Yarn Fanatic Party #59

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Welcome to the Yarn Fanatic Party!  It's been a busy summer, but I'm ready to party again.  We're going to go back to a weekly party, so while you can join anytime during the week the fun begins Monday.  (So mark your calendars!)

I have quite a few crochet projects that I've finished recently that I'd love to share, and here they are: Owl Purse with Free Pattern, Crochet Coaster with Free Pattern, Sunrise Sunday Dress, and the Selena Dress.

Little Abbee is sponsoring a giveaway of the Sunrise Sunday Dress Crochet Pattern.  It's an absolutely beautiful pattern.

Fine Print and Details: Must be 18+ to enter.  US only.  Void where prohibited.  The Philosopher's Wife is not responsible for prize delivery.  Winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email in order to claim the prize.  After 48 hours a new winner will be drawn.  Facebook and all social media are in no way affiliated with this giveaway.  Giveaway ends 9/7/2016.

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What have you created with yarn?  It could be something you crocheted, knitted, or anything that used yarn.  (This is the YARN Fanatic Party!) It can be a new project or an old one.  I can't wait to see what you've created!

The only rule is that everything you link to must be family friendly.

I would appreciate it very much if you:

• Add a link to the Yarn Fanatic Party to your post or party page.

• Follow The Philosopher's Wife and Eye Love Knots (my co-host).

• Check out some of the other yarn goodies people have finished.

• Leave comments here, there, and everywhere.  (Please, take a moment to visit at least one other blog and leave a comment.  I want this to be a supportive community of yarn lovers.)  

• If you're not a blogger, but want to participate, feel free to upload a picture from Flicker!

• By linking up you are giving me permission to share your photos here on the blog and via social media, with the appropriate credit, of course!

• PLEASE NOTE: Per InLinkz guidelines, listings linked to purchase options isn't permitted.  This means that you cannot link directly to Etsy listings or Ravelry pages where there is an option to buy the pattern. You may link to a Pin, or a Facebook page, or a Flickr page, etc.  Links to where to buy the pattern included in a blog post are permitted. 

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Crochet Pattern Review: Sunrise Sunday Dress

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Doesn't Samantha look lovely in her Sunrise Sunday Dress?  This might be my newest favorite pattern.  I certainly think it's my favorite crochet dress pattern.  It doesn't take much to start crocheting this beautiful dress!  The materials that you'll need are:

• 250 Yards Fingering Weight Yarn #1 
• Crochet Hook Size: D/3-3.25MM 
• Sharp Needle for sewing and weaving in your loose ends 
• Four 1/2" buttons

This adorable crochet dress has a square neck and short sleeves.  While I made slightly modified dress this pattern also includes written instructions to make it as a top.  Since it is crocheted from the top down it is easy to adjust the length.

I had a little fingering weight yarn left over from a previous project, my light and lacy infinity scarf.  It's a gorgeous hand-dyed coral colorway in a 75% Superwash Merino Wool / 25% Nylon mix.  I've been hoarding this little bit of yarn for a special project.  When I saw the Sunrise Sunday Dress I knew they would complement one another perfectly.  I didn't have quite enough to make it a true dress length, but I love it anyways!

My sweet model showing off the light and lacy scarf. 

I used some mother of pearl buttons from my stash.  (You can get similar ones on Amazon.)  I think they offer a lovely contrast to the coral yarn.  (Is it just me, or is it near impossible to photograph mother of pearl?)

I highly recommend this pattern. The pattern is very well written, and has helpful photos, which make it easy to follow. There are quite a few steps, so I recommend printing it off so that you can mark exactly where you are for when you need to put it down.  Also, I think that it is important to note that Bailee offers full support on her patterns.  This means that you can always send her an email and she'll help you out!  That is absolutely amazing customer service. 

Little Abbee is generously sponsoring a giveaway for this dress pattern. (Ends 9/7/16.  US only.)