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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Find Me a Pattern Contest!!


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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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:

happykat826 said...

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

Anonymous said...

earthwhisperfiberarts.com/patterns/crochet-kerchief-pattern

I think the yarn would do well for a kerchief, give it a try.
Susan

jennifer57 said...

http://www.patonsyarns.com/pattern.php?PID=2134

Michele said...

I think the Ruffled Necklace Scarf from Lionbrand is absolutely stunning!

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70021.html?noImages=

Michele said...

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=

Glasgow Lindsay said...

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.

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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!

Anonymous said...

I'd pick the shell lace fingerless gloves from
http://www.crochetspot.com/category/free-crochet-patterns/

Me, Myself, and I said...

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

Little Miss S. said...

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...

Little Miss S. said...

arhhh, I forgot to attach the pattern link...

http://dragonessd.deviantart.com/art/Seashell-Scarf-106575101

Turtle said...

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!

cksknitter said...

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

Unknown said...

You could they these elegant Afternoon Tea Fingerless Gloves
http://www.crochetinsider.com/TilliTomas.html

Noble Retrievers said...

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

Elaine said...

How about the knot stitch capelet offered here:

http://www.crochetspot.com/category/free-crochet-patterns/

Unknown said...

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.

Unknown said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Anonymous said...

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)

Debbie said...

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

Anonymous said...

I think that the magnificent Branching Out scarf from knitty would suit this yarn quite well!

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTbranchingout.html

Tiffany said...

http://littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/tutorial-the-amelia-bag.html

How about a pretty springtime purse?