Coastal Cardi For All Sizes

This shrug fits and flatters everyone. It is a shrug style, meaning it gently flows away from the body skimming the front with a graceful shawl collar.

The 3/4 sleeves may be lengthened or shortened according to your preferences. Fit is according to your measurements and easy to adjust.

Modular style means minimal piecing and seams.

Lacey effect is acheived with a size N hook and works up quickly.

Written pattern is for intermediate skills.

Imagine this as your go-to layering piece as the weather changes, topping a tee shirt and jeans or your favorite party dress. Also works well with business casual attire.

Found at my Etsy Shop, www.etsy.com/shop/needlemaven

and Craftsy:  http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/clothing/coastal-cardi/42850?fresh=true

and Ravelry:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coastal-cardi

Crochet Pattern Zoo

Here's the latest rainbow colored, fanciful critters added to my pattern line.  Available at my Etsy shops:  Part Pixy Crochet Patterns

and NeedleMaven, which offers custom sweater patterns as well:  Needlemaven Crochet Patterns

Cheers to 2013! 

Freebie Pattern of the Weekend

Just a quick little blurb.  For this weekend only, through July 29th, I'm offering my most popular pattern for free to anyone who emails me at partpixy@gmail.com

All emails must be received no later than 11:59 pm 7/29 to qualify.  In the subject line, write "Ellie"

Here's a pic.  It's an easy pattern that makes up in a weekend.

God's Best to you today,
Kim

My Yarn Talks to Me

So, in my last post I featured this *delicious* Bonbon Lion Brand Yarn.  Some people hear from the dead....me?  My yarn talks to me.  This yarn said "flowers", so I made flowers.  Then I tried to add said flowers to a tank top pattern, a baby sweater, and a shrug.  I kept hearing "scarf", but resisted the call of the yarn.  Many hours of taking out, rearranging, and re-crocheting (yes, I like to make up words, don't judge :) and finally I relented to the yarn's whim and.....viola!  A scarf.  The yarn's always right!

But I have no idea why this picture is sideways :/  Kinda like me!  Ta-ta for now, Kim