Contains:
- Gargoyle Christmas Ornament
- Use sport or baby weight yarn
- Approximately 6" tall
Materials you need at home:
- Baby or sport weight yarn
- Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
- Fiberfill
- 2 yards white pompadour yarn
- 10 mm safety eyes
- 7" chain
The word "gargoyle" comes from the French legend of "La Gargouille," a dragon that terrorized the residents of Rouen. According to the story, for centuries the dragon had swallowed ships and flooded the town, until around 600 BC, when a priest agreed to kill the beast if the townspeople would convert to Christianity. Romanus tamed the dragon by making the sign of the cross, then led it into town where it was burned at the stake. Since the creature’s head would not burn, the townspeople cut it off and attached it to their church. The gargouille’s head became a ward against evil and a warning to other dragons.
Crochet your own Gargoyle Ornament to keep the evil spirits from your Christmas tree, or just as a fun decoration to delight the quirky members of your family. This adorable design is made with sport weight (or baby weight) yarn for a gargoyle measuring approximately 6" tall (including the hat).
Skill level: Easy
Materials you will need: Sport weight/baby weight yarn: 110 yards white 7 yards red 2 yards white pompadour yarn Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm) Yarn needle Polyfill 2 safety eyes 10 mm 7” chain
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Lisa has been a crafter most of her life, beginning with her mother teaching her to sew her own clothes. She continued the tradition and made most of her children's clothing. Her daughters used to tell their friends they had their own personal designer. She still sews, quilts, knits and needlepoints, but her true passion is crochet. Her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews have provided constant inspiration for her designs.
Her favorite designs are children and baby clothing. She loves working in polyester yarns (worsted and baby) because they wash so easily.