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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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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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Wednesday Facebook Fan Favorite – Week 13

November 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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You guys are amazing!!  Another great week for the Facebook Fan Favorite… You voted and made this week really fun… Lots of comments, Likes and Post clicks led to a week full of fan favorites,,, But one truly stood out… By popular demand… Here it is… This week’s favorite Free Crochet Pattern Favorite!!

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Starburst Potholder…

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This beautiful potholder is by Loretta Schepp.  The pdf version is in french… But it has a link straight to an English version right at the top of the pattern… and a video tutorial to boot!!!!  If you like it and want to give it at try… Here is the Free Pattern Link!!

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Each week when I load the Free Patterns into the daily segments,, I love thinking of all the creativity that will be going on… I can’t wait each week to see what you choose as your Facebook Fan Favorite!!!  If you have been missing out… Head over to my Facebook page and watch for each days segment… “Would you wear it… Would you make it… Tell me what you think”… Cast your vote by commenting, liking, sharing and clicking on the link…  Past daily segments are available on Facebook in my Photo Album titled the same as the daily segments… Have fun!!

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Also… Don’t forget to check out my latest patterns~  They are all available for free in the Pattern tab at the top of the page…

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These are just a few of my own free patterns… Enjoy!

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And… If you would like to participate in my Crochet-A-Long starting in January 2014… Hop over and vote for your choice of what you would like to make,,, Click here for a link to the poll!!!!!  It is viewers choice,,, So make your vote count!!!!

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Have a great week!!!!  Stay tuned for much more Crochet!!!!!

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Elena

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