Stacked Shells Purse

I’ve recently revamped the format of one of my earliest patterns from 2013, The Stacked Shells Purse, and then it dawned on me that I never actually blogged about it!! So, without further ado, introducing:

The Stacked Shells Purse! 

Photography and crochet by The Whole Knit & Caboodle. Photo used with permission. All Rights Reserved.

This pattern is super simple for the advanced beginner crocheter and is perfect for last minute gifts because it works up quickly. Cotton is recommended but you can switch up the yarn to add a little more fun, just be sure to work that gauge so you don’t end up with something super large or teeny tiny!

Photography and crochet by The Whole Knit & Caboodle. Photo used with permission. All Rights Reserved.

You can find a copy of the Stacked Shells Purse for just $3.50 in any of my online shops!

• Craftsy: http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/stacked-shells-purse/33757
• Ravely: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stacked-shells-purse
• Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/112610966/stacked-shells-purse

HodgePodge Shrug Showdown~2014!

Recently, HodgePodge Crochet hosted its first ever Shrug Showdown! Six designers stepped forward to take on the challenge of re-imagining a knit shrug design into a crochet version and what was produced was nothing short of amazing.

I’m proud to announce WL Creations as the overall WINNER of the first ever HodgePodge Shrug Showdown contest!!! (Which was held over in the HodgePodge Crochet fb Community in case you were wondering.)

Her winning design was HANDS DOWN the crowd favorite and she pretty much blew away the competition with her jaw-droppingly beautiful shrug. I love everything about this one!!

If you’d like to snag a copy of her Victoriana Shrug, so you can be dressed in your best for any future New Years Eve parties!!, head on over to her Ravelry today and you can be wrapped in gorgeous by the end of the week!

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Winner of the Best Use of Crochet Stitches category went to ShopKimberlie! Her gorgeous design was further highlighted by her delicious yarn choice making her shrug the hands-down favorite!

You can find the Showstopper Shrug over in the ShopKimberlie Ravelry shop!

HONORABLE MENTIONS!!  

This gorgeous shrug was created by Lacey Lady of Misty Makes. This pattern is not yet available.

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Scarlett’s Shrug was created by Jacqualyn Walker of The Crafty Geekette. You can find your copy over in The Crafty Geekette Ravelry shop.

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The Simply Shrug was created Addie Roberts of Simply Smurphy’s. You can find your copy over in the Simply Smurphy’s Etsy shop.

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The DonnyBrook Shrug was created by yours truly of HodgePodge Crochet. You can find your copy over in the HodgePodge Crochet Craftsy shop.

 

 

 

The DonnyBrook Shrug

Introducing The DonnyBrook Shrug!

This pattern was written for the first ever HodgePodge Shrug Showdown and comes in sizes 6 months to an adult large!

Many thanks to all of my testers and also to Suzanne Francis Photography for the amazing photos!

If you’d like a copy of The DonnyBrook Shrug for your very own, you can find it for sale in any of my online shops for the low price of just $1.00!

• Craftsy: http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/outerwear/the-donnybrook-shrug/124174
• Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-donnybrook-shrug
• Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/214730171/the-donnybrook-shrug

SOLOMON ON THE LEVEL Infinity Cowl

Introducing my latest design:

Perfect for layering over everything from tank tops and swimsuits in the summer to turtlenecks and sweaters in the winter, the stretchy and super soft SOLOMON ON THE LEVEL Infinity Cowl will always make you look your best!

This simple pattern works up quickly for last minute gifts and because the yarn is stretchy it will look amazing on virtually anyone!

The hardest part of this pattern is choosing 2 skeins in any of the gorgeous colorways Loops & Threads Velveteen has to offer!

You can find your copy for just $1.00 in any of my online shops!

SOLOMON ON THE LEVEL Infinity Cowl on Craftsy

SOLOMON ON THE LEVEL Infinity Cowl on Ravelry

SOLOMON ON THE LEVEL Infinity Cowl on Etsy

Spiral Motif – When Alice Fell by Mad Mad Me

Mad Mad Me: ‘Spiral Construction/When Alice Fell’ Copyright: Charissa Ragsdale: Mad Mad Me. All Rights Reserved.

Do you own a copy of Mad Mad me‘s Spiral Construction~When Alice Fell pattern and haven’t tackled it yet? If so, head on over into Ravelry for CAL inspiration with the Spiral Motif – When Alice Fell event!

          http://www.ravelry.com/events/cal--spiral-motif—when-alice-fell

You’ll find incentives for finishing as well as discounts on the purchase of the pattern if you don’t already own one! Hurry because the event is already underway–it runs from September 22 – October 1, 2014–and you don’t want to miss out on all the fun!!