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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...
Posted on March 03, 2016
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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...
Posted on February 27, 2016
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Colorful felted projects, crochet patterns by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns, Felting is Fabulous

Felting is Fabulous

Felting really is fabulous! And magical! One of the reasons Felted Button exists is because I love felting my crochet designs--with colorful button adornments, of course, too. But here are six reasons why I love felting so much...
Posted on February 24, 2016
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Color Reel Blanket, crochet throw or afghan pattern, in Hobby Lobby, I Love This Cotton yarn, rainbow baby crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Color Reel Blanket Ta-Dah!

The lights dim, the projector hums, the music swells and the movie starts. Introducing the...Color Reel Blanket. Wanna see this one with me?
Posted on May 02, 2015
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Crochet tip for holding the tail of yarn to the yarn ball with small clip, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Holding Your Tail

I did it! I recently decided that it was time to clear out and clean up my stash! (It was seriously getting out of hand.) And the clutter was driving me crazy. I think the chaos was actually getting in the way of my creativity--but that's for another post. 
Posted on April 01, 2015
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Pretty girl in pink shirt and cowl or scarf leaning against building, Treasures in the Sand wrap or shawl crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

2014 -- Colorful Crochet Patterns

What a fabulously colorful crocheting year I've had! It's been a bit of a balancing act with family and other responsibilities, but quite productive and wonderfully fun! As the new year approaches and we set goals and make plans, I always think it's important to reflect back on our successes and accomplishments, too. Come take a look with me at my crochet designs of 2014 (you might want to grab a...
Posted on December 31, 2014
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Pink, orange and yellow crochet blanket, Confections Blanket crochet afghan pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Yummy! Confections Blanket Crochet Pattern

One of my Facebook followers had this to say about my newest blanket pattern: "Looks like a bag of tropical flavored sour patch gummies!" Simply put, it's YUMMY! So hence, introducing the...
Posted on December 26, 2014
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Red apple cozy for apple shaped soap dispenser with wooden button, crocheted by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Teacher Gift Idea--Hand Soap Apple Cozy

Let me show you what I whipped up this morning. A while back I picked up these apple-shaped hand soap dispensers at Joann. (I've since seen them at Wal Mart, too.)
Posted on December 11, 2014
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Cottage Garden Blanket, crochet throw or afghan pattern in pinks and greens with granny squares, crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Cottage Garden Blanket Crochet Pattern

I'm seriously excited about this newest pattern! Let me show you what I've been up to since pictures really talk here. Welcoming the Cottage Garden Blanket to the Felted Button crochet pattern collection!
 
It's a terrifically colored, elegant, yet simple, design. And I think my favorite part is that it is join-as-you-go--always a bonus in my opinion as you are done when you are done!!
Posted on December 02, 2014
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3 options for avoiding those pesky gaps on a dc turn, crochet tip or tutorial by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Mind the Gap: Avoiding the Turning Chain Hole

Do you dislike the pesky little gaps left by the ch 3 turn when working rows of double crochet? Part of the problem is that a ch 3 just does not have enough width and substance to look like its neighboring dc. Secondly, it is supposed to replace a dc, so you skip that stitch right after the ch 3 which only exacerbates the problem. Hence, ugly hole. An additional "bug" for me is...
Posted on September 10, 2014
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Diamond, harlequin pattern in Happy Harlequin Blanket, crochet granny square afghan pattern with striped border by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Happiness + Harlequins = Happy Harlequin Blanket--Free Crochet Pattern

It's happy! It's made with diamonds! And it's colorful! I looove this blanket for a myriad of reasons, and these are just a few. Join-as-you-go motifs, lots of wonderful color, and a simple pattern makes this my favorite kind of blanket. If you've never done join-as-you-go, no fear as this pattern includes a bunch of photos with explanation to walk you through the process. If you have another...
Posted on July 29, 2014
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Pansy Parade Blanket, crochet rainbow baby blanket or throw pattern in strips, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

It's a Pansy Parade Blanket Crochet Pattern

Welcoming the Pansy Parade Blanket crochet pattern! I'm just a wee bit silly happy about this one! The texture, the simplicity, the fun! I wrote this one up in 22 colors of Scheepjes Colour Crafter*, a lovely premium acrylic that is very affordable.
Posted on July 17, 2014
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