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Solomon's Knot crochet with variegated sock yarn by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Gleaning and Cleaning::

I spent this past week off the computer, away from the hook, and digging through every single room, closet, cupboard, nook and cranny! My goal was a thorough de-junking of my abode--which I actually accomplished minus my studio space where my yarn stash resides. (That might take an entire week by itself.) Oddly, this process was a very emotional one for me. Not because I am particularly attached...
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Free crochet pattern Loopsy Daisy Coverlet and Shawl with blue gray and white flowers, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Loopsy Daisy Free Crochet Pattern::

I have a delightful and wonky free pattern to share with you today. I'm calling it Loopsy Daisy and BOY IS IT SIMPLE to execute! Lots of chains with a slip stitch here and there and you've got it mastered! Here's the cool part...
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Vintage Fleur Blanket crochet pattern in pastel pinks and white cotton yarn hexagons, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::A Different Focus::

I've had my mind on things other than crochet lately. Ok. That's a big lie. I am ALWAYS thinking about crochet. Yarn, color, shape, unusual stitches, texture, MORE yarn. But with several large projects in the works that don't require a hook, I literally did not pick my hook up for nearly a week. That's a very long time for me. So here is what I have been doing...
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Crazy Good Mat and Blanket, colorful rainbow dots in center of wavy crochet flower grid, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Crazy Good Mat & Blanket Pattern Ta-Dah

It's CRAZY, it's GOOD, it's CRAZY-GOOD! Make it a rug, make it a play mat, make it a pillow cover, make it a coverlet or blanket, make it whatever you wish! And in any color, too!
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Colorful dots in center of wavy crochet blanket or mat, Crazy Good Mat by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Crazy-Good::

What a terrifically crazy, but very good past week! I hope you are doing well, even if your life is crazy-good like mine. Amidst the crazy-good I did manage to work on a new little design. I've worked it, and re-worked it...
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Ombre teal striped crochet blanket, Candy Stick Blanket crochet pattern, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Candy Stick Blanket Crochet Pattern::

Can you say, "Color options?" Anyone who knows me, knows that COLOR is one of my favorite design tools. I simply love playing with color! And this blanket does not disappoint. Isn't the ombre effect pretty nifty? But take a peek at some of these color schemes from my testers...
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Trek Bracelet free crochet pattern made with cotton and lobster clasp, bright colors, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Trek Bracelet--Free Crochet Pattern::

While away on a re-enactment of a Pioneer Trek this past week, I took with me some twine and a single hook. While resting along the dusty trails, I worked up a little bracelet that I thought I would share with you.
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Pouch of rainbow Clover Amour crochet hooks with comfort handles, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Rainbow of Hooks::

Tee Hee!! I'm a bit giddy about my newest little acquisition--from the dearest hubby on the planet--MINE. Wanna see and drool with me...
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Breath of Heaven Blanket baby crochet pattern in blues and greens by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Ahhh! The Breath of Heaven Blanket Crochet Pattern::

Ahhhhh!! A big breathy sigh of happiness...I LOOOOVE this blanket! Seriously love it! The blanket is simple and fun--with some awesome texture and wonderful drape. And the pattern has been thoroughly tested, scrutinized and edited by...
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Breath of Heaven Blanket, Pink and green crochet square with pink yarn and crochet hook, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Painting with Color::

I've been busy painting--furniture, walls, picture frames--well, a lot. Here's a little looksy at just a couple projects.
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Pink, green, orange and white striped Candy Stick Blanket crochet baby blanket designed by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Summer Scurrying::

Summer is upon me and I have what feels like a bazillion projects with my home and family to complete. Needless to say, I'm scurrying around to make it all happen. (Anyone else feel like you wear one, or two, or three too many hats?!) But I needed to share this little blankie creation with you. It is finished and I'm hoping to get the pattern out to testers this week. If you are interested in...
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Paintbrush pillow and afghan crochet pattern in rainbow by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::How-to Crochet Post Stitches::

Remember this little design--my Paintbrush Pillow & Afghan pattern? As maybe you can tell, it has some post stitches. Front Post and Back Post stitches are those stitches used for cabling and other texture in crochet that produce a raised ridge that looks so nifty and pretty.
 
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