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Free Pattern: Coffee Time Cowl Scarf Knitting Pattern

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This pattern and other FREE patterns are available on my Ravelry at: Ravelry: Designs by Valerie Baber

Perfect east to knit cowls to enjoy making on your “coffee break” or any moment to calm the day and relax. Includes pattern for the Accordian Cowl and the “Layered Look” Cowl. The Coffee Time Cowl Collection is inspired by taking moments in the day to create something special for yourself or someone you care about. I wanted to design an easy to knit cowl that can dress up any wardrobe. You can use a variety of yarns to achieve your own style. A nice relaxing design and pattern to knit during your coffee time or anytime you have a spare moment in the day.

Examples of the yarns you can use include Malabrigo Mecha which was used in the pictures below ( malabrigoyarn.com). On the pictures above I used SweetGeorgia Yarns (sweetgeorgiayarns.com) Chunky weight on the layered look cowl and 2 worsted weight yarns of different types together on the Accordian Cowl with the button.

Yarn:  

Chunky weight, for each scarf you  need: 1 skein approximately 115 yds or 105 m in length in gauge below.  Any chunky weight yarn can be used   I also used Sweetgeorgia Yarns Superwash Six hand painted merino wool.   Works great using 2 strands of worsted weight yarn with similar results, slightly bigger as shown in pictures on the back.  

Gauge for Chunky weight yarn: 3.5 stitches wide by 4.5 stitches tall in a 1 inch square done in stocking stitch.  

Needle Size:   Round,  I used a  6 mm or US 10,  24 inches long.  

This pattern and other FREE patterns are available on my Ravelry at: Ravelry: Designs by Valerie Baber

Various crochet patterns by Valerie Baber Designs are available at: 

Etsy store: www.valeriebaberdesigns.etsy.com or Ravelry www.ravelry.com/designers/valerie-baber

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Have a fibertastic day!

Elegant Leaves Scarf Crochet Pattern, long version:

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Elegant Leaves Scarf Crochet pattern is an elegant design by Valerie Baber Designs. Can be made in various yarn colours or a solid colour too. You can also use most Fingerling/sock weight yarns to make this design. Written in US terminology. This is the larger version, a smaller accent scarf version is also available.

Available at: Etsy store: www.valeriebaberdesigns.etsy.com or Ravelry www.ravelry.com/designers/valerie-baber

The Elegant Leaves Scarf is inspired by the beautiful Fall leaves that adorn the trees and the surrounding ground beneath. The lovely array of colours that brighten our days as we enjoy the moments of colourful beauty around us. The Elegant Leaves Scarf is perfect for solid, variegated and gradient style yarns patterned in the fingerling weight/sock weight.

The Smaller Elegant Leaves Accent Scarf Crochet Pattern shown below is also available. See my links to purchase or for more information. Have a fibertastic day!

Gradient Mini skeins – Colour Fade

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Beautiful gradient mini skeins perfect for your next project in hand painted merino wool.  Colour Fade Collections by SweetGeorgia Yarns are available at http://www.valeriebaberdesigns.etsy.com and http://www.valeriebaberknitwear.com  These are limited editions colours that are now discontinued, luckily I have a few of each colour left.

I designed the Lattic Lace Scarf in crochet perfect for this lovely yarn in the gradient effect shown in the burgundy to pink scarf or a solid colour as in the gray in a fingerling sock weight yarn.  You can use any sock weight yarn to make this elegant lace scarf to keep you warm and cozy this winter.

Many new designs and yarn colours including Party of Five mini skein sets on my various websites.  Have an amazing day today!

FREE BABY HAT PATTERN

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The Classic Cotton Baby hat is a free pattern I designed years ago and I wanted to re-post it as it was getting a lot of requests to make it easier for people to access.  Please enjoy  making them and if you want to send me pictures please do.  I would love to see them.

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Valerie Baber Designs

Website:  http://www.valeriebaberdesign.com 

Blog:  http://www.valeriebaberdesigns.com 

Email:  vbdesigns@shaw.ca

Many more designs available on my websites above or my Ravelry at www.ravelry.com/people/valbaberdesigns

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NEW CROCHET PATTERN: The Gradient scarf and hand warmer pattern

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The New Gradient Scarf and Hand Warmer Pattern by Valerie Baber Designs is now available at www.valeriebaberdesign.com or www.valeriebaberdesigns.etsy.com (coming soon to Ravelry)  Includes the patterns for both the scarf and hand warmers and uses 1 mini skein set of Party of Five yarn by Sweetgeorgia Yarns available on my sites.  This classic style was designed with an essence of historical buildings of the past including the beautiful colours of the Gradient colour way of this yarn giving a stone effect with the edging inspired by the beautiful Gothic Style buildings of the past.  You can also  make this design a a solid colour of fingerling weight or sock weight yarn.  Some of the colours of Party of Five Mini skeins available on my website and Etsy store that are perfect for this design.

Designing and inspired by Architecture is one of my greatest passions in my designs.  Always be inspired everyday by your surroundings.  Have an amazing day today!!

Valerie Baber: a designer with a knack for beauty

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Thank you very much Lisa for this amazing blog post on my designs.  I really appreciate all you have done to help me and your wonderfully kind comments.  You are also a great designer and I can’t wait to see your new hand painted yarns you have been working on.  Thank you so much for being so kind.  🙂  See Lisa’s  blog post here:elegant-rose-scarf-collection-lisa-version

If you love knit and crochet accessories that are both beautiful and practical, you really should take a look at ValerieBaberDesigns.  Since 2012, her designs on Etsy have really stood out as both …

Source: Valerie Baber: a designer with a knack for beauty

Yarns, Patterns and more

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YARNS, PATTERNS AND MORE…now at Valerie Baber Designs.

YARNS, PATTERNS AND MORE…now at

www.valeriebaberdesigns.etsy.com

www.valeriebaberdesign.com

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A great collection of wonderful luxurious yarns and patterns from SweetGeorgia Yarns are now available on my sites above.  Check out the latest Elegant Rose Collection available as patterns and finished hand made items.  Designed and made with SweetGeorgia Worsted Weight yarn.  Many colours, yarn types and styles of hand made accessories are available not shown here.

There is a coupon code on each listing when you purchase over $100.00 as well I post others in my Twitter, Instagram and Facebook periodically so follow my sites for special sales codes.

Check my sites often and this blog as I continue to build Valerie Baber Designs and add more yarns and patterns from other companies as well as more of my designs so you can enjoy making yourself.

FREE KNITTING PATTERN: Coffee time Cowls

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FREE KNITTING PATTERN: The Coffee Time Cowl pattern includes 2 different cowls that are easy to knit and perfect for gifts and more. Quick knits perfect to work on during your coffee break or a moment of the day you wish to relax and enjoy knitting something new for yourself or those you care about. This is my early Christmas gift to you this year for all your support, purchases, inspiration and chatting. I hope you enjoy this pattern and pass it forward by knitting one for someone less fortunate who needs a cozy cowl to warm their day. There are many different organizations you can donate one or more scarves and give the gift of warmth to others. This is all I ask for my free patterns, that you pass it forward in some special way. You can download it on Ravelry below or email me at vbdesigns@shaw.ca for a copy by email for those who are not on Ravelry. You can see more of my designs on my Etsy store at http://www.valeriebaberdesigns.etsy.com or my website at http://www.vbaberdesigns.etsy.com

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-time-cowl-collection

I love hearing about what you have done as well, so drop me a note about how you passed it forward. Most of all enjoy my gift to you and Thanks for a great year!