The fifth necklace in the Twisted and Twirled Knit necklace series features an interesting way of adding tucks into your knitting to make little puffs. It’s made with Aunt Lydia’s Baker’s Cotton, which is what brought about the name. It also has 4 twists in it to spin the puffs around. This necklace works up quickly with less than 70 yards of fingering/thread weight yarn.
Hello! The October issues of I Like Crochet and I Like Knitting are out. It’s been awhile since I’ve shared about these two publications, and I wanted to remind you of their awesomeness!! Both issues include over 30 fall patterns, tips and techniques. PLUS, I Like Crochet includes a pattern by yours truly!
Both publications are online magazines which are published bimonthly with around 30 projects and 7 tutorials in each issue. You can receive your subscriptions on your computer and/or on your iPad or Tablet. Once subscribed you can access all the current and past issues, giving you access to hundreds of projects and tutorials!!
Here’s a bit about the October issue of each:
The October issue of I Like Crochet is loaded with some of this fall’s coziest patterns, including
This tutorial will help you to create a fun kids dress from an adult sized tee shirt. It even includes suggestions on how to make some accessories to go with it! This really is a tutorial more than a pattern, but if you follow along, you should be able to make your own version in a variety of sizes. You could even make an adult size if you can find a tee shirt large enough!
The kiddos are back in school and suddenly we realize we weren’t as prepared as we thought we were! They “need” a pencil case that’s cooler. They want to give the new teacher a gift. The other kids have all these fun things that they don’t have!!
OK, sometimes they have to deal with a little disappointment in life, but sometimes we can up the cool factor with a few fun creations. So, here are some patterns that will allow the kiddos to bring the cool to school!
Here are the names and links of each pattern. Enjoy!
Well, it’s been quite a week over here. Last Monday there was a bit of a home improvement snafu. On Thursday I made a video to tell you about it and to show you around my basement as it was at that moment. Please excuse the shaky view of a hammer at the beginning while I ramble on (and the misspelling of shaky on the video, it’s been a long week). So, I will share some of those sooty photos with … Read more
The fifth necklace in the Twisted and Twirled Crochet necklace series is made using a mesh style stitch. It has 4 full twists in it. This lovely necklace can be worked up in no time with less than 40 yards of lace weight yarn.
This hat was made as a gift for the daughter of my dear friend, Jon. Jon posted a picture of a pink hat on Facebook and mentioned that Elaina would look adorable in it. I happened to agree, so I thought I would make one for her. It took me a while to decide how to do the earflaps and bottom stripe. I like those to be doubled for warmth. I finally decided to start with the cord at the bottom of the earflaps, and make both of them in the round. Then I made the first stripe, and added the ear flaps. Both the ear flaps and the bottom stripe are 2 layers thick, so Elaina’s adorable little head will be nice and warm. I decided this hat is so cute that her mom needed one in her favorite colors, so I wrote the pattern for kiddos and adults. PLUS: They glow in the dark!! Check out the notes section to see how.
Oh my goodness, I am so excited to share a new feature with you!!! I know I am more crochet focused, but I REALLY love knitting as well, and I am working on increasing my knitting patterns. I have found a kindred spirit in this regard in Marie Segares of Underground Crafter. Marie and I have teamed up to bring you a knitting link party every month. So let’s get this party started!!
Welcome to our first Knitting Love Link Party! Every month, the Knitting Love Link Party will open up on the first Thursday at 1:00 a.m. Eastern and close on the last Thursday at 11:55 p.m. Eastern. Share your latest knitting projects, patterns, tutorials, tips, and WIPS, and be sure to stop by and leave comments on other projects, too!
This week I am pleased to share Beatrice Ryan Designs with you. Beatrice Ryan Designs is the creation of Elana Hunt, a skilled designer and a kind and compassionate woman. Elana has quite a few designs, including a series within her designs called Amazing Grace. Here is a little about the Amazing Grace Patterns:
The Amazing Grace Free Crochet Pattern Series is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness. Each Amazing Grace Pattern is designed to comfort cancer patients as they are treated and recovering from this or any disease!! You can pay it forward by making one for yourself and one for someone in need…
I have included several Amazing Grace patterns along with some of her other patterns in this round up.
Here are the names and links of each pattern, along with a little something about each of them.
I have some super fun adventures for you today!! You get to hop around to some of my favorite blogs and get a free crochet pattern from each!! Take a look at what you can get for free for 24 hours ONLY!!
