Dear Crochet Friend, Just a reminder, don't forget we are having a 50 percent off on downloads in honor of Memorial Day. Applies to orders of $40.00 or more. Just choose your patterns, then when you checkout use code: MEMORIAL50. Magically your $40 order will turn into costing you just $20. Stock up today! This coupon is valid till 10 am central time of May 26, 2026. Sincerely, Carol Hegar shadylane.com ...Continue Reading

FLOWER AFGHANS AND PILLOWS Dear Crochet Friend, I have redone the Flower Afghan Crochet Printed Booklet into an easily downloadable pdf version.  Many people prefer electronic downloads instead of physical printed booklets so here's your answer.  There are instructions for three different afghans with matching pillows:  Flower Trellis (a very popular design for many years since the early 1980's), Flower Garden and Hearts and Flowers (from the first issue ...Continue Reading

Dear Crochet Friends, I'm having a 50 percent off Memorial Day sale for downloads only. Starting today and up until May 26 at 10 am central time, use the code MEMORIAL50 to get 50 percent off on all download pattern pdf orders totaling over $40.00. Be sure and use the code at checkout to receive this great offer. Happy Crocheting, Carol Hegar shadylane.com ps. Get hooked on handmade! ...Continue Reading

ACRES OF DIAMONDS Adult, Baby Afghan and 12 inch Pillow Crochet Pattern Easy classic design using sc in back lp of st, and dc in front lp of st 2 rows below (which forms the design).  NO POPCORNS! Dear Crochet Friend, Acres of Diamonds is a good beginner pattern, very easy to do.  The classic design forms a solid diamond centered within a larger continuous diamond outline.  Instructions included are for a 42" x 59" afghan, a 30" x 41" baby afghan and a 12" square pillow.& ...Continue Reading

Captive Heart AfghanCaptive Heart Afghan CloseupCaptive Heart AfghanDear Crochet Friend,Includes instructions to make a large size afghan in 2 sizes, a baby afghan and pillow*. *Large size afghan worked in worsted weight yarn in two sizes--lengthwise version approx. 49" x 71" and crosswise version approx. 50" x 70". Baby size is worked with baby yarn and measures approx. 31" x 43'. 14" square pillow is worked using worsted weight yarn*. *Includes written instructions plus ...Continue Reading

*Teddy Bear Afghan and Pillow* I've had requests to reissue this pattern from the early 1990's into a downloadable pdf as well as a digest-sized printed version, and finally I'm happy to say I finished it!  This was the first of many teddy bear afghans that we published in the dropped dc stitch, which is now also known as monochromatic mosaic crochet.  It was designed by the late Martha Gorka, who also created the Noah's Ark and Angels Everywhere afgh ...Continue Reading

Castle Afghan Crochet Pattern in Baby and Child Sizes Work this charming scene using sc in back lp of st, and dc in front lp of st 2 rows below (which forms the design).  NO POPCORNS! Closeup of Castle Crochet Afghan Dear Crochet Friend, This charming fairytale afghan will be the perfect gift for your little princess.  And don't forget your little prince-- just omit the hearts for a bit more masculine look for him. It's worked in our popular sc in back lp, dc in front lp 2 rows below technique.  ...Continue Reading

     *Easy Sailboats Afghan Crochet Pattern Booklet*Dear Crochet Friend,This adorable afghan features rows of sporty sailboats made using our popular sc in back lp of st, with a dc in front lp of st 2 rows below, which forms the design.  If you've never used this easy technique, check out the how-to video on my website for step-by-step instructions.  It's easy-peasy!The large afghan (70" x 54") is made using worsted weight yarn; ...Continue Reading

*Sweet Teddy Bear Afghan Crochet Pattern * Dear Crochet Friend, This afghan is one of our most popular patterns.   It includes instructions to crochet a 35*½*" x 35*½*" baby afghan made from sport weight yarn, plus a 46" x 46" child-size afghan made from worsted weight yarn. Create this one-of-a-kind afghan using just single and double crochet sts.  The design is formed by a dc in front loo ...Continue Reading

Endless Hearts Afghan*ENDLESS HEARTS AFGHAN*Dear Crochet Friend, These hearts fit together perfectly to create a sweet cover-up for all ages.  The tessellating heart design is quickly formed with a double crochet in front loop of stitch 2 rows below...it's not popcorns!  Crochet pattern includes instructions to make a child size afghan, plus two sizes each of baby and adult sized afghans.  Made from baby/sport/DK or worsted weight yarn.S ...Continue Reading