is a round and roly-poly 5 x 5 inches and enjoys this March holiday loved by the Irish. He can be found in the Etsy Shop of Coastal Crochet Crafts.
As a parent, a teacher, a Scout leader or a child caregiver, have fun with the children you know while telling them about St. Patrick's Day or getting ready for a St. Paddy's Day party.
This book of 12 St. Patrick's Day crafts easy for kids to do is an enjoyable place to begin. The book is available in Amazon's Kindle Store.
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Article by Wednesday Elf of the crochet blog Crochet - Crafts - Critters.
Wednesday Elf can also be found in her Etsy Shop Coastal Crochet Crafts
Shamrocks by Kathie
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| Shamrocks on Purses, Coin Purses & Lanyards |
A collection of Shamrocks on handmade quilted purses, coin purses, fabric quilted table runners and fabric lanyards created by Kathie in Iowa for her Etsy Shop called CutePurseNalities.
Kathie's beautiful purses and tote bags are outstanding and her fabric lanyards and coin purses are so handy. In addition to St. Patrick's Day Shamrock themes, Kathie creates in many other designs, including animals, nature, other holidays, seasons, foods, shapes and science.
More St. Patrick's Day Craft Ideas
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| Available on Amazon |
This book of 12 St. Patrick's Day crafts easy for kids to do is an enjoyable place to begin. The book is available in Amazon's Kindle Store.
If you have any St. Patrick's Day crafts or tutorials to share, please leave the link in the comment section below.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Quick Links:
- Easy St. Patrick's Day Crafts to Make with Young Children
- CutePurseNalities Etsy Shop
- CoastalCrochetCrafts Etsy Shop
Article by Wednesday Elf of the crochet blog Crochet - Crafts - Critters.
Wednesday Elf can also be found in her Etsy Shop Coastal Crochet Crafts
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Green crafts are indeed the perfect way to celebrate, or get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! That little penguin is certainly adorable and I love the shamrock washcloth. Just might need to pull out my knitting needles this week :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, Mouse. I may need to take up knitting again just to have that darling washcloth for my March kitchen!
DeleteWell I'm in Ireland where there's 50 shades of green! They are celebrating it big time here!
ReplyDeleteHeather, you are in Ireland at the perfect time of year. Enjoy St. Patrick's Day green in the place it all began.
DeleteI love that shamrock washcloth. I wish I knew how to knit. Maybe I'll go look for a crochet pattern. I'm suddenly feeling festive.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Dawn Rae. Shamrocks and the color green certainly get you in the mood for St. Patrick's Day!
DeleteHonestly, in my very senior years I hope my hands are still in shape because I'm going ot pick up my crocheting needle and go to town! It's so addictive to knit or crochet that I don't dare start again!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit, Barbara. As a matter of fact, knitting and crocheting actually helps keep your hands in shape, keeping them flexible, etc. It IS rather addictive, and very meditative and soothing to crochet or knit.
ReplyDeleteGreat green ideas! One of these days I need to learn how to knit and crochet. I did a couple items as a teenager but I have no clue now after all these years how to do it. I like keeping my hands busy when sitting so this would work well. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteKeeping my hands busy while watching TV or chatting with friends is one of the things I really like about crochet, Carol.
DeleteVery informative St Patricks Day and love your creations, Wednesday Elf, a lady of many talents. I totally agree that any craft involving the hands keep them supple and stops them from seizing up later in life.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Quilling. Crafting does keep one's hands supple. My hubby's Godmother years ago had terrible arthritis in her fingers and took up needlepoint at her doctor's suggestion. It was just the thing to give her back more flexibility in her hands, in addition to the satisfaction of her finished creations.
DeleteI think we all agree that any kind of needlework, whether it is knitting, crocheting, cross stitch or sewing, helps keep us mentally and physically sharp.
ReplyDeleteYou are so very right, Linda. Crafting is also very relaxing and even meditative.
DeleteLove these St. Patrick's Day craft ideas! I know I keep saying it, but I really do need to take up needlework of some kind again. Thanks for the suggestions!
ReplyDeleteI still want to learn to knit that Shamrock dishcloth! Love the way the design stands out.
DeleteWhat beautiful crafts you have there. I like that shamrock coasters. Thanks for reminding me of the coming St. Patrick's Day.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Thelma. Appreciate your visit.
DeleteLove the shamrock shop!
ReplyDeleteI do too, Tracey. All those shamrock handmade items by Kathie are special. They are made by my talented daughter-in-law. :)
DeleteDarling craft ideas and love the shamrock coasters for St. Patrick's day
ReplyDeleteThanks, S Golis. I love presenting pretty items by handmade crafters.
DeleteI have Irish roots, and love Shamrock green. I especially love that green dishcloth! :) Love your reviews, since you share work from several crafters.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy. I love sharing the beautiful handmade items from fellow crafters.
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