En Garde! This crochet sword and shield makes a great toy for little kids. They are soft and quick to work up. Add the sword and shield to a Halloween costume or keep reading to see how it fends off bad dreams in my home.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this crochet sword and shield pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauge, and sizing information. If you would like all of this in a nicely formatted printable format, you can purchase the Ad-Free Large Print PDF Pattern.
Crochet Sword and Shield to Fight Bad Dreams
It is no secret that my kids often inspire my patterns. This pattern is no different.
For several nights my 6 year old son has been crawling into my bed saying, “I am scared. I had a bad dream.” Now I love snuggling with my kids, but I am a very light sleeper. So a night with him means no sleep for me.
In the morning I asked him, “What do you need to feel safe in your room?”
“A sword and shield to fight off the dragons and dinosaurs.” He answered. Well, that was that. I needed to design a crochet sword and shield pattern to keep my son safe from his dreams.
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