Crochet Patterns or Coloring Pages?

We've all seen crochet patterns, and a few years ago, the adult coloring books began to flood the craft stores.

Who would have expected the two to commingle?  We have to know that innovative people would see the possibility.  

Charted, graphed, written, video, if it is possible to get the information to the mind, people have done it.

Today, I am sharing an E-book offered here.  In this E-book, you will find a short note from the author, Andee Graves and of course the 4 sweet pages, set, and ready for you to print, and color.

I found each page delightful. I marvel at creative people with the ability to express themselves on multiple platforms of creation. 
I am not one of them.  My ability to draw is limited to the sort of misshapen forms commonly seen on the bulletin board of an elementary school. I would not have been able to create this, but I can sure enjoy it.  My many thanks to Andee for sharing her talents, and allowing me to enjoy Crochet, beyond the expected mediums.

Find the book here   https://www.favecrafts.com/Free-Coloring-Books/Crochet-Coloring-Pages-for-Adults?s=CL4zfVSj

Visit Andee on her website, and get a glimpse of the range of her artful appreciations. https://mamas2hands.com/


please note, the comments on this page are my own. I was not compensated in any way for offering my opinion. I do not have an affiliate connection to Favecrafts.

Rhoda Wrap Shawl

I have been busy this week,

Three patterns in test mode is a great way to stay that way.
I added a pattern to my inventory this morning.

This this the Rhoda Wrapped Shawl

I am quite happy with the way it works up so sweetly.

A two row repeat keeps it simple to work, and the flow of color from a Mandala Cake is effortless intrigue.

At a glance, the stitches look similar to those of a Granny Square, upon closer look, you see the subtle difference that makes this design unique.

Wrapping the stitch is very simple to do, although when I went in search of a video tutorial, I did not find any that were the same as mine.   Without clear instruction for my self proclaimed visual learners on my fabulous tester team, all 3 ladies pulled it off, rather fabulously.

This pattern starts at the top, and grows wider, and longer as you work.  If by chance you want a larger shawl, it would be simple enough to add another cake, and continue the same two rows. No additional instruction would be required.

This pattern is available HERE, in an instant download PDF. 

It is my sincerest hope that you will enjoy the pattern, and the Love Crochet Platform.

Check out all the amazing colorways offered on the site too. They are linked in the patten listing.
Many Indulgences

Becky

Adding a little texture

I love crochet.

I have discovered that I love to play with stitches, and see what happens.

I love to experiment, and develop new things. I won't pretend I "invented" anything new, because I am quite certain someone, somewhere has done it before. 

I will say, in all sincerity when I discover a combination of stitches that is unique, and easy to replicate, I love to share, in hopes that others will like it as much as I do.

My 4~Seasons Shawl line is one such situation.  

As I played with stitches, I found a sweet little texture that was delicate, and not a tremendous yarn eater.

We are all familiar with the half double/slip st.  

We have seen the double/single provide interest in an otherwise smooth fabric. So, I decided to try the treble/half double, and see what it offered.  I was not disappointed, in repeat rows, it kept the top edge of the fabric smooth, and offered a pretty visual.  It will be great, in another design.

What I wanted for this design was More Umph,  A more distinct look, that would remain easy to replicate.

in the next row, I made the treble, just as my phone rang. Quickly stuck the hook in the next stitch. After my call ended, I picked it up, and completed a sc in that stitch.

 "No, Wait, Wrong, I am not doing sc..."  

I was about to pull it out, remembering that I had a plan, when I saw the back side of the work.  I finished the row, seeing this really gentle nubby bump develop as I went.  I loved it.  It was just what I knew I wanted, without knowing how to get what I wanted.

So, Let's take a quick look at how it works.

Just simple stitches. Nice enough, but too simple, Even for a true beginner pattern.

How the row looked as it was finished. (remember, the texture is on the backside)

Ah, yes,  My Pretty, My Delicate little Nubbies.

Add the next row. Now, it really looks good. Yes!  

And this is how the design was born. 

From these beginnings, 4 different combinations have been used to create the line

Spring

Summer

Autumn (being tested now)

Winter (being Written now)