8/15/2010

Did someone say Free?

I've been sick all weekend with a cold (or something equally rotten) and trying to make time pass as quickly as possible. Of course, I hate being idle -- even when I'm sick, so I've been working on a couple of patterns that have been on my desk for a little while.

Coincidentally, I've also been thinking that it's about time to expand my Free Pattern Library, and after looking long and hard at these patterns, I had to admit that these two are great candidates. After all, they're cute... they work up quick... and I think a lot of my blog friends are going to enjoy them... Well, either that, or I've officially had too much cold medicine. I'll let you decide.

I came up with the original Ladybug Cuff Bracelet to keep my daughter entertained on a car trip. The ladybug is removable and the whole thing makes a fun "secret" toy that doubles as an adorable little girl's fashion accessory.


Because the original was designed for my two-year-old, the pattern also includes instructions for creating a version without choking hazards.

After making up the ladybug pattern for girls, I got to feeling bad for the boys. After all, it's not just girls who love to have secret toys -- so I made up a second version for boys (and girl turtle lovers). So, here you have the Turtle Cuff Bracelet...


I'd love to hear what you think about these patterns. Happy crocheting!

5 comments:

  1. oh my, they are just too cute for words. I love them. :)

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  2. I agree with Marie, they are too cute!!!! I am going to have to make one of each for my niece..hehehehe

    Thanks for sharing the patterns friend!
    †Anita
    http://aseknc.blogspot.com/
    aseknc(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. Very dang cute!!Thanks for sharing,Amy

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  4. These are lovely and I will definitely be making some. Thanks so much for sharing the pattern! I hope you are feeling better now. x

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  5. Thanks for the kind comments, all! I'm back on track - but ugh! now I have to catch up with all the things I let go while I was sick!

    If you do make any of the cuff bracelets, I'd love to see how they turn out!

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