FPF Calypso Shawl for Spring

 Happy 'almost'  SPRING!

Our Free Pattern Friday (FPF) offering today is perfect for outfits that need 

just a little something to compliment them! 

How pretty is this Shawlette?

One of my favorite crochet designers is Carolyn Christmas and she has been for many years! I am most fortunate also, to be able to call Carolyn a friend! We have that kind of friendship that not only has survived over the years, but will always be there, no matter how often we actually see each other in person. Being crochet design colleagues has just made the relationship even stronger!

Carolyn has a wonderful blog at Pink Mambo. I love all her free patterns and knowledgeable posts. She also has many, many beautiful wearables and adorable home decor patterns at

Gourmet Crochet! 

Photos courtesy of Carolyn Christmas at Pink Mambo.
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FPF Leaping Stripes and Blocks

Spring is almost here! 

So our Free Pattern Friday (FPF) offering today is perfect, 

especially if you have a new baby coming or are invited to a baby shower!

I am sure that many crocheters have already seen this,

LEAPING STRIPES & BLOCKS BLANKET

but I LOVE this 'perfect-for-Spring' design, so I just had to include it for FPF!

I adore the colors combinations used in this blanket and because the yarn used is a soft COTTON, it is perfect for March!

Tamara has step-by-step photos on her blog and now also has a VIDEO to show you how to crochet this pretty blanket!

She also includes measurements and instructions for 8 different sizes!

If you were going to make this, what colors combinations would YOU use?




Photo courtesy of Moogly.
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Annual Crochet Blog Tour from Crochetville 2016

Crochetville is kicking off National Crochet Month with its annual designer blog tour, 

The Crochet Express!

You won't want to miss all the great designer posts on the tour which will include free patterns, yarn giveaways and great crochet pattern deals. 

In honor of National Crochet Month, for a LIMITED TIME ONLY, one design from each of my Etsy Shops will be given away for FREE!  I have never offered 3 designs for free before!

The only thing I ask is that IF you download any of the free patterns, that you leave A COMMENT for me below. Thank you!

The first FREE PATTERN is the Houndstooth Cowl from Jocelyn Designs

This trendy Houndstooth Cowl is a must accessory for Winter and fashion.
Crocheted from a soft blend of 50% Wool and 50% acrylic, this beautiful cowl will keep you warm, yet stylish on a cold day!
This cowl is smaller than our other cowls and does not need to be wrapped. Just slip it over your head!
Wear it with a coat outdoors or indoors over a sweater.
It can be dressed up or paired with your favorite jeans for a relaxed look.
A large hook and super bulky yarn makes this a fast project.
Beautiful Winter and early Spring accessory!

DOWNLOAD the HOUNDSTOOTH COWL HERE.


 

The second FREE PATTERN is my Flower Pot Bonnet from Too Cute Crochet.

How sweet is this precious little Blossom in the flower pot?
Quick and easy crochet pattern written in four sizes from Newborn to 12 months.
It is made all in one piece so you don't have any petals to sew on afterward! Much easier than some Flower Bonnet patterns!
This adorable flower bonnet is not only trendy for today’s photography, but also a fun & and easy project!
#5 Bulky yarn & a large hook make this a quick pattern to crochet.

DOWNLOAD the FLOWER POT BONNET HERE.

You may send your hats to:

Crochetville LLC

ATTN: Amy Shelton

103 Scarlet Oak Circle

Harvest, AL 35749

- See more at: http://crochetville.com/national-crochet-month-2014-designer-blog-tour/#sthash.XFSVRftP.dpuf

Halos of Hope is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization founded by Pam Haschke, herself a survivor of inflammatory breast cancer. Halos of Hope’s mission to provide volunteer-crafted hats to cancer centers across the country. - See more at: http://crochetville.com/national-crochet-month-2014-charity-project-halos-hope/#sthash.Fk8Flufd.dpuf

The third FREE PATTERN is the Bunny Seedlings from Cute Crochet Shop.

Grow your very own bunny garden when you crochet these cute bunny seedlings in their own clay pot! What an adorable way to welcome Spring! Bunny Seedlings are quick to make using easy crochet stitches!

DOWNLOAD the BUNNY SEEDLINGS HERE.

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:

This FREE PATTERN giveaway will run from today until Wednesday March 9th!

Thank you to all who participated! The free downloads have now expired!

  Also, make sure to check out all of the stops the Blog Tour! 

Photos courtesy of Cute Crochet.

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March is National Crochet Month!

Yes, yes, I know it is TT Tutorial Tuesday, but I just had to start the month and tell you all about the INCREDIBLE things that are going on this month for National Crochet Month. #natcromo

Crochetville is once again (for the 4th year!) hosting a huge Crochet Designer Blog Tour.

This year it is entitled The Crochet Express and once again Cute Crochet Chat is participating, along with at least 92 other crochet designers!

There will be DAILY GIVEAWAYS @Crochetville’s #natcromo Crochet Express blog tour.

Why follow @Crochetville’s #natcromo Crochet Express blog tour?
1) Designers

2) LYS

3) Yarn companies

Cute Crochet Chat will be giving away three (3) crochet patterns 

for one (1) week starting on 

Thursday, March 3, 2016! 

Come back in two days and see what we are posting!

To help promote the tour, make sure to use #natcromo and #CrochetExpress.

All Aboard the Crochet Express Blog Tour:
     http://crochetville.com/all-aboard-the-crochet-express-blog-tour/

Blog Tour General Information:
     http://crochetville.com/general-information-2016-natcromo-blog-tour/
  
 
Also, if you know of OTHER things going on for National Crochet Month, post it in the COMMENTS! 



Photo courtesy of Crochetville.
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DID YOU KNOW MARCH IS NATIONAL CROCHET MONTH? Well, it is!

This year the tour is called The Crochet Express!

All month long professional crochet designers and great yarn companies will be participating in the annual National Crochet Month blog tour sponsored by CROCHETVILLE!

From Amy Shelton of Crochetville: This is "a virtual passenger steam train ride on The Crochet Express as we visit with 93 crochet designers and up to 31 each yarn companies and crochet-friendly yarn stores."

It is a huge month-long event featuring discounts, give-aways, free patterns and fun contests! You will not be disappointed!


I will be publishing my Blog Post for the tour on Thursday, March 3rd, so stay tuned for 3 great free patterns!

National Crochet Month Designer Blog Tour from Crochetville

Have you been following along with all the designer BLOG POSTS hosted by Crochetville, in honor of National Crochet Month? #NATCROMO

If you haven't been able to follow along up to this point, you can view all the wonderful past posts HERE:

http://crochetville.com/2015-natcromo-designer-blog-tour-designer-schedule/

You will want to see all the great designer posts on the tour which will include FREE PATTERNS, great crochet pattern deals, and charity opportunities.

Each day there have been two crochet designers doing special blog posts and there has also been DAILY GIVEAWAYS!  

If you have missed any, you still have time, as there are six more days left in National Crochet Month. And Amy and Donna of Crochetville will be doing   

DAILY GIVEAWAYS

 

until the end of the month! Also, the FEATURED CHARITY this year is   

 

HALOS OF HOPE

 

who provide crochet hats to cancer centers across the United States. What a wonderful way to give back and share your love of crochet! 

 

In honor of National Crochet Month (natcromo), Cute Crochet Chat is offering a FREE PATTERN, which you can access by clicking HERE!

Thanks to all who are following along on the blog tour!

The next stop tomorrow will be:   TAMARA KELLY     and    BRENDA STRATTON



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National Crochet Month 2013

I will be announcing the THREE winners of our newest giveaway in honor of National Crochet Month at the end of March. For YOUR chance to win crochet patterns from any of my Etsy shops, please continue to comment on the previous post here:

http://crochetcafe.blogspot.com/2013/03/national-crochet-month-blog-tours.html

You can read all about it at the link above!

I will also be posting a new book review and NEW GIVEAWAY sometime this week! We have lots to giveaway in honor of National Crochet Month!

In the meantime, continue your tour of Crochetville's "A Tour Through Crochet Country" for the rest of this month!