Wednesday, August 15, 2012

I hope you will enjoy this "try before you buy" experience.
You can purchase my entire crochet pattern line on Etsy.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetbayboutique
Patterns purchased from me on Etsy are available for instant download....PDF....VERY convenient!
You can purchase my entire crochet pattern line on Ravelry.  http://www.ravelry.com/people/crochetbay
Patterns purchased from me on Ravelry are available for instant download.....PDF...VERY convenient!
You can purchase some of my crochet patterns on Craftsy. http://www.craftsy.com/user/516361
Patterns purchased from me on Craftsy are available for instant download....PDF....VERY convenient!

Thank You & Enjoy!......Cindy

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Free Crochet Patterns

This is an open invitation to try one of my crochet patterns FREE in return for your OPINION.  Good, bad, or indifferent.  There is no censorship here.  I have included a list of FREE patterns to choose from, along with a picture of each.

When I began designing crochet clothing I realized I needed to improve and simplify my written notes and instructions.  The basic changes I made to writing crochet patterns are as follows:

1.  I CAPITALIZE all crochet term abbreviations:  SC, HDC, DC, TRC,......etc.  (This helps me isolate the crochet term from other text)
2.  I CAPITALIZE the Row or Rnd:   RND 1, ROW 1,....etc.  (This helps me isolate the Row or Rnd from the rest of the text.)
3.  I NUMBER each Step of a Row or Rnd.   (This allows me to check off each step as I complete it, or return to the step easily.)
EXAMPLE:
ROW 1
1.   SC in first 5 SC.
2.   HDC in next 5 SC.
3    SC in next 5 SC.  Turn.

4.   I include several periods after an instruction which will repeat, such as those in parenthesis (  ) , or * to *.  (This isolates the specific instruction and creates a little space between the instruction.........and the number of repeats.)
EXAMPLE 1
ROW 1
1.   SC in first 5 SC.
2.   (CH 5.  SKIP next 3 SC.  SC in next 5 SC.)...........4 times.  Turn.

EXAMPLE 2
ROW 1
1.   SC in first 5 SC.
2.   *CH 5.  SKIP next 3 SC.  SC in next 5 SC.*
3.   REPEAT * to *.........4 times.   Turn.
5.   All of my patterns have Font SIZE 12.  Very easy on the eyes.

FREE PATTERN LIST:
1.   Please choose one of the following patterns.
"KEYHOLE" Scarf

"MEDALLION COWL" Neckwarmer

"FUN STITCH" Hat

"STEPS" Shawl

"LACE" Poncho

"CITY LIGHTS" Shrug

"PINEAPPLE XPRESS" Top


"BARELY BAROQUE" Belt/Sash


"BAROQUE WINTER HEADBAND" Headband


"BOOK SMART"  Bookmarker


"GARDEN FLOWER"  Choker


"WILD OATS"  Leg Warmers



2.   Send a note to my email address crochetpatterns@sbcglobal.net and INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS.
3.   I will EMAIL the pattern PDF File to you.
4.   When you make comments, please be specific.  
      Which pattern did you choose?  
      Your progress?  
      Your thoughts about the written instructions.
      Did the changes improve your crochet experience?
      Would you purchase a pattern by Cindy Kamps?
5.   If you have pictures of the item in any stage of completion, I will be happy to post the picture on my blog. 
6.   Once you have completed the pattern you are welcome back to try another.

I would love the opportunity to communicate personally with my customers.  Keep in mind I am an expert in CROCHET, not Blogging!

Sincerely,
Cindy Kamps