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Little Hearts Matter: a Special Free Crochet Pattern Collection

October 6, 2014 by Tamara Kelly 8 Comments

As some of you may know, my middle child has a severe congenital heart defect. While it’s a big deal, he gets to lead a pretty normal life 99% of the time, and we’re very lucky that it’s not something we have to think about every day.

This is not the case for the parents of children born with single ventricle heart disease – children born with just half a heart. Little Hearts Matter is a charity organization dedicated to providing support and education to families with children born with single ventricle heart disease. And they’ve asked me to help spread the word about their work, because there’s something very special happening right now!

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Baby Mine Crochet Hat

February 13, 2014 by Tamara Kelly 29 Comments

The Baby Mine Crochet Hat is the follow-up to the adult version! This year, it’s time to add the baby, toddler, and child sizes! And since they’re little, there’s still time to whip one up for Valentine’s Day – or any day!

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Sweet on Crochet: 10 More Free Valentine Patterns!

February 3, 2014 by Tamara Kelly 10 Comments

Valentine’s Day is nearly here once again! Time to crochet for your loved ones and bring some bright color in the midst of the winter blahs. Last year I did a roundup of free Valentine’s Day patterns, but there are so many more deserving of hooky love I had to do another roundup this year! So here are 10 free crochet patterns for Valentine’s Day!

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Circle of Love Afghan

January 31, 2014 by Tamara Kelly 114 Comments

The Circle of Love Afghan tells a love story in the stitches. Moments of clarity, bursts of brightness, a deep ombre of feeling, and an oversized ruffle to share. And it always comes around again, if you stick with it. And it’s just in time for Valentine’s Day!

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All Mine Crochet Slouch Hat

January 25, 2013 by Tamara Kelly 40 Comments

The All Mine Crochet Slouch Hat is perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any day! It’s a one size fits most for teens to adults, fitting 22-24 inch noggins, even the ones swelled up with love. Simple shells make the heart shapes, and you can choose to carry your non-working yarn behind the stitches, tapestry style, or cut and weave in the ends to avoid any and all “peek through.” Either way, this free pattern is sweet, warm, and easy to make!

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