Brighton Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy! I'm pleased to introduce the Brighton Blanket in all its glory! And it is FREE for you to enjoy!

Monet's Garden Throw Crochet Pattern

Thanks to my fabulous Facebook followers my latest design got the perfect name...

MONET'S GARDEN THROW

This design has been seriously sooo much fun to make. Here's why I loved designing it:

How To Crochet a Clean Edge Along a Rough Edge

Maybe it's a blanket border. Maybe it's around a dishcloth or sweater. Or maybe along the edge of a scarf or cowl. But anytime you are instructed in a pattern to "work stitches evenly along edge" you are faced with a challenge. Where do you put your hook? How do you keep the stitches along the back from looking uneven and horrible? Particularly if it is in a contrasting color!

Let me show you what I mean, and then I'll provide you a simple technique to help make it look super neat and tidy--on BOTH SIDES!

2014 -- Colorful Crochet Patterns

What a fabulously colorful crocheting year I've had! It's been a bit of a balancing act with family and other responsibilities, but quite productive and wonderfully fun! As the new year approaches and we set goals and make plans, I always think it's important to reflect back on our successes and accomplishments, too. 

Come take a look with me at my crochet designs of 2014 (you might want to grab a snack--there are a LOT of them)...

Yummy! Confections Blanket Crochet Pattern

One of my Facebook followers had this to say about my newest blanket pattern:
"Looks like a bag of tropical flavored sour patch gummies!" Simply put, it's YUMMY! So hence, introducing the...

Confections Blanket

I've actually had this one ready for release for a while, but with the Christmas season pressing, I just held onto it until after the holiday rush was over. I know for me that this is the time I start planning projects for the new year and can do a little relaxed hooking for myself instead of gifts for everyone. 

Once again, in typical Felted Button-esque style, I've tried to put together a 

Teacher Gift Idea--Hand Soap Apple Cozy

Let me show you what I whipped up this morning...

A while back I picked up these apple-shaped hand soap dispensers at Joann. (I've since seen them at Wal Mart, too.) 

Inexpensive and cute I thought they would make nice gifts for teachers--I was thinking Christmas or Teacher Appreciation Week. So I snagged them.

But then, because everything must be covered in yarn ;) I decided that I could whip up two gifts in one: 

Triangle of Triangles Scarf Crochet Pattern

You know those crochet projects. The ones that only use a skein or two of soft and affordable yarn. The ones that only take a few hours to make but you end up with something stylish and versatile to wear. The ones that are perfect for a quick yet fabulous gift. This is one of those projects.

Triangle of Triangles Scarf

Can you see what I mean? Let me show you some more ways to wear it...

Cottage Garden Blanket Crochet Pattern

I'm seriously excited about this newest pattern! Let me show you what I've been up to since pictures really talk here...

Welcoming the Cottage Garden Blanket to the Felted Button crochet pattern collection!

It's a terrifically colored, elegant, yet simple, design. And I think my favorite part 

Set Your Table--V-Stitch Place Setting Free Crochet Pattern

You are probably seeing lots of the V-Stitch around lately as it is such a simple, yet pretty, stitch. It's great as a stashbuster. And it doesn't require any thought so it's super rhythmic and relaxing to work, I think. So with the holidays approaching and decorating on the brain, I decided to make up an easy little Placemat and Napkin Ring pattern with color (surprised?), whimsy, and versatility.

This one was made with some bits of I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby I had in my stash. And the colors are all too Cath Kidston or Martha Stewart. They make me happy.

But check out this sample

Don't Trip, Just Skip on Over...

Today I’m over at Skip to My Lou as part of the Bake Craft Sew & Crochet Along. I am sharing a wonderful crochet pattern--the V-Stitch Placemat and Napkin Ring--perfect for holiday gift giving and entertaining. In fact, you won’t want to miss all the handmade gift ideas! I have joined over 100 bloggers to share some amazing homemade gift ideas……..AND I get to be part of an amazing giveaway too. Keep reading…



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