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Crochet Video Blog - Featuring a Tiny Guest Appearance!
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Crochet Video Blog - Featuring a Tiny Guest Appearance!

Hey there crochet lovers! I'm excited to be sharing with you about the latest episode of my crochet video blog. I have to admit, it's been a bit of a challenge lately as one of my childcare providers has been on holiday, which has reduced my crochet time. But on the bright side, it's given me more time to have fun with my kids!

Despite the challenges, I've been busy working on some of my own designs and experimenting with new techniques in the hopes of submitting to some crochet magazines for the first time. I'm feeling a little nervous, but I'm also excited to see where this new adventure takes me.

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The Technicolour Tile Coaster – Crochet Pattern
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The Technicolour Tile Coaster – Crochet Pattern

Take a moment to think back to the first time you saw a rainbow. Do you remember the feeling of wonder and amazement you felt? As you work on our Technicolor Tile Coaster pattern, we want you to tap into that same feeling of joy and excitement. With its bold rainbow stripes and playful design, this pattern is sure to inspire feelings of happiness and creativity.

Using small amounts of yarn, this scrap-busting project is not only perfect for using up leftover yarn, but it's also a fun and rewarding project for intermediate-level crocheters. Each coaster measures 4 inches square, making them the perfect size for protecting your surfaces from hot beverages or adding a decorative touch to your home decor.

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The Many Roles of a Crochet Pattern Designer
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The Many Roles of a Crochet Pattern Designer

I never imagined how many ‘roles’ I would have to fill when opening my own crochet pattern designing business, and that I would have to learn how to do them all myself - eek. As a crochet pattern designer, I can tell you that the role involves so much more than just designing a pattern and selling it. While the design process is undoubtedly an essential part of the job, there are many other tasks that a pattern designer must undertake to create a successful business. In fact, there are a myriad of roles that a crochet pattern designer must fulfil to make their business thrive, from accounting to marketing and everything in between.

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How To Design A Crochet Pattern
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How To Design A Crochet Pattern

Today, as per the request of my newsletter subscribers, I’d like to share my process for designing a crochet pattern with you. Before we get started, I want to make it clear that this is my personal process, and that other designers may have different approaches that work better for them. That said, I've found this process to be effective for me, and I hope that you'll find it helpful as well.

As a crochet enthusiast, one of the things I love most about creating my own patterns is the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from finishing a project and knowing that I made it from scratch. There's nothing quite like the feeling of holding a finished item in your hands and knowing that every stitch was designed and crocheted by your own two hands.

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Crochet Video Blog - Episode 10
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Crochet Video Blog - Episode 10

Welcome back to episode 10 of the Elimee Designs crochet video blog! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter break with your loved ones, just like we did. In this episode, I will tell you about some of the fun activities we did over the Easter holidays, including dying eggs and indulging in some chocolate for breakfast (with some unexpected consequences!).

But that's not all - I also have some exciting new crochet projects to share with you. While I did fall behind on finishing some gifts in time (oops!), I'm sure you'll still find inspiration in the projects we've completed so far (including some new upcoming patterns!). Whether you're looking to create something for yourself or to gift to others, you'll find plenty of inspiration in this episode.

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The Mariquita Ladybird Blanket - Crochet Pattern
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The Mariquita Ladybird Blanket - Crochet Pattern

This pattern was inspired by my daughters, who have always been fascinated by ladybirds. They love watching them crawl around in the garden, and so I created this ladybird blanket just for them. The pattern features a series of solid granny squares that come together to create an adorable ladybird motif. And the best part is that it's beginner-friendly, with written instructions and graphical illustrations that make it easy to follow.

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