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Colorful ruffled rainbow mat in front of white standing tub, Rainbow Ruffles Blanket crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Ruffled Ribbons Blanket Revealed

It is time!! Let me introduce you to one of my favorite designs yet...The Ruffled Ribbons Blanket. This design is so whimsical and in typical Felted Button fashion, has lots of texture, color and versatility...
Posted on November 07, 2014
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Delicious Squares are Squarilicious!

Delicious Squares are Squarilicious!

It's yummy. It's got colorful squares. It's Squarilicious! Introducing the Squarilicious Blanket crochet pattern! I'm super excited about this new design. It's one of those fun patterns where you have texture, color, enjoyable crocheting, and a fabulously versatile and textured result! 
Posted on October 29, 2014
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Rainbow of yarn balls in basket, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Heads Up!! The Next Design Wars Challenge!

If you have been involved with Design Wars in the past, you know how exciting it is! If you are new to Design Wars, basically, it's an elite crochet competition where select designers work behind the scenes, often using the same yarn or theme to design something unique and amazing. And believe me, the designers never disappoint! And...
Posted on October 20, 2014
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Blue, green and turquoise blanket hanging from basket, Eventide Blanket crochet afghan or throw pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Eventide Blanket Crochet Pattern Ta-Dah!

I'm really excited about this latest hooky project! And in typical Felted Button style I had to have lots of color-play and lots of texture! With many wonderful suggestions for a name, I finally decided upon Eventide--which means
evening. But with the waves and colors of this sample, it suggests "tides", too.
Posted on October 14, 2014
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Rainbow granny square blanket with circle centers, Circle Takes the Square Blanket, crochet afghan pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns, Knit Picks Comfy yarn

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...
Posted on September 29, 2014
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Pretty girl wearing scarf or cowl leaning against building, Treasures in the Sand Wrap or Shawl by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Treasures in the Sand Wrap Crochet Pattern

There are so many things I love about my latest design...Treasures in the Sand Wrap. 
  • Drape--made with a super fine fingering yarn (Loops & Threads Woolike-1) it is so light and wearable. The magenta is Cascade 220 fingering from my stash--only a small bit. 
  • Cost to Make--Only one skein of each color is required and at under $3/skein can be made for about $12. (I got mine on sale at Michael's for...
Posted on September 18, 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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Button Bunting, rainbow triangles and buttons hanging from white cord, free crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Button Bunting--FREE Crochet Pattern

If you follow me around on Facebook, you might have seen this Button Bunting.  I had an overwhelming response to write this one up and share with you, so that is exactly what I'm doing! So many of you had such lovely ideas with what to do with it, too!
  • hang it on your trailer or camper
  • hang it over your booth at the craft fair
  • display it on the wall over a little one's crib
  • use it to...
Posted on August 20, 2014
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Pretty girl wearing pink and green lacey and detailed cowl, Garden Terrace Infinity Scarf, cowl crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Garden Terrace Infinity Scarf Crochet Pattern

Prepare for photo-overload as I can't seem to get enough of my latest design! The Garden Terrace Infinity Scarf reminds me of a lovely terraced garden bursting with the colors of any season! Soft drape, lacey texture and versatility is what makes this design so fabulous, in my humble opinion!
Posted on August 16, 2014
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Basket of Rainbows Blanket, crochet rainbow baby blanket or throw in basketweave stitch pattern with multicolored border by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Baskets of Rainbows Blanket

Doesn't this stitch look like it is woven like a basket? Seriously mad texture on both the front and back of the blanket. LOVE!!! Made in lots of happy colors with a simple stitch pattern and you've got a "Basket of Rainbows".
Posted on August 09, 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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