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Monday Makings and Crochet Pattern Review…

July 28, 2014 By 4 Comments

I can’t imagine a week without crochet!!!  This last week I have had many hours to sit and create… I love to design new projects and  one of my favorite things to design has been my Amazing Grace Series!!  I am working on the 8th pattern in the series, if you have been following then you know.. It is a Baby Blanket!!  If you are new to Beatrice Ryan Designs or don’t really know the back story of this Amazing Grace Series… I have dedicated these patterns to Breast Cancer Awareness and my dearest friend Sandra Kay Gilb who passed away in 2007 from this disease!  The same stitch pattern is used in all of the projects designed in the series..  Now that I have several patterns in the series, I have expanded my dedication to making these patterns for all cancer types and anyone who is suffering or recovering from a major illness.  My hope is that if you love one of these patterns,,, You might make and donate one of your projects to the cause!  These patterns are for personal use too and I hope you enjoy making some for yourself or as gifts!!

So,,, This week I am over half way done with the pattern and here is another quick peek!!  The Amazing Grace Baby Blanket!!

Amazing Grace blanketAGB

Amazing Grace Baby Blanket Coming Soon!!

Next up… A quick little pattern review… I am always wanting to make a quick fun project designed by someone else… So this week I made this adorable little Hedgehog.. This is a Red Heart Pattern and it is free… It was fun to make and I think any little one would love receiving this cute, soft toy!!  Click Here for the pattern!!

hedgehog

And, I can’t resist showing you another picture of my favorite dog,,, Charlie… He is always with me when I am trying to photograph my projects… He posed for this one just after I took the pictures of  the Amazing Grace Baby Blanket…

charlie

Happy Crocheting

Elena

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Monday Makings… Crochet Fun and Yarn Shopping!

July 21, 2014 By 6 Comments

I love weekends!!!  Lots of time to crochet and spend time doing my favorite things!!

This last week was so busy, I couldn’t wait to sit down and get some serious crocheting done… And to top it off Saturday was a Yarn Shopping Day!!!  I have been so lucky to be able  to share my creativity with all of you,, It makes my design process so much more fun!!  Friday over on Facebook, We played a little guessing game… It was a blast!! From Themarketingheaven.com, social media engagement like this keeps communities connected and adds excitement to creative hobbies. Every few minutes I posted a clue to “What will my next Free Pattern be”…  So many good guesses!  If you missed out on the fun, you will find out at the bottom of this post!!  Let’s get started on this week’s Monday Makings segment……

To start the segment off.. I want to share with you 2 Memory Blankets I made these last week!  You may wonder how I finished 2 blankets,,, Well ~ A Memory Blanket is a  small blanket 12″ or 15″ .. These blankets are being donated to our July ELK Studio From The Heart Charity Drive.  As most of you know, I have been working with Kathy from ELK Studio Handcrafted Crochet Designs for almost a year with the charity she put together. Each month we donate to a designated charity.  Anyone can join us and if you are interested just shoot me an email!   For July, we are donating to Project Sweet Peas, Project Sweet Peas is a national non-profit organization coordinated by volunteers, who through personal experience have become passionate about providing support to families with infants in intensive care and to those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss.    Maria from Pattern Paradise has organized this months drive and I have decided to donate these sweet little blankets…

c2c memory blankets

These Memory Blankets are a simple Corner to Corner Afghan and each measures approximately 15″.

If you haven’t tried this type of afghan, they are all the rage and are easy to make… Red Heart Yarns has a great pattern you can follow… Click here for the details!  This is the third time I have made this type of pattern and it is addicting!!

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Next up is the  really fun stuff... I want to share with you my Saturday Yarn Shopping Trip… I left late morning to head up to Medford to get a little work done on my car… We live a little over an hour away from a town with any major stores, so when we go… We fill the day with shopping!  I collected all my coupons for JoAnn’s and Michael’s…  JoAnns had 4- 50% off, 1 – 40% off and then 15 % off the entire purchase coupon… Michaels had a 25% off the entire purchase coupon… So this was a great day to go yarn shopping!!  Here is what I got…  6 soft skeins of Red Heart Baby Yarn for my next new Free Pattern (See that announcement at then bottom).. Some Cotton yarn for my stash, a new hook and some place markers…

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Colors for my new project….

Yarn Shopping

This weekends yarn haul!!!

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Now… What you have been waiting for… After much thought ~  My next Free Crochet Pattern will be the 8th pattern in my Amazing Grace Pattern Series!!!  When I was trying to decide what to add, I realized I didn’t have a pattern for children yet!  Since the Amazing Grace Series is dedicated to Cancer and Illness, our little loves need something to wrap up in when they are suffering and recovering!!  So… My next pattern is ~ Amazing Grace Baby Blanket…  Here is a small sneak peek of this fun pattern… As usual we will be using the same stitch pattern that is in all the Amazing Grace projects… It is easy to follow and  the finished afghan will be cheery!!  Are you ready to make one??  The pattern is still in the works and should be finished before the end of the month!!  Stay Turned!!

Amazing Grace Baby Blanket Beginning

Also,,, Just for fun I did a quick manicure using these peacock fingernail stickers… Fun stuff!!

Manicure

Happy Crocheting!

Elena

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20 June 2014 Amazing Grace Summer Crochet Coaster Set

Amazing Grace Summer Crochet Coaster Set

June 20, 2014 By 7 Comments

This Amazing Grace Summer Crochet Coaster Set  is the 7th pattern in the Amazing Grace Crochet Pattern Series. 

The Amazing Grace Series is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and use a specific stitch pattern for all of the patterns.  These coasters would definitely  cheer up someone suffering or recovering from any illness .  Combined with a cute mug and some great tea or coffee, this would be a great gift!  These are super quick and easy to make!!

 Amazing Grace Coaster Set - Free Crochet Pattern

Amazing Grace Summer Crochet Coaster Set

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Materials:

DK Weight Yarn 100 Yards- 4 Coasters,

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Pictured- Cascade Yarns  Pima Tencel in Spring Green

Hook – E

Stitches:

St – Stitch     Sl St – Slip Stitch     Sk – Skip       Ch – Chain      Sc – Single Crochet     Dc – Double Crochet

Instructions:

Base of Coaster

Ch 15

Row 1:   Sc in 2nd Ch from hook, Sk 1, *(Sc, Ch 2, Sc) all in next St, Sk 2*, Repeat across ending with (Sc, Ch 2, Sc) to last 2 Sts. Sk 1, Sc in last St. = 2 Sc and 4 (Sc, Ch 2, Sc) spaces.

Row 2:   Ch 3 (Counts as Dc now and throughout), Turn, 3 Dc in next Ch 2 Sp(Shell Made) 4 times, Dc in last Sc. = 2 Dc and 4 Shells.

Row 3:   Ch 1, Turn, Sc in 1st St, Sk 1, (Sc, Ch 2, Sc) in next st, *Sk 2, (Sc, Ch 2, Sc) in next st* Repeat * * 2 more times, Sk 1, Sc in last St. = 2 Sc and 4 (Sc, Ch 2, Sc) spaces.

Row 4-8:   Repeat rows 2 & 3 two more times, then repeat Row 2 once more.

Edging

Row 1:    Ch 1, Turn, Sc in same as turning and next 12 across, 3 Sc in next st (Corner Made), Sc 12 evenly down the sides of coaster rows, 3 Sc in bottom corner,  Sc 12 across bottom of coaster, 3 Sc in bottom corner, 1 Sc evenly up side of coaster rows, 2 Sc in same as beginning Sc to make last corner. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 60 Sc

Row 2:   Ch 1, Turn,Sc in first St, 3 Sc in next St(corner), Sc in next 14, 3 Sc in next St (Corner), Sc in next 14, 3 Sc in next St(Corner), Sc in next 14, 3 Sc in next St (Corner), Sc in next 13, Join With Sl St to beginning. Finish Off. = 68 Sc

Weave in ends.

Enjoy!

 Amazing Grace Summer Coaster Set

The Amazing Grace Free Crochet Pattern Series is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and my dearest friend Sandra Kay Gilb.  Sandra passed away in 2007  from Breast Cancer.  This was a devastating loss and spurred my passion for Breast Cancer Awareness!  At the age of 43 Sandra was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, the same disease that took her mother’s life many years earlier and claimed Sandra’s life in less than 2 years.  Each Amazing Grace Pattern is designed to comfort cancer patients as they are treated and recovering from this or any disease!!  Please pay it forward by donating items made from these patterns to help someone afflicted by this disease.

I hope you also enjoy making them for yourselves, for gifts and spreading the word about Breast Cancer Awareness by sending other crocheter’s to my site to build Awareness and a Charitable Community!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

And, Don’t forget to follow me on my social media sites for more fun! And, most important you share your creations

Facebook, Instagram, My CAL Facebook Group, and Pinterest

I hope you love this project!!  Finally, make sure to share your finished projects on my Beatrice Ryan Designs Facebook Page and make sure to share around social media too! Why share?? Because it shares our Love of Crochet!!

Until we meet again, Happy Crocheting!!!

Elena

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