Have I mentioned how much I love Bolster Pillows lately?***This post contains Affiliate links for which I may receive a small commission for purchases at no extra charge to you*** I don't know why, but I used to not like bolster pillows at all. They just seemed awkward and not big enough. When I started designing my home decor crochet pattern collections a few years ago, I wanted more than just a basic square or rectangle pillow to coordinate with my crocheted afghans so I purchased a few bolster pillow forms on Amazon. I soon realized I was wrong about bolster pillows! I absolutely love them now and have to keep a tight watch on my own pillow because my girls like to use them too. lol I like to take them in the car for rides and they're a good shape for the girls to use if they're tired during a long ride. I like that they give more support for my neck when reading in bed and I LOVE the look of them when placed on a couch or bed with the coordinating pillows and throw! A wonderful way to add color and texture to any room in your home is by adding pillows! Even better.... buy (or make) 1 pillow form in a few different sizes and then crochet a collection of pillow covers to switch out your decor through the year. This makes it so easy to change things up without a lot of fuss. (I can't complain about it being easier to wash just the covers either!) Here's a fun collection of Bolster Pillow Cover Crochet Patterns to check out!
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Traveling Arrows Home Decor Crochet Pattern CollectionIt's time for the 1st of many crochet patterns to be released in 2019! I have always loved the look of the Catherine's Wheel and the Arrow crochet stitches. The beauty the wheel gives when rotating colors just screamed "Turn me into something amazing!" The fabulous look of the arrows when worked on a throw alone is just stunning but I wanted something unique. I KNEW I had to design something where I could use both of them together. It was a little tricky at first to get the math down to where I wanted it but it worked out perfectly in the end. Who knew I would use so much math for my yarn obsession???!!! For the month of January, you can Pre Order the full Traveling Arrows Home Decor Collection for 37% off. This includes the following crochet patterns: 1. Traveling Arrows Bolster Pillow form / pillow cover instructions 6" x 16" + candy wrapper ends 2. Traveling Arrows Rectangle Pillow form / pillow cover instructions 12" x 16" 3. Traveling Arrows Square Pillow form / pillow cover instructions 12" x 12" 4. Traveling Arrows Throw with instructions to customize to your desired size As usual, 1 pattern will be released each week through the month of January. The release discount for individual patterns is 30%. If you want the full collection, be sure to take advantage of the Pre Order offer for 37% off!
How it works: 1. Purchase the Traveling Arrows Home Decor Crochet Pattern Collection here on my website. 2. You will receive each pattern automatically through Ravelry prior to them being released to the public. 3. The hard part is choosing your colors! Once you've figured that out, grab your hook and enjoy hours and hours of crochet time. 4. Take a photo of your work and consider sharing it in my Facebook group for everyone to see. A look back at 20182018 has come to an end and I'm excited to move into a new year! It's always a good thing to reflect on the previous year and see how much was accomplished. I started off the year strong with the release of the Cabled Zig Zag Home Decor Collection. I absolutely loved the look of this set and it was part of my Christmas Project for my family. While I had a bajillion design ideas running through my head, life got the best of my time throughout the summer and I wasn't able to focus on my design business like I had hoped I could.
It was a well needed break and I loved spending time with my family more than normal. With that break came many, many more design ideas and I'm so excited for what 2019 will bring! I hope you will stick around and join me in crocheting some amazing home decor projects and spreading love through your work to your family, friends and offering your time as service.
Happy 2019!!! Kate A personal Christmas giftThis 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. December's new crochet pattern releasesThe new Pebbled Archway Reversible home decor crochet pattern collection has quickly become another one of my favorites. I love the feeling you get when you walk in a room and see a comforting afghan placed across a couch. It's even more wonderful with coordinating pillows! What could make it even better? How about all of the pieces being reversible? Each week through the month of December, I'm releasing 1 crochet pattern from this set. The Pebbled Archway Reversible Bolster Pillow crochet pattern was released last week and can be found HERE on my website. This week, is the Pebbled Archway Reversible Throw crochet pattern. This is such a great way to add a splash of color to any room! I hope you'll enjoy laying with color and working up this collection as much as I did. Blanket Supplies and notes:New crochet pattern release!
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Oh how I love the look of the new Queen of Hearts Square Pillow! The red and white were the perfect colors for this crochet design. It made the hearts and cables pop perfectly!
This pillow cover crochet pattern is worked from the bottom up and is easily removed for washing. It also Includes instructions for the 12" x 12" square pillow form if you prefer not to order one.
What you'll need...
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 12" x 12" Square pillow form (optional) 1-1.5 oz Polly Fill (if making your own pillow form) 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 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 hook3x, 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 hook2x, 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-... 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
The queen of Hearts Square Pillow crochet pattern can be purchased
on the following sites: Crochet Pattern, Queen of Hearts Square Pillow, 12" x 12" pillow form and pillow cover crochet patternYou may also like...
Thankful for Who I am todayLet's be real for a minute. Life can be rough! We ALL have our struggles. For years, I struggled with being alone and wondering what was so wrong with me that someone wouldn't sincerely love me. I had my oldest daughter to take care of and was able to spend a lot of time with family so that helped to a point. I dated now and then but it never seemed to work out. Finally, I learned to just let go, not worry so much about what others thought of me, be happy with who I was. I still had my daughter, extended family, my job and my friends. When I least expected it, I met my husband, we got married and had 3 more sweet girls. I still have my struggles now and then just like everyone does. Surely, I'm not here just to be a maid, secretary, cook and driver. Do they really appreciate me? (The answer is yes!) Some days, I can look in the mirror and be really hard on myself. Most other days, I know I'm the best ME that I can be. You see, I'm not rich or famous but I'm important. *I* can make a difference in other's lives. *I* can be a friend to those in need. *I* can be the best mom my girls need in their lives. *I* can teach them to be kind and loving. *I* can use the talents I've been given to bless others lives.... *I* can do SO many things if I put my mind to it! I have learned so much over the years. I have grown to love who I am now. Are there things I don't like about my past? You bet! (doesn't everyone?) Would I go back and do it over again? Well, there are a few things I would change, but for the most, the answer is no. The dumb mistakes I've made have been learning blocks for me. The choices I've made have made me who I am today. Am I perfect? NOPE! Not even close. I'm trying to be better though and as long as I'm aware of my weaknesses and working to be better, that's all I can expect from myself. So, yes, I am thankful for who I am today! I've said it before but I want to say it again: YOU are Amazing! YOU are loved! YOU are talented! YOU are important! Nobody else can make a better you! I hope you have enjoyed the 10 Days of Thanksgiving Crochet Event! I appreciate you joining us and commenting with the things you are thankful for too. It's been great to get to know you and I hope to see you more.💕 Special $1 crochet pattern offer for 24 hoursBelow are the crochet patterns we chose to offer for just $1 for the next 24 hours Click on each link and use code 10WhoIam to enjoy the discount expires @ 6am MST 11/22/18 **Refunds will not be given for improper use of the code. Please verify that your total for each pattern is just $1 PRIOR to completing your order** Thankful for SnugglesI love snuggles! I love being able to snuggle little babies to let them know they're safe and loved. I love being able to snuggle a sick child, not that I love them being sick but I love being able to comfort them and let them know that I care about them and hope they get better. For many years, I was a single mom and it could be a very lonely feeling at times. When the time was right, I met the man I knew I was supposed to be with and we got married. It's nice now to be able to just snuggle on the couch and watch a movie together and know that he loves me and our kids. I've also been able to watch my nieces and nephews over the years and loved snuggling with them to get them to take a nap or settle down to watch a movie. I have made each of them a blanket so they could snuggle in that whenever they needed comforted. Note to self: I think I still need to make my last nephew a blanket. I see another new blanket afghan in the works! As I've mentioned many times, handmade afghans are my way of offering comfort and love to my family and friends in their times of need. For today's $1 pattern, I chose the Braided Cable Chevron Afghan. I love the simplicity of the cable climbing the peeks of the chevron. Special $1 crochet pattern offer for 24 hours Below are the crochet patterns we chose to offer for just $1 for the next 24 hours Click on each link and use code Snuggle9 to enjoy the discount expires @ 6am MST 11/21/18 **Refunds will not be given for improper use of the code. Please verify that your total for each pattern is just $1 PRIOR to completing your order** Thankful for TraditionsI find it fascinating to hear the various traditions of families and friends and even others around the world. What is cool about it is that while many may be the same, many put their own little spins on a tradition to make it unique to their families. When I was a little girl, I lived next door to my grandparents. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, she had her banquet table covered with a nice table runner and this beautiful candy dish (or a few of them) filled with Bridge Mix and Chocolate covered orange sticks. I love chocolate covered nuts but HATED the chocolate covered raisins and something about orange and chocolate mixed gives me headaches. I would always try to remember which color of chocolate or which shape may be the nuts. Sadly, I bit into those terrible raisins many more times than I would have liked. Back then, my mom would sew each of us 6 kids a new pair of PJ's to be opened on Christmas eve. It was always fun to have a new pajama to wear to bed. My favorite were made out of Trico or some similar slippery fabric and they were comfy! My siblings and I would draw names and we'd be able to pick out one present for that person. Since all of us are married now, we play the white elephant game for our family Christmas party. Our kids have fun drawing names with their cousins and choosing 1 gift for them. I love that we're able to carry on that tradition for our kids to enjoy. It's something they look forward to and I hope we can keep it going a while longer. The biggest tradition (and I think the best) is the homemade old fashioned candy. Every year, my aunt would make old fashioned fudge, penuche and boston creme and give a package of it to my dad. If we were lucky, he'd share with us. It didn't last long! My uncle would spend a bunch of time in the freezing cold of his garage dipping homemade cherry chocolates. Oh boy! I had the privilege of staying with them my senior year of high school and was able to help him a little (before I got to cold) and watch his process. Sadly, the family doesn't know where his recipe went for those. For a few years, I asked my aunt for her candy recipes and she would just brush it off and we would forget. One year, she finally told me she would have me there when she was making the candy so I could learn the tricks. To my disappointment, she ended up showing her daughter in law. Great for her, but dang it! It took some time and I think by the time I did get it out of her, she wasn't doing well health wise. I reminded her that if she didn't pass them on to one of us, the tradition would be lost. She told me the recipes and I wrote the small set of instructions out as best I could... "A little of this...", A dash of that..." You know how those old recipes go! But the trick wasn't so much in the quantity but more in the process. It took me some time to really get it down but I love that I'm able to carry on that family tradition! She has since passed away and I try to take some candy to her husband so he can still have a bit of her legand during the holidays. It's truly not a holiday without her old fashioned candy! In the spirit of holiday candy making, I chose to offer all of my Kitchen Towel Top crochet patterns for just $1 each for day 8 of the 10 Days of Thanksgiving Crochet Event. I hope you'll enjoy a little holiday cooking too!
Special $1 crochet pattern offer for 24 hour Below are the crochet patterns we chose to offer for just $1 for the next 24 hours Click on each link and use code 8Tradition to enjoy the discount expires @ 6am MST 11/20/18 **Refunds will not be given for improper use of the code. Please verify that your total for each pattern is just $1 PRIOR to completing your order**
Thankful for Crochet TimeToday is all about crochet time! Have you ever had a time in your life when you were unable to crochet for some reason? It's so easy to pick up a crochet hook and some yarn and work to our little hearts content whenever we want. I typically crochet while watching a movie or waiting for kids at their events. Many nights, I'll crochet after everyone has gone to bed and I'm able to listen to audio books. I admit that I've taken this freedom for granted many times. If ever I'm unable to crochet, I struggle. Crochet time is my time to be creative, to reflect on events of the week and many times, it's my time to put my talent into a service project. I FINALLY took some time to crochet something for myself. WHAT??? For the past year, I've been so busy making things for family and friends and figured it was about time that I do something that I can keep AND use. Today, I'm releasing my new Queen of Hearts Basket crochet pattern. I've enjoyed using it for yarn and I hope you will too! Special $1 crochet pattern offer for 24 hour Below are the crochet patterns we chose to offer for just $1 for the next 24 hours Click on each link and use code Crochet7 to enjoy the discount expires @ 6am MST 11/19/18 **Refunds will not be given for improper use of the code. Please verify that your total for each pattern is just $1 PRIOR to completing your order** |
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