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December Charity Crochet…

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A few months ago my good friend Kathy over at ELK Studio Handcrafted Crochet Designs started a Charity Crochet Group called ELK Studio From The Heart.…  This is a part of her Facebook Group for crocheters… ELK Studio Crocheters …  Over on Facebook we have alot of fun talking about crochet and life…A few months ago Kathy decided to start the charity group and what a blessing it has been!!!

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Each month one of our members picks a charity to donate our handmade items to…  Anyone who wants to participate sends their creations for the month to our organizer and she gathers them all up and gets them to the chosen charity….  This month our friend Liz is the organizer,,, She chose The Violence Prevention Center, located in Belleville,IL.  They are a crisis intervention group with a 24hr hotline for women affected by domestic violence.  They provide a safe place to stay and whatever is needed for the women and children.   I was so excited to help this month again…

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Here is what I sent…

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1 Pair of Womens Slippers, 1 Crochet Womans Hat, 1 Knit Baby Hat, 3 Scarfs and 1 Cowl

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We enclose them individually in ZipLock Bags and  enclose a card with a note…

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If you are interested in joining our Facebook group and/or our charity group… You can shoot Kathy an email and she will be happy to add you, let her know you were referred by Beatrice Ryan Designs… The more the merrier!!!!  [email protected]

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A few days ago I whipped up a little creation… Rainbow Rachael Doll,,,  I dropped her off at Alpine Originals to stock up my Crochet Items for Christmas Sales… They loved her… So last night I made 2 more…   So much fun!!!  What do you think???

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Lots of crocheting happening for the season… I have 2 Hats on order, Fingerless Gloves  and those Christmas Sock to finish up for my daughter…  I wish I had more hours in the day to crochet…

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Happy Crocheting!!!!  Elena

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Facebook Fan Favorite….

It’s Wednesday and time for Facebook Fan Favorite!!!  This week’s free crochet pattern segments on my Facebook segment “Would you wear this? Would you make it? Tell me what you think… Here is the FREE PATTERN link if you like it..” Were a huge success!!!

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It was a very close competition!!! Three of the segments were almost tied!!  So,,, This week, I thought you would like to see 1st, 2nd and 3rd…  Here they are…

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In first place is this beautiful Cowl/Shrug by Cre8tion Crochet. She has a great site and this pattern is one of my favorites… Not to mention… My oldest daughter started this project right when it was posted to my Facebook segment, I can’t wait to see her finished project!  Check out the pattern and more from Cre8tion Crochet! by heading over to her site!

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In second place was this very popular Slouch Granny Square Beanie!  This comes from Drops Designs...They have hundreds of patterns to choose from and the yarn to go with it…  This was within just a few votes of first place… And I got hooked into this one too!!! My youngest daughter (17yrs old) Facebooked me the minute I posted this one… She wanted one!!! So I hopped over to Drops and ordered the yarn… I have 2 rows left and it will be done tonight!  Drops is a great site and the yarn was delivered within just a couple days of ordering!  Check this pattern out and their site!

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In third place,,, And another very close margin are these wonderful Boot Cuffs by my great friend and crochet designer Kathy Lashley over at Elk Studio Handcrafted Crochet Designs…  Kathy has several awesome free patterns and she is also becoming one of the top designers in crochet hats… I have personally made several of her hats and these boot cuffs!!!  Stop by and check out what is happening over at Elk Studio!!!!

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On my own weekly updates... I want to thank all of you for your support with my latest Free PatternAmazing Grace Hat!!!!  This hat was designed in memory of my best friend who past away in 2007 from Breast Cancer…  I designed this as a charity hat and have donated 15 this month to Crochet for  Cancer in our Elk Studio From the Heart Charity Group… To find out more about our group and joining in the fun…Stop by Kathy’s Facebook page and drop her a message!

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Also,,, Stay tuned Monday for my next FREE PATTERN… Amazing Grace Headband….

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Drop over to my Facebook to join in the fun… Like my page,,, Click, Like and comment on daily segments to get your vote in for next week’s Fan Favorite!!!

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Also… Join me on Twitter for more fun!!!

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Elena

Amazing Grace Hat-Free Pattern

Amazing Grace Hat-Free Pattern

Amazing Grace Hat ~ Free Pattern

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   Amazing Grace Free Hat Pattern       Amazing Grace Free Hat Pattern      Amazing Grace Free Hat Pattern

Amazing Grace Hat was designed as a Charity Crochet Hat Free Pattern.  In honor Breast Cancer Awareness.


 

Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn 160 yards. (Full Skein is 315 yards)

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Hook Size: H

Gage:  8 HDC x 5 Rows = 2″ x 2″

Level:   Easy

Stitches:

St – Stitch     Sl St – Slip Stitch    Ch – Chain     Sc – Single Crochet     HDC – Half Double Crochet     DC – Double Crochet

Reverse Sc(Work a single crochet in the opposite direction,,, working in stitches to the right instead of to the left)

* Pattern will be worked in the round unless otherwise noted.

Instructions:

Begin with a Magic Circle (Video Instructions)

Row 1:  Ch 1 (Does not count as 1st St now and through out), 10 HDC in Magic Ring.  Tighten Ring by pulling on loose tail.  Join with Sl St to  top of 1st HDC. = 10 HDC

Row 2:  Ch 1, 2 HDC in 1st St and 2 HDC in each St around, Join to top of 1st HDC. = 20 HDC

Row 3:  Ch 1, *2 HDC in 1st St, Hdc in next St,* Around.  Join with Sl St to top of 1st HDC. = 30 Hdc

Row 4:  Ch 1, *2 HDC in 1st St, 1 HDC in next 2 Sts.* Around.  Join with Sl St to top of 1st HDC.  = 40 HDC

Row 5:  Ch 1, *2 HDC in 1st St, 1 HDC in next 3 Sts* Around  Join with Sl St to top of 1st HDC. = 50 HDC

Row 6:  Ch 1, 1 HDC in each St Around Join with Sl St to top of 1st HDC. =50 HDC

Row 7:  Ch 1, *2 HDC in 1st St, 1 HDC in next 4 Sts* Around  Join with Sl St to top of 1st HDC. = 60 HDC

Row 8:  Ch 1, *2 HDC in 1st St, 1 HDC in next 9 Sts* Around  Join with Sl St to top of 1st HDC. = 66 HDC

Row 9:  Ch 1, *2 HDC in 1st St, 1 HDC in next 10 Sts* Around  Join with Sl St to top of 1st HDC. =72 HDC

Row 10: Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, Ch 2, Sc in same St, Skip 2 Sts, *Sc in Next St, Ch 2, Sc in same St, Skip next 2 Sts* Around. Join to 1st Sc. = 24 Ch 2 Sp

Row 11:  Sl St in 1st Ch 2 Sp, Ch 3, (counts as 1st Dc now and throughout), 2 Dc in same Sp, *3 Dc in next Ch 2 sp (Shell Made)* Around. Sl st to top of Ch 3. = 24 Dc Shells

Row 12:  Sl St in next Dc (Center Dc of Shell St), Ch 1,* Sc, Ch 2, Sc -All in same St, Skip 2 Dc* Repeat Around, Sl St to the 1st Sc = 24 Ch 2 Sp

Rows 13 – 16: Repeat rows 11 & 12

Row 17:  Repeat Row 11

Row 18:  Ch 1, HDC in 1st St and Each St Around, Decreasing 6 times evenly, Join with Sl St to 1st HDC, Turn . =66 HDC

Row 19:  Ch 1 Sc in 1st St and Each St around, Decreasing 3 times evenly, Join with Sl St to 1st Sc, Turn. = 63 Sc

Row 20:   Ch 1 Sc in 1st St and Each St around, Decreasing 3 times evenly, Join with Sl St to 1st Sc, Do Not Turn. = 60 Sc

Row 21:   Ch 1 Reverse Sc in 1st St and Each St around,  Join with Sl St to 1st Rev Sc. = 60 Sc

Weave in ends.


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***This pattern was designed in memory of my dearest friend Sandra Kay Gilb, In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness.  If you have the opportunity to donate a  hat from this pattern it would be greatly appreciated!!****

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Amazing Grace Free Hat Pattern


 

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