It's finally pumpkin season! Pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cake, pumpkin pie!
All the good stuff :) Absolutely NO pumpkin latte's..... lol
Do you crochet for fall? I don't crochet specifically fall items, though the fall colors are my favorite. I don't crochet "Christmas items" either usually. Makes it too hard to design something, though I do have a few Christmas specific patterns in my shop.
A new month means new yarns, new patterns, another contest, and some CALS that are happening this month.
NEW YARNS
Lion Brand Wool Ease. I thought the colors were pretty (even though they are pink), so bought enough to do a few hat/scarf sets. But once I started working with it realized it's a bit itchy and my hands didn't really like the yarn. The yarn makes a nice hat, but I wouldn't wear the hat (too itchy), and won't buy the yarn again. If rougher yarn doesn't bother you and you like a bit of wool, I would say give it a try.
Paintbox Chunky Pots: I don't usually buy chunky yarn but it was on sale lol. The lighter color had nicer striping, I was a bit disappointed with the blue/green color. The yarn is nice, makes a great blanket! If it came in solid colors I would buy it again.
It's very easy to work with, no splitting, unwinds well. I don't think I would call it a true #5 weight..... but I have noticed that all yarn is getting thinner than it used to be. Shrink-flation?
It has been fun trying new yarns, more to come in the next months :)
Have you tried a new yarn you love? I would like to hear about it!
PATTERNS COMING IN OCTOBER
All the patterns will be on Ravelry and 50% off for the first few days after publishing the pattern. Check the Canoe Mtn Designs Crochet & Friends for links and announcements about the new patterns each Tuesday or Wednesday of the week.
CONTESTS
Would you like to get all of the patterns I publish in October for FREE?
You can enter for a chance to win the patterns by clicking the graphic below.
This will be the last contest like this, it will be moving to the Pattern Club 2025.
My friend Regina is hosting this great hop - each day there is a new FREE pattern! Make sure you check back on her blog each day so you don't miss any patterns.
CALS coming on October
(click on the graphic for the link)
JOANN 2024 Fall Stitch Along with Marly Bird
Mosaic Crochet Gingerbread Afghan / Blanket CAL!
Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket
Tranquility Blanket Free Crochet Pattern – Crochet-Along 2024
The Simple Shapes Cozy Collection
6 Must-Make Crochet Patterns for Fall & Winter with Blue Star Crochet & Ned and Mimi.
Don't forget about the Pattern Club for 2025!
Each month there will be a new coupon code for $5 for you to use in my Ravelry store. The coupon code will work until December 30, 2025 so you can use that months code at any time during the year. ($60 value)
You receive the pattern of your choice on your birthday.
Every month I will pick 1 group member to receive all the patterns published that month.
There will be a free pattern published on my website each month, all of those patterns will be added to your Ravelry library. ($24 value)
Games each month to win patterns!
If you are interested in the club or have any questions please email me (canoemtndesigns@gmail.com) or message me on Facebook
HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF BEING A PATTERN TESTER?
I'm always looking for great testers for my many patterns. When you join my tester group you are expected to test at least 2 patterns a year, make a Ravelry Project page linked to my pattern, take good photos, and added comments to the Ravelry page. For each test you finish you will receive your choice of pattern from my store as well as a copy of the pattern you tested when it's published.
Sounds like fun? Click on the graphic below to be taken to the FB group.
Always interesting to read about yarns. I’ve used woolease for a hat set. But it’s too hot in southern AZ for wool based items.