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18 December 2015 Crochet With Me.. Winter 2016 Crochet-Along… Time to vote…

Crochet With Me.. Winter 2016 Crochet-Along… Time to vote…

December 18, 2015 By 25 Comments

Its time again to get ready for Beatrice Ryan Designs Crochet With Me… Winter Crochet~Along!!

 

 

Winter 2016 CAL

Each winter we all have a great time making a one of a kind afghan by participating in my annual Winter Crochet~Along!!

In the past years, I have designed a mystery pattern that has turned out to be very popular… This year will not disappoint!!!  I have been working on a fun and unique design that we will make over a 12 week time frame.  I will post the material list on January 9th and then beginning on January 23 we will start our project!!

Here are the past years Crochet With Me… Winter CAL projects!!!

Crochet with Me Winter 2015 week 12

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Now, I would like to see what you all like so I can include some of the favorites in this years pattern… Let’s Vote!!

You can vote for multiple choices!!

What brand/type of yarn do you like to use for afghans?

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What colors of yarn do you like for afghans??

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What are your favorite stitches to use in afghans?

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What type of edging do you like?

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What style/color way do you prefer for your afghan?

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Ok.. Lets have some fun and check back often to see how the voting is going by clicking on “view results” under each poll!!

 

Happy Crocheting

 

 

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6 September 2015 How To Add Color To Your Crochet!!!

How To Add Color To Your Crochet!!!

September 6, 2015 By 3 Comments

With so many choices of wonderful yarns and colors,,, How do you possibly choose a color theme for your project??  Today I have a few tips to help you out!!

One of the easiest ways I choose colors is by heading to the yarn store and just browsing.  Once I find the type of yarn I want for my project I start lining the different colors up in my shopping cart.  Mixing and matching, changing the order of the skeins until I get something I like!!

2015-09-06 11.58.33These will make a great fall project!!

 

Another fun idea is to find a picture of something you find visually pleasing…  Then you can match colors up from the picture to inspire your next project!!

IMG_20150601_175434yarnSee what fun you can have??

 

A very artistic way is to use a color wheel or a website that automatically shows you color combinations… I  have been using one online… Paletton!!  Hop over  and play with it for a bit… They have lots of ways to make great color  choices.  Then you just find the yarn in the same tones and you are set!!

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I hope this is helpful and you will have some fun next time your are choosing your yarn!!

 

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

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Summer Crochet Along and Giveaway!!!

July 1, 2015 By 53 Comments

Its time for the Lion Brand Summer 2015 Crochet Along that I am hosting over at Lion Brand Yarn’s site… Today I posted Week 1…   The Sabrina Tunic is so cute and I am having a ton of fun working on  it….

 

To read my post about Yarn, Sizing, Gauge and Getting Started… Click Here!!

Lion Brand Summer CAL

 

Lion Brand Yarn has been so amazing… They sent me the Yarn Kit to get started… Guess what?? The also sent me one to GIVE AWAY!!!  If you would like a chance to win the M/L Yarn Kit just like mine… Read the following rules carefully… It is short and sweet so I can get the yarn into the mail this  Friday!!!

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Give away is for the yarn only and was provided by Lion Brand Yarn.

This Give Away starts tonight, Wednesday July 1st, 2015 at 9:30 pm, EST and will be closed at 9:30 am, EST Friday July 3, 2015.

Each rule must be followed carefully to qualify.  Any participant who does not follow the rules will be disqualified.

1. Leave 1 comment on this post stating your favorite Beatrice Ryan Designs pattern(All choices can be found in the Free Pattern Tab at the top of the page) AND your first name and last name initial.

2. Each person may only enter once. This means only one comment per person.

3. No Negative Comments

4. Winner must email me their mailing address by Sunday, July 5th, 2015 by 8:00 pm EST (hopefully Friday morning so I can  get it in the mail) [email protected]

5. Give away is open to US residents only due to mailing constraints.

Tune back in here Friday morning to see who the winner is!!

Good Luck and Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

 

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