New Pattern: Ribbon Candy V Scarf

Every now and then,  I like to offer patterns for free and this is one that I designed specifically with that in mind.

The Ribbon Candy V Scarf is really easy to work up and can be made in any size.  Instructions are given for an 18" doll sized scarf also to give girls a "mommy & Me" set. A photo is shown at the very bottom of this post as an example.
AND - if you keep going on the repeat rows, it would make an AWESOME afghan!

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I hope you enjoy this pattern and I would love to see photos if you make something with it.  Feel free to post it on my  Facebook page. 
If you would like a PDF ready version, it's available for purchase here: http://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/store/p195/Pattern%3A_Ribbon_Candy_V_Scarf.html

Ribbon Candy V Scarf

Ribbon Candy V Scarf by Crafting Friends Designs

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Size:  18” Doll (3’, 4’, 5’, 6’)                          

Gauge: 4 SC & 4 Rows = 1”                                              
Hook: Size H or size to match gauge                                   

Materials: Red Heart Soft 4ww
 5-8oz Main Color (A)
 2-6oz Striping Color (B)

Spring Sparkle Shawl Pattern Release

Spring Sparkle Shawl

Recently, I was able to try out some new yarn from Red Heart.  Have you ever heard of Boutique Swanky?
It's quite pretty!  It has a fun shine to the threads and Sequins are sporadically placed to give it that extra sparkle.  I have been asked many times to design a lacy shawl and when Red Heart sent me a skein of Boutique Swanky to try out, well,  I knew exactly what I wanted to use it for!

Review: Too Yarn Cute e-magazine

Subscriptions

Today I'm excited to share with you my thoughts on the Too Yarn Cute e-magazine.  Let's get this out of the way first - This is not a paid review.  I have not received anything to share my opinion other than the magazine itself to review.  This is my honest to goodness opinion.

Growing up, I watched my grandma and my mom crochet and mom taught me to crochet when I was 10.  Most of the things mom would crochet were just basic afghans using patterns found on the yarn wrappers.  She had a few small books from the store, but not many.  Grandma on the other hand subscribed to Hooked on Crochet and a couple of others from Annie's.  I have never actually subscribed to crochet magazines.  Grandma gave me her entire collection a year or so ago since she's not really using them anymore so between those and making my own designs,  I don't have a whole lot of time.  I do however like seeing the work of the many other amazing designers out there right now and follow them on different social sites.