You're Going to LOVE this early Valentines Special!

Winter is in FULL  gloom and doom mode right now in Utah!  While many are cursing the storms, I actually love the snow and appreciate the moisture it brings and the beauty of the white fields and trees around us.  Now is the perfect time to stay inside and  crochet your heart away so be sure to watch for a special code in this post!  

2016 was a good year for Crafting Friends Designs and my LOVE for crochet really showed through in many designs.  The world needs more love and 5 new crochet patterns were released during 2016 to help spread some love and cheer.

Special Offers to help your holiday be filled with handmade love

The holiday season is a wonderful time to curl up on the sofa with your hook and yarn and favorite crochet patterns.  I love to sit and listen to Christmas music with the tree lit and just crochet the night away (well, until I doze off 5 times and finally decide I should concede and go to bed  lol).

There is nothing better than working on an afghan and being able to keep warm while the snow is coming down outside my window.  I love that I can give what I make as gifts to family and friends and know that they appreciate my work and will use what I give.  

I also love the opportunities to give my things as a service to others in need in my community.  In years past, I've worked on many afghans for shelters and last year I was able to donate a lot of  hats.  This year, I've been working on scarves to donate.



If you're like me, you like a good deal and like to make a variety of things. I get bored making the same thing over and over.
Now is a great time to stock up on the crochet patterns you've been wanting!

I've teamed up with a LOT of crochet designers to bring you some fantastic deals on a large range of crochet patterns this year beginning Friday 11/25/2016.  This weekend, I'll be sharing all the deals I know of with you while I finish up my design for the CAL I will host in my Facebook group next week (Yay for crochet time!). 

In my shop, I've set it up so the more you buy, the more you save.  All orders will receive a minimum of 25% off and if you order more, the discount is larger.
Be sure to follow me on Facebook or Twitter to see all the deals from your favorite designers!

Cowls or Infinity Scarves. What lengths are best?

Mountain Lace Infinity Scarf

Every year at this time, we all start getting out our scarves and cowls to keep us warm. If you know how to crochet or knit, you may want to make your own but wonder how long to make it.

Over the course of designing a handful of cowls, I've compiled a list of suggested lengths and widths that seemed to work well for me, my girls and those who tested the patterns for me.  This isn't set in stone but more of a guideline with ideas of how each size will fit.

I made my Ribbon Candy Infinity Cowl with my older sister in mind (modeled here by my friend Ashlee from Ash & Co).  I love the stripes that the stitch pattern gives and thought it would be perfect for her.  When I took my little girl to get photos of the Ribbon Candy Scarf, it was a really cold day and I had that cowl in my bag.  I pulled it on her  to keep her warm.  Same size cowl, 2 different looks for different sizes - and I LOVE it!     
  
There are so many options and styles to choose from with scarves and cowls!  How do you know what size to make?

This is my basic guideline that I use when designing cowls and making them for friends and family.  This is just meant as a starting point for you to work from.  You can obviously adjust what you are working to your own desired size.  Do you like long, thin cowls?  Do you like them closer to your neck and taller?  Did you ever think about using your cowl as a wrap for a child?