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Wrapped in Warmth

Published February 4, 2016 Crochet , experience 1 Comment
Tags: cardi, chanel, crochet, epoque, ocean, paintbrush, painted, red heart soft, warmth, wrap, wrapped

I recently did a test for Sweet Potato Crochet Creations for the Battle of the Stitches. It involved the paintbrush stitch and the theme wrapped in warmth. Its a beautiful stitch, but it’s a yarn eater. I did some frogging before I figured out the stitch itself. After that it went together beautifully. This was my first ever sweater, cardi, etc. I was a bit nervous. What do you think? I think my next one will be done in a solid color like plum.

Did It Again, Another CAL

Published January 29, 2016 Crochet , illustration 2 Comments
Tags: beanie, convert a cowl, cowl, crochet, crochet along, darcy's crochet creations, dj, infinity, infinity scarf, monster, rainbow, slouch, sweet potato 3, too yarn cute, two brothers blankets

So I participated in the Too Yarn Cute Crochet A long in the fall of 2015. I tried to make them as gifts for Christmas. Both of my kids claimed the hats they modeled of course, but the infinity scarf was made especially for my sister-in-law. What do you think of my color choices?

Mystery Beanie CAL

Published January 17, 2016 Crochet , illustration Leave a Comment
Tags: beanie, cal, crochet, crochet along, mystery, mystery cal, texture

Not too long ago I participated in a mystery crochet a long from Ashley’s Design Corner, pattern later revealed as the Ashley Beanie. The CAL lasted for 3 days, and only part of the pattern was released each day. I was surprised at how fast I was able to work up the beanies. They turned out amazing. I created two adults and one toddler/kid size beanies. I love the texture and how colors really pop. I used Red Heart Unforgettable, Mosaic, and a special yarn I found in my stash.

River Beanie

Published January 16, 2016 Crochet , illustration 1 Comment
Tags: beanie, blue, braids, child, crochet, kid, river, river beanie

I recently tested this pattern from Crafty Ridge, River Beanie. It works up really quickly. My son immediately decided it was a keeper and wouldn’t give it back. I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby. Its a beautiful pattern and I was honored that my name suggestion was chosen. There is also a sale on this pattern for a limited time.

Not Knitting… CAL #3

Published January 12, 2016 Crochet , Interests 2 Comments
Tags: a crocheted simplicity, art, cal, craft, crochet, fiber art, knit, not knit, red heart, slouch, unforgettable

I participated in another CAL last fall through A Crocheted Simplicity‘s event. I picked two gorgeous patterns to do, but ran out of time and only completed one. The Purl Illusions Slouch, I used Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable in Polo… it is gorgeous. Don’t be afraid of Unforgettable, it is froggable as long as you take your time and go slowly. Luckily I didn’t have an issue and didn’t have to frog or rip out. Its a beautiful yarn and this is possibly my favorite colorway of Unforgettable.

This is a beautiful hat, the pattern is really easy to follow though the finished hat looks extremely complicated it really isn’t. I’m looking forward to making more of these. I am wondering how it would look using some Knit Picks Chroma.

Baby Steps My Very 1st CAL

Published January 11, 2016 Crochet 1 Comment
Tags: chevron, crochet, rainbow, red heart, sincerely pam, slouch, stained glass, unforgettable

Chevron Slouch, pattern by Sincerely Pam ©2015 alecia goodman to present

Lately I’ve been dabbling in CALs, or Crochet-A-Longs and have really been enjoying color. My very first was of the Chevrons Slouch by Sincerely Pam. I didn’t want to do the traditional change of colors and had a skein of Red Heart Unforgettable in Stained Glass. It turned out gorgeous and the color changes in the skein really highlighted the chevrons.

Jumping In Head First, #2 CAL

Published January 5, 2016 Crochet Leave a Comment
Tags: adult, art, aurora borealis, beanie, cal, child, cowl, craft, crochet, little textures beanie, red, two brothers blankets

Bonnie Bell Cowl pattern by Two Brothers Blankets ©2015 alecia goodman to present

Little Textures Beanie pattern by Two Brothers Blankets ©2015 alecia goodman to present

For the second CAL, or Crochet-A-Long I actually made 3 items… 2 of the Little Textures Beanies (using Simply Soft and a special clearance yarn I found at Hobby Lobby), and the Bonnie Bell Cowl (using Aurora Borealis yarn), patterns by Two Brothers Blankets. Again I played with color and texture. I loved how my son’s blue hat turned out, the blues really make his blue eyes vibrant. I was worried about the red not being my color, but the pictures were awesome. It was a whirl wind of trying to get it all done in a small amount of time, but they worked up quickly.

Glamour Shots – Sparklies & Hooking

Published March 19, 2015 Crochet Leave a Comment
Tags: caron, crochet, design, ear warmer, glamour, hook, pattern, simply soft, simply soft caron, simply soft caron taupe, test, wearable art, yarn

Not too long ago I tested for the amazing designer Kris Moore, for the pattern “Ribbed Headband” and the pattern “Ribbed Boot cuff”. They turned out beautifully and the pattern was very well written. I used Simply Soft Caron yarn, taupe and found the embellishment at Walmart in the craft section. You can find the patterns here:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ribbed-headband-6

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ribbed-boot-cuffs-8

Ribbed Headband Crochet Pattern Test Picture

Must Have Cookie!

Published November 10, 2012 Crochet 3 Comments
Tags: blue monster, character, cookie, craft, crochet, denmark, ear flap hat, handmade, hat, international, japan, monster, sesame street, yarn

This hat is my design, “Cookie”… I received my first international order for this hat to Denmark. Just recently another was ordered and it will be going all the way to Japan. How cool is that?

Hat created and Pattern design by Alecia Goodman. This amazing photo courtesy of Valli Dawn Booe.

“Along Came A Spider” Spidey!

Published August 9, 2012 illustration 2 Comments
Tags: along came a spider, art, beanie, crochet, spider, spider man, wearable art

Excited I was commissioned recently to make this hat (different colors from the one shown). I made one for my Gryphon, despite over 100 degree temperatures he wouldn’t take it off. Even napped with it on. If you are interested in a custom piece or pricing please check out my etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/AleciaGoodman and send me a message.