National Crochet Month "The Concert Tour"

Is it March already? That means it's National Crochet Month! I'm grateful to Crochetville for sponsoring the tour again, and delighted that I am the featured designer for the 15th. This year's theme is "The Crochet Concert." Join the fun HERE.

(Breaking News! See bottom of this post for info on how to get a new pattern for free)

My Opening Act is quick and easy--and free! At the very beginning of quarantine last year, I designed a project meant to lift us up, and that would require only materials that we might already have at home, since stores were closed or shipments were delayed. Lots of people were putting rainbows and teddy bears in their windows to cheer up the neighborhood, so I came up with a group of Rainbow Bears.

I decided this pattern will always be free--everybody need some cheer, now and then. You can find it HERE. If you download the free pattern, make sure to show off picture of your completed bears on the Ravelry page, and to email me on how to get more freebies.

My Showstopper isn't a completed written pattern--yet.  The yarns I originally used on this have been, sad to say, discontinued. The anthropomorphic, circus animals in birthday cake colors are only about four inches tall, and there's a secret to how they stand up.

I'm actually remaking the whole Circus with currently available yarns. Lion Brand Yarn: A Star is Born/Naptime Yarn, is a chenille that works up exceptionally well, no shedding or kinking, even after frogging; and a luscious bamboo yarn, also from Lion Brand, Truboo, with a lovely sheen and pretty colors. If you want to know when the pattern is finally available, be sure to sign up for my occasional newsletter (see details below). You'll be the first to know! 

And finally, Designer's Choice, a pattern I finished in time for spring: Chocolate Bunnies, in dark, milk, and white chocolate. I even used buttons and thread to mimic the colorful candy eyes. These chocolate bunnies won't melt on you.

I wanted to make lacy collars instead of the expected satin ribbon, and Lion Brand Truboo turned out to be perfect for this. It's got good stitch definition, pretty colors, and a gorgeous sheen. The bunny pattern can be found HERE. 

Be sure to sign up for my occasional newsletter--you'll never get spammed, but you will get notices about new patterns, and get subscribers-only freebies. Email me at:

donna.childs.crochets@gmail.com

I want to thank Crochetville for sponsoring this Blog Tour, again! Thank you for all the hard work, and I look forward to seeing old friends and making new friends this month. 

Yarns featured:

A Star is Born/Naptime Yarn (chenille)

Truboo (bamboo)

both by: #LionBrand  #LionBrandYarn 

Breaking News! I have a brand new pattern coming out April first, and if you send me an email during this blog tour, you'll get a copy of this adorable, never before seen, pattern--for free! 

Bunnies!

These are inspired by the chocolate bunnies we get this time of year, crocheted in your preference of dark, milk, and white chocolate. They are actually pretty easy, so you might want to whip up a few. Unlike real chocolate, they won't melt during a good cuddle.

I expect to have the pattern ready and in my Ravelry store (link below) by March first. Grab some worsted weight yarn and a G-hook, and you'll be making bunnies in no time.

Buy this pattern HERE