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A New Craftroom/Yarn Room…..

November 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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This weekend I decided do a little “Spring Cleaning” on some very chilly days…  When we bought our house 15 years ago we added a small extra room for a bedroom…  After my older children grew up and moved out,,, It became a storage room/junk room… I am sure many of you can relate…

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Fast forward 10+ years later…We kept adding “storage items” and never went back in to get anything out!!!  You can imagine,,, Boxes, toys, clothes, crafts and yes… MICE!  Yesterday I decided to make it into my very own “Craft Room”!  The thought of my very own room,,, used only for Beatrice Ryan Designs… OMG… That would be amazing!!!!

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I wasn’t brave enough to take before pictures…but,,, I did start snapping progress pictures!  Going through the house and garages,,, I scrounged furniture, shelving, cabinets, rugs and anything I could find to make this dream happen… But first came the mounds of what I needed to remove an fixed and water damage restoration company helped me get the right outcome…It seemed like I would never make progress,,, Several garbage bags, a good vacuum and some great music blaring… and within a few hours it started to take shape!  … Here are a few quick pics of what has been accomplished!

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Black Computer Cabinet… Wool Antique Rug and my cat making sure there are no more mice!

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Large Inherited Chest of Drawers,,, Hooks and Needles and a Geisha Fabric Wall Hanging (Fun Project!

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Great Comfy Sofa,,, Needed a little repair on a cushion from the mice…

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Hand-me-down TV Cabinet.. My Acrylic Yarn Collection Stash and a Silver Teapot Collection…

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This is just half of the room done… The other half is still crazy… Lots of yarn to put a way still, and a closet to clean out to put storage drawer in…  I still need to paint… but for now the white walls are great… Just a place of my own and a modge podge design…

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I will post more pics as I make my way around the room…

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Happy Monday!  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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Shells & Bobbles Fingerless Gloves… Free Crochet Pattern!

November 9, 2013 By 26 Comments

Shells & Bobbles Fingerless Gloves

By Beatrice Ryan Designs

.Free Crochet Fingerless Glove Pattern

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Materials: 

Worsted Weight Yarn 200-250 Yards

I used Red Heart Super Saver in Gray Heather

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Gauge:     6 Dc x 3 Rows = 2″ x 2″

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Stitches:   Ch – Chain     Sl St – Slip Stitch     Sc – Single Crochet     Dc – Double Crochet    Sts – Stitches     Sk – Skip

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Instructions:

Wristband

Ch 6,Turn

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Row 1:  Sc in 2nd Ch from hook and each across. Turn. = 5 Sc

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Row 2-24:  Ch 1, Sc in Back Loop of 1st St and each across. Turn. = 5 Sc

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Glove Base (Working in end of wristband rows)

Row 1:  Ch 1, Sc 26 evenly across the end of rows. Turn. = 26 Sc

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Row 2:  Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, Sk 1 St, *(Sc, Ch 2, Sc) in next St, Sk 2 Sts* Repeat 6 times,  (Sc, Ch 2, Sc) in next St, Sk 1 St, Sc in last St. Turn. = 8 Ch 2 Spaces.

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Row 3:  Ch 3 (Counts as Dc now and through out), 5 Dc(Shell) in each Ch 2 Sp across, Dc in last St. Turn = 8 – 5 Dc Shells.

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Row 4:  Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, Sk 2 Sts, *(Sc, Ch 2, Sc) in next St, Sk 4 Sts,* Repeat  6 times, (Sc, Ch 2, Sc) in next St, Sk 2 Sts, Sc in last St. Turn. = 8 – Ch 2 Sps

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Rows 5-14:  Repeat rows 3 & 4 – 5 times

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Row 15:  Ch 3 (Counts as Dc now and through out), 5 Dc(Shell) in each Ch 2 Sp across, Dc in last St. Turn = 8 – 5 Dc Shells.

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Joining Side Seam

Starting at the top edge of the Fingerless Glove, sew the side seams of the glove together for 2″.  Skip  the next 3″ of the side seam for the thumb opening. Sew the remaining 3 ” of glove, ending at the bottom edge of the wristband. Finish off. Turn glove right side out with joining seam now on the inside.

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Thumb Opening

Join with Sl St to any St of thumb opening. You will be working in row ends around the thumb opening and in the round.

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Row 1:  Ch 1, Sc 28 Sts evenly around thumb opening. Join with Sl St to 1st Sc. = 28 Sc

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Row 2:  Ch 1, 26 Sc around (Decrease 2 Sts evenly). Join with Sl St to 1st Sc. = 26 Sc

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Row 3:  Ch 1, 20 Sc around (Decrease 6 Sts evenly). Join with Sl St to 1st Sc. = 20 Sc

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Row 4:  Ch 1, 15 Sc around (Decrease 5 Sts evenly). Join with Sl St to 1st Sc. = 15 Sc

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Row 5: Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, *Ch 2, Sc in next St*. Repeat around. Join with Sl St to 1st Sc. = 15 Ch 2 Sps. Finish Off.

You now have Shells and Bobbles Fingerless Gloves. I hope you enjoy them!!!

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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