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It’s Almost Done… National Crochet Month & Sunburst Granny!

March 29, 2013 By Beatrice Ryan Designs Leave a Comment

I decided to get busy on my Sunburst Granny Square Blanket .. I’m still not sure of the size I want though, … I now have 45 squares complete and will need somewhere between 48-63 squares to make a nice size blanket! I am tempted to stop at 48 so I can join them and put an edging on… I only need 48 to make a twin topper,,, 63 for a queen… Hmmmm! Well, I will have to decide tonight… I actually could have this beautiful blanket done this weekend if I do 48 squares!

I really have enjoyed making this blanket,,, and for once I am keeping it for myself…YAY! Hopefully one of my children don’t want to steal it,,, I always give in!

These are a few of my favorite combinations…

This reminds me of my childhood bedroom colors… My Grandmother Beatrice Ryan Ramshaw painted my room purple for me when I was 8 years old… Loved it! She made a crochet loopy rug in these colors for my floor… I wish I still had it… Maybe I should make a replica!

Don’t forget this is still National Crochet Month… Stretch yourself into learning how to crochet, reading patterns or new stitches!

Here is to finishing projects and National Crochet Month…

Elena

Filed Under: Patterns and Projects Tagged With: Beatrice Ryan, Beautiful, Blanket, Crochet, Granny Square, Patterns, Projects, Sunburst

28 February 2013

Celebrating National Crochet Month with Free Pattern!

February 28, 2013 By Beatrice Ryan Designs Leave a Comment

March is National Crochet Month… There will be so much going on for people who love crochet like I do. All month-long I will be posting my original patterns for you to enjoy, talking about the history of crochet, sharing sites and links that I think are really great and spreading the word about this wonderful hobby!

To kick off this celebration, I am posting my first FREE PATTERN! This is an adorable mug cozy I designed recently. I love my coffee, but not luke warm! Not only do these cozy’s help keep a fresh, yummy cup of coffee warm, but they also act as a coaster… Love it!

Twisted Stitches Coffee Cozy By Beatrice Ryan Designs

These are simple to make and take very little yarn. Great gifts too! To view the free pattern, click here or on the Pattern tab at the top of my blog. Enjoy National Crochet month with me and come back often to see new posts and patterns.

Let me know what you think… How long have you crocheted, What was your first project, Who taught you??? Post your answers in the comment section.. I would love to hear from you!!

So here is to Crocheting and Celebrating National Crochet Month!

Elena

Filed Under: Patterns and Projects Tagged With: Beatrice Ryan, Crochet, Free Pattern, Pattern, Project, Yarn

Granny Baby…

February 23, 2013 By Beatrice Ryan Designs Leave a Comment

Another weekend and time to start another project! My Sunburst Granny Square Blanket I started last a couple of weeks ago is coming along great! But, that one is for me and it was time to make something for Alpine Original’s, the little store where I sell my crochet…

So… I set aside the Sunburst Granny just for a few days and started this adorable Granny Square Baby Blanket. I have a large stash of great yarn and was able to pick a beautiful combination. This is the pattern my Grandmother Beatrice Ryan taught me at 10 years old… It has regained its popularity recently and I am blessed to have been taught this skill that will hopefully inspire many others to learn and love the Art of Crochet !