In the past few years I’ve noticed a lot more patterns in unique shapes. Sure, most fall into the traditional shapes we’ve always seen in crochet, but there are several new shapes coming about. I’ve searched around and found some of those unique patterns to share with you this evening.
Here are the names and links of each pattern, along with a little something that each designer has to say about them.
Fall is on the way. I love the colors of fall, and I love the cozy and warm styles! If it weren’t for the impending frozen temperatures and numb toes, fall would be perfect. So, in honor of the good side of fall, here are some crochet patterns that incorporate fall colors and leaves!
Here are the names and links of each pattern in the leaves round up, along with a little something that each designer has to say about them.
School is in full thing, which can only mean one thing: Halloween is coming! We still have a month and a half, which means there’s time to make some fun decorations and costumes. So grab your yarn and let’s get to spookifying!!
Here are the names and links of each pattern, along with a little something that each designer has to say about them.
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!
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.
This week I am very pleased to share patterns from ELK Studio ~ handcrafted crochet designs with you. ELK Studio is owned and run by Kathy Lashley, a very talented and wonderful woman. Kathy is a southern girl in the best of ways! Her designs often show her country roots, making them feel very warm and comforting. She uses wonderful stitch patterns to bring interest to her designs. It’s no surprise that her designs are very popular.
Kathy is currently hosting a Christmas CAL, and it’s awesome! You can find the info about the CAL on her blog, here. You can also join her Facebook group to share your photos and chat with others about the CAL. There are 2 patterns in the CAL, a cowl and matching hat, and both patterns are written for worsted weight and bulky yarn, so you can choose!
Here are the names and links of each pattern, along with a little something about each one.
Many of you know of Kim Guzman as the Tunisian Crochet Queen. She certainly is one of the top Tunisian crochet designers out there, but did you know she has more “regular” crochet patterns then Tunisian? AND she designs knit patterns as well. Really, there aren’t many designers out there as skilled as Kim.
On top of that, Kim is a very kind and helpful individual. She is often answering questions from crocheters and designers. Kim has helped me along in my career more times than I could count. She is an amazing woman, and I am so happy to share some of her beautiful designs with you here.
Here are the names and links of each pattern, along with a little something about each one.
Tonight’s round up is all knit! Our featured designer is Ann Kingstone, and her designs are beautiful. Ann has a way of bringing vintage to modern. Does that make sense? Well, however you want to describe her style, it’s lovely. She has a wonderful way with colors and textures, creating some stunning fair isle patterns and cable patterns.
Most of her patterns are for sale, but she does have a few free patterns as well if you like to test out her writing style before buying some of her patterns.
Ann also has some great books available at Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon CA, and Amazon DE.
I have put together a collection of some of her patterns for you. Here are the names and links of each pattern, along with a little something Ann has to say about them.
This week’s round up features Andee Graves of Two Hands Healing and Creative Arts. If you have been following my blog over the last few years, you have read about Andee befor. Andee was my CGOA mentor until a few weeks ago when my CGOA status was switched to Professional. Even though she is no longer my official mentor, I know she will always be there for me, just as her mentor is still there for her. I can’t imagine where I would be without her to push me, give me advice, and knock some sense into me when I needed it most.
Andee has 100 patterns listed on Ravelry at the time that I am writing this. Most of her patterns are published by yarn companies, magazines and other sources, but there are several that Andee sells on Ravelry, along with many that are free on her blog and from some other source (such as Red Heart).
Andee has been generous enough to provide a 10% off coupon for all her Ravelry sale patterns. This is a one time use per customer code, so make sure to toss everything you want in your cart before using it. The code is
JAH0729
and it will be valid July 29 – August 15th.
Now would you like to see some of Andee’s patterns?
Here are the names and links of each pattern seen above, along with a little something Andee has to say about them.
I recently met an amazing woman and wonderful designer: Lindsey Stephens of Poetry In Yarn. She is super fun, and her designs are delightful! She has both crochet and knit patterns, many for sale, and some free as well.
I made the flower from her Flower Necklace pattern. I made it a bit bigger and with a looser gauge than in the pattern because I want to hand stitch it onto a piece of felt and attach it to a headband for one of my daughters. It will be adorable! The pattern was very well written and easy to follow.
Here is a little of what Lindsey has to say about herself:
“Lindsey Stephens is a crochet designer and Professional Member of the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) as well as a member of The National Needlearts Association (TNNA). She has had her designs published in a national magazine as well as by yarn companies, and has taught needle arts and crafting classes in a variety of venues. Lindsey learned to crochet while on a three day road trip when her family relocated from her home state of Texas to Connecticut. When she first arrived in Connecticut, Lindsey owned 2 skeins of yarn. She has been steadily adding to her stash ever since.
Poetry in Yarn is the result of Lindsey’s love of expression and experimentation in fiber arts and her desire to share her discoveries with others.”
Here are a selection of her patterns, both knit and crochet, some free and some for sale. Below are the names and links of each pattern, along with a little something that the designer has to say about them.
