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Christmas and Crochet-A-Long is just around the corner!!

November 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Wow… Just 4 1/2 weeks and Christmas will be here!!! I better get going on my crochet projects… I need to keep my fingers working,,, This is the busiest season for crochet sales…  Hats are flying off the shelf… Once the season starts to change and we get chilly days, Hats are my biggest seller…  But, as far as  having a great variety, Children’s items are great too!  So this morning I started a great Sweet Baby Hoodie  by Bernat Design Studio, not only is it cute,,, but it is a free pattern… I would love to put a couple of these in the shop for Christmas shoppers!

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Sweet Baby Hoodie by Bernat Design Studio/My progress picture this morning

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I also have started a pair of knitted socks for my daughter… Last year she asked me to make her a pair with Christmas Yarn… I didn’t have time last year,,, So I thought I would give it a try for this year… Several years ago I took a knitting class at the Jr College here for Sock Knitting… So much fun!  One of the best parts that came out of it (besides learning how to knit socks) was I got the job as an adjunct crochet teacher for the college… One of the best jobs I ever scored… Not only did I get to teach what I love,,, but I was paid a nice fee for it too!

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My start of Knitted Christmas socks…

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Another fun new part of Beatrice Ryan Designs… I opened  a CAL (Crochet A Long) group on Ravelry…  As you know,,, We are taking a vote for a Viewer’s Choice CAL starting in January 2014… If you are interested in the CAL,,, The pattern will be posted here each week starting in January  and you can cast your vote at the top of this page by clicking on the Crochet-A-Long tab,,,, And you also can follow along and be part of a large group over on Ravelry…  Click here to join in at Ravelry!

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Have a great Weekend!!!!

Elena

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Wednesday Facebook Fan Favorite~Week 14

November 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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The holiday season is sneaking up on us!!!!  I have posted several free patterns on Facebook for our “Would you Wear (use) it… Would you make it??” segment featuring Holiday Patterns...  This weeks Fan Favorite was a hit!  And just in time for making up a few gifts/ornaments for the upcoming season!!!!  Very angelic… So here is your Facebook Fan Favorite….

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Adorable Angel Ornaments!!!

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These adorable ornaments were designed by Roswitha Mueller and is available on Ravelry… Click Here if you  would like to make a few of these adorable angel…

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It has been a busy week for me… I have been crocheting like crazy to make things for the local shop in town and my Etsy shop…  I am getting ready to send off the Sadie 1920’s Cloche Hat pattern to my testers… And later this week I will be writing my next article for The Yarn Box… Due out in a couple of weeks…

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If you want to participate in the upcoming Crochet-A-Long... Cast your vote by December 15th for the Viewers Choice Pattern… We will have a ton of fun and I can’t wait to see how all our projects turn out!!! Click on the Crochet-a-Long tab at the top of the page to cast your vote!!!!

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With the weather changing here,,, I am working on lots of hat, fingerless gloves, cowls, scarfs, slippers and much more to stay warm…  What are you working on???

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Don’t forget to hop over to Facebook to see all the daily free pattern segments, tips and fun… Past “Would you wear it, Would you make it” segments are available in my Facebook Photo Album titled ~Would you wear it, Would you make it…

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Have a great Week!

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Elena

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Winter Crochet Blankets….

November 17, 2013 By 1 Comment

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The cool crisp season is here!… I have been working on 3 blankets for the upcoming winter season,,, I worked on them in between writing the Amazing Grace Pattern Series…  Last night I finally had time to put the final touches on two of them and snap some pictures… These two blankets are headed over to my Etsy Shop later today!!!  Both blankets turned out perfect!  When I began both of them,,, I wasn’t sure of the final result and I hope they will both be scooped up by someone who will love them!

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The first blanket I call Pewter and Berries.  It is a Granny Ripple… Very simple, yet very striking!  I used Red Heart With Love Yarn and it turned out soft and cozy.  The blanket measures 70″ x 56″… A perfect winters blanket!

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Pewter & Berries Granny Chevron

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The second blanket is for baby… this is a Ziggy Zaggy, Yellow and Purple Blanket…  I used Lion Brand Pounder… Great soft yarn for baby!  It measures 36″ x 38″…  It is gender neutral in yellow and purple…

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Ziggy Zaggy Baby Blanket!

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I have one more blanket to join and put the edging on… Hopefully I will get to that soon!  But in the meantime… I needed to whip up something quick… So I made these great ballet style slippers that were featured over on my Facebook page in my daily segment… “Would you wear it… Would you make it???”  They were quick to make and very comfortable… If you would like to give them a try… Click here for the free pattern…

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Hope you enjoyed my latest creations… Happy crocheting!

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Elena

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