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Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Free Crochet Patterns!!!

October 1, 2013 By 6 Comments

Join in by supporting Breast Cancer Awareness by donating hand-made crochet items to those who are suffering or recovering from Breast Cancer…

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Here are two of my Free Crochet Patterns that are dedicated to the cause… Amazing Grace Hat and Amazing Grace Headband…

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Amazing Grace Hat                                              Amazing Grace Headband

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In December 2007 My dearest and best friend passed away from Breast Cancer.  I stood by her side through diagnosis, treatment, surgery and death…  This Amazing Grace Pattern Series is in memory of her, Sandra Kay Gilb… And with the hope it may help others survive and get early treatment by funds raised with sales of these projects and donations of projects to those who need some comfort.

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I am currently working with Elk Studio from the Heart Charity  to donate in October to Crochet for Cancer… I am donating 12 hats in the series.  If you are interested in donating to Crochet for Cancer or Joining our Elk Studio Group… Here is the info…

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Crochet For Cancer…. http://www.crochetforcancer.org

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Elk Studio from the Heart… Contact Kathy Lashley at Elk Studio Handcrafted Crochet Designs by email… [email protected]

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Thank you all for your support for this cause and stay tuned here for more patterns in the Amazing Grace Series (Boot Cuffs, Scarf, Fingerless Gloves).

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Elena

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30 September 2013 Amazing Grace Headband… Free Crochet Pattern!!

Amazing Grace Headband… Free Crochet Pattern!!

September 30, 2013 By 99 Comments

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Click Here to add this fun pattern to your Raverly queue and favorites!!

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The Amazing Grace Headband is another Free Pattern in my Amazing Grace Series…  This series was designed in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Please consider donating pieces from this series to benefit those who are suffering or recovering from Breast Cancer.

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Amazing Grace Headband

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Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn 160 yards or less

Hook Size: H

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Level:   Easy

Gauge: 10 Dc x 5 Rows = 3″ x 3″

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:

Ch 72,  Join with Sl St to beginning of Chain.  Be very careful not to twist the chain when joining.

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Row 1:  Ch 1, Sc in same as joining and each St around. Join with Sl St to beginning Sc. = 72 Sc

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Row 2:  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

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Row 3:  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

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Rows 4-7: Repeat rows 2 and 3  two more times.

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Row 8:  Ch 1, Sc in same as joining and each around, Join with Sl St to 1st Sc. = 72 Sc.

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Row 9:  Ch 1, Reverse Sc around, Join with Sl St to  1st Rev Sc. = 72 Rev Sc. Finish off

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Row 10:  Turn work over.  With right side facing,  join with Sl St to any St of Foundation Chain. Ch 1, Reverse Sc around. Join with Sl St to 1st Rev Sc. = 72 Rev Sc.  Finish off and weave ends in.

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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  headband from this pattern it would be greatly appreciated!!****

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Elena Hunt, Beatrice Ryan Designs

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Facebook Fan Favorite….

September 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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 Pattern… Amazing 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

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