Proclamation of the Angels

Proclamation by the Angels

5-4 B.C.

Near Bethlehem

Luke

Luk 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Luk 2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Luk 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luk 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luk 2:12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luk 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Luk 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

 May we all know and adore Him!

I would like to share with all my blog friends a video of my husband and son singing "Mary Did You Know?" at our Christmas Eve service.  You can see it here .

The Pineapple Angel and The Snowman

I just cant get enough of these ornaments.  I keep finding crochet patterns for ornaments squirreled away from previous years, and I used two of them today.  I also added some of the crocheted ornaments to our Christmas tree.

The first ornament was a pattern found on  the JPF Crochet Club site, and was at one time a featured (free) pattern.  It is called "Pineapple Guardian Angel" and is made with thread and a steel hook.

The other ornament I made was a snowman ornament.  It was originally designed as a candy cane holder ornament, but I thought it was so cute it didn't need it.  It was designed by Carol Alexander, the editor of Crochet! magazine.

I have three days until Christmas.  Maybe I will make some more!

Granny Square Ornaments

I made some more ornaments from the book of granny squares.  They are great as gifts, don't take much time, and very inexpensive (read cheap)!

Snowflake

Small Snowflake



Ring of Holly Berries



Starfire

Granny Wreath with Berries



Christmas Tree



Christmas Ornaments

My children sing in a local youth choir, and they had their final performance of this year on Sunday.  I wanted to make the director and her assistant something special, and they both know I crochet.  So, I made them each an ornament, with a Size 7 steel hook and bedspread weight cotton, using patterns I found in a book of granny square patterns, probably from the seventies.  Of course, Christmas ornaments are timeless.  I believe they are magical, in the precious creations of a hook and thread.

You can see more Magical Mondays here . I am also posting here in Creative Everyday, and on Gingerbread Girl.