Works In Progress
I am still working on all of the same projects as before--the silver capelet and the purple and grey afghan chevron afghan being the two most notable.
My favorite place to find new crochet patterns is Ravelry! (That's where I found the capelet pattern!) They have a huge database of projects that are fairly searchable. I exclusively look for free patterns and have been amazed at how many there are available! I also love that I have a "Favorites" page--I find it much easier (and more organized) that having a ton of bookmarks. You do have to sign up to use it, but it's free so no biggie. I'm not a very active member of Ravelry, but feel free to look me up if you're also a member!
I've looked on Pinterest a couple of times for patterns, but I just didn't like it very much. It was too disorganized and haphazard. Not that one couldn't use it as a great way to find patterns, it just didn't work for me.Of course, I've also looked at pattern books at the library. (I wouldn't be much of an English major if I didn't turn to the library, would I be?) With the exception of Super Stitches Crochet, which focuses on stitch patterns rather than project patterns, the library books are a little outdated. (Super Stitches is an awesome book and I totally recommend it!)
I am curious, dear reader, where do you find patterns for your projects? Online? Books? Michael's? Blogs? I'd love if you'd share!
I will be linking up at the following:
Yarn Along by Ginny
Frontier Dreams by Nicole
Cute capelet! Isn't Ravelry an awesome way to find patterns?
ReplyDeleteYES! :-)
Deleteunless you have a totally horrible library, it's likely that you can recommend books for them to order. If you see a book you're interested it, but don't want to purchase, odds are that someone else would like it too. I know my library takes recommendations from patrons all the time-- and sometimes those who work at the library dont know any better, so they welcome people giving suggestions.
ReplyDeleteAnyway *advice done* I love the color of your capelet!!
That's a good idea! I even worked at a library for awhile and didn't think of giving them recommendations!
DeleteThanks!
I always find stuff on Lion Brand, Red Heart, etc. I have found stuff on Pinterest, but it's not often. Sometimes when I DO though, that particular blog has a ton of stuff, so it's like a jackpot every once in awhile.
ReplyDeleteI really love that yarn-what brand/color is it, if you don't mind sharing?
~Amber
I love "jackpot" blogs! :-)
DeleteI love this yarn, too! It's one I found on Ebay (shhh!) for a super deal.
Here's a listing for the same kind:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-75g-Skeins-Sooth-Spun-Gold-Pure-Natural-Bamboo-Yarn-Fingering-150g-light-gray-/251130356027?pt=US_Yarn&hash=item3a7889213b#ht_3150wt_1094