Recently 3 Bloggers have captured my attention. Most of their sites are devoted to crochet, crochet stitches, crochet patterns, tools and yarns. These 3 sites alone have quite honestly saved my bacon over the last few months. I am fairly sure not the only one who needs a fast resource for nearly everything crochet, I wanted to share my experience with you though a series of blog posts here on News From The Parc. I begin with Daisy Cottage Designs. Between anniversaries and impending births I had a lot of crocheting to do for gift giving. (the commissions were another thing altogether) I needed some great patterns and I needed them quickly. To the rescue? Daisy Cottage Designs. I've been watching this wonderful blog change and grow with every year that passes. Designs, photos, and layout of the blog becoming ever more sophisticated. While the blog looks sophisticated there is a classic feel about the patterns that Lauren Brown designs. I became a Great Aunt again this year and I now had not only my gorgeous niece to think about (and pray for) but also a beautiful baby girl to welcome into the world. I wanted to make something special to match the nursery decor my niece and her husband chose for the baby. (only hampered slightly by the unfortunate shortages of my favorite Lion Brand baby yarn) I was blessed to have many of the yarns on hand but what about a pattern? That was a hard choice. Then while looking through some pinterest pages I found this beautiful blanket pattern by Lauren Brown. A bit of a twist on the traditional crochet v-stitch pattern, the Daisy Cottage Bold V-Stitch Blanket has an airy but cushy feel. The minute I started stitching the sample I knew this was the right stitch for the project. For me, as I'm rather set in my ways, it took some practice to get used to this V-Stitch pattern. (pictured here laid out on my Great Grandfather's chair) However, once I got the pattern down there was no stopping me. The pattern is easy to memorize and in any color you choose, sure to be a favorite! The anniversary gift for my parents took a bit longer to sort out. First there was the color, never an easy choice for me. Then of course there was the stitch. I wanted a stitch would highlight way the Caron One Pound is spun. The twist of the yarn is well defined giving it an almost rope like appearance. After several tries with various stitches I still had not found that one perfect stitch. (both my parents would be using this blanket, naturally the stitch had to be neutral looking) Daisy Cottage Designs offered the answer once again. This time it was the more traditional V-Stitch. This time the Half Double V-Stitch Crochet Pattern daisycottagedesigns.net/half-double-crochet-v-stitch-crochet-pattern/ This was exactly the right stitch for the yarn. The up close picture gives you a look of the detail. Lauren Brown not only creates beautiful, classic, crochet patterns for crocheters but also shares her thoughts in her blog. You can find her "merch" for those like myself who... ahem... collect yarn (not hoard... LOL) Find her merchandise here: www.etsy.com/shop/DaisyCottageDesigns. Fantastic right?
On a strictly personal note Lauren Brown and I share not only a love of all things yarn and crochet. I know that she and I share the same belief on eternity. I couldn't improve on her thoughts in any way. I encourage you to read for yourself: daisycottagedesigns.net/eternity/
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