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Free Pattern – Sargassum
Capture the feeling of delicate, lacy strands of seaweed, white sand beaches littered with shells, and the sparkle of sunshine on the clear, blue ocean. Sargassum is the name of a seaweed that washes ashore on the gulf beaches of Florida, where I recently went for a vacation. The days were full of warm sunshine, but there was still enough of a chill in the early mornings and late evenings to make this shawl a welcome accessory. The striping pattern gently shifts from more green to more blue, without repeating, while optional beads add a nice weight, and occasional sparkle as they catch the sunlight.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #29
We had some really pretty projects in the March Scrappy Stitchers Link Party. Congrats to LiliaCraftParty for the most clicked link, her Princessa Baby Blanket! Now it's your turn to share your pictures. Remember, any fiber related project you've made is fine - it does not have to be your own design and you don't have to have a blog. You can link up your Ravelry project pages or Instagram photos too. While you're here, help support each other by clicking on a few of the other entries.
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Free Pattern – Beach Ball Square
Jump into summery fun with this Beach Ball Square! Vibrant colors and a raised edge make the beach ball really pop on a neutral, sandy background. Finished off with a fast and colorful border, this square is sure to add a little sunshine to your project. This pattern was designed for the Moogly 2017 afghan CAL.
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Tutorial – Crocheting with Beads (pre-strung)
Ready to add a bit of sparkle to your crochet? There are several different ways to add beads to crochet, and all end up having a slightly different effect. In this tutorial we're looking at crocheting with beads that have been pre-strung. This means we string the beads onto the yarn first, and then work them in as we go along.
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Linked Double Crochet (ldc)
Close the gaps between double crochet stitches by linking them together in the middle! Firmer and denser than regular double crochet, but not as stiff or thick as single crochet, linked double crochet is a happy medium. Try it out for button bands, edgings, and more.
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Tutorial – Puff Stitches
Puff stitches are soft, squishy, versatile, and easy to make. Learn how with this tutorial!
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Free Pattern – Jelly Beads
It's stretchy, it's glittery, it's jelly yarn! This quick and easy bracelet can be worked up in about 15 minutes. Stack them, share them, give them as gifts. The pattern works for any size - you can even make a really long one and wear it as a necklace. If you're not into the jelly look, you can make this simple bracelet with other yarns as well.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #28
The most clicked link in the February Scrappy Stitchers Link Party was this adorable, nautical cardigan by Just Crochet! Congrats! Now it's your turn - share your pictures! Remember, any fiber related project you've made is fine - it does not have to be your own design and you don't have to have a blog. You can link up your Ravelry project pages or Instagram photos too. While you're here, help support each other by clicking on a few of the other entries.
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Fiber Fun in Florida
If you follow Stitches 'N' Scraps on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, you already know that I was on vacation in Florida last week. We stayed on St. Pete's Beach, and enjoyed plenty of beautiful weather, white sands, gulf breezes, magnificent sunsets...and even found a couple of great fiber shops!
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Winter & Spring ~ 15 FREE Crochet Patterns
Here's another fabulous round up compiled by Rhelena of Crochet Pattern Bonanza – a free crochet pattern directory. This time she has put together 15 free crochet patterns to take you from winter into spring. Rhelena was kind enough to write this up as a guest post for me to share with you. If you missed it earlier, check out the afghan square round up she had put together as well. Thanks Rhelena!
