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Crochet Up Some Summer Fun

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Summer Crochet

These light and airy projects are versatile accessories for many occasions.
The repeat rows of the scarf patterns allow you to customize
the length so you can used as a short neck scarf, longer for a head wrap,
​or even longer for a belt.
Button links to the patterns are provided in two venues - Ravelry and Love Crafts to make access easier.
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Komorabi Shrug  
​[Published in Interweave Crochet as Civic Shrug]

The first version of this shrug was crocheted in Newton's Rayon and had a great deal of drape. I needed a shrug with a larger arm hole and bell sleeve, so this is what I whipped up.  The shrug is worked from the center outward on either side.  The shoulder flairs and is pulled together and the sleeve is worked in the round.  With a few repeats of certain rows, this is easily adjusted between sizes.  
This pattern was published in Interweave Crochet as the Civic Shrug.  The yarn used here is Lion Brand Silk.  It was slightly heavier, although still classed as a #2 weight.  It did not have as much drape as the rayon Newton's yarn.  It worked up just a little tighter than the original.  I advise using a silky but drapey yarn if making this shrug.
I tried another yarn for the Shrug - Malabrigo.  This was better than the Lion Brand Silk in that it had more stretch and drape.  I used 2 colors for a contrast edging.

Summer's Whimsey Lace Scarf

This lacy scarf has some fun elements, shells, multi-yarn over stitches, and solomon's knot.  It can easily be stitched in a convenient length for a neck scarf, or head wrap or even a belt.  Worked in a #5 thread it's light weight and makes a great summer accessory.

COTTON CROCHET MARKET BAGS!

Time to start stitching up little crocheted market bags for spring farmers market trips. These little bags are so versatile.  Use them in your larger bags to keep things separated OR from getting smushed!  Click the link below to go to the crochet pattern page to download your copy today!
I decided to try this pattern in a worsted weight cotton.  It makes a MUCH larger bag - but I wanted to get an idea of just how much larger.  Posted below - a picture for size comparison.
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Shown above - the white bag is made in worsted weight cotton.  It is considerably larger, 
but shows that the pattern can be made in any size yarn.
CoziCrafts Original crochet patterns in 2 online stores - 
Ravelry - patterns HERE. 
​Love Crafts - patterns HERE. 

You can find me under COZICRAFTS - let me know who you are so I can see your projects.
​Happy Stitching everyone!
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2011 - My first conference in Greensboro, NC. Here I am with Lily Chin!
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2014 - With friends {from left-me, Lynn W./Linda Dean/Katheryn White}
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2014 - CGOA 20th Anniversary 'Yarn Cake'

Yarn bombing the bull in downtown Durham...

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Here I am with "Off The Hook Crochet" members, we had a great time dressing the bull in Durham during craft month (March 2011)