Free Crochet Pattern Large Stars & Stripes Afghan

      Here is a free afghan pattern I really like. I call it Large Stars & Stripes. You can see why.

                          The afghan is worked in sections and then the entire thing is sewn together.

                                        The colors used are navy, claret, soft white and cornmeal.

                            The center was designed and then all the other elements were added.

                                                                            Enjoy!

Peppermint Purse & Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

I wanted to post something more in line with the holiday spirit.  What goes better with Christmas then Red & White & Peppermints?  How about this Peppermint Purse & Scarf set!

Both are made using worsted weight yarn.  You simply carry the unused yarn behind your stitches as you work them so dropping and picking up colors are a breeze.  For those who aren't familiar with the process here is a tutorial I made awhile back that should help illustrate the idea better.

I used a combination of both the yarns to make the fringe on the scarf and this big, chunky tassel at the bottom of the purse.  Feeling more in the holiday spirit yet?

Enjoy!

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Ideas For Flag and Stars Garland

Here is my latest Christmas design:

I've gone Patrotic with this red, white and blue themed Flag and Stars Garland!

But you can do more with this than just make a garland for your tree, mantel or stair railing.
















You can turn the flag and stars into ornaments by using red, white and blue ribbon, knoting a loop at one end and gluing the flag or stars on.




You can also make decorations for the plants in your home by glueing ribbon onto 18" wooden skewere (found in most coooking isle of stores). Add chenille stems you wind around a pencil and then polk them down inside the plant.








They also make great package decorations or additions to wreaths!