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Two patterns just finished and available as free pattern downloads. Just click on the image to download the PDF. Enjoy! :)

The Flower Collar/Neckscarf

Errata:** The corrected version of the pattern has been uploaded July 20, 2010. If you downloaded the pattern before this date, you must download again to get the corrected version.*

Thanks to Clairethere for spotting the errors!

I started this project because I wanted a lacy, not too thick, scarf that did not stretch vertically and become very thin when I wear it.

The scarf and flower are worked separately. The flower is attached to the scarf by tying the flower’s ties through the lacy holes in the scarf, then the scarf is kept in place by passing the ties through the holes of the other end of the scarf.

The Weed Flowers Anklet

With a bit of abaca, hemp or raffia or even paper twine, you can make the rings of this anklet and attach them together through a simple weaving process with crochet cotton thread.

The abaca rings are placed on top of the orange crocheted strap and the green crochet chain is woven through. The result is an arrangement that looks like a garland of small weed flowers.

Scarlet purse with abaca fiber

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The scarlet purse crocheted with yarn and abaca twine.

The scarlet purse crocheted with yarn and abaca twine.

This purse is my first experiment with the use of abaca fiber (a banana-type of plant fiber) with yarn (Familia Crochet and Knitting Acrylic Yarn). Earlier I have made a doily using abaca twine and, although it was a bit tough to work with, the material is strong and holds well after washing. I notice that abaca actually becomes a bit softer after washing (it is quite stiff while wet).

The top of the purse is folded over to close it.

The top of the purse is folded over to close it.

The purse holds coins, bills and other small things rather well with the top section folded over. I decided not to use any strings, buttons or other means of enclosure for the work.

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