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Wednesday Facebook Fan Favorite… Week 15

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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

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

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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

Winter Crochet Blankets….

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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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