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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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Herringbone crochet stitch, pillow cover instruction included in Taking Shape Pillow crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns, white pillow with blues and green stripes

Herringbone Crochet Pillow Stitch

Recently I shared pictures of a set of three graphic pillow covers that I designed. The set will be released as a single crochet pattern which includes all three pillows--and instructions to make a pillow back--made with the fabulous Scheepjes Softfun and Softfun Aquarel yarns. Have I ever told you how much I love Scheepjes yarn? Oh, yes, you can read more about that fact here. And rest assured...
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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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Mandala Pillow crochet pattern part of 3 Taking Shape Pillows in blues, green, white and gray by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

A Little Pillow Pattern Peek

If you follow me on Instagram (@FeltedButton) or Facebook you might recall this beautiful Scheepjes Softfun *Aquarel and *Softfun that I was working with a while back. It crochets like a dream!
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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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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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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...
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Vintage Vineyard Blanket, crochet throw or afghan in burgundy, teal and gray, crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Vintage Vineyard Blanket Crochet Pattern

You know those magical crochet projects that seem to fly from your hands as soon as you pick up your hook and yarn? This is one of those for me. With a rhythmic stitch pattern and beautiful colors, I created the...
 
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