January Pattern of the Month

Tasty treats to generate smiles instead of calories

© Hannah Kaminsky http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com

I must say, this pattern is the exact reason that I learned to crochet, though I do not recall how I originally stumbled across this genius piece of art.

The entire pattern can be completed using only the slip stitch and single crochet stitch. The hardest part is crocheting in only the back loops, but it is only for a minuscule part of the pattern. In retrospect, I think even the back loops would be easy, but at the time, I was new to crocheting.

Supersaver yarn will more than suffice and it requires so little yarn that this pattern is great for using up scraps!

It is an excellent beginners pattern, light and refreshing!

December Pattern of the Month

Each month, I will hand select a pattern that I think is especially beautiful, spunky, or random.

© Karla Fitch

This month, I would like to feature an "Angry Bird" pattern. For those of you who have not yet downloaded Angry Birds onto your phone, you should do so immediately. The premise of the game is that pigs have stolen the birds eggs and the birds are angry. The now "angry birds" are sling shotted across the screen to destroy the pigs. Make sure your sound is on, as the sound effects are just hilarious.

This is a crochet pattern using a size E hook. Unfortunately you will need a ravelry account to view the pattern, but a direct link to the pattern can be found here

This pattern requires only the following stitches:

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Single Crochet

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