Of a Mingled Yarn

A mainly crochet fiber arts blog. Call me Ren or Mingle! Feel free to say hello or request something. I try to focus on free patterns or freeform unless it's something I want to buy personally.

[amingledyarn]

Hobbes, a crochet pattern designed by Ann S Balla on Ravelry. Find the free pattern and links to relevant crochet tutorials on her blog.

Ann designed Hobbes after American Cartoonist Bill Watterson's illustrations from his comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. Ann's decision to release the pattern for free was inspired by Watterson's desire to keep his work from being commercialized.

[stopallsnowblind]

I'm in the process of making this for my brother right now! I can't wait to give it to him for Christmas 🧡

[stopallsnowblind]

Done! 🧡🖤

[amingledyarn]

Hi puffballs, apologies for the unannounced hiatus. I will be filling the queue and devoting time to this blog again shortly!

Hope everyone is having a nice December :•)

[eternally-conflicted]

My mother makes and sells beautiful handfelted woolen animals, but AI-generated listings have clogged Etsy’s feed and destroyed her business. For the first time approaching the holidays she has zero orders.

Please take a look if you need a gift idea. They are truly extraordinary pieces.

The BramblyWoods

[muchomorysworld]

Fantastic mr fox double knitting scarf 🍎🍎🍎 I made mine with drops Lima yarn (alpaca and wool, 100% natural). Pattern: winter apples scarf on Etsy or Ravelry

[bitchfitch]

yall know that post with all of those absolutely stunning crochet flowers? well i just bought a pattern from the shop those are from and Good Fucking Lord.

I was expecting a like a Chart or two, maybe some written instructions. not Seventy Seven full color pages for One type of rose.

this was like 8 bucks???? obviously i did some redacting but Good Lord. if you are even a little bit into crochet go throw money at this absolute Mad woman its Definitely worth it.

[bitchfitch]

back at it almost an entire year later. and i can now confirm she's this insane in all of her patterns (there's over 84 of them????) (<compliment)

she has also made a website since the first post (link) the patterns are cheaper there and the payment is handled through PayPal (and I'm guessing she gets a Way bigger cut of the money than with her Etsy so maybe check out the site instead) of the Etsy listed above.

also quick faq below the cut bc idk, supporting small businesses ran by WOC is important and this lady is rad. I just genuinely love her products and want more people to know about them.

The patterns are full color and come with charts, full color pictures, and standard written instructions with a key in the back and tutorials for all non standard stitches and techniques.

They aren't actually that difficult. I crochet very rarely (and mostly do amigurumi) bc of wrist issues and still had a really easy time working through them bc like, the techniques aren't basic but if you don't already know them you will know them after doing the pattern. A lot of the difficulty comes from using a very fine thread, but you can also just use normal yarn to have giant beautiful flowers instead of life size ones (i personally prefer a size 10 instead of the recommend size 40 bc it's easier on my wrists) Also here's a link to her shop where she sells the thread. it's an Etsy link bc i don't think she has a non Etsy site for physical products yet.

the patterns are All Really Really Cheap. that rose pattern i called 8$ is only 7usd on her site. the most expensive items i can find are 12$ and they're both bundles. One with 9 mini patterns the other with 16. you are getting a fucking Deal no matter which you buy by my estimate.

she has everything from like a million types of rose and from amaryllises to zinnias and she's making more patterns.

[bitchfitch]

I was window shopping and well. If you were hesitant about trying a patty pattern bc money is Tight for everyone rn. Here's one that just straight up free because she discontinued the pattern collection it was a part of.

also she has a new website and it's just nice :)

[babyspacebatclone]

I knew this would be about Happy Patty Crochet, I adore these designs so so very much.

[amingledyarn]

Amber Waves Motif, a free crochet stitch pattern designed by Pendleton Artistry on Ravelry.

"This motif makes a lovely wheat stalk just begging to adorn your next fall project. It lends itself so well to blankets, accent pillows, shawl designs, hats, sweaters, socks, and the single stalk can even be used to create an autumn wristlet design."

[amingledyarn]

Check out these sleeves! This Guldek Cardigan was designed by Amanda Calbucura Marklund for the Swedish brand Järbo. Find the free crochet pattern here.

[amingledyarn]

Post Stitch Pixie Hat, a free crochet pattern designed by Regina Weiss on Ravelry.

"A fun and easy stash-buster using alternating front post double crochet and back post double crochet to create a squishy, ribbed texture."

[amingledyarn]

Pet Nest, a free crochet pattern designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio on Ravelry.

[amingledyarn]

Party Octopus, a free crochet pattern designed by erinmaycrochet on Ravelry.

[amingledyarn]

Leaf Garland, a free crochet pattern designed by Little Conkers on Ravelry.

[amingledyarn]

Jeroba, a free crochet pattern designed by Irene Strange on Ravelry.

"Is it a mouse? Is it a tiny kangaroo? It’s a Jerboa! These clever little desert mammals have very large ears, which help them to avoid nocturnal predators, and can run (or, perhaps, hop?) at speeds of up to 15 miles per hour - very impressive considering their small size!"

[okaysuredotbiz]

let's dance / pattern on ko-fi

[amingledyarn]

Beary Velvet Blanket Hoodie, a free crochet pattern designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio on Ravelry.

[amingledyarn]

Golden Wattle, a free crochet pattern designed by Native Aussie Crochet on Ravelry.

[amingledyarn]

Worry Wyrm Dragon, designed by Thalia Evans. Crochet pattern available for free on Ravelry.

"This is a no-sew pattern with no separate pieces to attach, everything is crocheted in place as you go. Written pattern with progress photos."

[amingledyarn]

Frog Purse, a free crochet pattern designed by Alexandria Masse. Find the pattern on her website here!