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Celebrating International Crochet Day…!!!

September 12, 2013 By 16 Comments

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Today is International Crochet Day!!!  Wow… I think it should be a holiday,,, So we can gather to crochet!!!

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So to celebrate,,, I would love to hear from all of you… Who taught you to crochet and how long have you been “Hooking”??  Here is my short story…

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When I was 10 my grandmother Beatrice Sadie Ryan Ramshaw taught me to crochet… She bought a skein of my favorite color yarn for me to get started, Deep Purple!!!! My first project was a Granny Blanket… Just one big Granny Square!  I wish I still had that first project… But, What I do have are several of Beatrice’s Afghans, Doilies, and her love of crochet!  For the most part crochet was put in a box for many years, doing a small project once in a while until I reached my mid 20″s… Then the fire was lit… I have crocheted hundreds of projects and learned the true art of crochet… I hope you enjoy my love of crochet!

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So, now you know why I call my website Beatrice Ryan Designs and my upcoming pattern “Sadie”(her middle name) a 1920’s style inspired hat pattern will be released soon in honor of my grandmother!

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Now it’s your turn,,, Tell me your crochet story… Just leave a short comment so we can all celebrate together!

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Elena

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Fun and Fantastic Friday Crochet….

August 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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     Happy Friday… What are you crocheting this weekend???
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I am working on my “Pewter and Berries” Afghan…”True Colors” Afghan…”Sunburst  Granny” Afghan and New Hat Patterns!
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Chime in and let me know what you are up too… And if you have a moment… Post  your WIP’s on my Facebook Page!  I would
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So here is to Fridays, Work’s in Progress, and Being Happy!
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Elena
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Last day to enter,,, Crochet Give-Away!!!

July 31, 2013 By 11 Comments

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As a big thank you to all my readers you have a chance to win a great crochet giveaway!!! Today is the last day to enter,,, So don’t miss out!!!  Easy to enter,,, Fun to win!!

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Hand Crocheted Floral Washcloth, Luscious Handmade bar of soap from a local artisan and one of my favorite candles from Mrs. Meyers product line…

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Here is how you can enter…

****Answer the following question by leaving your answer, your first name and last name initial in the “Comments” area of this post…  Cut off for entering is Midnight July 31, 2013 PST USA, I will announce the winner by random drawing on August 1st.  Once the winner is selected they will have 72 hours to claim the prize by emailing me  their name and address to [email protected]****

??Which project of Beatrice Ryan Designs is your favorite??  Please take a few moments to look through the past posts and pictures to choose your favorite….  Just leave your answer in the comment section and you are set!!!!

Good Luck!!!!

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My Pewter and Berries Afghan is  70% finished,,, Just waiting on more yarn… The True Colors Afghan is being joined and I started another Sunburst Granny Square Afghan…   Pictures soon!!!

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So here is to Give-Away’s, Afghans and Waiting on Yarn!

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Elena

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