introducing... my first crochet pattern (plus a sale and a giveaway!)

It's here! It's finally here. 

My first ever crochet pattern. I have designed many pieces of jewelry as well as handbags and purses, but I have never written down my patterns (other than the occasional, scribbled note). I have received emails and messages asking if I sell my patterns and I always have to answer, not at the present time. Now that has changed. This debut pattern features instructions for creating crochet bracelets using the bobble (popcorn) stitch. These bracelets were some of the first things I created for my first Etsy shop. The bobble stitch that I use is one that I created (accidentally) when I misread a stitch dictionary. I loved how the bobbles turned out and have been making them like this ever since.

As you can see in the collage above, this pattern includes instructions for a variety of different types of bracelets. It's very adaptable and can be adjusted for many different looks. I've included not only written instructions for creating the bracelets, but also have photographed the stitches and the techniques I use to create the bracelets.

The pattern is available as an instant download in my shop. It's a 14 page PDF that aims not only to show you how to create these bracelets, but also how to think about adapting and adjusting the pattern so that you can create your own unique pieces of jewelry. I love to encourage people to think outside of the box and not to be afraid to make changes and adaptations when creating (no matter what type of creating they are doing). It was such fun to write a pattern from that perspective.

To be able to create these bracelets, you will need to have some crochet experience. You'll need to know how to make a chain, do slip stitches, single crochet stitches and double crochet stitches as well as be familiar with how to fasten off your yarn and weave in the ends. You'll also need to be able to sew on buttons. Even so, I think it should be simple enough for a beginning crocheter.

I plan on rolling out a few more crochet patterns over the next couple months and I am very excited about it. To celebrate I'm having a sale in my shop (actually, both shops!) 20% off with coupon code: CROCHET from now until November 12. 

I would also like to give away a copy of this pattern to one lucky winner. Just leave a comment on this post telling me a little bit about your history with crochet (or anything crochet related) and you'll be entered to win. On November 12th I will draw one name and I will email a copy of the pattern to that person. The giveaway is now closed. Thank you to those who entered.