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A Family Christmas of Handmade Gifts 2018

12/23/2018

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A personal Christmas gift

Crochet Christmas 2018
This past year, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on life, trying to figure out where I fit in and what my purpose is.  I think we all go through that process from time to time and it's a good time to look at what we've been blessed with, appreciate what we have and think about how we can be better. 

Last Christmas, I watched as my sister and her family all struggled with the thought of losing her brother in law.  He was in his 30's and had been diagnosed with cancer.  They weren't sure if he would make it through Christmas and it was such a hard and sad time for them.  My heart hurt for all of them!  He was married and had a teenage daughter and some younger kids.  I can't imagine the heartache and emotions they were dealing with.
He was determined not to let it get him down and pushed through for his family until after the first of the year.
So many thoughts raced through my mind at the time.  I've been blessed with a wonderful family.  We spent a lot of time working together on the farm when we were younger.  We've always been supportive of each other and I've loved watching each of them get married and have kids.  We lived next to my dad's parents and were always having family cookouts with my grandparents.  Now that they're gone and my parents are grandparents, they've carried on that tradition and I always enjoy getting together as a family to visit and cook and just spend time as a family.  

As time has gone by (way to fast!), our kids have grown and become involved in a lot of activities and it's harder to get together.  Though we aren't able to spend as much time together as we used to, they are still the most important thing in my life.  ​
We've added a few more people to this  awesome group in the past couple of years but this is my life.  
Clark Family
Life is short!  We don't know how long we'll be around and I decided last Christmas that it was time to do something extra special for my siblings an parents. 
I've spent this past year designing something specifically for each of them and just barely made it in time.  You see, there are times when we aren't able to be there for each other and I wanted to fix that - in my own way.  
I decided to make each of them a home collection.  I spent hours choosing colors and stitch patterns and then actually designing and crocheting an afghan and 3 coordinating pillows for all 5 siblings and a set for my parents. My poor family had to deal with my crazy crochet mess and then trying to store it all this past month has been quite the task. Along with the collection, I wrote a personal letter so they would know the meaning behind it all.  My gift to them this year was my time, talent and love.
Home Decor Collections by Crafting Friends Designs
This is what they received...
A pillow to cry on when you're sad
A pillow to rest on when you're tired
A pillow for support if ever you're sore or hurting
A blanket to wrap around you whenever you need a hug or comfort
My goal for this next year is to create more opportunities to spend more time as a family.  Whether it's a quick picnic at a park, a day at the movies with all the kids, supporting them in their various activities or sending them letters now and then.  Nothing is more important than my time with my family!
Crafting Friends Designs Clark Family
Crafting Friends Designs Clark Christmas 2018
Crafting Friends Designs Christmas 2018
Cabled Zig Zag, Queen of Hearts, Traveling Arrows,
Seafoam Tranquility, Cabled Zig Zag, Queen of Hearts
Crafting Friends Designs home decor collections
My wish for each of you is peace and love and happiness.  No matter where you are in the world or what your circumstances are at the end of this 2018 year, I hope that you can find peace in your life, love those around you and find happiness throughout 2019!
Love,
​Kate

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​Note: The Sea Breeze Throw was purchased by Annie's so I'm not able to sell that pattern on my site or include it in the collection.  You can find that pattern HERE  www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sea-breeze-throw.

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Queen of Hearts Home Decor Crochet Pattern Collection

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Crochet Patterns, Traveling Arrows Home Decor Crochet Pattern Collection including a customizable Throw, 12"x12" Pillow, 12"x16" Pillow and Bolster Pillow PDF Instant Downloads

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Individual patterns from the collections

Crochet Pattern, Sea Breeze 12" x 12" Square Pillow Cover

$5.00

Sea Breeze 12" by 12" Square Pillow Crochet Pattern


This pattern completes the Sea Breeze Home Decor crochet pattern collection. It is a quick project to crochet, great for using scrap yarn and a fun way to add a splash of color and texture to your home.


You can view the crochet pattern for free HERE on my blog. This listing is for the ad free pdf instant download only and includes instructions to crochet your own 12" x 12" pillow form if you prefer not to purchase one.


Skill Level: Easy


Terms: US crochet terminology


Materials: Bernat Satin 4ww yarn or similar

Snow - 200 yards

        Sage - 87 yards

        Admiral - 93 yards

      Yarn Needle

      Optional button (any size) to accessorize by sewing to center of round 24


Hook Size: I/9-5.50mm & K/10 ½ -6.5 mm


Gauge: 13 dc & 7 rows = 4 inches


Finished Size: 12” x 12”


Stitches:

ch - chain, st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, sc - single crochet, dc - double crochet


Special Stitches

Shell - (2 dc, sl st around ch-5, 2 dc) in indicated stitch


Herringbone hdc - yarn over, insert hook in indicated st, yarn over, pull through stitch and first loop on hook, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook


Foundation hdc - If you are unfamiliar with this foundation chain, view this photo tutorial on my blog Photo tutorial: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html

Video tutorial: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial


Notes:


  1. Photos showing stitch placement are on the last page of pattern and are referenced as P1, P2, P3 etc.
  2. If you are ok working with 3 skeins of yarn connected at the same time, you can drop each color at the end of the round and pick up the next round color. Just carry each unused strand up the inside of the pillow until needed
  3. An optional button of any size may be stitched on to center Herringbone hdc section to accessorize
  4. If you prefer to work a basic chain, chain to the desired amount + 2, turn and hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across until you reach the correct hdc count for the foundation
  5. This design uses standing stitches to begin rounds unless otherwise stated. If you are unfamiliar with how to begin with standing stitches, you can use the following: ch 1, sc in very first st; ch 2, skip very first st to be counted as a hdc; ch 3, skip very first st to be counted as a dc; If you would like to learn how to work these stitches, you can find a great tutorial here:

http://jessieathome.com/crochet-techniques-chainless-row-turns-sc-hdc-dc/

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Crochet Pattern, Sea Breeze 12" x 16" Rectangle Pillow Cover

$5.00

Sea Breeze 12" x 16" Rectangle Pillow crochet pattern.

The Sea Breeze Rectangle Pillow crochet pattern is available to view for free HERE on my website. This listing is for the ad free pdf and also includes instructions to make your own pillow form if you prefer not to buy one.


Skill Level: Easy


Terms: US crochet terminology


Materials: Bernat Satin 4ww yarn or similar

      Snow - 42 yards

              Sage - 42 yards

              Admiral - 360 yards

      Yarn Needle

      Stitch marker

      1 Button (1”)

      Needle and matching thread (Admiral)


Hook Size: I/9-5.50mm & K/10 ½ -6.5 mm


Gauge: 13 dc & 7 rows = 4 inches


Finished Size: 12” x 16”


Stitches: ch - chain, st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, sc - single crochet, dc - double crochet


Special Stitches

Shell - (2 dc, sl st around ch-5, 2 dc) in indicated stitch


Herringbone hdc - yarn over, insert hook in indicated st, yarn over, pull through stitch and first loop on hook, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook


Foundation hdc - If you are unfamiliar with this foundation chain, view this photo tutorial on my blog Photo tutorial: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html

Video tutorial: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial


Notes:


  1. Photos showing stitch placement are on the last page of pattern and are referenced as P1, P2, P3 etc.
  2. An optional button of any size may be stitched on to center Herringbone hdc section to accessorize
  3. If you prefer to work a basic chain, chain to the desired amount + 2, turn and hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across until you reach the correct hdc count for the foundation
  4. This design uses standing stitches to begin rounds unless otherwise stated. If you are unfamiliar with how to begin with standing stitches, you can use the following: ch 1, sc in very first st; ch 2, skip very first st to be counted as a hdc; ch 3, skip very first st to be counted as a dc


(c) 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs

(c) 2018 Photo Copyright by Ash & Co


It is ILLEGAL to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access. This pattern is not to be used for educational purposes. You are welcome to sell the finished items you crochet using this pattern.


Please read all instructions carefully. If you need help while working this pattern, please email craftingfriends4you@yahoo.com for customer service

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Crochet Pattern, Sea Breeze 6"x16" Bolster Pillow Form and Pillow Cover

$5.00

The Sea Breeze 6"x16" Bolster Pillow crochet pattern coordinates with the Sea Breeze Throw I designed for Crochet World Magazine back in June of 2017. Find out how you can still get a copy HERE


This listing is for the ad free pdf which includes instructions for a bolster pillow form and the bolster pillow cover. You can view the Sea Breeze Bolster Pillow Cover crochet pattern for FREE on my blog by clicking HERE.


Skill Level: Easy


Terms: US crochet terminology


Materials: Bernat Satin 4ww yarn or similar

      Snow - 94 yards

      Sage - 326 yards

      Admiral - 82 yards

      Yarn Needle


Hook Size: I/9-5.50mm & K/10 ½ -6.5 mm


Gauge: 13 dc & 7 rows = 4 inches


Finished Size: 30” wide x 17” diameter (fits a 6” x 16” bolster)


Stitches/Abbreviations:

ch - chain, st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, sc - single crochet, dc - double crochet

RS - right side, WS - wrong side


Special Stitches

Shell - (2 dc, sl st around ch-5, 2 dc) in indicated stitch


Single Crochet 2 stitches together (Sc2tog): insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, insert hook in next indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook


Herringbone hdc - yarn over, insert hook in indicated st, yarn over, pull through stitch and first loop on hook, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook


Foundation hdc - If you are unfamiliar with this foundation chain, view this photo tutorial on my blog http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html


Reverse Single Crochet: working from left to right, insert hook from front to back in next st to the right, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook


Back Post Single Crochet (BPsc): Insert hook from back to front to back around post of indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook

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Crochet Pattern, Traveling Arrows Throw, Baby Blanket or customize size

$5.00

Every home deserves a beautiful throw! The Traveling Arrows Throw crochet pattern is part of a home decor collection which includes coordinating pillows. This crochet pattern is easy to adjust to your desired size and is perfect to use over and over for various occasions, family and friends.


Coordinating crochet patterns:

Traveling Arrows Bolster Pillow

Traveling Arrows Rectangle Pillow

Traveling Arrows Square Pillow


Skill Level: Intermediate 


Terms: US Crochet Terminology 


Materials: Caron Simply Soft 4ww yarn or similar 

535 yards Country Blue 

570 yards Dark Country Blue 

1785 yards White 

4 stitch markers 


Finished Size: 71” x 48” 


Crochet Hook: J 


Gauge: 14 hdc & 11 rows = 4” 


Stitches/Abbreviations: 

st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet


Special Stitches: 

Hdc Foundation: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial may help 

http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html 

A video tutorial is also available HERE

OR you can also use a basic starting chain in the required amount + 2, turn, hdc in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across


4-dc Cluster: (uses 4 sts), *yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2

loops on hook,* repeat from to 3x, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook, chain 1 to close off


7-dc Cluster: (uses next 7 sts), yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 

loops on hook, repeat from to 6x, yo and draw through all 8 loops on hook, chain 1 to close off

Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr): yo twice, working in front of previous row, insert hook from front 

to back around post of indicated st, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops 

on hook3x


Single Crochet 2 stitches together (Sc2tog): insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, insert 

hook in next indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook

Herringbone dc: yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop through stitch and first loop on hook, 

yo, pull through both loops on hook


Reverse sc: working from right to left, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull 

through both loops on hook


Notes:


  1. Border section adds 2” to each side of throw
  2. Photos showing stitch placement are on the last page of pattern and are referenced as P1, P2, P3 etc.
  3. When changing colors, do so in the last step of the last stitch of the row before the color change
  4. This design uses standing stitches to begin rows unless otherwise stated. If you are unfamiliar with how to begin a row with standing stitches, you can use the following: ch 1, turn, sc in very first st; ch 2 and skip very first st to be counted as a hdc; ch 3 and skip very first st to be counted as a dc


This pattern has been tested by experienced crocheters for ease and accuracy and has also been Tech Edited.

(c) 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs 

(c) 2018 Photo Copyright by Ash & Co

It is ILLEGAL to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access. This crochet pattern is not to be used for educational purposes. You are welcome to sell the finished items you crochet using this pattern.


Please read all instructions carefully. If you need help while working this pattern, please email craftingfriends4you@yahoo.com for customer service. Be sure to add the name of the pattern and where you purchased it in the email.

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Crochet Pattern, Traveling Arrows 12 inch by 12 inch Square Pillow Form / Pillow Cover

$5.00

Beautiful ripples of Catherine's wheel stitches complimented with tracks of blue while working the Arrow stitch will bring such a fun new style to your home. The Traveling Arrows Square Pillow crochet pattern includes instructions to make your own 12" by 12" pillow form along with instructions to make the fun and unique pillow cover. This pattern is worked from bottom to top with a flap to cover the top of the pillow giving it easy access to remove pillows for washing and swapping out for other colors and designs when needed.


Crochet your own personal home decor in your favorite colors with the coordinating crochet patterns:

Traveling Arrows Bolster Pillow

Traveling Arrows Rectangle Pillow

Traveling Arrows Throw


Skill Level: Intermediate


Terms: US Crochet Terminology


Materials: Caron Simply Soft 4ww yarn or similar

                 54 yards Country Blue

                 80 yards Dark Country Blue

                 313 yards White

                 Stitch markers

                 12” x 12” pillow form or follow instructions below to make your own


Finished Size: 12” x 12”  


Hook: J/10-5.75 mm & K/101/2-6.5 mm


Gauge: (J Hook) 14 hdc & 11 rows = 4”


Stitches/Abbreviations:

st(s) - stitch(es),   sl st - slip stitch,    ch - chain,    yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet,   

hdc - half double crochet,    dc - double crochet, RS - right side, WS - wrong side 


Special Stitches:

Hdc Foundation: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial may help

           http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html


        4-dc Cluster: (uses 4 sts), *yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2

loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 3x, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook, chain 1 to close off


7-dc Cluster: (uses next 7 sts), *yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2

loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 6x, yo and draw through all 8 loops on hook, chain 1 to close off


Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr): yo twice, working in front of previous row, insert hook from front

to back around post of indicated st, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), [yo, draw through 2 loops

on hook]3x


Reverse sc: working from right to left, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull

through both loops on hook


Herringbone hdc: yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop through stitch and first loop on hook,

yo, pull through both loops on hook


(c) 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs

(c) 2018 Photo Copyright by Ash & Co


It is Illegal to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access. This crochet pattern is not to be used for educational purposes. You are welcome to sell the finished items you crochet using this pattern.


This pattern has been tested by experienced crocheters for ease and accuracy.

Please email craftingfriends4you@yahoo.com for customer service. Be sure to include the name of the pattern, where you purchased the pattern and be clear about what you need help with.

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Crochet Pattern, Traveling Arrows Rectangle Pillow

$5.00

The Traveling Arrows Rectangle Pillow crochet pattern is such a fun project to play with color! Whether you like using tones of the same color or prefer rainbows, this pattern will be perfect.

Be sure to check out the coordinating crochet patterns:

Traveling Arrows Bolster Pillow

Traveling Arrows Square Pillow

Traveling Arrows Throw


Skill Level: Intermediate


Terms: US Crochet Terminology


Materials: Caron Simply Soft 4ww yarn or similar

                 102 yards Country Blue

                 143 yards Dark Country Blue

                 255 yards White

                 Stitch markers

                 12” x 16” pillow form or follow instructions below to make your own


Finished Size: 12” x 16”


Hook: J/10-5.75mm & K10 ½ -6.50mm


Gauge: (J Hook) 14 hdc & 11 rows = 4”


Stitches/Abbreviations:

st(s) - stitch(es),   sl st - slip stitch,    ch - chain,    yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet,   

hdc - half double crochet,    dc - double crochet, RS - right side, WS - wrong side 


Special Stitches:

Hdc Foundation: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial may help

           http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html


           4-dc Cluster: (uses 4 sts), *yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 3x, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook, chain 1 to close off


7-dc Cluster: (uses next 7 sts), *yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 6x, yo and draw through all 8 loops on hook, chain 1 to close off


Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr): yo twice, working in front of previous row, insert hook from front to back around post of indicated st, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), [yo, draw through 2 loops on hook]3x


 Reverse sc: working from right to left, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull  through both loops on hook


Herringbone hdc: yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop through stitch and first loop on hook, yo, pull through both loops on hook

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Crochet Pattern, Traveling Arrows Bolster Pillow

$5.00

Beautiful stripes of color wheels mixed with the amazing texture of the Arrow stitch give just the right balance to the Traveling Arrows Bolster Pillow crochet pattern!

This crochet pattern is part of the Traveling Arrows Home Decor Crochet Pattern Collection

Coordinating patterns:

Traveling Arrows Rectangle Pillow

Traveling Arrows Square Pillow

Traveling Arrows Throw


Skill Level: Intermediate

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Terms: US Crochet Terminology

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Materials: Caron Simply Soft 4ww yarn or similar     

86 yards Country Blue     

86 yards Dark Country Blue     

320 yards White     

Stitch markers

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Finished Size: 28 ½” x 16” diameter 

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Hook: J/10-5.75mm & K/10 ½ - 6.5mm

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Gauge: (J Hook) 14 hdc & 11 rows = 4” Stitches/Abbreviations: st(s) - stitch(es),  sl st - slip stitch,   ch - chain,   yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet,   hdc - half double crochet,   dc - double crochet  

 

Special Stitches:

Hdc Foundation: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial may help http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html 

**If you prefer basic chains, work the required chain amount +2, turn, hdc in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across**

 

 4-dc Cluster: (uses 4 sts), *yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 3x, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook, chain 1 to close off 

 

7-dc Cluster: (uses next 7 sts), *yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 6x, yo and draw through all 8 loops on hook, chain 1 to close off 

 

Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr): yo twice, working in front of previous row, insert hook from front to back around post of indicated st, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), [yo, draw through 2 loops on hook]3x 

 

Single Crochet 2 stitches together (Sc2tog): insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, insert hook in next indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook 

 

Herringbone hdc: yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop through stitch and first loop on hook, yo, pull through both loops on hook 

 

Reverse sc: working from right to left, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook 

 

Back Post sc (BPsc): Insert hook from back to front to back around post of indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook 

 

Front Post sc (FPsc): Insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook 


(c) 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs

(c) 2018 Photo Copyright by Ash & Co


It is ILLEGAL to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access. This crochet pattern is not to be used for educational purposes. You are welcome to sell the finished items you crochet using this pattern


Please read all instructions carefully. If you need help, email craftingfriends4you@yahoo.com for customer service. Be sure to note the name of the pattern you're working on and where you purchased the pattern.

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Crochet Pattern, Pebbled Archway Reversible 12" x 12" Square Pillow Cover

$5.00

The Pebbled Archway Reversible Square Pillow Cover is the 4th design in a fun, new home decor crochet pattern collection. Whip one up in your favorite colors for a great pop of texture in any room.


Coordinating crochet patterns:

Pebbled Archway Reversible Bolster Pillow

Pebbled Archway Reversible Rectangle Pillow

Pebbled Archway Reversible Throw

Pebbled Archway Reversible Home Decor Collection (Includes all 4 patterns)

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Skill Level: Intermediate

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Materials: 345 (total yards) Red Heart With Love 4ww yarn or similar 

200 yards White 

145 yards Black 

Yarn Needle 

12”x12” Square Pillow Form 

3-6 (1”) Buttons (3 for a single side pillow and 6 for a reversible pillow)

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Finished Size: Fits a 12” x 12” pillow form

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Hook: H/8-5.00mm

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Gauge: 14 sc & 17 rows = 4”

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Terminology: US crochet terms

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Stitches/Abbreviations: 

st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, tr - treble crochet

.

Special Stitches:

Foundation hdc: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial may help 

http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-ch... 

If you prefer using basic chains, chain the required amount +2, turn, hdc in 2nd chain from hook, hdc in each chain across

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Triple Treble Cluster (TTCL): Working in front of stitches in previous rounds, yo 4x, insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook4x, yo 4x, insert hook in same stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook4x, repeat 

from to 2x, yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook

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Single Crochet 2 together (sc2tog): Insert hook into indicated stitch and pull up a loop, insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook

.

(c) 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs 

(c) 2018 Photo Copyright by Ash & Co

It is Illegal to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access. This crochet pattern is not to be used for educational purposes. You are welcome to sell the finished items you crochet using this pattern

.This pattern has been tested by experienced crocheters for ease and accuracy

Please email craftingfriends4you@yahoo.com for customer service

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Crochet Pattern, Pebbled Archway Reversible Rectangle Pillow Cover

$5.00

The Pebbled Archway Reversible Rectangle Pillow Cover crochet pattern is a great option to switch up the décor in your home! Both sides of the cover create a fun and unique pattern of color and texture. By adding buttons to both sides, you can flip flop the style to fit your style.


Coordinating crochet patterns:

Pebbled Archway Reversible Bolster Pillow

Pebbled Archway Reversible Square Pillow

Pebbled Archway Reversible Throw

Pebbled Archway Reversible Home Decor Collection (includes all 4 patterns)


Skill Level: Intermediate


Materials: 400 (total yards) Red Heart With Love 4ww yarn or similar 

215 yards White 

185 yards Berry Red 

Yarn Needle 

12”x16” Rectangle Pillow Form 

3-6 (1”) Buttons (3 for a single side pillow and 6 for a reversible pillow)


Finished Size: 12”x16”


Hook: H/8-5.00mm


Gauge: 14 sc & 17 rows = 4”


Terminology: US crochet terms


Stitches/Abbreviations: 

st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, tr - treble crochet, TTCL - Triple Treble Cluster, sc2tog


(c) 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs 

(c) 2018 Photo Copyright by Ash & Co


This pattern has been tested by experienced crocheters for ease and accuracy

It is ILLEGAL to copy, share or upload this crochet pattern to sites for others to use. This crochet pattern is not to be used for educational purposes. You are welcome to sell the finished items you crochet using this pattern.

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Crochet Pattern, Pebbled Archway Reversible Throw

$5.00

If you enjoy pops of color or peek-a-boo arches, you’ll have fun with this Pebbled Archway Reversible Throw crochet pattern. 

This blanket has a fun pattern on both sides to play up the color and give some unique style to any room. Be sure to check out the coordinating pillows!


Coordinating crochet patterns:

Pebbled Archway Reversible Bolster Pillow

Pebbled Archway Reversible Rectangle Pillow

Pebbled Archway Reversible Square Pillow

Pebbled Archway Reversible Home Decor Collection (includes all 4 patterns)


Skill Level: Intermediate


Materials: 3098 (total yards) Red Heart With Love 4ww yarn or similar 

878 yards Black 

740 yards Pewter 

740 yards White 

740 yards Berry Red


Finished Size: 48” x 60” with instruction to easily customize to your desired size from infant to king!


Hook: H/8-5.00 mm


Gauge: 14 sc & 17 rows = 4”


Terminology: US crochet terms


Stitches/Abbreviations: 

st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, tr - treble crochet, TTCL - Triple Treble Cluster


Special Stitches: 

Foundation hdc: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial may help 

http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html


Triple Treble Cluster (TTCL): Working in front of stitches in previous rounds, yo 4x, insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook4x, yo 4x, insert hook in same stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook4x, repeat from to 2x, yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook


Notes:

  1. This pattern uses standing stitches instead of turning chains. If you prefer to use a turning chain, chain 1 and turn for all rows starting with a sc, chain 2 and turn for all rows starting with hdc, chain 3 and turn for all rows starting with a dc
  2. When changing colors, do so in the last step of the last stitch of the row before the color change
  3. Color sections are worked in counts of 6 rows to allow you to carry yarn up the edge of the throw instead of fastening off each color


(c) 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs 

(c) 2018 Photo Copyright by Ash & Co


It is ILLEGAL to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access. This crochet pattern is not to be used for educational purposes. You are welcome to sell the finished items you crochet using this pattern.

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Crochet Pattern, Pebbled Archway Reversible 6" x 16" Bolster Pillow Cover

$5.00

Enjoy the peak-a-boo color of the arches or a fun splash of color with the pebbles in this Pebbled Archway Reversible Bolster Pillow cover! This pattern fits a 6” x 16” diameter bolster pillow and is worked with open candy wrapper style ends for easy removal.


Coordinating crochet patterns:

Pebbled Archway Reversible Rectangle Pillow

Pebbled Archway Reversible Square Pillow

Pebbled Archway Reversible Throw

Pebbled Archway Reversible Home Decor Collection (includes all 4 crochet patterns)


Skill Level: Intermediate 


Materials: 

445 (total yards) Red Heart With Love 4ww yarn or similar 

195 yards White 

250 yards Grey 

Yarn Needle 

12”x6” Bolster Pillow Form 


Finished Size: 26” wide x 17” around 


Hook: H/8-5.00 mm 


Gauge: 14 sc & 17 rows = 4” 


Terminology: US crochet terms 


Stitches/Abbreviations: 

st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, tr - treble crochet, TTCL - Triple Treble Cluster, sc2tog

(c) 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs 

(c) 2018 Photo Copyright by Ash & Co


It is Illegal to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access. This pattern is not to be used for educational purposes. You are welcome to sell the finished items you crochet using this pattern.


This pattern has been tested by experienced crocheters for ease and accuracy.

Please email craftingfriends4you@yahoo.com for customer service. Be sure to include the name of the pattern, where you purchased the pattern and clearly explain what you need help with.

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Crochet Pattern, Queen of Hearts Square Pillow, 12" x 12" pillow form and pillow cover crochet pattern

$5.00

The Queen of Hearts Square Pillow / pillow cover crochet pattern is a great way to add some color, texture and comfort to any room.

This crochet pattern includes instructions for a 12" x 12" pillow form if you prefer to make your own and the removable pillow cover.


The pattern is worked from the bottom up and includes many photos and a stitch chart along with the written instructions to help with stitch placement.


Coordinating crochet patterns:

Queen of Hearts Basket

Queen of Hearts Bolster Pillow

Queen of Hearts Rectangle Pillow

Queen of Hearts Throw

Queen of Hearts Home Decor Collection (includes 3 pillows and throw patterns)


**Skill Level:** Intermediate


**Terms:** US crochet terminology


**Materials:** 4ww yarn such as Caron Simply Soft, Red Heart Soft, Deborah Norville Everyday or similar

230 yards Autumn Red

230 - 517 yards White

8 Stitch Markers

Yarn Needle

2 (1 ⅛ ”) buttons


**Finished Size:** 12” width, 13” height


**Hook:** H


**Gauge:** 17 sc & 19 rows = 4”


**Stitches/Abbreviations:**

ch - chain, CL - cluster, FP - Front Post, st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet,   dc - double crochet, dtr - double treble crochet, 

RS - right side, WS - wrong side   


**Special Stitches:**

Foundation hdc: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial may help 


[http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html][1]


Front Post Double Treble Cluster (FPdtrCL): 

*Yo 3x, insert hook from front to back to front of indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, [yo and pull through 2 loops on hook]3x,* repeat from *to* 2 more

times, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook


2-dc Cluster (2-dc CL): (uses one st),

[yo, insert hook into st indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and 

draw through 2 loops on hook]2x, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook 


Double Crochet 2 together (dc2tog): 

yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through

2 loops on hook, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook


Beginning Standing stitches:  

These stitches are used to start each row in place of a turning chain  

If you are unfamiliar with working these stitches, you can find a video tutorial here: http://jessieathome.com/crochet-techniques-chainless-row-turns-sc-hdc-dc/

Note: If you prefer to use turning chains, chain the amount needed for the first stitch height and then work a regular sc, hdc or dc in the very first stitch as written. Do not use the chain as a stitch


This pattern has been tested by experienced crocheters for ease and accuracy.  


(c) 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs

(c) 2018 Photo Copyright by Ash & Co


It is ILLEGAL to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access. This pattern is not to be used for educational purposes. You are welcome to sell the finished items you crochet using this pattern.


For customer support, please email craftingfriends4you@yahoo.com 

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9 Comments
Teri
12/23/2018 01:33:19 pm

Ok Kate!

I can barely read your post for the years. May God truly bless you for your thoughtfulness and hard work. THAN YOU for sharing. There've been MANY changes in my family this 2018, some easy some hard. This post has put things into words that I couldn’t.

Thank you,

Teri

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Kate Wagstaff link
12/26/2018 09:40:53 pm

Teri,
Thanks for commenting! I struggle with putting my feelings into words quite often so I know how it feels. I hope your 2019 is easier for you! Sometimes we just need a little break to gain our focus again and we're good to go.
Kate

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Melissa Stockman
12/23/2018 06:58:32 pm

You have managed to capture the thoughts of so many . Very Heartfelt and moving . It is so hard now a days to get the time with family , that we all long for . We do not take advantage of every opportunity to be with them , and its very sad at times. I hope and pray you can get to spend as much time with them as you want !

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Larryn Griffith
12/24/2018 07:11:10 am

Thank you for this post. I know those gifts will be cherished for years and generations to come. My son told me he didn't want me to crochet anything for him, but I've decided that I would like to make him some things that he can have and maybe even eventually use as the years go by and I'm no longer around. Those things are precious and a reminder of the love that special people have for us. Your post has prompted me to think of more things I might make for him to remember me by. Thanks again. Wishing you wonderful holidays and a blessed new year.

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Debbie Koscielny
12/24/2018 01:25:17 pm

What a wonderful gift of love you gave your family. I love your words you included in each of them. May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and may you have many blessings in the new year!

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Kate Wagstaff link
12/26/2018 09:41:57 pm

Thank you Debbie! I hope you and your family are having a wonderful holiday season.
Kate

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Nancy
12/25/2018 02:17:11 am

Thank you for your posting. Tough year, closest was my daughter with breast cancer. Shook me to my core. Family strife that is no beer 6 years later. But there is always hope. God is good. Jesus has a birthday party, it’s time for celebrating. Thanks again.

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Kate Wagstaff link
12/26/2018 09:48:04 pm

Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter. Hope and love can make a world of difference with such a hard, life altering challenge. I hope you and your family can find some peace and comfort soon.
Kate

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Tameko
12/28/2018 08:01:03 am

This is so beautiful. Wishing you and your family blessings in the new year!

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