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Hi Reader,
Welcome to this week's The Calm Creator newsletter.
As autumn settles in with crisp mornings and golden leaves, it feels like the right moment to slow down and turn to our crochet baskets.
This quieter season gives us the chance to get ahead on holiday making before December sweeps us up in its busy rush.
Starting your Christmas crochet now means you can work at a gentle pace, sip tea while you stitch, and enjoy the rhythm of creating without pressure.
It’s a gift of peace you give yourself, and it ensures your handmade treasures will be ready to shine when the season arrives.
I’ve designed a pattern to help you bring that handmade warmth into your home.
My Merry Christmas Bunting is festive, beginner-friendly, and a wonderful project to work on during these cozy autumn evenings.
By the time December rolls around, you’ll have a joyful garland ready to hang and enjoy.
Download the pattern today and start your first pennant tonight and you’ll thank yourself later when the season is in full swing.
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Creative Crochet Christmas
My "Merry Christmas" crochet bunting pattern is a simple yet festive way to bring handmade warmth into your holiday décor.
With easy-to-make pennants, cheerful embroidery and playful tassels, it's a project that even busy crocheters can finish in time for the season.
Hang it across your mantel, in a doorway, or above the tree to create a cozy, handmade touch that will brighten your home and make this Christmas feel extra special.
Crafting it yourself adds meaning to your decorations and creates a piece you'll enjoy bringing out year after year.
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Merry Christmas Crochet Bunting
Inspiration
Bring some handmade charm into your home this holiday season with this festive crochet bunting.
I'm sharing my original pattern for a "Merry Christmas" garland that you can craft ahead of time and enjoy as part of your seasonal decorations.
Pennants
A pennant is a little triangular flag, and for this project you'll make seventeen of them. Once finished, they're strung together to spell out a joyful Christmas message.
You can follow the pattern in classic red, green, and white, or change up the colors to suit your own style or even adapt it for other celebrations throughout the year.
To see the full step-by-step process, watch the video on YouTube here.
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About Old English Creations
Heartfelt Creativity
At Old English Creations, I'm building a small but heartfelt crochet business that celebrates creativity, mindfulness and the joy of making.
My focus is on sharing original crochet patterns, tips and inspiration which encourages you to bring more handmade beauty into your life.
Modest
I currently earn a micro income through sales of our unique patterns on Etsy, with plans to grow further through our YouTube channel and our blog.
Right now, the income is modest and just enough to buy more yarn and keep the creativity flowing, but every purchase, view and share truly helps support my work and passion for crochet design.
YouTube
You can find me on YouTube at Old English Creations, where I post occasional tutorials, pattern walkthroughs and crochet inspiration.
If you enjoy a video, please like and share it because it makes a real difference in helping us grow.
Website and Blog
Visit my home base at OldEnglishCreations.com for patterns, behind-the-scenes posts and crochet insights.
It's also where you'll find resources for both hobby crocheters and those looking to turn their passion into a small business.
Let me know how you get on.
See you next time!
Creatively yours,
