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Friday, March 23, 2018

16 (Mostly Free) Crochet Patterns in Pretty Pastels


I'm Marie from Underground Crafter and I'm back to share a roundup of crochet patterns designed by Crochet Guild of America members. (If you're not a member yet, you can join here.) This month's roundup features 16 (mostly free) patterns in pretty pastels. Of course, you can make any of these patterns in neutrals, jewel tones, or any other color combination you choose.

All photos are copyright the respective designer or publisher and are used with permission. If you are a CGOA member designer and would like to be included in these roundups, please contact me via my blog (linked above).

16 (Mostly Free) Crochet Patterns in Pretty Pastels

Roundup by Underground Crafter


This roundup features so many different types of projects that you're sure to be inspired! Find motifs and blankets, scarves, shawls and wraps, ponchos, women's tops, and other women's accessories.

4 Blankets and Motifs


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4 Scarves


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6 Shawls, Wraps, Ponchos, and Tops


Clockwise, from top left:
  • Valerie Shawl, free crochet pattern by Pattern Paradise: This lacy, openwork shawl is perfect for warmer weather.
  • Lacy Detail Tunic, free crochet pattern by Tammy Hildebrand for Red Heart: This lacy top is available in 6 sizes from small through 3x-large.
  • Shining Day Wrap, premium crochet pattern by M2H Designs: This lacy wrap can also be worn as a spring scarf.
  • Granny Border Poncho, premium crochet pattern by Jessie At Home: Join-as-you-go motifs and granny stitch combine to make a colorful poncho.
  • Entwined Chic Cable Sweater, free crochet pattern by A Crocheted Simplicity for Red Heart: This cowl neck, cabled sweater pattern is available in 6 sizes from x-small through x-large.
  • Blooming Petals Poncho, free crochet pattern by Cre8tion Crochet for Furls: This lacy poncho is available in 3 sizes: small/medium, large/1x, and 2x/3x. 

2 Other Women’s Accessories

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I hope you enjoyed this month's roundup. I'll be back in April with another roundup of patterns by our members.

Friday, March 2, 2018

National Crochet Month MEGA CAL - Week 1






It's National Crochet Month! And the CGOA has a MEGA Crochet-A-Long planned for all members.

If you're are already a CGOA member, please join us for the March Mega Crochet-A-Long (CAL)!
If you're not a member yet, we'd love to have you join the CAL and the CGOA. (click here for membership info)

Week 1 - Introducing Shining Day Wrap by Andee Graves. This elegant lace wrap is perfect to bundle around your neck as a warm scarf on cooler days, or to dress up an outfit as a shoulder wrap when the days get warmer.

Visit the CAL pattern page to download the FREE pattern and learn more about this weeks designer. This pattern, available to members and non-members, will only be available until March 7, so don’t wait too long.

If you would like to receive the next THREE patterns JOIN CGOA NOW as they are available to members only. Besides these FREE patterns, there are so many benefits to being a Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) member.

Here's the Mega CAL Schedule:
Week 2 – March 8: Almost Spring Mitts
Week 3 – March 15: Braided Swirl Scarf/Shawl
Week 4 – March 22: Spring Blossoms Necklace

If you're a CGOA member, you can join our Facebook group for discussion and to post pictures.


Kristine
Ambassador Crochet