Chromatic Cobbles Blanket -- Design Wars Scheepjes Merino Soft
When the opportunity arose to use Scheepjes Merino Soft* for a Design Wars Challenge, I jumped at the chance! And why is that, you ask? The COLORS!
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Only Just Born Hat Free Crochet Pattern
As part of the celebration for I Love Yarn Day 2015 I thought it would be nice to share a free crochet pattern so you can have some fun with colorful yarn and spread a little hooky happiness! So here is the...
Math Lovers: Introducing the Abacus Blanket
When several of my Facebook fans suggested the name "Abacus Blanket" for my newest design, I knew it was perfect. These nifty little stitches in rainbow hues definitely remind me of those colorful wooden math helpers you find in children's school rooms.
I realize that these look very much like bullion stitches. If you have ever tried a bullion stitch, they are quite...
The Blanket with Kaleidoscope Eyes
You know the Beatles song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"? There's that line that says, "...the girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes." When it came to naming this new crochet design, the name simply seemed to fit.
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.
And the Circle Takes the Square--Crochet Blanket Pattern
The graphic simplicity of this blanket makes me happy. Colorful circles floating in contrasting squares with a border that really makes them pop! That's why I named it Circle Takes the Square. Plus, the squares are join-as-you-go and that makes me even happier! And, of course, I really love the rainbow colors! Surprised? Probably not. The yarn I used is...
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...
Want Some Rainbow Sprinkles?
If you have been following Felted Button around for a while now, you might know these things about my designs already:
I LOVE COLOR!
I LOVE JOIN-AS-YOU-GO MOTIFS!
I LOVE PROVIDING OPTIONS IN MY CROCHET PATTERNS!
This RAINBOW SPRINKLES BLANKET has them all!!
I LOVE COLOR!
I LOVE JOIN-AS-YOU-GO MOTIFS!
I LOVE PROVIDING OPTIONS IN MY CROCHET PATTERNS!
This RAINBOW SPRINKLES BLANKET has them all!!
Do You Want to Be a Mermaid?
When my daughter was little she dreamed of being a mermaid and becoming "part of that world". With lots of sparkle, jewel-tones of the sea, and fin-like texture the Mermaid Me Blanket can bring your little one's imagination to life! Worked in simple motifs and then joined-as-you-go, constructing the tail is very easy. The sparkly fringe is crocheted right along with the border to make it even...
Ends, Beautiful Ends
Whenever I mention "weaving in ends" I get a wave of very strong opinions from most of my yarny friends. I asked the question of some of my Facebook followers and got a plethora of responses--that very strong opinion thing. Comments like...
Joining-As-You-Go on the Road
I've got an idea for simplifying your crochet life that I want to share.
Do you like projects that use join-as-you-go for putting motifs together? Many people do because there is nothing quite as overwhelming as having a huge pile of motifs that then need to be arranged and stitched together by hand. Don't get me wrong--sometimes it is a neat and tidy way to join things. Like with...
I'm Never Far Away
Hello, dear friends! Just popping in to say "hey, howdy, hey", and let you know that I am still here! My blog posts have been few and far between lately as I've had many personal issues to focus on and settle. But you are not forgotten. And neither is my hook! It seems to be a little bit of peace for my worried mind and heart. Does it work that way for you, too? What a blessing it is to me! Sadly,...