Crochet Collection Goes to Uganda

Today is my Birthday!  And to celebrate I am taking time off from my studies and I am .........
you guessed it......CROCHETING!!!!!

My parents are going on a mission trip to Uganda very soon.  My mom plans to help the economic conditions of women by teaching them to crochet wash cloths to sell on her website

How to Make Soap

These washcloths are going to be designed by me to fit round and rectangular hand-crafted spa soaps.  I am very excited to be a part of this project and wonder where this will lead me in my crochet career.  Below is a donate button if you wish to make a contribution to this effort.  All donations will be used strictly for purchasing yarn for this project.  Also further below is a cool clip from Krochet Kids International who are also working with 10 women in Uganda.  Isn't it cool to know crocheting CAN make a difference in the life of a woman!

I will post pictures of my designs as soon as I get them finished!

Make it With Wool Contest - Outfit 2

2009 Make it With Wool 003, originally uploaded by Crochet Collection.

Hey Everyone!

While I was looking through my ravelry profile today, I noticed I never shared a picture of my Lilac Lace Dress all finished. The picture was taken at the Make it With Wool contest in September. I loved making this dress, from the very beginning stages of dying the wool from white to lilac, to the last details of weaving in ends. I accented the dress with an amazingly beautiful hand knitted shawl that belonged to my Great-Grandmother. I'm dying to wear this dress, I know that it will be much loved next summer!

Happy Crocheting!
Chelsea
P.S. Today is my birthday! I'm 17 now, it feels like I'm getting so old!

Free Crochet Patterns for Round Tablecloths

I've been searching for free crochet patterns for Round Tablecloths. I have only found a few, but they are really pretty!

Beautiful Round Tablecloth Pattern

Valentine's Round Tablecloth

Over-the-edge Tablecloth

I hope you enjoy these!

Free Crochet Patterns for Round Tablecloths

Hello Everyone!

Today I enjoyed some time looking through my favorite online pattern databases for free crochet patterns for round tablecloths. I found some gorgeous patterns that are made out of cotton thread that would make beautiful round afghans if made from a bigger hook and worsted weight yarn.

Pineapple Tablecloth

Round Pineapple Tablecloth

Round Centerpiece

Round and Round Tablecloth

Round Pineapple Tablecloth

I hope you enjoy these free crochet patterns for round tablecloths! I had a blast looking through the numerous patterns and bringing you my favorites!

Happy Crocheting!
Chelsea

Orchard Mitts Revealed!

Norquay-02, originally uploaded by Crochet Collection.

Hey Everyone!

The Fall 2009 issue of Interweave Crochet is out at long last, along with the third published pattern I am proud to call my own. The Orchard Mitt's were crocheted out of the gorgeous Manos del Uruguay's Silk Blend yarn in the woodland colorway. I designed these gloves last winter for my mom's Christmas gift, and they are very simple to make. The interesting stitch pattern makes the pattern appear much harder than it actually is. I hope everyone likes the pattern, and be sure to add it as a favorite on Ravelry!!

Happy Crocheting!
Chelsea