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Betty Ward Cain is not only an author of over 50 books, but she is a crafter as well. Here are some of her creations. All patterns are instructions are free to download and use. If they give you pleasure or you use them in a unique way, please let Betty know by contacting her at jaybcain@gmail.com or complete the contact form on this page.
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Sock Christmas Ornament
Every year since the first grandchild was born, I have included a Christmas ornament as one of their gifts. That way, when they marry and/or move away from home, they will have some meaningful ornaments to decorate their tree and bring a legacy to their new home.
I am getting older and will soon be gone. I thought this year I would try and make a handmade ornament for them to keep. I have tried to follow in my mother and grandmother's footsteps and learn to crochet. However, my stitches are no where near as neat as theirs and my projects do not always turn out the same each try, even though I do the same thing each time. Not sure why this happens, but it does. So expert crocheters please forgive my attempts. I decided to make a Christmas stocking for their keepsake ornament this year. I found a pattern, but modified it a bit to fit with the design I desired. For my free instructions on how to make the ornament for yourself, please complete the form below. Instructions will include printable bag toppers to make the gift bag as well. 
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Materials needed:
White and Red yarn (I used Yarn Bee Soft Secret 100% Acrylic) a 4.5 mm crochet needle Ornament hook (optional) 
The finished project
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The finished stocking
Presentation materials needed: (optional) Card stock (printed with the package top) Double sided tape Clear treat bag (Optional: I sewed a label inside stocking) White embroidery thread (to sew the label) Quilting needle |
The stocking will be made in sections as illustrated above
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Section One: White toe of stocking
With white yarn chain 3 and join R1: 5 SC inside the circle (5 SC) R2: 2 SC in each SC of R1 (10 SC) R3: 2 SC in each SC of R2 (20 SC) |
What it should look like after Row 3
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R4-R8: 2 SC in each SC of previous row Finish off |
Section One Complete
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Section Two: Red instep of stocking R9: Join red yarn and SC in each SC of R8 R10-R13: SC in each SC of previous row Finish off |
Section Two Complete
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Section Three: White heel of stocking R14: Join white yarn SC in 10 SC, turn R15-R20: SC in each 10 SC of previous row. |
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Fold heel section from A to B with right sides together Sl ST down the heel Finish off |
Section Three Complete
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Section Four: Red leg of stocking R21: Join red yarn at top of heel; 6 SC in ends of heel rows; SC in each SC of instep; 6 SC in ends of heel rows |
This is how it should look after Row 21
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R22: SC in each SC of R21 R23-R30: SC in each SC of previous row |
Section Four Complete
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Section Five: White top of stocking R31: Join white yarn at back of stocking; SC in SC of R30 R32-R35: SC in each SC of previous row R36: SC in each SC of previous row; Chain 17 to form hanging loop; Sl ST in last SC Finish off |
Attach an ornament hanger to loop (optional)
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Optional: Turn down cuff of stocking; Using 3 strands of embroidery thread, sew a "handmade by" label inside cuff; (Be careful not to sew the label upside down) (However, it will look upside down while sewing) |
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Gift Bag Instructions Print the gift bag labels on card stock (included in the pdf download) Cut out the label |
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Fold label in half
Front
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Back
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Finishing project: Fill the stocking with Hershey's hugs and kisses Mine took 10 of each for a total of 20 candies |
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Carefully slide the filled stocking into the bag (I tried to keep the folds of the bag folded as I did this which made it easier to staple) Fold down the top of the bag and staple in place |
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Attach two strips of double stick tape to the backside of the label at top and bottom |
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Lay the gift bag topper right side down; (front of topper at top and backside at bottom) (tape side should be facing up) Lay the gift bag with stocking over the bottom tape |
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Carefully pull the folded bag topper over the top of bag; Press to seal |
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Voila!!!!!!!!!
Front
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Back
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