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Rainbow Scheepjes Cotton 8 yarn, used for free Illuminations Blanket by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Cotton 8 Rainbow on the Hook

I've got another color-filled design on my hook right now. Surprised? No? Well, me either. Ever since receiving this delightful palette of Scheepjes *Cotton 8, I had to get my "hooks" into it! See, Scheepjes has some pretty incredible and colorful yarns! Like these...
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Catona Paper Chain free crochet pattern of rainbow paper chain with button closure, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Catona "Paper" Chain

While brainstorming ideas to motivate my kiddos to do their summer reading, I came up with a little crochet pattern to share with you. I wanted something visual and tangible that allows them to "count" books or minutes read--something that would show progress towards their goal. Thus, the idea of a paper chain--the kind I made in grade school as a child seemed just the ticket! But, rather than...
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Front cover of Boho Crochet book, folk style crochet in colorful patterns, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Honoring Wink

I've been as busy as ever behind the scenes, crocheting away on some fun little projects. But while doing so, my mind has been heavy with thoughts about the loss of a dear friend to her battle with depression a year ago.I discovered Wink (Marinke Slump) of the popular blog A Creative Being several years before we crossed paths. After getting acquainted online and having her say the nicest things...
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Taking Shape Pillows, 3 crochet pillow patterns with stripes, squares or a round mandala, crochet pattern b Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Taking Shape Pillow Set Crochet Pattern

The crochet patterns for these three cushion covers have been in the works for a long time, and I'm happy to make them available today! Best part--you get all three pillow covers in one! So why do I love them?
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Royal Icing Blanket crochet afghan or throw pattern in pinks, purples, blues and grays resembling little crowns, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Royal Icing Blanket Crochet Pattern

For those of you princesses and lovers of all things royal--I have a beautiful new blanket crochet pattern for you! Let me formally introduce you to the ROYAL ICING BLANKET. It seems like rows of little crowns stacked upon each other. See?
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Comparison of two similar scarves, one lacey and one structured, Rock Cress Scarves crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Crochet Patterns for TWO Scarves!

I've got TWO new scarf patterns ready! And I'm loving them both! Wanna see? When I sat down with my huge stash of Scheepjes *Colour Crafter to begin the motif that was in my head, I really wanted...
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How to crochet an I-Cord or string for attaching eyeglasses, free crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

How to Crochet an I-Cord

Maybe you have the same problem I do with eyeglasses? You take them off, set them down, and can't find them when you need them. I decided to solve this little dilemma by crocheting an I-cord Eyeglass Holder. And I'm thrilled to share a little tutorial with you in case you might want to make one, too. Wanna see? (Haha. Pun intended.)
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Bright crochet colorful eyeglass pouches with button closures, free crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button colorful crochet patterns

Eye Need a Free Case

I'm getting older. And with that increase in age comes the need for reading glasses. The other day, I removed my favorite glasses and dropped them in my purse. Bad idea. A sharp edge of something scratched them--right in the middle of the lens. But with a crochet hook and some yarn--a lot of problems can be solved, right? So, I'm sharing a free crochet pattern for an Eyewear Case with you...
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Rainbow colors squares in crochet blanket that look like gifts tied with bows of contrasting colors, Gifted Blanket crochet afghan or throw pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns, Scheepjes Colour Crafter yarn

Gifted Blanket Crochet Pattern

Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone? I think this new crochet pattern might just be it. Let me show you the Gifted Blanket in all its glory...
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Scheepjes Cotton 8 and Scheepjes Catona in all colors of rainbow in wooden containers, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

You Gotta SEE This

The title of this post might give you a little hint regarding one of the crochet projects I've got in the works right now. I'm using this little bit of gloriousness from Scheepjes..I mean, seriously. Can you just drool over those colors? 
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Proud member of the Scheepjes Bloggers Group, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

I'm a Scheepjes Blogger

It's official! I was invited to join with Scheepjes and their amazing group of bloggers. It's a pretty elite gathering of designers, and I'm honored. I've been ogling Scheepjes yarn for years--mostly from things I watched the talented Wink of A Creative Being make. But my first opportunity to work with their yarn was...
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Jolly Jester Rug, harlequin or diamond motif felted rug crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Jolly Jester Rug Crochet Pattern

Introducing my newest crochet pattern--the Jolly Jester Rug! It is perfectly Felted Button style because it is colorful, textured and FELTED! 
Why do I love felting so much? Read THIS POST about the 6 reasons I think it is so fabulous. And this felted rug has...
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