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Diamond, harlequin pattern in Happy Harlequin Blanket, crochet granny square afghan pattern with striped border by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Happiness + Harlequins = Happy Harlequin Blanket--Free Crochet Pattern

It's happy! It's made with diamonds! And it's colorful! I looove this blanket for a myriad of reasons, and these are just a few. Join-as-you-go motifs, lots of wonderful color, and a simple pattern makes this my favorite kind of blanket. If you've never done join-as-you-go, no fear as this pattern includes a bunch of photos with explanation to walk you through the process. If you have another...
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Pansy Parade Blanket, crochet rainbow baby blanket or throw pattern in strips, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

It's a Pansy Parade Blanket Crochet Pattern

Welcoming the Pansy Parade Blanket crochet pattern! I'm just a wee bit silly happy about this one! The texture, the simplicity, the fun! I wrote this one up in 22 colors of Scheepjes Colour Crafter*, a lovely premium acrylic that is very affordable.
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Rainbow Sprinkles Blanket, crochet afghan or throw pattern with rainbow squares "falling" into pile at end of blanket, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Want Some Rainbow Sprinkles?

If you have been following Felted Button around for a while now, you might know these things about my designs already:

I LOVE COLOR!
I LOVE JOIN-AS-YOU-GO MOTIFS!
I LOVE PROVIDING OPTIONS IN MY CROCHET PATTERNS!

This RAINBOW SPRINKLES BLANKET has them all!!
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Rust, pink and neutrals striped and paneled blanket, Arlington Blanket crochet afghan pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

The Arlington Blanket Ta-Dah!

Introducing my newest crochet pattern...a blanket. Surprised? Probably not as I've been blanket-crazed lately. But it is now available! And I'm loving it!
 


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Spring into Summer Blanket, C2C, corner to corner crochet stitch pattern in Red Hear Unforgettable Candied, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Spring into Summer with a FREE Crochet Blanket Pattern

Sharing is nice, right?! I worked up this awesome lightweight blanket with a nifty corner-to-corner stitch (sometimes called Crazy Stitch) and I thought it would be nice to share it for FREE with you!!
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4-Leaf Clovers shaped crochet motifs in blues and greens, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Ends, Beautiful Ends

Whenever I mention "weaving in ends" I get a wave of very strong opinions from most of my yarny friends. I asked the question of some of my Facebook followers and got a plethora of responses--that very strong opinion thing. Comments like...
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Yellow and orange and grey linen stitch cowl, moss stitch in variegated yarn, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

I'm Never Far Away

Hello, dear friends! Just popping in to say "hey, howdy, hey", and let you know that I am still here! My blog posts have been few and far between lately as I've had many personal issues to focus on and settle. But you are not forgotten. And neither is my hook! It seems to be a little bit of peace for my worried mind and heart. Does it work that way for you, too? What a blessing it is to me! Sadly,...
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Free crochet pattern Loopsy Daisy Coverlet and Shawl with blue gray and white flowers, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Loopsy Daisy Free Crochet Pattern::

I have a delightful and wonky free pattern to share with you today. I'm calling it Loopsy Daisy and BOY IS IT SIMPLE to execute! Lots of chains with a slip stitch here and there and you've got it mastered! Here's the cool part...
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Vintage Fleur Blanket crochet pattern in pastel pinks and white cotton yarn hexagons, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::A Different Focus::

I've had my mind on things other than crochet lately. Ok. That's a big lie. I am ALWAYS thinking about crochet. Yarn, color, shape, unusual stitches, texture, MORE yarn. But with several large projects in the works that don't require a hook, I literally did not pick my hook up for nearly a week. That's a very long time for me. So here is what I have been doing...
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Crazy Good Mat and Blanket, colorful rainbow dots in center of wavy crochet flower grid, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Crazy Good Mat & Blanket Pattern Ta-Dah

It's CRAZY, it's GOOD, it's CRAZY-GOOD! Make it a rug, make it a play mat, make it a pillow cover, make it a coverlet or blanket, make it whatever you wish! And in any color, too!
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Colorful dots in center of wavy crochet blanket or mat, Crazy Good Mat by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Crazy-Good::

What a terrifically crazy, but very good past week! I hope you are doing well, even if your life is crazy-good like mine. Amidst the crazy-good I did manage to work on a new little design. I've worked it, and re-worked it...
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Ombre teal striped crochet blanket, Candy Stick Blanket crochet pattern, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Candy Stick Blanket Crochet Pattern::

Can you say, "Color options?" Anyone who knows me, knows that COLOR is one of my favorite design tools. I simply love playing with color! And this blanket does not disappoint. Isn't the ombre effect pretty nifty? But take a peek at some of these color schemes from my testers...
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