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Quick Crochet Giftables…

December 3, 2013 By Beatrice Ryan Designs Leave a Comment

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Over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend I had lots of Grandsugar and family time… All my children were home with their kids and we had a blast!!! We attended the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting along with Santa’s Workshop… We ate so much food, talked till we couldn’t and stayed up late! Sunday afternoon after the kids headed home,,, It was time to get my hook out and get some quick crochet projects done… Time to stock up for Christmas!..

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Last week over on Facebook I featured some really cute items in my daily Free Pattern Find segment… They were really popular with all of you and so I thought I would make some of them up… The first project was an adorable Animal Wash Mit…. the pattern is free and worked up easily… It was by chart and written instruction…

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I loved the way they turned out… I made two frogs and a pig… My grandson took one home,,, Guess which one! Click Here for the link to the pattern!

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The second project I worked up was another Facebook favorite… Victorian Candy Cane Covers… They were very fast!!! I made 12 of them in just a couple of hours!!

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These would be great as stocking stuffer’s… Quick gifts for friends or to hang on your tree!! Click here for the Free Pattern!

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Also… I had another fun article published over at The Yarn Box... If you haven’t visited them yet,,, you are missing out!!! The Yarn Box is a Free Crochet Pattern Website,,, They have tons of great patterns and lots of other great information too!!! This month I wrote an article about having Knots in the middle of your skein of yarn and what to do… It also talks about ways to join yarn invisibly and much more… Click Here to head over and read my latest article !

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I have lots of great info tucked away in this article,,, So don’t miss out… Let me know what you think,,, Leave me a comment over at The Yarn Box!!

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And on a final note… We are getting close to the cut off for voting for your Viewer’s Choice Crochet-A-Long… Don’t miss out… Click on the tab at the top of the page to cast your vote… We have well over 300 votes so far! We will start our group Crochet-a-Long in early January… The more the merrier,,, I hope you will join in the fun!! We will be showing off our projects as we go over on Facebook and there may be a little surprise in the end…

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Stay inspired and have fun crocheting… Elena

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Filed Under: Patterns and Projects Tagged With: Christmas, Crochet, Crochet-a-Long, Free Pattern

Wednesday Facebook Fan Favorite… Week 15

November 27, 2013 By Beatrice Ryan Designs Leave a Comment

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15 weeks of fan favorites… We have been having a ton of fun over on Facebook and here checking out all the Free Crochet Pattern finds!!! I think the weather must be changing… This weeks Fan Favorite looks like something we all want to cozy up in… It also looks simple and quick to make! If you missed it over on Facebook or you are new to this segment… Here is this weeks Facebook Fan Favorite…

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Simple Crochet Shrug by Lion Brand Yarns… This is one of my favorites and if you would like to make one… Click Here for the Free Pattern! Head over and become a fan on Facebook to see all the Daily Free Pattern Finds!

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Other items of interest… Don’t miss out on voting for your choice of my Viewer’s Choice Crochet-A-Long… We already have more than 270 votes…Starting January 2014 you can join the fun with other Beatrice Ryan Design fans and make a fabulous Crochet Project together!! Click on the tab at the top right to cast your vote… Voting ends December 15th,,, I will reveal some hints of the pattern shortly after. ~~~ You can also join in more fun over on Ravlery on my Beatrice Ryan Designs Crochet-A-Long Group… We already have 38 members and I hope to see you there too! We will be having live chat times and group discussion while we all work on the project together!

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Have a great week,,, Elena

Filed Under: Patterns and Projects Tagged With: Crochet, Crochet-a-Long, Facebook, Fan Favorite, Free Pattern, Ravelry

A New Craftroom/Yarn Room…..

November 25, 2013 By Beatrice Ryan Designs Leave a Comment

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This weekend I decided do a little “Spring Cleaning” on some very chilly days… When we bought our house 15 years ago we added a small extra room for a bedroom… After my older children grew up and moved out,,, It became a storage room/junk room… I am sure many of you can relate…

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Fast forward 10+ years later…We kept adding “storage items” and never went back in to get anything out!!! You can imagine,,, Boxes, toys, clothes, crafts and yes… MICE! Yesterday I decided to make it into my very own “Craft Room”! The thought of my very own room,,, used only for Beatrice Ryan Designs… OMG… That would be amazing!!!!

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I wasn’t brave enough to take before pictures…but,,, I did start snapping progress pictures! Going through the house and garages,,, I scrounged furniture, shelving, cabinets, rugs and anything I could find to make this dream happen… But first came the mounds of what I needed to remove an fixed and water damage restoration company helped me get the right outcome…It seemed like I would never make progress,,, Several garbage bags, a good vacuum and some great music blaring… and within a few hours it started to take shape! … Here are a few quick pics of what has been accomplished!

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Black Computer Cabinet… Wool Antique Rug and my cat making sure there are no more mice!

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Large Inherited Chest of Drawers,,, Hooks and Needles and a Geisha Fabric Wall Hanging (Fun Project!

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Great Comfy Sofa,,, Needed a little repair on a cushion from the mice…

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Hand-me-down TV Cabinet.. My Acrylic Yarn Collection Stash and a Silver Teapot Collection…

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This is just half of the room done… The other half is still crazy… Lots of yarn to put a way still, and a closet to clean out to put storage drawer in… I still need to paint… but for now the white walls are great… Just a place of my own and a modge podge design…

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I will post more pics as I make my way around the room…

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Happy Monday! Elena

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Filed Under: Patterns and Projects Tagged With: Craft Room, Crochet, Hooks, Yarn

Beatrice Ryan Designs

I am just a small town girl... well, woman! I was born and raised in Mt Shasta California and have raised my three children here in this mountain community. I have the pure joy of also having three beautiful grandchildren.. When I was 10 my grandmother taught me to crochet,,, A Granny Square patten was my first project. Her name was Beatrice Ryan Ramshaw, a tiny Irish powerhouse! All my memories include her crocheting... Tablecloths, slippers, doilies and blankets. As a young woman the bug got me,,, I began crocheting and haven't stopped! 50 years of experience and many beautiful projects under my belt.... Join me in this journey,,, passed down from generation to generation... keeping alive the skills and beauty of Crochet!

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