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White swirls with felted leaves, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Too Many Hats::

I wish I were popping in to tell you that this little baby was finished! But I'm here to show you all the things I have NOT finished...
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Ombre String Cowl in pinks, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Ombre String Cowl Ta-Dah::

What is it? Well....let me show you my latest crochet design in the proper, wearable shape...I'm pretty tickled with the way the ombre effect came into being with this cowl. And because it is super lightweight...

 
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Mandala in purple used at bike seat cover, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Mandala Bike Seat Cover::

Remember this? My mandala turned into a stool cover? Well, I have brainstormed several ideas for uses for these beautiful things and share one of the most creative ways I would never have thought of...
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Detailed embroidery of European market street at turn of century, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Embroidery Squeal::

Wanna see what I found at the thrift store this morning? It literally induced a little squeal--which was a bit embarrassing as I was alone and couldn't pretend I was talking with someone else. $4!! Yes, only 4 wee bucks for this!
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White crochet swirls with felted colorful flowers, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Rolling Along::

My rolled swirls are coming along. After much struggling (and still some indecision), I've settled on a soft winter white. But I can't have just white. I always need a little spot of color. So take note of the little felted leaves. They might make these little swirls just right. Now to put it all together--in my mind and with my hook!
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Rainbow textured crochet wool mat or blanket folded, Star Fruit Blanket or Rug, crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Not Off the Hook, Yet::

Here's what has been on my hook as of late...I'm having a ball with this new pattern--oh, the visions I have of what could be done with the colors.
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::A Free Cowl Pattern--Anyone?::

::A Free Cowl Pattern--Anyone?::

Remember when I said a couple posts ago that I was working on a new cowl for my daughter, Lizzie, because she liked the rainbow one so much? Well, IT'S DONE!!  She wanted something striped, but neutral. She also wanted something she could pull up like a hood.
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Pretty girl wearing pink, yellow, purple and green lacey crochet cowl, Infinity Blossom Cowl by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Infinity Blossom Cowl Ta-Dah::

Ta-Dah! This is my Infinity Blossom Cowl! I love this cowl--the colors, yarn, flowers, little diamonds in the center--and the fact that it can be wrapped or left long.
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Rainbow surface crochet on grey cowl, designed by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Success at the Thrift Store::

It is quite cold here--turn on the furnace kind of cold. But what a wonderful weekend! My daughter, Lizzie Love, came to visit. We talked, laughed, thrift store shopped, watched General Conference (my favorite weekend of the year!) and thoroughly enjoyed being together. She only lives 30 minutes away, but with our crazy busy lives we still don't get together nearly enough. While she was here, I had...
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Rainbow surface crochet stripes on grey fabric, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Happy Fall-ing::

Isn't Fall the most amazing time of year? Well, here in my little mountainous neck of the woodsworld, it is. I love the smell, the crunchy leaves, the warm vibrant colors, the layered clothing, the school supplies, the crocheting. (Oh, actually I enjoy that all year long!) But there is something wonderful about making things with yarn in the cooler weather. Maybe it is because I can snuggle up to...
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Pink ribbed wristwarmers with <3 at wrists, Ribbed Wristwarmers crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Ribbed-Wristwarmers Pattern::

For today...a new old updated pattern. This is a pattern that I made up ages ago and have recently reworked, modified, embellished and improved--I hope! The wristwarmers (handwarmers, fingerless gloves, what do you call them?) has actually been a very good seller for me at the local boutiques and such. But now the pattern is available so you can make a pair of your own!
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Textured rainbow crochet mandala close-up, Mandala and Stool Cover crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Mandala Crochet Pattern Ta-Dah::

It's back from the testers and available! As Junie B. Jones would say, "I did a loud hoot and a big breath and runned and runned like a speedy rocket around the room!" The MANDALA & STOOL COVER PATTERN is...
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