Small Glass Christmas Pudding Bauble (6cm)

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Round 7. Sl st 1, ch 4, sc 1 in the second ch from hook, sc 2, sl st 2, [sc 1, dc 1], [dc 1, sc 1], sc 2, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 2.

This funky Christmas pudding bauble looks good enough to eat! A free pattern can be found at Ravelry. In the gallery above, you'll find loads of different ways for your kids to craft their own Christmas tree pictures or models, from simple handprint paintings to more elaborate creations involving wool, playdough or buttons. Christmas is the perfect time to encourage your child's creative side. Homemade decorations will give your festive preparations a personal touch, and can be a lovely keepsake to pass down the generations.But the list includes practical suggestions, too, such as ideas for table settings and gift tags, as well as Christmas tree decorations. Getting the kids to help out with these might save you a job, and at the very least, they'll be delighted to be such an important part of the festive prep. How much does it cost to do Christmas crafts with the kids?

DK weight yarn in dark brown, white, red and green (I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Coffee Bean, Paper White, Pillar Red and Slate Green) Always supervise toddlers and younger kids while they're crafting. Small items like buttons and baubles can easily find their way into a child's mouth, so keep a careful eye on them to reduce the risk of choking. Fasten off invisibly. If you wish to sew the icing in place, make sure to leave a long tail otherwise weave in ends. Berry (make 2, red)

What kind of crafts are suitable for kids?

The number one rule is to always put down plenty of newspaper or plastic sheeting before you start. A cheap tarpaulin or shower curtain can be a great option. It's surprising how far paint can go when kids are involved, so be sure to protect a wide area of floor. Keep kitchen roll or baby wipes close at hand for any emergency clear-ups. Most of the ideas work best as simple ornaments that you can place around the house. Kids will love giving handmade Christmas ornaments as a gift, too! Birds are a lovely and subtle Christmas motif, so why not adorn your tree with these Sara Elizabeth stuffed tweety baubles? Free pattern from Ravelry.

Half double crochet invisible decrease (hdc-invdec): Yarn over. Insert your hook through the front loop only of the next 2 stitches (4 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yarn over again and pull through the remaining 3 loops. Useful LinksFasten off and weave in your ends. YOUR CROCHET Gingerbread Man and Christmas Pudding Baublesare READY! This year, why not hang some of your kids' Christmas creations in the window as fun decorations? Decorating the neighbourhood is a fun way to brighten things up and help everyone enjoy their winter walks. Top tips for crafting with kids Sew the holly leaves to the icing side by side and slightly overlapping right next to the top of the bauble. Placement is up to you and will depend on how you want the bauble to hang. I positioned them towards the front to help hide the top of the bauble.