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Free Crochet Pattern – Granny Square Fingerless Gloves

Granny squares are a great way to use up yarn in your stash. Grannies are simple and versatile with lots of different motifs available, and there are many creative ways to use these colorful squares. This pattern for Granny Square Fingerless Gloves, designed by Clare Webb from the Truly Crochet website, is as simple as … Read more

Free Crochet Pattern – Fantail Alpaca Fingerless Gloves

This was a fun pattern that I didn’t get bored with because it was a combination of two different stitch patterns, rounds of double crochet for the wrists and then fantail shell stitch pattern for the hands. It is called Fantail Stitch Fingerless Gloves by Hooked by Robin. She even has done a YouTube video … Read more

Free Crochet Pattern – Waved Arm Warmers

The Waved Arm Warmers FREE crochet pattern by Mon Petit Violon is a lovely pattern for our Astral yarn. Simple, but elegant. It is a one size fits most pattern that is adaptable to thicker yarns using a bigger crochet hook, if desired. The Astral yarn is a DK weight yarn and suits this pattern … Read more

Crochet Pattern – Faroese Shawl

This wonderful triangular shawl called Faroese Shawl is a traditional design by Cheri McEwen from the Faroe Islands. Ever heard of this place? Eighteen mountainous islands form an archipelago that are located half way between Scotland and Iceland in the Northeast Atlantic. Looks like a beautiful spot, and an interesting fact, it is home to puffins … who knew! Be sure to click the link for a delightful video. Anyway, a Faroese shawl is a traditional piece of clothing from the Faroe Islands with the distinguishing feature of these shawls being the lovely center back gusset shaping.

The pattern designer crocheted the shawl in a solid color and it is very pretty (click the link above). I opted to use two different types of Dk weight yarn and three different colors, in shades of blues and grays and purples. I happen to really like this color combination, but whether a solid color, or mixing and matching, you can’t go wrong either way!

DIY Summer Outfits for Crocheters

Ok DIY-ers, crocheters, and yarn-lovers…don’t think all your projects have to be winter scarves, hats and gloves! Check out these awesome summer pieces and create your very own chic, unique, summer wardrobe.

Boho Mini Dress

Free Crochet Pattern – Striped Triangular Shawl

SKILL LEVEL Easy HOOK 4.0 mm (G) MATERIALS Total of 512 Yards of Astral Yarn This pattern is a good one for using up leftover yarn, which is what I was doing. For this shawl, I used five different colors of our Astral Yarn. If you happen to be using leftover yarn, use your smaller lengths … Read more

Free Crochet Pattern – Dixie Alpaca Charm Shawl #2

For the second Dixie Alpaca Charm Shawl, I used three different yarns, one our Swizzle Alpaca Yarn, color Plum Perfection, our Astral Yarn, color Libra, and our Classic Baby Alpaca Yarn, color called White House. Kathy Lashley of Elk Studios Crafted Crochet Designs designed this pretty shawl pattern that she calls Dixie Charm – A Summer Shawl. SKILL LEVEL Easy … Read more

Free Crochet Pattern – Two Tone Mitts

I love these fun two-tone gloves, each glove with colors opposite from the other. The pattern is by Pollyfoofoo and her website is pollyfoofoo.blogspot.com. Her pattern calls for a bulky yarn, but I’ve chosen our Astral Yarn, a dk weight yarn, which comes in some gorgeous colors. I think you could mix-n-match almost any two colors of this Alpaca/Merino/Tencel blend yarn and be pleased with the combination.

Free Crochet Pattern – Half Moon Shawl

Featuring a bobble stitch, this pretty Half Moon Shawl has a bit of a textured look with lacy, open stitches, a luxuriously soft feel, and an elegant sheen that will make you feel like a queen! Adapted from a pattern from the Lion Brand Yarn website that calls for a super bulky yarn and Size N hook, … Read more

Free Crochet Pattern – Spring Petals Scarf

This pattern is called Spring Petals Scarf, a free pattern I found on Ravelry by Ragamuffin. I adapted it for our Astral Yarn and love how it turned out! I used Star Bright White Astral Yarn by The Alpaca Yarn Company. The pattern called for a worsted weight yarn, and Astral Yarn is DK weight, also referred to as light worsted. A little lighter than worsted weight, I figured the DK weight might make the scarf a little bit more lacy looking. And so it did!