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Mommy's Choice

This is a late post for those who might have been looking for easy-to-make crocheted gift ideas for the special men in their lives. On second thought, this is just in time for Fathers' Day, celebrated worldwide today. I've been planning to crochet some "small items" for our father friends. Small in the sense that I should be able to finish one in just an hour or less. Browsing over my electronic files and searching the net gave me these ideas --- soap saver, bottle cozy and coffee cozy.

I found several patterns for soap saver so I made one for each of the patterns I like. Here they all are...

Pampering Massage Soap Saver by Tamara Kelly of Moogly
Soap Holder Body Scrubber  by Julie A. Bolduc of JPF Crochet Club

Mint Soap Saver by Priscilla Hewitt at Ravelry

Water Bottle Cozy by Rachel Choi of Crochet Spot

Coffee Time by Debra Arch at Crochet World Magazine February 2011 Vol 34 No. 1

Textured Soap Saver by Danyel Pink of CrazySocksDesigns
I was able to make seven soap savers and six coffee cozies.  While our church honored all the fathers who attended the Sunday Service today, I asked the wives of our Pastors and deacons to choose which one they liked for their husbands. How about you, which one do you like best?
 
 
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  1. moreofhimJune 20, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    How lovely!! What wonderful gifts! I really like them all. :) So fun to see your beautiful items.

    Blessings - Julie

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  2. Treat and TrickJune 20, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Such a fabulous gift ideas! Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comment..

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    1. Garden ChefJune 21, 2013 at 5:27 AM

      Thank you! Nice to hear that! Hope to see you back :)

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  3. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    Well..how nice to see you Garden Chef! I was so glad to see you join the Linky Party last week..I missed you :)

    Love the cozies and soap savers. I make these up for gifts packages throughout the year..never know when I'm going to need something last minute and these are always appreciated :)

    Hope to see you again soon!

    Tracy
    www.crochethappy.com

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    1. Garden ChefJune 26, 2013 at 10:39 PM

      It was great joining the link up. Thanks to you!

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  4. JennaJune 26, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Love these! So cute and fun! Would love it if you would link this up to Give Me The Goods Monday: 1 Party, 4 Blogs! http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/06/give-me-goods-monday-party-14.html
    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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    1. Garden ChefJune 26, 2013 at 10:31 PM

      Thank you for the invitation. I just joined the link up!

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