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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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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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Knitted Kitchen #11 – Mitered Garter Stitch
The Mitered Garter Stitch washcloth is pattern #11 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This square has a unique construction, highlighted by the ridges in the garter stitch. The pattern includes written instructions and a video 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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Knitted Kitchen #7 – Itty Bitty Bobbles Washcloth
The Itty Bitty Bobbles Washcloth is pattern #7 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. These tiny, 2-row bobbles are easy to make and do not involve turning your work back and forth for each bobble, like larger ones do. They create a fun, scrubby texture too! The pattern includes both written and charted versions of the instructions. There is also a video tutorial for making the bobbles.
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Easy Crochet Cowl – Impetuous
Be breezy, bright, and ready for spring! This easy crochet cowl works up super quickly, and is completely customizable too. Make a whole rainbow of cowls for every occasion.
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Free Pattern – Straight Up Beanie
Delicate columns of fans climb straight up to the top of this hat. The split/center dc stitches line up directly on top of each other, instead of being slightly offset like they normally would. This creates perfectly straight columns of stitches, for a unique texture. This pattern was designed for the "Make it for Me" CAL on Elk Studio. You've made it through another busy holiday season, and probably poured lots of love into handmade gifts for others. Now it's time to make something extra special just for you. Be sure to check out the other great "Make it for Me" patterns too!
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Knitted Kitchen #3 – Garter Chevrons
This Garter Chevron Washcloth is pattern #3 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. It's a simple design with just knits and purls, and is available in 9 inch and 12 inch sizes. The pattern includes both written and charted versions of the instructions. There is also a video tutorial that focuses on reading and following the charts.
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How a Pattern Happens – Publishing
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing and writing a crochet pattern? It's different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share my process with all of you. This is the 8th and final part of a series of behind-the-scenes posts, where you can join me as I work through a new design.
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Free Pattern – Eleanora
Get cozy with Eleanora! This casual, comfy vest has big roomy pockets and a subtle, all-over texture. It's lightweight and not too warm. Perfect for relaxing at home. The Red Heart Soft Touch yarn is super soft and has lovely drape with just a little shine.
