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Do you have some beautiful cards tucked away in a box that you never look at anymore?
With this simple idea, you can give them a second life and turn them into little works of art. Hang them up as decorations in your home or give them as a special handmade gift. That way, those beautiful cards can finally get the attention they deserve!
Materials
A beautiful card: Pick one with a design you love.
A metal ring: I used an old bracelet! Anything sturdy and circular works.
Yarn: A small amount of leftover yarn. I used Scheepjes Catona.
Crochet hook: Adapted to your yarn weight. I used a 2.5mm hook.
Tools: Scissors, pencil, hot glue and a tapestry needle.
Stitches used (US terms)
ch – Chain
dc – Double Crochet
sc – Single Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
st(s) – Stitch(es)
rep – Repeat
** – Repeat instructions between asterisks
Preparing your image
Place your metal ring over the card and find the perfect crop. Use your pencil to trace around the outside of the ring, then carefully cut out your circle.
Crocheting Around the Ring
Now, let’s add that beautiful crochet border. We’re working directly onto the metal ring to give it that sturdy feel.
Round 1: Start with a slip knot on your hook. Work single crochets (sc) all the way around the ring. You need a multiple of 6 stitches to make the pattern work perfectly. You don’t have to calculate, just count to 6 and repeat until you covered the entire ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc.
Round 2: Skip one stitch. *Work 5 double crochets (dc) into the next stitch to create a shell. Skip two stitches, work 1 single crochet (sc), and skip another two stitches.* Repeat from * to * all the way around. End with a sc.
Weave in your ends.
Assembly
Use your hot glue gun to carefully attach the back of the crocheted ring onto your cut-out card circle. The crochet border now frames your image perfectly!
Making the Back
To make this look like a finished, high-quality product, we’re going to crochet a simple back piece. This covers the back of the card and makes the ornament feel substantial.
Make a Magic Ring.
Round 1: 6 sc into the ring. Pull the tail tight to close. (6 sts)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in the next st) repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: (1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st) repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 5: (1 sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st) repeat around. (30 sts)
Round 6: (4 sc, 2 sc in the next st) repeat around. (36 sts)
Keep going for as long as needed to reach the size to hide your card! Simply add one more regular sc between the increases for each round (e.g., Round 7: 5 sc then an increase).
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail to sew the front to the back. Pull through the yarn. Sew a fake stitch.
Weave in ends.
Finishing Touches
Place the crocheted backing against the back of your card and sew it to the front crochet border using your tapestry needle.
And you’re done! A beautiful, handmade Valentine’s gift that didn't take hours but looks like it came from a high-end boutique.
Pattern Terms & Conditions
Personal Use Only This pattern is provided for personal use. You are welcome to make as many of these ornaments as you like for yourself, your friends, and your family. Sharing the joy of handmade gifts is what crafting is all about!
Copyright Notice The instructions, layout, and images associated with this pattern are the intellectual property of Miza Vanila. Please do not redistribute, sell, or copy the written pattern in part or in whole.
Selling Finished Items You have my permission to sell finished ornaments made from this pattern on a small scale (e.g., at local craft fairs or in your small boutique). I only ask that you credit Miza Vanila as the designer. It’s a wonderful way to support the maker community!
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