Picture above shows close up of multi-color version. Pictures below show close ups of one-color panel option.*N E W Butterfly Bouquet  Afghan Crochet Pattern Booklet*Dear Crochet Friend,I've long wanted to do a butterfly afghan using the popular sc and dropped dc stitch technique for which our company is known for.  When I finally cleared some time in my busy design schedule, I decided to pair the butterflies with flowers, which seemed like a natural combo.I decided to make it using our popular square des ...Continue Reading

*Flower Fashions for 18 inch dolls *Here are doll designs for the ever-popular 18 inch dolls such as American Girl, Gotz, Springfield, Dolly and Me by Madame Alexander, etc.Included in the booklet are instructions to make three complete crochet outfits for your 18" doll.*Flower Applique Set (left):  *Includes dress/jacket, shoes/socks, hat.*Flower Border Capri Set (middle):  *Includes capris and top with shoes and hat.*Flower Pot Jumper Set (right):  *Includes jumper dress with blouse, hat, ...Continue Reading

  *Granada Afghan*I know this looks hard to make, but it is SO VERY EASY!  It's made using our signature sc in back lp and a dropped dc st worked in front lp of st 2 rows below (which forms the design)....similar in technique to the old-time vintage Native American Navajo afghans.  And you aren't constantly changing colors either.  The rows are alternating in color, so you are only working with one color at a time.  Clever placement of the dropped dc stitch forms the intricate-looking design.&nb ...Continue Reading

  *Granada Afghan*I know this looks hard to make, but it is SO VERY EASY!  It's made using our signature sc in back lp and a dropped dc st worked in front lp of st 2 rows below (which forms the design)....similar in technique to the old-time vintage Native American Navajo afghans.  And you aren't constantly changing colors either.  The rows are alternating in color, so you are only working with one color at a time.  Clever placement of the dropped dc stitch forms the intricate-looking design.&nb ...Continue Reading

 *Native American Hats*Dear Crochet Friend,I love designing Native American themed items using the dropped dc stitch.  It lends itself to so many possibilities.  Create these 6 Southwest Native American hats for your family using just single and double crochet sts.  The design is formed by a dc in front loop of st 2 rnds below.  Sc are worked in back lp of st.  All color changes are made at the beginning of the rnd so you are only working with one color at a time..  Instructi ...Continue Reading

  *Granada Afghan*I know this looks hard to make, but it is SO VERY EASY!  It's made using our signature sc in back lp and a dropped dc st worked in front lp of st 2 rows below (which forms the design)....similar in technique to the old-time vintage Native American Navajo afghans.  And you aren't constantly changing colors either.  The rows are alternating in color, so you are only working with one color at a time.  Clever placement of the dropped dc stitch forms the intricate-looking design.&nb ...Continue Reading

*Crochet Patterns for American Girl and Similar-Sized 18" Dolls*Become your little girl's hero and make her a complete wardrobe to fit her doll!  I have been designing for 18" dolls since 1997 and have accumulated many different styles.You'll see as you use my crochet patterns that I like to include all the accessories too....for example, shoes, boots, hats, hats or headwear, purses, and the list goes on.  So you really do get many item instructions in one outfit pattern so you don't have to go out a ...Continue Reading

*Howling Wolf Afghan*Dear Crochet Friend,It's a hit! Husbands and sons are raving about our new Howling Wolf Afghan crochet design. One woman told me her husband saw it, and asked for it...then her son got wind of it and wanted his own afghan too! Get started now on your new winter project! You know many times it's so hard to find something suitable to make for a man...but this is it! And the great thing is, it will work equally well for all our feminine wolf lovers too! I've long wanted to design crochet afghans featu ...Continue Reading

Camouflage Cover-Ups Afghans, Car Seat Cover, Hat  Stars, Diamonds Car Seat BlanketsHearts Car Seat Blankets  * Car Seat Cover Crochet Patterns**Dear Crochet Friends, Sometimes you just want a smaller, quicker baby project than the usual afghan  These small blankets are just the ticket!  They are good "take along" projects and work up fast...great for a last minute shower gift.  They are like miniature afghans, but with two "holes" for a seat belt to fit through.  Or b ...Continue Reading

*New Baby Girl Hats*Dear Crochet Friend,Outfit your newborn baby girl in these 5 sweet crocheted hats. Choose between ladybug, butterfly bunny rabbit, hearts and flower bud, or why not make them all?.The main pattern design section of each hat uses mosaic dropped double crochet technique which is formed by cleverly placed dropped dc stitches worked in front loop of stitch 2 rnds below and sc worked in back lp of st. All color changes are done at beginning of rnds so you are only working with ONE color at a time. The eff ...Continue Reading