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The Giveaway to “DIY” For + Candy Striped Texting Gloves

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This month we’re celebrating 15 New DIY Crafts from some fantastic companies. Each day we will be featuring one of these projects along with a giveaway to help you craft your heart out.

Candy Striped Texting Gloves

These Candy Striped Texting Gloves may look like your average pair of winter gloves, but they truly are the most impressive crochet pattern of the 21st century. This particular crochet pattern includes a special filament (Boye SensaThread conductive filament) in the fingertips, which will allow you to use these gloves while using your favorite touch-sensitive device. Instructions are included that teach you how to crochet this filament right into the gloves, or stitch it on after you’ve crocheted them.

Crochet Patterns, Painting Ideas, and More: 15 New DIY Crafts
You can find this project, as well as many other DIY crafts, in our new Crochet Patterns, Painting Ideas, and More:  15 New DIY Crafts free eBook. Download your own free copy today!





Enter to win today’s prize

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Today’s prize is a variety of Simplicity products. Included in the prize is:

  • The Bloom Loom from The Crochet Dude
  • Wrights Especially Baby Applique – Bee
  • EZ Quilting Sewing Kit
  • Wrights Bias Tape (colors may vary)
  • Simplicity Headband Décor
  • Bondex Outdoor Restore Duck Patches (colors may vary)
  • Naturally Chic Iron On Transfers
  • I Taught Myself Knitting
  • Home Decorating Book

In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:

  1. Like the AllFreeCrochet Facebook page here, AND
  2. Like the Simplicity Facebook page here, AND
  3. Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:

Do you like to crochet gloves or mittens?

todays winner The Giveaway to “DIY” For + Monster Milk Cartons Desk Set

Thank you all for participating in yesterday’s giveaway! Congratulations to Shelly S. who answered “I love to crochet, but have never made gloves or mittens. I would start with mittens and perhaps that would give me the confidence to make gloves!” Enjoy this prize and make some fun mittens!

To see the current giveaway, please check our giveaway schedule.

Don’t forget to enter The Giveaway to “DIY” For! Filled with more than $700.00 worth of amazing prizes from 15 companies, this is the ultimate way to get crafting this month! The deadline to enter is May 23, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time.

The Giveaway to "DIY" For!

OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST

  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • You must “like” both the AllFreeCrochet and the Simplicity Facebook pages to be eligible.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until tonight, May 8th, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

Christmas Is Coming: Celebrate with 20 New Crochet & Knitting Patterns

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Believe it or not, the holiday season is right around the corner. It may see a little early to be thinking about Christmas crafts, but if you’re planning to knit or crochet this season, you need to start planning now. Certain patterns like tree skirts and afghans require some added time and effort and you don’t want to wait until the last minute! Luckily, the latest free eBook from FaveCrafts.com is available right now to download and save for years to come.

 

Have a Red Heart Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas features a variety of projects for yarn crafters at all skill levels. The book is broken down into two distinct sections: crochet patterns and knitting patterns. Within each section, you’ll find cute gift ideas and fun decor projects. Grab your yarn and dig up those hooks and needles – you’re sure to find some creative inspiration in the pages of this free eBook!

Included In This eBook:

Noel Knit Sweater Ornaments – Who doesn’t love a warm and cozy Christmas sweater during the holiday season? Translate your love for holiday wearables into an ornament you can hang year after year. This intermediate knitting pattern can be replicated over and over again using different yarn colors and weights. Work the ornaments up as you would a normal sweater – start with the body and add sleeves second.

 

Holiday Spirits Bottle Bag – Don’t show up to a Christmas party empty handed. One great host or hostess gift is a bottle of wine and a handmade bottle bag that can be reused in the future. The festive design and pom poms make this a great holiday gift idea. Crochet the bag first and then create the tie and pom poms. Make a few and give them to neighbors, colleagues and more.

 

Holiday Cat Collar – Get ready to say “Awww!” This crochet project is super simple but so adorable. Dress your favorite feline for the holiday season with this handcrafted collar. Create the collar first, add a poinsettia and finish by crafting the holly leaves. Everyone in your family should show off their holiday spirit – even pets!

 

There are 17 other patterns in our latest free eBook, Have a Red Heart Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas and we can’t wait for  you to check them out now! To download this eBook, simply head over to FaveCrafts.com. You can also find it in the Christmas crafts category on the site. Discover crochet gifts, knit ornaments and so much more – consider it an early Christmas present from your friends at FaveCrafts.com.

 

When do you start crafting for Christmas?

 

 

The Top 100 Free Crochet Patterns of 2011

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Hello, my creative crochet-crazy crowd! I have a thrilling announcement about one of our latest collections of free crochet patterns—designed by you! I’m so excited to reveal the top 100 crochet patterns of 2011 from AllFreeCrochet.com. You chose this collection from the best of the best, and though the competition was fierce, your creative interests revealed the most popular, most fabulous and most frequently fashioned crochet patterns last year. Click here to check out 100 Free Crochet Patterns for Winter: Free Crochet Hat Patterns, Scarves, Blankets and More and see what you chose!

The resounding theme of the collection was that of the winter wonderland. There’s nothing like crochet scarf patterns and crochet hat patterns to prepare you for the elements, and your top winter weather projects are all in this collection. These projects are perfect for keeping nice and toasty amid winter breezes, or just adding an impressive statement to your wardrobe or home décor.

Here’s a sneak peak at all of the amazing projects you chose as your favorites in 2011!

Crochet glove patterns were hands down (get it?) some of the most popular of the projects on AllFreeCrochet.com. Keep your digits dancing and your fingers unfrozen with these easy crochet mittens and gloves. Learn how to crochet gloves and mittens as gifts or personal accessories. If your fingers freeze every time you venture out your door, try Taming the Butterfly Fingerless Gloves. These will help you embrace your inner butterfly and come out of your winter cocoon so you can enjoy the gorgeous falling snow.

Taming the Butterfly Fingerless Gloves
In order to properly optimize brain function, one must keep one’s head toasty and warm at all times—not to mention fashionable. Fortunately, with the collection of free crochet hat patterns in our list of the Top 100 Crochet Patterns of 2011, you can look and feel great regardless of the weather. Try this Quick Fix Winter Hat; it’s perfectly suited for playing in the snow!

Quick Fix Winter Hat

You also revealed that you are huge fans of our phenomenal free crochet scarf patterns!  Fend off unfashionable winter shivers with these lovely handmade scarves. This Asymmetry Scarf Using One Skein will keep your neck nice and warm, as well as display your innate and perfect fashion sense.

Asymmetry Scarf Using One Skein

Even if you’re not a fan of going out and experiencing the elements, you can still enjoy winter with the free crochet afghan patterns you chose in the top 100 projects of 2011 from AllFreeCrochet.com. For a bright and unique accent piece, try Framed Church Windows 6-Inch Square. This phenomenal afghan square looks just like a stained glass window, and it’s colorful charm brightens up your décor.

Framed Church Windows 6-Inch Square

If you’re hankering for more free crochet patterns after seeing this sneak peak, click here to see all of the top 100 projects of 2011 in 100 Free Crochet Patterns for Winter: Free Crochet Hat Patterns, Scarves, Blankets and More!

Have you made anything on this list? Which of these projects is your favorite? I’m a big fan of the Crochet Lace Gloves.  They’re just so elegant! Tell us your favorites in the comments below!

New Pattern Monday: Let’s Crochet

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Get your yarn skeins and your hooks ready–it’s time to start crocheting! We added some new crochet patterns on FaveCrafts this week that I think you’ll love. Whether you need a new scarf for the coming winter, or some clothing for a baby, or you just need something to do while you watch the tube, you’ll find some great new patterns to crochet. So get hooking!

Easy Fingerless Gloves: Looking for an easy crochet pattern for winter? These easy fingerless gloves are sure to do the trick. Not only will they take a short time to make, but they’ll keep your hands nice and warm.
Fingerless Gloves

Frog Cocoon, Hat, & Booties: Make this crochet frog cocoon and matching crochet hat and booties to keep baby warm and looking cute. Embroidered frog eyes top off the crochet baby hat.
Frog Cocoon

Green Sheen Scarf: If you like the look of lace and the color green then you’ll love crocheting this scarf for yourself. The picot stitch as well as the cluster stitch are used for this pattern.
Green Sheen Scarf

Free Knitting Patterns eBook

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Knitting is such a fun hobby to get into. It’s great for this time while the economy is trying to get back up. Knitting is a great way to relax as well as create your own wonderful patterns. We have put together a FREE 24 Quick and Easy Knitting Patterns eBook. In this eBook you will find patterns for everything; baby, kids, Afghans, winter gear and tons more!

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Download this eBook for FREE!

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