This funky Christmas pudding bauble looks good enough to eat! A free pattern can be found at Ravelry. 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)

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.

With red, crochet 1 large holly berry following the pattern HERE. Christmas Pudding Bauble – Assembly

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. 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) Ch 11, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, tr in next, picot, tr in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, picot, hdc in next ch, sc in next, sl st in last ch, picot, sl st in last ch. With a length of pink, embroider the cheeks by making a couple of horizontal sts just below the eyes. 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.

The finished bauble measures approximately 2.75″ x 2.75″ (7cm x 7cm). Size may vary depending on tension and materials used. Gauge 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 Links

Align the center of round 1 of the brandy sauce applique with the center of the last round of the bauble. 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.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? Working down other side of ch – sc in next ch, hdc in next, picot, dc in next 2 chs, tr in next, picot, tr in next ch, dc in next, picot, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch, sl st to starting sc.

Insert the bauble and remove the top. The remainder of the rounds are worked with the bauble inside. 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. 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.

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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! Add a touch of femininity to your ornaments this year by knitting up these Jenny Higham embellished decorations. The free pattern can be found courtesy of yours truly from us here at Let’s Knit! Fasten off and weave in your ends. YOUR CROCHET Gingerbread Man and Christmas Pudding Baublesare READY! For the Gingerbread Man, place the safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12 at 7 sts of distance. Icing or Brandy Sauce Applique Our clever crafting ideas include suggestions for all ages and abilities, from super-simple potato prints that are great for toddlers, right up to an entire nativity scene that can keep older kids occupied for hours.