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Crochet With Me…. Weekly Crochet~A~Long.. Week 3

Crochet With Me…. Weekly Crochet~A~Long.. Week 3

Week 3 of our Crochet With Me project…  Vintage Ripple Fan Afghan!  It’s not to late to join in and Crochet With Me!!  Week 1 & 2’s assignments were to choose your yarn and make the first 5 color segments …

Below are my progress pictures… How is your afghan coming along??

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And here is a photo sent in by one of the participants….

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Don’t forget to email your photos in to [email protected] for next weeks segment!!!

Amazing work… This is a really fun afghan,, I am going to love to snuggle up under this afghan this winter!!  I am using basic Red Heart Yarn and think for this project it is working perfectly… What yarn are you using??

 

Week 3 Crochet With Me assignment…

This week complete 3 more color segments… As you can see above, there are 5 color segments already done… And at the end of this week you should have 8 total color segments complete!!

It’s not to late!!!

Get started if you want to join in or keep up the good work if you already started…

Vintage Ripple Fan Afghan by A  Creative Being… Free Pattern available at A Creative Being!! 

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To stay on track you can view all the weekly assignments as the become available by clicking on the Crochet With Me tab at the top of the page!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

Amazing Grace Crochet Charity Drive… Week 6 Featured Pattern!

Amazing Grace Crochet Charity Drive… Week 6 Featured Pattern!

Amazing Grace Prize Package Giveaway

Only a couple more weeks to finish off our charity drive!!  I have received many great donations already,,, And hope to see more packages rolling in before the deadline of October 31st…  Once all the packages have been received,,, I will be delivering them all to Crochet for Cancer!  With the Winter months upon us, there will be a large need for soft, cozy hats for those who are suffering and recovering from cancer… And now is the time you can make a difference!!

You also can be eligible for the Fantastic Prize Package by getting your donation in by the deadline!!  Even 1 hat makes a difference, So please consider paying it forward by using a free crochet pattern and making a hat, scarf, cowl or any great item you think would help someone  stay warm and give them some comfort during their time of need!!

For all the rules and information to participate in this great charity drive… Click on the Amazing Grace Crochet Charity Drive tab at the top of the page!!  Lets Make A Difference!!!

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Amazing Grace Weekly Featured Pattern!!

Amazing Grace Tote

Amazing Grace Tote Bag

When I designed this Free Pattern, I was picturing this bag to be given to a patient for their chemo appointments… They could fill it with a light weight blanket, book, crocheting or any items they need to help them pass the time while receiving their treatment. It is a fun and simple project and could brighten the day of someone suffering or recovering from cancer!!

To make this fun tote bag… Click Here!!  Let me know what you think!

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I LOVE YARN DAY

Yes I  do!!  I love yarn and today we are celebrating it!!  I am going to start my next Amazing Grace Design… This pattern I will be starting today will be for the Grand Finale of the Charity Drive!!  You are going to love this new pattern,,, It is feminine, soft, and fashionable!!  I can’t wait to show you… So stay tuned!!

There are lots of great Sales on yarn today so don’t miss out!!

One of my favorites is a sale at Mary Maxim…   Bernet Satin yarn is on sale for $1.99

Click here to check out this great deal… Bernat Satin Yarn

Bernat Satin Yarn

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Have fun and do something great with yarn today!!  Happy I Love Yarn Day!!

What will you be making??  Leave a comment, I would love to hear!!

 

Elena

 

Effortless Chic Headband… Free Crochet Pattern

Effortless Chic Headband… Free Crochet Pattern

Effortless Chic Headband Free Pattern

This stylish headband is so simple and quick to make,,, You can add Effortless Chic to your winter wardrobe in about 1 hour!!!

It is made using Super Bulky Yarn and Fun Buttons to dress it up!

If you like this pattern,, Add it to your Ravelry Favorites and Queue… Click Here!

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Effortless Chic Headband

Materials: 

Super Bulky Yarn (#6 in yarn standards) 40 Yards

Pictured above~ Teal Headband in Lion Brand Hometown Yarn, Brown Headband~ Red Heart  Stellar Yarn in Meteorite, Pink Headband~Red Heart Stellar Yarn in Infinity.

Hook ~ K

Scissors and Yarn Needle

2 Fancy Buttons and thread for sewing

 

Stitches:

Ch ~ Chain     Sk ~ Skip    St ~ Stitch     Sc ~ Single Crochet     Dc ~ Double Crochet

 

Instructions:

Ch 9

Row 1:  Sc in  2nd Ch from hook and each across. = 8 Sc

Row 2:  Ch 3 (Counts as Dc now and throughout), Turn,  Dc in next 7 Sts. = 8 Dc

Row 3:  Ch 3,Turn,  *Sk next St, Dc in next St, Dc in Previously Sk St (This forms an X Stitch)*, Repeat * * 2 more times across, Dc in last St. = 2 Dc and 3 “X” Stitches

Row 4-24: Repeat rows 3 ~ 21 more times

Row 25: Ch 3, Turn,  Dc across. = 8 Dc

Row 26:  Ch 1, Turn, Sc across. = 8 Sc.

Finish off. Weave in ends.

Sew buttons onto one end.

The button holes will be made using the Dc row on the opposite end from sewn buttons.

Enjoy!!

Effortless Chic Headband combo

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