Greeting Card

I used some silk scraps that I had left over to make this greeting card. I can't bring myself to part with even the tiniest piece of yarn, and this was the perfect project to put those pieces to work! I crocheted some flowers & vines, and just glued them down to the card. I have a feeling I will be making more of these with different colors & flowers...

Drawstring Bridal Bag

I designed this bag from #20 crochet cotton. It will eventually boast a satin lining, and will be the perfect handmade bridal accessory. As soon as I get this design completed, and tested I will make the pattern available.

The Marlene Shoulderette

This fabulous shoulderette I crocheted from Alpaca Silk from Blue Sky Alpacas. This yarn is wonderful to crochet with, and very nice to the touch. I will be offering this pattern for sale soon.

May Flowers Scarf

Because April showers bring May flowers, this is my latest scarf design! Created from the most delicate hand painted, fingering weight silk from tilli tomas - this scarf is loaded with spring blossoms. This lacy scarf pattern is available at DreamWeaverYarns.com. The yarn for the project can also be purchased there.
tp://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_109_110&products_id=2310

April Showers Scarf

This scarf I designed to look like raindrops... it was created using hand painted silk from tilli tomas and is absolutely luxurious in texture. The pattern is available online at DreamWeaverYarns.com.

http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_109_110&products_id=2311

Blooming Buds Shawl

This shawl was designed from one skein of red beaded lace from tilli tomas. This silk yarn drapes beautifully, and is covered in gorgeous beads. I am offering the pattern for sale at DreamWeaverYarns. Below is a link where the pattern and yarn can be purchased.

http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_109_110&products_id=2236

String of Blossoms Scarf

I designed this scarf using tilli tomas sequin lace. It uses only one skein of this fantastic yarn. Below is a link to DreamWeaverYarns where the pattern and the yarn can both be purchased.

http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_109_110&products_id=2235

Crocheted Cords

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These two types of crocheted cords can be used for almost anything. I like to use them for bracelets, or necklaces. You can crochet charms to hang from them, or use a store bought charm.

The materials you will need for these are just a clasp, size 10 crochet cotton in the color of your choice, and a size 6 or 7 steel hook.

For the cord on the outside in this picture:

attach first half of clasp, ch 5, join with sl st to form a ring, 5 sc in ring DO NOT JOIN, 1 sc in each sc around until desired length is reached, (skip 1 sc, sc in next sc) twice, attach 2nd half of clasp, break thread, weave in ends.

For the cord in the center:

attach first half of clasp, ch 2, sc in first ch, TURN, sc in the top of last sc, TURN, work sc in the two threads on the side,**turn, sc in the two threads on the side** repeat to desired length, attach 2nd half of clasp, break thread, weave in ends.

Ring Bracelet

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Supplies Needed: 3/4" carbone rings, size 10 crochet cotton, size 6 steel hook, clasp

Join w/ sl st to first ring, 36 sc around ring, join w/ sl st to first sc. break thread, weave in ends. Repeat for each ring.

Join w/ sc to any sc in first ring, ch 3, attach first half of clasp, ch 3, skip 5 sc on ring, sc in next sc, **(ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc)4 times, ch 3, join with sc to any sc on next ring, (ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc)4 times** repeat between ** 3 more times, ch 3, attach next half of clasp, ch 3, skip 5 sc on ring, sc in next sc, (ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc) 4 times, **ch 3, move to next ring leaving 5 sc on current ring unworked, and skipping 5 sc on next ring, sc in next sc, (ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc)4 times** repeat between ** for each ring. join with sl st to first sc. Break thread. Weave in ends.

Candy Cane Cover

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This was made using red, and ecru size 10 crochet cotton, and a size 6 & 9 steel hooks.

Using ecru, and #6 hook, ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring, 6 sc in ring (do not join), 2 sc in each sc around (do not join), work one sc in each sc around until it reaches the length of your candy cane. Slide candy cane into the tube just made. If you want to be able to retrieve the candy cane, break thread now, if you want it sealed up tight, (skip 1 sc, sc, in next sc) until it's closed. break thread, weave in ends.

For the flower and vine detail, use the size 9 hook, and red crochet cotton. Work as follows: ch 8, 2dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in same ch, (ch 3, 2 dc in same ch, ch 2, sl st in same ch)3 times, **ch 13, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in same ch, (ch 3, 2 dc in same ch, ch 2, sl st in same ch)3 times ** continue until you have desired length of flowers, and vines. Sew onto the cover in desired pattern.

Lacy Necklace

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This necklace measures 14 inches around, and was made using a size F crochet hook, and holding two strands of size 10 crochet cotton together. You will also need a clasp of your choice ( I used fashion accessories jewelry toggles).

To begin, attach first half of clasp, ch 91, attach 2nd half of clasp, ch 1, sc in first ch, and in each of the next 45 ch, 3sc in next ch, sc in next 45 ch, ch 1, turn (93 sc)

sc in first sc, (ch 5, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc)15 times, ch 5, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, (ch 5, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc) 14 times, ch 2, dc in last sc, ch 3, turn

dc in first ch of ch 3 just made, ch 3, sl st in top of dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next ch 5 sp, (ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in top of dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next ch 5 sp) 13 times, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc, 2 dc in next ch 5 sp, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, 2 dc in same ch 5 sp, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next ch 5 sp

(ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in top of dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next ch 5 sp)14 times. Fasten off, weave in ends. Starch if desired.

Rose Choker

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I made this choker using the same pattern as my floral bracelet for the vines and rosebuds... the large rose in the middle is from my rose magnet pattern. I made the base a little wider than the bracelet (7 dc across instead of 5), and added a (sc, ch 3, sc) edging along both sides for a bit of a lacy detail. It pairs nicely with the floral bracelet. Check out the archives for instructions on how to make the bracelet and magnet.

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Floral Bracelets

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Supplies Needed: size 10 crochet cotton in ecru, green, rose, and purple...a snap (the kind you sew on) and I used two steel crochet hooks: size 6, and 12.

Bracelet Base:
With ecru, and SIZE 12 HOOK, sc directly into one of the holes in first half of snap, ch 2, 2 sc in next hole, ch 2, 2 sc in next hole, ch 2, 2 sc in next hole, ch 2 sc in first hole, join with a sl st to first sc, CHANGE TO SIZE 6 HOOK , ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in first sc, ch 3, turn

3 dc in space just made, dc in 3rd ch , ch 3, turn
dc in each dc across, dc in turning ch (repeat until you reach desired length)
skip 3 dc, dc in turning ch CHANGE TO SIZE 12 HOOK
sc in first hole of 2nd half of snap,(MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT ATTACH IT BACKWARDS ) ch 2, 2 sc in next hole, ch 2, sc in next hole, ch 2, 2 sc in next hole, ch 2, sc in first hole, join with sl st to first sc, break thread, weave in ends.

Purple Flowers:
with purple and size 6 hook, ch 4, join with sl st to form ring,
(ch 2, 3 dc in ring, ch 2, sl st in ring) 4 times. break thread, weave in ends.
Make as few or as many as you would like on your bracelet.

Rose Buds:
with rose, and size 6 hook, ch 7, sl st to form ring, ch 1,
in ring work: 3 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc, 3 dc, 2hdc, 2 sc, join with sl st to first sc. break thread, weave in ends.
Make as many as you would like on your bracelet.

Vines for purple bracelet:
with green thread, and size 6 hook, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch,
(ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch) repeat until you have desired length and number of leaves...ch 5 to end. break thread weave in ends.

Vines for rose bracelet:
with rose and size 6 hook, ch 11, (sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in base of last leaf)
ch 16 repeat between ( ) until you reach the desired length and number of leaves, end with ch 5, break thread, weave in ends.

To attach the flowers to the vines, and vines to the bracelets, use a needle and thread, and sew them on.

Rose and Leaf Magnet

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Materials Needed For Fridgie Magnet:
Rose & green thread (size 10), size 6 steel crochet hook, self adhesive magnet.

Rose:
With rose (or color of your choice) ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (do not join)
2 sc in each sc around (12 sc) join with sl st in 1st sc, ch 1, sc in same sc, ch3, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, around. join with sl st in 1st sc. (6 chain 3 spaces)
Sl st into 1st ch 3 sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in same sp, and in each sp around, join with sl st in first sc.
(ch 5, sc in back of work between the sc of next 2 petals) around, join with sl st (6 chain 5 spaces)
Sl st into ch 5 sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc) in same sp, and in each sp around, join with sl st in first sc.
(ch 7, sc in back of work between the sc of next 2 petals) around, join with sl st to 1st sc (6 chain 7 spaces)
Sl st into ch 7 sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, 5 tr, dc, hdc, sc) in same sp, and in each sp around, join with sl st to first sc, break thread, weave in ends.

Leaf:
With green, ch 13, 1 sc in 1nd ch from hook, and in each of the next 10 ch., 3 sc in next ch, and working on the other side of ch, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, ch 3, turn, WORKING IN THE BACK LOOP ONLY for the rest of the leaf: 1sc in next 9 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 7 sc, (ch 3, turn, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc) repeat 6 times, ch 3, turn, sl st in next 3 sc, break thread, weave in ends.

Sew the rose onto the leaf, (starch if desired to help it keep its shape), apply the magnet to the back...you're all set!

Rosebud Lip Balm Keychain

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Rosebud Lip Balm Key chain

Materials needed: size 10 crochet cotton in ecru, rose, and green...a size 6 steel crochet hook, small amount of Velcro for closure, key ring, and your favorite lip balm.

Lip Balm Holder:
With ecru ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to from ring,
ch 1, 6sc in ring. DO NOT JOIN. (6 sc)
2 sc in each sc. DO NOT JOIN (12 sc)
(2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) around DO NOT JOIN (18 sc)
(1 sc in each sc around) repeat until you reach the height of your lip balm, DO NOT FASTEN OFF. (ch 1, sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 turn) 9 times
sc decrease over first two sc, sc in next 5 sc, sc decrease over last two sc, ch 1, turn
sc decrease over first two sc, sc in next 3 sc, sc decrease over last two sc, ch 1, turn
sc decrease over first two sc, sc in next sc, sc decrease over last two sc, ch 1, turn
sc decrease over all three sc, break thread, weave in ends.

Rosebud:
With rose, ch 7, join with sl st to form ring
ch 1, working in the ring: 3 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc, 3 dc, 2hdc, 2 sc, sl st in first sc to join, break thread, weave in ends.

Vines and Leaves:
With green ( ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch) repeat until you have the desired length and number of leaves DO NOT BREAK THREAD...for the last set of leaves that rest on the bud, work as follows: after you have made your final leaf, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in base of last leaf, break thread, weave in ends.
To attach the bud to the leaves, and the vines & leaves to the lip balm holder, simply use a needle and thread and sew them on.
For the closure, I used Velcro, but you could just as easily sew on a snap.
To attach the keyring, I slid a few stitches onto it just like you would a key...you could also sew it on if you prefered.
I did not starch this one, but you certainly can if you'd like yours a little more firm.