Pattern Release: the Friendship Prayer Shawl

Check out last week’s post HERE for all the details on how you can save on every pattern exclusively at Straight Hooked! I have 2, possibly 3 new patterns coming out this month, and they too will be included in the sale! And now for the first great news of August: It’s PATTERN RELEASE DAY!

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Hooked In: With Sunflower Cottage Crochet

It’s Friday again, AND its time for another edition of Hooked In! This month, I want to introduce you to my friend Helen who is one half of the CEO partnership of Sunflower Cottage Crochet. Full disclosure: I have had one heck of a busy week and my brain is fried. So I’m going to skip the usual fluff and head right on into the interview:

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The Ultimate List of FREE Summer Crochet Patterns

This week I have rounded up a whole bunch of great FREE crochet patterns perfect for summer! From clothing and accessories to home décor, my friends and I have you covered. On top of that, my friend Susan at Fosbas Designs is hosting the Summer Vibes Blog Hop this month, where you can download a paid pattern for FREE every day this month, AND my Friend Pam is hosting the Hooked On Summer Pattern Giveaway where you can get FREE patterns every week! July is “Freedom Month” here in the United States, and we are all celebrating with a ton of amazing patterns! It's a genuine Free Pattern Palooza!

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Ferris Wheel Cowl- FREE Crochet Pattern

I wanted to design a cute cowl that will not only keep your neck warm when that chilly fall or winter wind picks up, but will also look stylish and garner you a ton of compliments! This cowl is made in the round, with easy row repeats. You can easily adjust the length and width to make it exactly the size you want. I used less than one cake of Ferris Wheel, but you can use any worsted weight yarn you like.

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Friendship Triangle Scarf- FREE Crochet Pattern

Today is Free Pattern Friday! For this project, you can of course use any worsted weight yarn you choose, but I highly recommend that you try some ALC hand-dyed Superwash Merino Wool from Avery Lane Creations. My friend Nicky, the owner, sent me a hank of her gorgeous yarn and I absolutely fell in love.

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Hooked In: With Carroway Crochet

This is a very special Friday, because today I am introducing my new series of interviews with my crochet friends. Every month, I will be featuring a different crocheter so you can get to know some new friends too! Honestly, one of my most favorite aspects of being in the crochet business is the community. I have never worked in an industry where there are no competitors, only encouragers.

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Pattern Release: the Mermaid Waves Shawl

I wanted to create a lightweight summer shawl which would be perfect for keeping your arms warm on a chilly evening or in an overly air conditioned building. (Seriously, why do they keep buildings at 45 degrees in the summer? It feels so strange to need a coat to go INSIDE!) You can choose any sport weight yarn you like, grab your favorite 5mm hook, and get going on creating yourself the perfect summer shawl!

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