5 Ebooks with Beautiful Crochet Flower Patterns

Every morning my children ask me if summer is coming yet. I tell them "soon, but we must have spring first" because, really, how could one skip the best time of the year when all the flowers are blooming??? I just love, love, the different colors, shapes, and types of flowers that exist. God's Creation just blows me away.  Recently, I shared a collection of 10 Spring Wreaths that you can crochet with links to free flower patterns. I realized that maybe you'd like to have even a larger variety of flowers to crochet or perhaps you'd like to use them for a different project. So I decided to dig in a little bit on Amazon and I found the BEST 5-EBooks with patterns to crochet beautiful flowers  Each e-book can be opened in your phone, computer, Kindle, etc. Enjoy them! 


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To make a beautiful crochet flower from the list below, you will need:

A Kindle App (Download FREE) or use a Kindle Tablet to keep all your patterns at your fingertip! Recommended Yarn:


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Cotton Yarn from Amazon or Cotton from Craftsy.

5 E-Books with Beautiful Crochet Flower Patterns

1. A Crochet Country Garden: Collection 2

These flowers patterns will teach you how to make square 12" squares using a 5mm crochet hook and worsted weight yarn. These patterns are ideal for making afghans, pillows, and decorative potholders. 

2. A Crochet Country Garden: 6 Elegant high-Relief floral afghans blocks to crochet

Use the patterns found in this book to crochet squares that measure 12" for an afghan, pillow, or even a flowery purse. 

3. A Crochet Garden in Spring, Book 2: 

4. Crocheted Flowers: 20 Projects to Make 

5.  Hooked on Flowers - 50 Flowers, 8 Leaves, 6 Critters Crochet Patterns

This e-book is a KEEPER! If there's a flower you have been wanting to make, the instructions will more than likely be here!  

What flowers are you going to crochet first?

Crochet Amigurumi Gifts to Make and Give for Christmas

Crocheting gifts for family or friends or even to sell is one of the top things to do for the Holiday Season. Perhaps you are crocheting scarfs, cowls, or maybe you are looking for toys to gift to the younger children. Amigurumi toys are a great option. Below you can find some of the best patterns to follow. The results will be divine. 

What are you going to make & gift this holiday season?

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Make a Gingerbread Man using this pattern from Super Cute Design Shop. I have used her patterns, translated to several languages, easy to follow. And oh-my goodness. Have you seen her super YUMMY Instagram??? Her amigurumi look delicious!!!

You might also like her Christmas Cupcakes. 

Make a Scottie Dog Cushions or a Kitty-Cat Cushion using Annaboo's House Patterns.  These are some really CUTE looking little animals to adorn a bed or a couch. Great to snuggle!!! These make really wonderful gifts and work up really fast. 

If you are looking for a whale, I recommend using this pattern. It works up FAST!!! I completed this one in just a few hours. Loved it! 

Make a cute Deer in Vest using Amigurumi Pattern by Emeren's Love.  

Or this VERY adorable Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer by Rena Tienda. 

You could also make amigurumi cars or airplanes to gift using Marika's patterns. Use your most preferred cotton and G size hook. These work up fast as well. Invest time throughout the week to crochet the wheels and a day to sew up all the attachments. These look so cute made in all kinds of colors!!!

Train pattern 
Airplane pattern  

What are you going to make and give?

Share your pattern ideas in the comments. 

Happy Crochet!

Crochet Dishcloths - Everything You Wanted to Know

Guide to Crochet Dishcloths - Everything You Wanted to Know

Posts are split into 5 parts: 

POST 1:

10 Reasons to Crochet Dishcloths

POST 2:

What type of yarn to use to crochet dishcloths? 

POST 3:

35+ FREE Crochet Dishcloth Patterns

POST 4:

How to Care for Crochet Dishcloths?

POST 5:

6 Key Points to Sell Handmade Crochet 

What Type of Yarn to Use to Crochet Dishcloths? Frequently Asked Questions

Crochet Dishcloths are the one project everyone who crochets has made at one point or another. In reality, it is the one project beginners and crochet teachers turn to when teaching (or learning) to crochet. That is because it is a very simple project, like some sort of admission test to the hobby. 

This post is part of a series of post related to Crochet Dishcloths - Everything You Wanted to Know. 

First Post: 10 reasons to crochet dishcloths. 
Second Post: What type of yarn to use to crochet dishcloths? <--you are here! 
Third Post: FREE Dishcloth Patterns
Fourth Post: How to Care for Your Crochet Dishcloths?
Fifth Post: Guide to Sell Handmade Crochet

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Can I Use Any Yarn to Make Crochet Dishcloths?

You could use any yarn that you have on hand to make a dishcloth, like a sports yarn or acrylic as long as it is as a try-out. If you are looking to keeping your dishcloth and using it, then I recommend using the right yarn. 


So What is The best yarn to use when making a crochet dishcloth?



The best type of yarn you will use for making crochet dishcloths is cotton yarn. 


Why Use Cotton Yarn to Make Crochet Dishcloths?

Cotton Yarn is durable, strong, meant to get wet and be used A LOT. 

Cotton Yarn allows a project to hold its shape. Cotton does not stretch. 


Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton is an excellent choice to make crochet dishcloths. 

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn is another very good option that will hold multiple washes!  

Lily Sugar 'n Cream is a widely used cotton yarn used to make dishcloths. In fact, the dishcloths made for my Most-Visited FREE pattern in this blog, Summer Breeze V-Stitch Dishcloths, were crocheted using this type of cotton yarn. I loved the rich colors and it crochets really well. Use a good hook and you are good to go! 

Other Patterns Made Using Cotton Yarn:

- Crochet Towel Holder FREE Pattern

- Crochet Tea Bag Holder FREE Pattern 

Sunny Sky Star Stitch Crochet Coaster

This rainy Sunday afternoon I got to sit on my new bed and crochet the afternoon away. It was blissful! My husband was doing some reading on the couch and my children were napping. It was just me, my hook, and yarn.  

I chose Sugar and Creme's Hot Blue color and contrasted with their Sunshine color.  The names of these colors just resonate summer to me. :-) Just like my Summer Breeze dishcloths, this coaster screams summer, sunshine, pool time, and clear skies. 

Once I took the yarn out, I started with the typical slip knot and made a quick chain. I was going to need a quick project, one that I could complete during that Sunday's nap time because *I just needed to crochet. Period.* Ever have those times?

Finally I decided to make something using the Star Stich (Punto Estrella). It creates creates such cute bumps that make this stitch look intrinsic when in reality,  it's really not complicated. :-) 

To make this coaster, I used the following materials:

Lily Sugar n Cream cotton yarn - or your choice of cotton yarn. 

Crochet hook H (Clover hooks are my favorite!)

Abbreviations:

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Instructions: 

For this pattern, I changed colors every 4 rows. 

1) Crochet a chain of 25 stitches. 

2) On the second ch from the hook, pick up a loop and in each of the next 4 ch (6 loops on hook), yo and through all loops on hook, ch 1 (this forms the eye of the star), *pick up a loop in the eye of the last star, pick up a loop through the back of the last loop of previous star, pick up a loop through same ch as last loop of previous star, pick up a loop in each of next two chains.  At this point, you should 

have 6 loops on your hook. 

Okay, so now that you have the 6 loops, yo through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat*. When you get to the last ch, finish with a hdc on the last stitch. 

Turn your work. 

3) Ch. 1, 1 sc in hdc (from previous row), 1 sc in eye of star st, 2 sc in star of each eye across. Finish this row with 1 sc on top of the turning chain.  

Turn your work. 

4) Ch 2, pick up a loop in the front part of the second chain from hook, then pick up a loop in the back part of the same ch, pick up a loop in each of the next 3 sc, yo through all 6 loops, ch 1. *pick up a loop in the eye in the of the last star, pick up a loop in each of the next 2 sc, yo through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat. * Finish this row 1 hdc in last sc. 

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until coaster measures 5 inches approx. 

Hope you enjoy this pattern! What colors will you make your coaster? 

Have a wonderful day and find some time to crochet, it's good for the soul! 

Fabi 

Beyond the Traditional Granny Square

Once learning to crochet the basic granny square, you'll be ready to learn to make new styles. You can mix-match them in blankets, pillow covers, or for home decor.  Granny Squares are just too much fun to make!

Hope you enjoy this list of books with raving reviews:

1. The Granny Square Book

2. Granny Square: 20 Crochet Projects with a Vintage Vibe

3. Granny Squares and Shapes

4. 10 Granny Squares: 30 Blankets

5. The Big Book of Granny Squares: 365 Crochet Motifs


Happy Crocheting!

Fabi


          

Crochet: Heart Cookies - Free Pattern

When it comes to Valentine's Day, my mind goes off thinking of romantic music like Michael Buble, Gary Barlow, and other Latin artists like Alberto Plaza. Good lyrics and a good voice along with a plate of full chocolate cookies.  

Cuando se trata del día de San Valentín, tiendo a pensar en aquellos días de verano en Chile mientras escuchaba la música romantica en alguna radio local. Por estos días, me conformo con escuchar a Michael Buble, Gary Barlow, y Alberto Plaza. Toda esta linda música, con bellas letras acompañadas con un plato de galletas. 

As I have mentioned in other posts, my kids love, love, LOVE, to play restaurant and pretend to cook all kinds of foods like soups, rice, and baked goods. I have made them Empanadas and Buttery Toast for their play food.  This time, I made them a seasonal item for their restaurant, crochet HEART shaped cookies. Yum, yum!  I'm a huge chocolate fan so I made them chocolate cookies filled with raspberries, mint, and vanilla.  This way they can have some more variety to offer to their clients. Different flavors for their clients!

A mis hijos les encanta jugar a la cocina, pasan cada día inventando una receta nueva para su restaurant o sino me piden ver alguna receta de Rachael Ray en YouTube. Después hablan de la receta todo el día y juegan a que la preparan de verdad. Otras veces juegan a que preparan sopas, platos con arroz, y postres. Anteriormente les preparé Empanadas y Tostadas con Mantequilla tejidas a crochet para que pudieran usar en su cocina.  Bueno, finalmente como ya estamos en la fecha del mes del amor, les tejí unas galletas con forma de corazón para que puedan ofrecer a sus clientes.  Ahora tienen galletas rellenas con frambuesa, menta, y vainilla.  Un sabor para cada gusto!

Materials:

Cotton - Lily n Cream 
Hooks: H to make the hearts
             G to join the hearts
Tapestry Needle

Materiales:

Lana de Algodón
Ganchillo: H para tejer los corazones
                  G para unir los corazones
Aguja para guardar los hilos


Steps:

Pasos:

Basically, I made two hearts using an H size hook for each cookie using a basic circle with an increase and then worked up the shape using tall and short stitches.  Twinkie Chan did a fantastic job in creating this pattern.

Comencé tejiendo dos corazones usando un ganchillo tamaño H para tejer cada galleta. Las instrucciones fueron muy simples y la verdad es que me encantó porque comienza usando un círculo con un aumento. Te dejo aquí el link del tutorial escrito por Twinkie Chan para que puedas tu también tejer este corazón. 



Using the G hook, I held two layers of hearts, making sure to match the stitches and began working a slip stitch, chain 1, and 1 single crochet in each stitch all around.  

Usa el ganchillo y toma dos de los corazones asegurándote que todos los puntos estén parejos en la misma ubicación. Comienza donde te muestro en la foto, hace un punto razo, 1 cadeneta, y después continua todo alrededor con un punto bajo. 

Cuál es tu sabor favorito? 

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Crochet Backpacks

Crochet Backpacks: 


1. Wee Backpack by Lion Brand. 

2. Drawstring Backpack to Care-A-Lot by Stitch 11.

3. Flower Fiesta Bag/Backpack by My Little City Girl which includes 3 different sizes made with a blend of cotton and bamboo yarn. 

4. Lego Inspired Crochet Backpack by Moogly using Red Heart Super Saver.

Have fun!

Fabi 

Fun with Yarn and Fabric Book Review

Fun with Yarn and Fabric includes more than 50 projects to crochet, sew. The book is very colorful with vivid images. It really takes you into each room where the pictures where taken. The amount of light and happiness in this book makes you wish it would last forever! I think that's the point of this book, to encourage you to unleash your creativity and take it to a new level where you can combine different mediums. The author, Susanna Zacke, invites you to play with your fabrics, threads, and yarns. How fun is that! 

Many of the projects included can be made from upcycled towels, blankets, baskets you might have in your home. The ideas presented in the book could be easily adapted to use it in a project you might still have as a WIP at your home. (what does WIP mean?)  

Overall, this is the best eye candy book I've encountered related to crochet lately. Just make sure to follow your favorite tutorials and patterns to guide you in the process of making projects from the book. 

Let Fun with Yarn and Fabric inspire you! 

Fabi

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