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Crochet Pattern: Made with Love Earrings

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on February 22nd, 2014 by Laurie Beranek – Be the first to comment
In addition to teaching crochet classes, I teach jewelry classes. I love teaching both, so I decided to incorporate both into my design. Show someone you love them with this quick and easy pattern. It only takes a few yards of yarn and you can make it with any color or type of yarn. Not into earrings? It would also make a great pin, just sew or glue on a pin back. I love the “made with love” charm, but you can leave off the charm or add a different charm that has special meaning to you or the recipient. Made With Love Earrings

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Crochet Pattern: Tiffany’s Necklace

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on February 12th, 2014 by Laurie Beranek – 4 Comments
This necklace was inspired by my niece Tiffany. She made a chain scarf that came out really cute. I don’t wear scarfs much since I live in Arizona and it’s just to0 warm to wear scarves except for a month or two in the winter. So, I decided to make a chain necklace in lieu of a scarf. I added the button to hide the knot and for some sparkle. You can make the necklace longer or shorter or make it into a scarf by changing the number of chains. It is a wonderful way to use up your stash of yarn. It’s so quick and easy to make that you can make one to match all your outfits or to give as gifts. Tiffany Necklace

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Crochet Pattern: Three Strand Twisted Bracelet

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on February 5th, 2014 by Laurie Beranek – 1 Comment
This past summer I was visiting my family in Wisconsin. We went up to Northern Wisconsin to a cabin on a lake that my dad rents every year. While I was there, my niece came to visit for a few days and she had made these really cute multi-color embroidery thread knotted bracelets. She taught me how to make them. I wanted a bracelet that was thicker and had some sparkle, so I came up with this crochet pattern that uses crochet thread classic 10 yarn and silver metallic stretch cord. You can adjust them to any size wrist by adding or deleting the number of chains. They can be made in a multitude of colors to suit anyone’s wardrobe. Best of all, they are super quick and easy to make. You can make up a bunch in no time at all. Enjoy! Twisted Bracelet

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Crochet Pattern: Stem Glass Scarf

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on January 25th, 2014 by Laurie Beranek – Be the first to comment
I was at my aunt and uncle’s house for the holidays and my aunt brought out little scraves to tie around our wineglasses. They were adorable. Each scarf was a different design, so it was a great way to keep track of your glass. I decided that I wanted some scarfs for my own, so I came up with this super quick and easy design and pattern. I can’t wait to use them at my next get together with my friends. I am sure that they will be a huge hit. Make a bunch in different colors to help you and your guests keep track of your glasses in a fun and cute way. They would also make a great gift. Best part, they are another great way to use up your yarn stash. Enjoy! StemGlass Scarf

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Crochet Pattern: Crayon Link Scarf

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on December 28th, 2013 by Laurie Beranek – 6 Comments
I needed an item preferably a scarf to promote the new Kid’s Crochet classes at an event at the store where I teach. I came up with the Crayon Link Scarf pattern. The scarf was a huge hit with the kids. They loved the bright colors and many different ways they could wear it. Some options on how to wear it is as a scarf, mobieus, necklace or belt. I am sure there are many other ways to wear it too. Color options include all one color or each link a different color. It’s a great way to use your stash. The scarf works up quickly and the length can be adjusted by the number of links that are connected. Another option is to connect the end links and turn it into a mobieus. Crayon Link Scarf

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Crochet Pattern: EyeGlass Caddie

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on December 22nd, 2013 by Laurie Beranek – 2 Comments
The eyeglass case that came with my glasses broke last week and I needed a new eyeglass case. I couldn’t find any that I liked in the stores, so I decided to make my own. This is a favorite pattern of mine. I have made jewelry and crochet holder caddies with this pattern. For the eyeglass caddie I downsized the number of stitches and rows to make it a perfect fit. It is easy to adjust the caddie pattern for the perfect fit using any type of yarn. To make a caddie to fit your needs all you need to do is increase or decrease the stitches and rows. They make great gifts. Best of all, they are quick and easy to make! EyeGlass Caddie Closeup

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Crochet Pattern: Rosemary Sachet

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on December 15th, 2013 by Laurie Beranek – 4 Comments
I had an excess of dried Rosemary that I harvested from my herb garden and was thinking of a way I could use it and then I thought of creating a sachet. These are wonderful in drawers and closets or just about anywhere. They also make great gifts. You can change out the herb to your favorite one. These sachets are also a great way to use up your yarn stash. They are quick and easy too! Crochet Sachet

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Crochet Pattern: Heart Gift Card Holder

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on December 8th, 2013 by Laurie Beranek – Be the first to comment
Can’t believe the holdiay season is already here. Where did the time go? Are you giving gift cards this holiday season? Make giving gift cards more personal by making a gift card holder. These gift card holder’s work up quick and they are easy to make. You can personalize the gift card holder for each recipient by using yarn in their favorite colors. After they use the gift card, they can continue to use the gift card holder as a business card or reward card holder. Gift Card Holder

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Crochet Pattern: Sparkly Rose Ring

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on November 28th, 2013 by Laurie Beranek – Be the first to comment
Add a little sparkle to your party outfits this holiday season with a Sparkly Rose Ring. It’s easy to make and whips up quickly. The pattern is made in two pieces, the ring band and the rose. You can adjust the beginning chains on the ring band to fit any size finger, so they also make perfect gifts for everyone on your list. They only take a few yards of yarn, so they are a good way to use up your yarn stash too. For colorful variations, you can use two different colors one for the band and one for the rose. Blog Ring

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