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Crochet for Cancer Crochet Along and Givaway!!!!

April 6, 2014 By 7 Comments

Are you ready for another Crochet Along?? How about helping out those in need?? And an awesome prize package!!

 

You know I have a heart for Cancer Awareness and Charity!!  So~ I would love for you to join me and 9 of my Crochet Blogging Friends… Over the next two weeks we all will be participating in an all out crochet, hat making fun time!!  We all will be making hats and other crochet items to donate to Crochet For Cancer and Hooks of Hope!!  And to top it off,,, My Crochet Friends and I have put together a whole list of Free Crochet Patterns just  for you to use!!!  And guess what else??  Red Heart has put together a great prize package to worth $125…

 

Cal

Great Cause, Free Patterns and a Giveaway!!

My Friend Sara at My Merry Messy Life has organized this wonderful event…  and here are my other great friend who have provided some of  their free patterns…

 

Petals to Picots • I’m Hooked •

 Curious Tiff Crochet • KT and the Squid • 

EKKStudio • Moogly •

 Grammy Dirlam • Tales of a Crafty Mommy

 

This is such a great chance to meet some of my Crochet Blogger Friend,,, Try some new FREE Patterns and Pay it forward!!  Here is a list of our Free Patterns:

My Merry Messy Life

Beatrice Ryan Designs

I’m Hooked

Curious Tiff Crochet

KT and the Squid

Elk Studio

Grammy Dirlam

Moogly

The Crochet Along will run from now through April 21, 2014. In order to qualify for the Red Heart Yarn prize package, you must complete 4 Hats or 2 larger projects like Shawls and or Blanket and mail them to Hooks of Hope.  Here are the requirements for your donation, per the Crochet for Cancer website:

  • Must be new – never worn
  • Clean – free of perfume, pet hair and smoke
  • Placed individually in clear ziplock style plastic bags
  • Soft yarn is best­ cotton, acrylic, silk, fleece or a blend is best.
  • Do not use wool or alpaca as they can irritate the scalp.
  • We accept baby, children, youth, and adult hats.
  • Please use patterns that do not have gaps or large holes.
  •  A tighter stitch is best so that it covers the scalp.
  • Be sure to wash your hands on a regular basis while making the caps.

If you would like to donate another item or something else… Here is what they will accept!!!~

  • Scarves
  • Blankets (all sizes)
  • Prayer Shawls
  • Be creative, we accept any type of gift item to give to a person fighting cancer. For
  • example, a crochet pink ribbon pin to support breast cancer awareness.
  • Yarn, Yarn, Yarn!!!
  • Gift cards to purchase yarn and supplies from the following locations:
  • Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, AC Moore Crafts, Wal­Mart, and JoAnn Fabric.

Please Mail Your Package to:

Hooks of Hope
c/o Melissa Wortmann
P.O. Box 163
Neffs, PA 18065

International Readers

We would still love for you to participate by donating your projects to your local hospitals

or charities. Let us know what you’re up to by sharing on social media!

 

RH prize

The Fabulous Prize ~ $125 Worth of Yarn From Red Heart!

In order to qualify for the Red Heart Yarn prize package ~

The Crochet-A-Long is open worldwide, but the contest is better suited to residents of the US and Canada, although anyone is welcome to mail a package to Hooks of Hope. Contest rules:
1. Complete the challenge by making at least 4 projects (or two large projects, like a blanket or shawl)
2. Mail your package to Hooks of Hope (address above)
3. Make sure your package is postmarked on or before April 28, 2014
4. All packages with that postmark will be entered into a raffle three weeks after April 28 on May 19 (to give time for all the packages to come in the mail).
5. The first package drawn will receive the grand prize from Red Heart. The 2nd through 5th packages will received handmade plarn bags with yarn goodies inside from Hooks of Hope!

I will be Hosting a CROCHET FOR CANCER Show and Tell on my Facebook page each Friday to show off what you are making and donating… Feel free to post to my Facebook Page any day and especially on Friday evenings at 5pm EST… Make sure you put the hashtag #CrochetForCancerCAL anytime you show off your work or talk about it on Social Media.. That will help us all find each other!!!  

 

LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!

 

Happy Crocheting …

Elena

 

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Wednesday Facebook Fan Favorites… Week 33

April 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment

It has been a really fun week,,, Lots of fun free patterns on Facebook and the finale of our Crochet-A-Long!!!

This weeks Facebook Fan Favorite for a single pattern feature came from Dearest Debi… She has tons of great patterns on her site and lots of great Crochet Ideas along with Craft Ideas and Green living…  I can tell it is Spring… This week you loved a Free Pattern that will brighten up the season!!  The Fan Favorite is a Single Layer Flower!!!  Hop over to see Dearest Debbi and Get your free pattern,,,Click Here!!

 

unforgettable-flower[1]Single Layer Flower…

Over on Facebook the newest trend is Crochet Roundups…  Many Crochet Bloggers are putting together collages featuring collections of their favorite free patterns… I have been featuring one round up per day… So this weeks Fan Favorite Free Pattern Round Up was put together by Daisy Cottage Designs… She chose a round up full of “Things for the Home”!!!  15 great free patterns…  You can hop over to her blog and get the links to all of these great patterns…Click Here!!

week 33

Free Patterns for the Home….

This week my most popular pattern from here at Beatrice Ryan Designs both on the blog and Facebook was my Amazing Grace Spa Trio…  Thank you all for supporting my Amazing Grace Series and being so generous by paying it forward…  You can Click on the Amazing Grace Pattern tab at the top of the page for the Free Pattern!!

Amazing Grace Cloth Trio

You should also hop over to my Facebook page and see the Finale CAL Show and Tell… So many beautiful afghans… The winner of the givaway will be announced here tomorrow… I will also be showing off everyones photos over the next couple weeks!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

 

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25 March 2014 Amazing Grace Spa Trio… Free Crochet Pattern!!!

Amazing Grace Spa Trio… Free Crochet Pattern!!!

March 25, 2014 By 21 Comments

The Amazing Grace Spa Trio is the 5th Free Crochet Pattern in the Amazing Grace Series...  This series is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness!  Please consider donating to someone suffering or recovering from cancer with these patterns or to a Cancer Foundation!

The Amazing Grace Spa Trio is made up of 3 Cotton Crocheted Cloths in varying sizes~Perfect for a Cancer Patient!  By using quality uncolored cotton yarn, you can make a nice gift set that will be gentle for cleansing and uplifting for those who are suffering or recovering from cancer!  Of course you can also make them for personal use and gifts for friends!

Amazing Grace Spa Trio

Amazing Grace Spa Trio, Free Crochet Pattern

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1. Amazing Grace Facecloth (Small)

2. Amazing Grace Washcloth (Medium)

3. Amazing Grace Hand Towel (Large)

 Amazing Grace Spa Trio, Free Crochet Pattern

Materials:

Each item takes 100-300 Yards Cotton Yarn.

Size H Crochet Hook

Scissors

Stitches:

Ch – Chain     Sc – Single Crochet     Dc – Double Crochet

Instructions:

Facecloth~

Chain 21

Row 1:   Turn, Sc in 2nd Ch from hook and each stitch across to end. = 20 Sc

Row 2:   Turn, Ch 1,  Sc in 1st St, Skip next Stitch, *Sc, Ch 2, Sc all in the next stitch. Skip next 2 Stitches*, Repeat * * across to the last 2 stitches. Skip stitch and Sc in the last stitch. = 6 Chain 2 Spaces and 1 Sc on each end.

Row 3: Turn, Ch 3 (Counts as DC), 3 Dc in next Ch 2 Space (Dc Cluster made). Repeat Dc Cluster in each Ch 2 space across. Dc in last stitch. = 6 Dc Clusters and 1 Dc on each end.

Row 4-11: Repeat rows 2 & 3 four more times.

Edging: Ch 1, Working along the side edge, *Sc 18 stitches evenly to corner. 3 Sc in corner.* Repeat * * around. Join with Slip Stitch to beginning. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Amazing Grace Spa Trio, Free Crochet Pattern

Washcloth~

Chain 27

Row 1:   Turn, Sc in 2nd Ch from hook and each stitch across to end. = 26 Sc

Row 2:   Turn, Ch 1,  Sc in 1st St, Skip next Stitch, *Sc, Ch 2, Sc all in the next stitch. Skip next 2 Stitches*, Repeat * * across to the last 2 stitches. Skip stitch and Sc in the last stitch. = 8 Chain 2 Spaces and 1 Sc on each end.

Row 3: Turn, Ch 3 (Counts as DC), 3 Dc in next Ch 2 Space (Dc Cluster made). Repeat Dc Cluster in each Ch 2 space across. Dc in last stitch. = 8 Dc Clusters and 1 Dc on each end.

Row 4-15: Repeat rows 2 & 3  Six more times.

Edging: Ch 1, Working along the side edge, *Sc 24 stitches evenly to corner. 3 Sc in corner.* Repeat * * around. Join with Slip Stitch to beginning. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Amazing Grace Spa Trio, Free Crochet Pattern

Hand Towel~

Chain 33

Row 1:   Turn, Sc in 2nd Ch from hook and each stitch across to end. = 32 Sc

Row 2:   Turn, Ch 1,  Sc in 1st St, Skip next Stitch, *Sc, Ch 2, Sc all in the next stitch. Skip next 2 Stitches*, Repeat * * across to the last 2 stitches. Skip stitch and Sc in the last stitch. = 10 Chain 2 Spaces and 1 Sc on each end.

Row 3: Turn, Ch 3 (Counts as DC), 3 Dc in next Ch 2 Space (Dc Cluster made). Repeat Dc Cluster in each Ch 2 space across. Dc in last stitch. = 10 Dc Clusters and 1 Dc on each end.

Row 4-21: Repeat rows 2 & 3 Nine more times.

Edging: Ch 1, *Working along the side edge, Sc 36 stitches evenly to corner. 3 Sc in corner, Sc 31 along the bottom/top edge, 3 Sc in corner. *,  Repeat * * around. Join with Slip Stitch to beginning. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Amazing Grace Spa Trio, Free Crochet Pattern

That’s it, you now have Amazing Grace Spa Trio! Enjoy!!!

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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