Share it Saturday - African Flower

While the day has been brilliantly bright with sun and color, our little home has been filled with miserable and highly frustrated allergy suffers! Our little town is situated at the base of the Smoky Mountains, so each Spring we are faced with waves and waves of pollen. I am not sure why I started to crochet African Flower Motifs, but I did.

This beautiful motif has been worked into many different shapes, but these colors scream out to me to be the sweetest and pinkest baby blanket! I have a two and a half year old niece that is going through some troubling times, so I might just create a toddler version and give it to her.

It is always surprising that I declared yesterday that today would be a lazy day, but I have worked on so much it cannot be constituted as a "lazy" day. I still have to step out into the cloud of pollen to water my veggies. At least the pollen has not kept away tourists. Gatlinburg is humming again!

What are you doing with your weekend?

Sarah

INTRODUCING: A New Spring Pattern - Barbie One Shoulder Dress

Okay! I told you I am attempting to get my Spring Barbie Line ready and published so I can start on the summer, fall, and winter versions!  Well, I am introducing a new addition to the Spring Line.

The One Shoulder Dress

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Short version

Back of medium

Medium

Here are the links to the published patterns! Available to purchase now. I will also crochet custom colors in this dress for sell in my Etsy shop!

Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barbie-one-shoulder-dress
Craftsy: http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/toy/barbie-one-shoulder-dress
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186211763/pattern-barbie-one-shoulder-dress

Have a great day!

Sarah

Re-Release: Ball Gown for Barbie

Like previously mentioned, the two new patterns came from a decision to re-release and update my patterns. Want to see the pictures of the Ball Gown?

The newest pattern is available at all my stores!

What do you think? Aren't they just cute?!?

Sarah

New Patterns: Barbie Mini Ball Gown and Tea Length Ball Gown

For the last two days, my fingers have been crocheting like crazy. I have this insane notion that I need to revise and re-release my old patterns in the new format with new photos. This requires me to re-crochet the items to re-photograph. What was my first pattern choice for this, you ask?

Well, it was the Barbie Ball Gown. It was a floor length dress with alternating colors every two rows.

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Yeah, that is a lot of work! (rolls eyes)

I am not sure how I decided to make every two rows another color on a dress that had many stitches and went to the floor, even if it was just for Barbie.

So, for two days I have been selecting colors of yarn that I felt would photograph well. I stayed up later and began working first thing in the morning. With sore hands and wrists, I want to show you the newest patterns in my pattern stores and Etsy.

Barbie Tea Length Ball Gown

(armholes and halter)

Barbie Mini Ball Gown

(armholes and halter)

These two patterns are modifications to a previous pattern as mentioned but include two finishes: armholes and halter. I personally began falling in love with the way this dress falls and the halter option! If you are interested in purchasing, you can find it at Ravelry, Craftsy, and Etsy.

Have a wonderful day!

Sarah

Share It Saturday: Announcing New Free Pattern

A new event has popped up on my blog: Share it Saturday. I plan on sharing some of the newest things each week and can be anything from a pattern of mine to a new item found somewhere else. Please comment and share with me! I would love to see something you have been working on.

First week of Share it is a new free pattern here at Dande Creations!

Another free pattern from my Spring Barbie Collection. You can find it at any of my stores except Etsy; however, it is also available here on my blog. Want to see what it is?

Barbie Hand Bag

This cute little pattern will help you bust your scraps and provide entertainment for your little one and a new accessory for Barbie!

You can find it here.

I would love to see the finished item if you make it!

Sarah

Announcing: New Free Pattern

Would you like to crochet a cute little Easter basket and eggs to go in your little girl's basket this year? Well, I have developed the pattern. And, I am making it free for all my viewers and fans. Here's a quick look at the pattern:

You can find the pattern by click here.

It is also available in my Craftsy and Ravelry stores!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any issues or comment.

Enjoy!

Sarah

Preview of Upcoming Spring Patterns

I have a bit of work to do on formatting the patterns and putting them to PDF; however, I have finally created a good background for my new patterns. Would you like to see a preview?

I thought so!

Please remember to respect my copyright! There will be quite a few sets coming out for my Spring line! Yes, they are all Barbie; however, I will have different patterns in different categories coming up. Stay tuned.

Are you excited for new patterns?

Sarah

New Free Pattern: Five Petal Flower Bookmark

I've just added a page to my blog to include my free pattern: Five Petal Flower bookmark.  It works up very quickly and makes a wonderful gift for all those little girls and women in your life.  Here is a quick look at the pattern.

Please check to the left side of my blog for the free pattern or click here.  Keep checking back for new patterns.