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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

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...

Posted on February 03, 2016

Chromatic Cobbles Blanket, rainbow afghan made in Scheepjes Merino Soft by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

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!

Posted on January 20, 2016

Small newborn crochet hats in blue, red and tan, free crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns, Only Just Born Hat

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...

Posted on October 17, 2015

Toddler Tent in rainbow sections, crochet pattern of teepee by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

It's a Teepee!

My sweet daughter, Lizzie, has the BEST ideas! She is the one responsible for the idea for the popular Mermaid Me design. And she is the one who came up with the idea for my latest crochet pattern...

Posted on October 03, 2015

Sally Blanket, large colorful triangles in blue, green and yellow with pink stitching and border, crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Sally Blanket Ta-Dah

Don't you hate it when life gets in the way of crocheting? With "life" happening lately, I've been a bit absent. And I've missed you, my friends, and hope life has been wonderful for you! I always manage to squeeze in some good yarny time, though, and I've got an exciting new crochet design to share with you today.

Posted on September 19, 2015

Plaited Throw, rainbow colored and textured afghan crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Plaited Throw Crochet Pattern Ta-Dah

Things have been a tad crazy on the Felted Button front as of late. But amidst the chaos, I'm tickled to make available my Plaited Throw crochet pattern!

Posted on July 22, 2015

Abacus Blanket crochet afghan rainbow baby blanket pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns, mock bullions

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...

Posted on June 15, 2015

Kaleidoscope Eyes Blanket, bright rainbow baby blanket crochet pattern, textured granny squares by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns, Willow Wash Yarn

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.

Posted on June 05, 2015

Cotton crochet blanket that resembles spools of colorful thread, pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns, Spoolin Around Blanket

Just Spoolin' Around Blanket

The first thing I ever sewed was in Mrs. Sehee's 7th grade sewing class. It was a pair of REALLY high-waisted pants. (I'm aging myself, huh?) Somehow I managed to get the zipper sewn in straight and the pants actually fit. But they were far from perfect. See, when cutting them out, I forgot to add the extra 3 inches or so for my longish legs (that went well with my biggish feet). Needless to say,...

Posted on May 25, 2015

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

This Way Blanket, crochet pattern of striped and textured cotton afghan in turquoise, green and purple, crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

This Way to Rows of Posies: Two New Blankets!

This Way...to see Rows of Posies...

Can you believe I've got two new blanket designs ready for you? I posted pictures of both of these on my Facebook page asking which you wanted to have available first, and it was pretty much a tie. So I decided to release them together. Let me tell you about them...

Posted on April 20, 2015

Felted Button | Blog

Felting is Fabulous

Vintage Vineyard Blanket Crochet Pattern

Chromatic Cobbles Blanket -- Design Wars Scheepjes Merino Soft

Only Just Born Hat Free Crochet Pattern

It's a Teepee!

Sally Blanket Ta-Dah

Plaited Throw Crochet Pattern Ta-Dah

Math Lovers: Introducing the Abacus Blanket

The Blanket with Kaleidoscope Eyes

Just Spoolin' Around Blanket

Color Reel Blanket Ta-Dah!

This Way to Rows of Posies: Two New Blankets!

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