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    A Crochet Beanie Pattern: Little Bobble Beanie

    Introducing your newest baby hat obsession – the Little Bobble Beanie! And the perfect beanie to pair with Little Bobble Blanket. Now if you haven’t read all about that pattern, head over and check it out! But back to business……

    By hanoveriancrochetco@gmail.com March 2, 2021
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    A Crochet Blanket Pattern: Little Bobble Blanket

    Introducing your newest blanket obsession! Whether you’re looking to make a blanket for a new arrival or add a new throw to your living room, the Little Bobble Blanket pattern is perfect! Plus it comes in 16 different sizes so…

    By hanoveriancrochetco@gmail.com March 2, 2021
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    Summer Nights Ruana Pattern

    Are you looking to make the perfect summer piece that transitions beautifully into fall? Then you are going to love this pattern! The Summer Nights Ruana is a simple & elegant ruana pattern that is made for beach and everyday…

    By hanoveriancrochetco@gmail.com September 3, 2020
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    Herringbone Cozy Pattern

    Hi Lovelies! Say a quick hello to the newest pattern in the hcc family, and your drink’s new best friend – The Herringbone Cozy! If you read my last post, you know I was struggling with my crojo after last…

    By hanoveriancrochetco@gmail.com June 14, 2020
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    Herringbone Handle Basket Pattern

    Hi hi hi! I am so pumped to release my next pattern out to y’all – The Herringbone Handle Basket! Welcome to your new go-to crochet basket pattern. Now for a little back story on designing these baskets. I can’t…

    By hanoveriancrochetco@gmail.com May 26, 2020
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    The Bobbilicious Baby Blanket

    Hi Lovlies! I’m so excited I finally get to properly introduce you to the Bobbilicious Baby Blanket! Continuing on in the same theme in my life that everything is coming up babies, I designed this baby blanket as a gift…

    By hanoveriancrochetco@gmail.com May 23, 2019
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    The Snuggle is Real Baby Blanket Pattern – A Free Crochet Pattern

    Hi Lovelies! Welcome back to my blog and to a free, snuggle worthy baby blanket pattern! Before we get into the pattern, I have some exciting news to share – I’m going to have a NIECE! My brother and sister…

    By hanoveriancrochetco@gmail.com May 20, 2019
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    3 Easy (and Free!) Kitchen Dishcloth Patterns

    Hi Lovelies! Welcome to the Country Kitchen Dishcloth Patterns! Your new go-to crochet dishcloth patterns. For Christmas on my mom’s side, we have a fun tradition where instead of giving big gifts, we all have a stocking that everyone contributes…

    By hanoveriancrochetco@gmail.com January 19, 2019

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My name is Katie, I’m an early thirties, avid crocheter, and wanna be knitter! You can find me in southwestern Michigan, where I’ve been born and raised and I love it. Count me in on anything and (almost) everything blush colored or rose gold.. Read More!

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A #michiganmaker with a passion for knitting and crochet 🖤
If I’m not designing or playing auntie, you can find me with my pups or at the gym 💪🏻

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When you realize your bedroom has pretty decent ae When you realize your bedroom has pretty decent aesthetics... 👀 . But #realstagram time... I’ve slowly been working on yet another baby blanket because my family is popping out babies faster than I can make blankets... and I can’t lie, this blanket is for a babe who is already a year old... #lifehappened . But still! I wanted to make sure that Ellie had her own blanket made by Auntie Katie, even if it is a little late to the party 💗 . This is not my pattern, it’s from @debrosse_nyc as I wanted something mindless and this pattern delivered! I love the texture of it and the simplicity of the two row repeat, which makes it perfect for binging a tv show or listening to an audiobook! I highly recommend you check it out! It’s called the Poze 🖤 . . . . . . #crochet #crochetblanket #babyblanket #crochetbabyblanket #crochetallday #auntielife #babygirl #crochetpattern #happymonday #hobbylobby #ilovethisyarn #michiganmaker #michiganmade #madeinmichigan #crochetersofig #instacrochet #moderncrochet #modernmaker #lovecrohcet #crochetqueen #crochetpattern #lovecrochet #crochetdesigner #michiganmaker #michigandesigner #crochetersofinstagram #stitchtexture #wafflestitch #wafflestitchblanket
Happy Friday Friends! Can someone please tell me h Happy Friday Friends! Can someone please tell me how it's Friday?! . This week has been so slow moving, and yet, I really don't know how I got here... . But regardless! Let's talk swatching! Have you ever seen gauge listed on a pattern or heard someone say they're going to create a gauge swatch before starting a pattern and wondered what that meant? Or why do people make them? . So, from a designer's perspective, a gauge swatch is helpful before even starting a pattern to a) see how certain stitch combinations look together, and b) to help initially size out a pattern. . To expand on that, I never used to make swatches before jumping head first into a design, and for some designs, that totally works. But for others, it's caused me to do a LOT of frogging. So, I've learned that for me, it's typically best to make a swatch of the stitches I want to use, to make sure they look right together. Hook size also can make or break the look of a design. More often than not, I'll make my swatch with a few different hook sizes to ensure I have the exact look I'm going for with my design. . Once I have my swatch perfected, I use it to help me with the math to figure out my approximate starting chains and numbers of rows I need for the size I want to make as my pattern sample. From there, I can use it to grade the pattern to fit all of the sizes I'm going to include in the pattern! . This swatch in particular has not quite been perfected, but it is a pattern I am determined to have done by the end of my time in Flo-rida so that I can get some pictures of it on the beach. Does that give you an idea of what this little swatch is going to turn into? 👀 . OH! and one more fun fact about the gauge swatches that I make, I don't rip them back and use that yarn for my main project. I find I return to the gauge swatch time and again when I'm creating the full version of the pattern, and when I'm writing up the pattern for all of you. I don't sew in my ends tho because who really has time for that? . As a designer, or simply a consumer of patterns, I'm curious, do you gauge swatch before starting a pattern? Or do you wing it? Or does it depend on it's it's a sized pattern? . . . . .
Hi Hi hi! . So if you've watched my stories, you Hi Hi hi! . So if you've watched my stories, you know I promised some sneak peeks of new designs this week, but for right now, the sunshine is out here in west michigan, it's in the high 60s and my brain isn't really functioning... 😂 . So I'm going to leave this shot of the Summer Nights Ruana on your feed because it, along with the weather, is making me wish I was already in Florida ☀️🖤 . . . . . . #happymonday #summernights #summernightsruana #crochetruana #ruanapattern #beachwrap #swimcoverup #crochetdesign #moderncrochet #crochetdesigner #summervibes #beachdays #springbreak #modernmaker #crochetrevolution #slowfashion #imadethat #psimadethis #handmadeisbetter #crochetpattern #michigansummers #madeinmichigan #michiganmade #slowfashionstyle #knitpicks #dishieyarn #crochetersofinstagram #instacrochet #crochetcrew #crochetersoftheworld
Continuing our chat about pattern testing from yes Continuing our chat about pattern testing from yesterday... . I wanted to talk today about what it takes to be a good pattern tester, so are my top tips for being the best pattern tester you can be 😘 . First off, you must actually finish the test by the due date. This is non-negotiable. The designer set that due date for a reason, if you don’t think you can complete the test in the time frame given, you should not volunteer to test. Now, I get that everyone has a life and that 💩 does happen, so if for some reason, you can’t complete the test, please please please tell the designer. I promise you they will be much nicer and more reasonable with you if you're up front and honest with them about not being able to finish than you just disappearing into the nether regions of the internet. . Next, read all of the requirements of the test and complete them EXACTLY as the designer asks. For example, I ask all of my testers to email me their pictures, instead of sending them via dm as this allows me to stay more organized. It may seem like a small thing to you as a tester, but to me as the designer, it's so stinking appreciated. Plus, it shows that you can follow my instructions outside of the pattern itself, which in turn, makes me want you as a return tester! . Lastly, take the best possible pictures you can! You may not have the exact same aesthetic as the designer you're testing for, and that's totally ok! But use your final pictures as a way to showcase the piece you tested! We can all lay a hat on a table and snap a picture, so get creative, use good lighting, grab a friend to model it if you're not comfortable in front of a camera - just show that you put some effort into your pictures. I can promise you that it won't go unnoticed! . Ok, that's all I got for you right now. Did those tips help you get an insight into what designers are looking for in testers? Are you interested in hearing more? Let me know! . 📸 is from @loveloknitwear - she absolutely nailed her pattern testing photos, so if you need some inspiration, head over to her feed! It's freaking beautiful 🖤 . . . .
So let's talk about Pattern Testing... . For me as So let's talk about Pattern Testing... . For me as a designer, I could not do what I do without Pattern Testers. Especially for items like my Little Bobble Beanie that comes in multiple sizes. . But why is have testers helpful? Well it allows me to have all of the sizes made without having to make each one myself, so it saves me time! A very important commodity when you have a full time job that isn't related to being a maker. It also helps me understand if my math has been done correctly for the other sizes. If the sizes don't fit who they say they're supposed to, that's a call out to me that I need to revisit that size. . It also allows me to get new eyes on the pattern to help find typos or mis-spelled words or mis-aligned areas. I don't know about you guys, but i feel like my brain can turn on what I like to call "auto-read," and miss errors because I think I wrote it correctly. Having testers read through the pattern too gives you multiple sets of "fresh eyes." . Lastly, they help us as designers make sure that our pattern makes sense! There is nothing more frustrating than buying a new pattern, opening up the pdf, and not being able to follow the designer's directions. This could happen either because the pattern simply doesn’t make sense, the designer's formatting and direction is confusing, or the math doesn't work out. Regardless of the reason, that is so frustrating when you've spent $$ on said pattern. So! I work to make sure that my patterns are easy to read and follow, and having testers go over them before I release them helps me ensure that anyone who buys my pattern can follow it! . Well that was a bit of a longer post than anticipated, but I hoped it helped you understand why I choose to have each pattern I release tested! . Also, can we talk about this cutie in her Little Bobble Beanie?! I got this picture from one of my favorite testers, @jaylousmile and I swooned when I saw it! Ahh! So cute! 🥺😍 . Are you a tester? Do you enjoy testing patterns? Or are you 'the wait until release and snag the pattern then' kind of person?! I’m definitely a bit of both! . . . 🖤
Happy Tuesday’s Friends! . Have you grabbed a co Happy Tuesday’s Friends! . Have you grabbed a copy of the Little Bobble Blanket yet?? If you haven’t, you really should...just sayin’ 😘 . In other news, I just finished another baby blanket and matching hat for my cousin and his wife, who are expecting a little boy in April! I was so excited to get to make a set for a little boy as we’ve been on a girls only kick in our family for a while now. I am loving how many little ones we have running around at family functions these days. I seriously cannot get enough 💗 . . . . . . #littlebobbleblanket #newpattern #texture #sneakpeek #babyblanket #blushpink #babypink #babygirl #babyshowergift #babygirlgift #crochet #crochetallday #crochetblanket #crochetbabyblanket #merinoyarn #crochetbobbles #michiganmaker #michiganmade #madeinmichigan #handmadgift #crochetersofig #instacrochet #moderncrochet #modernmaker #lovecrohcet #crochetqueen #crochetpattern #crochetdesigner #handmadegift #handmadeisbetter
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