Free Ribbon Yarn Pattern Round Up

Have you ever seen those scarves made from ribbon yarn? Or maybe you found a ton of it on clearance and had to buy it, but you had no idea what to do with it when you got it home. I just bought a few. Honestly I always buy a them when I see them on sale. I have a soft spot for this yarn. For Christmas last year I made all of my aunts and my grandma the first pattern all in their favorite colors. They were a hit. You can make quick and easy gifts that will dazzle with this very unique yarn. There are so many colorways available that you can find everyone's favorite easily.


I am here to help out with a short round up of patterns made for these super bulky ribbon yarns.

Quick and Sassy Chain Scarf

Crochet Sashay Yarn Purse

 

Angelinas Scarf

Red Heart even made a video tutorial for the above scarf and it shows you how to work with this unique yarn in case you are unsure.

Let me know if you have any more ideas for this yarn. Have you ever used it before? Did you create a pattern?

Yummy Merino Sock Yarns

After my first encounter with Merino sock yarn I fell in love!


I have been looking for some more to make another shawl. I really love all the beautiful hand dyed and hand painted merino sock weight yarns that are available on Etsy.

Here are a few lovely ones that I hand picked to showcase. Enjoy.

Police Box Self Striping Sock Yarn

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Hand Dyed Superwash Merino 4ply Sport yarn -N0RTHERN LIGHTS- Hand Painted Yarn

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Snowy Owl- 100% Superwash Merino Sock Yarn

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Hand Dyed Yarn - Superwash Merino, Classic Sock Yarn in Black Cherry

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More handpicked Merino Wool Sock yarn here.

Have you ever tried Merino wool sock yarn? What are your favorite patterns to use with this yarn?

 

Free Baby Afghan Crochet Patterns Round Up

I just found out today that one of my cousins had a little bitty 6lb 13oz baby girl! YEY!  Congratulations!

So, to celebrate I figured why not do a round up of all the cute little free baby afghan crochet patterns that are available out there!

To organize this round-up we will be starting with the easiest patterns and ending with the most extreme!

  Ready? Lets go!

 

 

Fast Easy Crochet Baby Blanket by Amy Solovay

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Simple Hooked Baby Blanket

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Crocheted Starburst Baby Blanket by Sara Rivka

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Baby Afghan #70454AD by Lion Brand Yarn

 

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Easy Baby Afghan by Aesthetic Nest

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More Free Easy Baby Afghan Patterns

 

Blackberry Salad Striped Baby Blanket by Tamara Kelly

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Color Me by Andrea Mantler

 

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Lyn's Round Ripple Baby Afghan by Lyn's Designs

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2 Sided Baby Afghan by Janet David

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Faeries- Baby Sampler Afghan by Elizabeth Mareno

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(I have this blanket hibranating in my WIP drawer. I am making it for my DD. I am on round 35.)

More Novice Baby Afghan patters here.

 

Doctor Who TARDIS-blanket by kejsarinna Astrid

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August Moon Baby Blanket by Marilyn Losee

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Heirloom Baby Blanket by Joyce Nordstrom

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Snail Blanket by Bernat Design Studio

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Diagonal Lace Afghan by Diane Poellot

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More Expert baby afghan patterns here.

 

I am not sure which blanket I will make for the new little girl.

Which is your favorite?