Crocheting Conversations: October 2013

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Spooky and Scary....

Here are a few Halloween crochet items I came across this evening. Put them in your memory banks for Halloween projects!! Happy a Happy, Spooky, Scary, Sweet Filled HALLOWEEN!

Halloween Hats by A Chick with Sticks!


Spider Slippers by Crafts by Starlight. Here's the pattern! http://craftsbystarlight.blogspot.com/2010/09/these-halloween-spider-slippers-are-fun.html

Halloween Pumpkin Trick or Treat Bag from Petals to Picos. Here's the pattern! http://www.petalstopicots.com/2012/10/halloween-pumpkin-trick-or-treat-bag-crochet-pattern/

You can find these Halloween Cozies at freepatterns.com.

White Crocheted Halloween Pumpkins by Little Valley Home.

Halloween Necklace by meeksandygirl.

Halloween crochet finger puppets by ladycrochet.blogspot.com.es

Halloween Bat by yarnspirations. Here's the pattern. http://www.yarnspirations.com/pattern/crochet/halloween-bat

Picture taken at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World!

Saturday, October 26, 2013

I had to come back to the granny squares...it was inevitable. As I research images and patterns it always comes back to the granny square. I want to share with you images to get you inspired not only for patterns but color. Color variations, brightness, combination, subtleties and more. The granny square is so versatile. You will always have a piece of art no matter how you put it together. I hope these colors and combinations inspire you to start a new project. Use a color you have never used before, make a project that speaks from your heart and enjoy crochet!

Primitive Spirits - For the Love of Wool


Sunburst Granny Square from Little Woolie - Crochet and Handmade Delights from a Girl Who Is Pretty New to the Whole Hooky Thing

Granny Square Afghan by DROP Design

Crocheting Granny Squares - Where Your Heart Is

I can't talk about granny square without showing a few stacks! This one comes from Silly Old Suitcases

Handmade by Shira - Granny Square Tassen


This granny square tree comes from Not the Office Type!

Granny Square Cookies from IFeelCook!

These granny squares come from islandgirlsj.

Granny Square Pillow by EbeGluck.

Patchwork Granny Square Blanket by bluecat87 ravelry.com.

Granny Squares by kimbery ravelry.com

Granny Square pillow at anbelatoestanden.blogspot.nl

Granny Square by virginia.karageorgiou

Another stack! by Stitches by Kryss.

Granny Square by turtlemurtle on Etsy.com.

Granny Squares by Art, Love and Joy.

Crochet Baby Blanket at wutheringiris.blogspot.com

Granny Squares by fiddlesticks at dawndavis.blogspot.com.

Crochet is all in your head!!!

Saturday, October 19, 2013

So many patterns, so little time...

I don't know about you but between Facebook, Twitter, and all the other social media sources I go to on a daily basis, I continually come across crochet patterns that I have to download on the spot! I can't wait to get them into my Crochet Patterns folder on my desktop of my Mac as soon as possible for safe keep! My folder must have nearly 200 patterns in it at this very moment. Guess how many of them I've actually created? Maybe 5. I have to have the pattern but then I never seem to get around to them unless there is a special event and then I set to work. So if you have a pile of patterns that you never seem to get to either let me add to that pile. Here are a few items that I really want to get started on but reality tells me that they will be sitting the folder for a little while longer. A girl can dream!!! Have fun.... (Some patterns have a direct link to download and other you may have to purchase but nonetheless the link to the pattern will be included.)

Mod Squad Bag. Pattern from RAKJPatterns. http://www.rakjpatterns.com/Mod-Squad-Bag-Crochet-Pattern-ModSquadBag.htm

Hearts & Flowers Table Runner from CoatsCrafts.co.uk. http://www.coatscrafts.co.uk/cgi-bin/MsmGo.exe?grab_id=48&page_id=4327936&query=Table+Runner&hiword=RUNNERS+Runner+TABLA+TABLAS+TABLON+Table+

Flower Path Throw from Red Heart. http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/flower-path-throw

Rise & Shine Afghan Throw by Red Heart. http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/rise-shine-afghanthrow

Copenhagen Pillow at Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller - Full "O Sheep. http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/copenhagen-pillow

Fox Scarf Crochet Pattern by Beeknee's Knitting & Crochet Patterns.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/77751751/digital-pdf-crochet-pattern-for-fox?ref=shop_home_active

Coats & Clark - Starfish Dishcloths. http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/7DE0683C-ED0C-4721-9714-9F0D3FC0227A/162755/LC2272.pdf

Greenway from Comfort Knitting & Crochet Afghans by Norah Gaughan, Margery Winter & the Bernat Design Team. http://www.abramsbooks.com/stc_craft_news/ckca/images/pattern_greenway.pdf

Crochet Slingbacks with Bow by Tara Murray at Mamachee Crochet. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-slingbacks-w-bow-woman-sizes-3-12

The last few images have been posted on my blog before but are totally worth mentioning again. Beautiful crochet must always be featured!!

Little Bird Crochet Pattern from RubyandCustard.com. http://rubyandcustard.com/free-stuff/crochet-bird-free-pattern/

Chain Reaction Afghan Project from Interweave crochet ebook from Crochet Me. http://www.crochetme.com/content/ChainReaction.aspx

This is quite simply one of the most beautiful crochet projects I've ever seen. This is the Lollo the African Flower Bear by Heidi Bears. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lollo-the-african-flower-bear


Henny Penny Rooster Basket by Drops Deign. This is just too dang cute!! http://garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=6118&lang=us#tabs-1

I've included an up and coming sneak peak to a pattern that I designed called The Snowboarder. I am working to get it posted on Ravelry this week for purchase! Stay tuned....

Linoct 2-coloured by Keiermann

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Rattle those pots and pans...

Living in a brand new home and organizing is a challenge. One of the easiest places to start is in the kitchen. Pots and pans go here, dishes and glasses go here. As a crocheter my interest is what can I create in my kitchen that will make it quaint and homey. So I decided to do the work for you and find some creative and quaint items to put in your pattern box for future keep!! Let's get in the kitchen and cook something up!