OK, here's the story. JoAnn's is having a sale on yarn (it's still going on as I write this). I wanted to buy some wool for a baby blanket for Afghans for Afghans. When I totaled the order up I saw that I only had to buy a little bit more to get the free shipping and actually save money. So I bought two skeins of bamboo silk blend yarn. I thought, wow, I might actually make something for me for a change. So that's the plan but I have no idea what it is that I want to make. Here's the contest:
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Find me a pattern for something I can make myself with two 85 gram balls of bamboo, silk blend yarn. It has to be an Internet pattern that I can get for free. Yes, I know that I could find something myself. Yes I know that there are sites such as Crochet Pattern Central and Bev's Country Cottage. I just thought this would be a fun idea for a contest. The winner will be drawn at random and won't necessarily be the pattern I like the most. I will consider knitting patterns but would prefer crochet.
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To relate this to charity the prize will be a $10 gift certificate to the Crafting 4 A Cause web store. They've added a lot since my last contest so check them out!
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Find me a pattern for something I can make myself with two 85 gram balls of bamboo, silk blend yarn. It has to be an Internet pattern that I can get for free. Yes, I know that I could find something myself. Yes I know that there are sites such as Crochet Pattern Central and Bev's Country Cottage. I just thought this would be a fun idea for a contest. The winner will be drawn at random and won't necessarily be the pattern I like the most. I will consider knitting patterns but would prefer crochet.
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To relate this to charity the prize will be a $10 gift certificate to the Crafting 4 A Cause web store. They've added a lot since my last contest so check them out!
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Please do not copy and paste the pattern. A link to the pattern is all that's needed. Copying and pasting breaks copy right laws. I just rejected a comment with the pattern copied from another website. If that person would resubmit it with only the link I would appreciate it.
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Contest ends March 31st.
25 comments:
Hi there. I was just shown this hat and my daughter-in-law said these are in style right now. I would think the soft drapey silk bamboo yarn would make up very nicely in this pattern. I checked and the gauge is just a bit different and Berroco unfortunately doesn't give the weight by the standards. ie. #3.. the Berroco gauge is 23 by 32 rows = 4 inches and your Paton's is 22 by 26 = 4 inches both with a size G (4.00 mm hook)
http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/phannie/phannie.html
Kathy
earthwhisperfiberarts.com/patterns/crochet-kerchief-pattern
I think the yarn would do well for a kerchief, give it a try.
Susan
http://www.patonsyarns.com/pattern.php?PID=2134
I think the Ruffled Necklace Scarf from Lionbrand is absolutely stunning!
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70021.html?noImages=
I don't know if we can leave more than one idea or not but I also just love the Trail of Blossoms scarf from LB as well.
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70020.html?noImages=
This website was a recent find of mine and I think some of the patterns are gorgeous. This scarf pattern is especially lovely:
http://garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=93&d_id=18&lang=us
I love the colour of Bamboo/Silk you bought! Happy Pattern Hunting.
Even though it's Spring, I think these wrist warmers would look great with the yarn you have.
http://qualitycrochet4fun.blogspot.com/2008/02/elegant-wrist-warmers-materials2-3.html
Rebecca
rebekfun@yahoo.com
WOW that is really nice shade of blue! Where is a capelet pattern from my blog that I think would look great with the yarn you bought!
http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-pattern-knot-stitch-capelet/
I can't wait to see what you decide to make!
I'd pick the shell lace fingerless gloves from
http://www.crochetspot.com/category/free-crochet-patterns/
Tough call! I'd go with either fingerless mitts or with a scarf (or both depending how much was left from the other). Here are two patterns that I like:
scarf:
http://crochetme.com/patterns/zen-and-art-stash-diving
mitts:
http://creativeyarn.blogspot.com/2008/02/crochet-openwork-handwarmers.html
Well, I'm planning this scarf - the gauge is not the right one, but it shouldn't be a problem just making ekstra repeats of the pattern. I'm doing it in handspun and much larger. Hopefully it will be good...
Good luck finding something you like...
arhhh, I forgot to attach the pattern link...
http://dragonessd.deviantart.com/art/Seashell-Scarf-106575101
ok, i am so trying to do the rough math to see how many yards 85 times 2 grams would be in yardage but it is my day off and the brain is operating on limited power, smile. But here are a few links i liked, and spring fever i do have!!
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lutea-lace-shoulder-shell
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ribbed-lace-bolero
Can't wait to see what you decide!
These Afternoon Tea Fingerless Gloves are so pretty. They're perfect for spring celebrations.
http://www.crochetinsider.com/TilliTomas.html
Chrissy at knittoday@hotmail.com
You could they these elegant Afternoon Tea Fingerless Gloves
http://www.crochetinsider.com/TilliTomas.html
I've made several pairs of these fingerless gloves as gifts. They work up extremely well and don't require a cable needle (or cable stitch).
http://thegivingflower.de/?page_id=78
Scroll to the middle of the page for: Cabled_Fingerless2 .2_20071017.pdf
How about the knot stitch capelet offered here:
http://www.crochetspot.com/category/free-crochet-patterns/
I really love the shell lace fingerless gloves. They're free at:
http://www.crochetspot.com/category/free-crochet-patterns/
I think you'd have enough for them.
If you're into wrist warmers, I think these are lovely (and free, of course)
http://qualitycrochet4fun.blogspot.com/2008/02/elegant-wrist-warmers-materials2-3.html
Caron yarn is so soft I think using it with fun fur to make a little girl a hand warmer and scarf, along with wrist cozies. She's love the soft feel and warmth. Thanks in advance, Mary in Ky
kitten73148@yahoo.com
Look through the free patterns at DROPS. I really like this scarf, but there are many others to choose from
http://garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=93&d_id=18&lang=us
How about the Morning Dew Scarf available free here:
http://www.crochetinsider.com/TilliTomas.html
(NB - I'm not the same as the other Rachel who already entered - I'm Rachel O)
Hi Deb - I found this pattern for a scarf it's the Luna Lovegood scarf and it's looks real pretty. I'll bet with your yarn the drape would be wonderful!
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=238536.0
Thanks for the contest. Debbie
I think that the magnificent Branching Out scarf from knitty would suit this yarn quite well!
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTbranchingout.html
http://littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/tutorial-the-amelia-bag.html
How about a pretty springtime purse?
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