favorite patterns

September 3, 2012 by elisabeth andrée 5 Comments

 

for the new week to start, no story today about how things are going with the blue diamonds blanket but something different.

 

short list

a few times i was asked whether i have favorite patterns but i always found – and still find – this question difficult to answer. but i thought i just make a short list of patterns i worked with and i love to publish on my blog and here they are in random order. 

 

SQUARES

 

sunny spread crochet pattern designed by ellen k. hormley

i think this is such a great pattern for a square, it is made by so many crocheters in a variety of colors and color combinations. it seems that with this pattern you can’t go wrong whether you are making a blanket, a bag, a pillow or coasters. i will surely make this square again in the future.

• see here for my attempt
• you can download the pattern here
• log in on ravelry for more inspiration here 

 

circle of friends square that is designed by priscilla hewitt © in 1999

for this pattern holds: go nuts because it will always be beautiful – at least i think so – whether you make it all white or combine a variety of colors.

• the circle of friends is one of the patterns of my white blocks cushion cover with the embroidery stitches, you can see it here
• the original pattern of this square you can find in the webarchive 
• and if you like, you can take a look on ravelry for some inspiration

 

 

FLOWERS – DOILIES

 

celtwich

i have used old patterns that i found in the webarchive, especially the doilies are a source of pleasure. the center of an old doily is often a beautiful flower or a flowery motif and it gives a surprising effect when you use acrylic or wool instead of very thin yarn/thread. a small flower has suddenly a whopper size.

• i’ve written about this before, see here
• you can find the patterns in the webarchive, see here
• also for celtwich patterns you can find much inspiration on ravelry

in the past i have sewn these motifs – among others – on bags and scarves, here are two examples:

 

 

FILET CROCHET

filet crochet i also like but i have done this less frequently than other types of crocheting and i have – as far as i can remember – not used patterns for my projects. although the internet is loaded with patterns for filet crochet, no links here 😦  

if you do not have (much) experience with this type of crochet then these links might be useful. you will find them at the bottom of the blog post.

 

STITCH PATTERNS

 

ripples

of course i also like ripples. below a few links for some patterns that i love.

years ago, i have combined two ripple stitch patterns of mypicot and made this bag. the quality of the picture is bad, sorry about that.

 

• this is the link to the patterns, look for the numbers 1005 and 1006 

• another pattern that i really like is that of lionbrand for lace ripples, see here  (log in required)

also a few years ago i made some blankets including this spring green example of acrylic yarn. alas i can not remember which stitch pattern i’ve used only that it was for a pullover or vest.

• an internet search brought me to this pattern for the antigua throw of caron and don’t you think the blankets seem a bit alike?

 

last but not least:

the spider stitch pattern of mypicot.com

recently i made the spider blanket and before a spider bag with the same pattern. i love the gorgeous stitch patterns in diagram on mypicot.com, they are almost all equally beautiful. i am a fan and also a member of the mypicot club although i visit the site far too little.

• the spider stitch pattern is number 2032 and you can find it via this link

 

versatility

the reason i so appreciate these patterns is because they are versatile. you can with you own creativity and the yarn of your choice do anything with it. versatility is something that i love.

my choices are maybe not a huge surprise and the patterns are probably familiar to you but i hope you love them too!

do you have a favorite pattern?

 

have a great and creative week!