Mother’s Day Collection

Counting Sheep Sleep Mask by Sonya Blackstone

Jacqueline Pullover by Julie-Sarah Desjardins

Spa Collection by Kim Miller

Rainbow Slipper Socks by Vicki Brown

Flower Motif Clutch by Yasmin Gamal

Go Green Cup Cozy Tea by Kristi Simpson for Red Heart

One of the (many, many…) great things about Mom is that she loves handmade gifts! Mother’s Day is often a time for little ones to create cards, mugs, hand-painted shirts, and picture frames just for her special day. Now, I believe we crochet lovers do have an advantage on holidays such as these, so this issue highlights crochet projects for Mom that are useful, practical, fun to make, and really beautiful!

Our exclusive design this month comes from Sonya Blackstone, and I’m smitten! She’s created a “Sleepy Sheep” eye mask that’s quick to make, but loaded with intricate details and whimsy appeal! Our readers asked for a long list of functional items for Mom, too, so we’ve included a three-quarter sleeve pullover by Julie Desjardins, a luxury bath and spa set from Kim Miller, some super plush and vibrant slippers by Vicki Brown, and an exquisite motif tote with liner tutorial from Yasmin Gamal!

Red Heart Yarns sent over a brand new, never-before-released pattern, too: a ruffled edge cup sleeve! This is a great project for young children or beginning crochet lovers because it takes very little time and yarn to complete! And, no issue of The Pattern Pack would be complete without our free pattern round up from Red Heart Yarns. We’ve included gifts, fashions, and ornamental ideas for just about any Mom—we’ve got a “Mom” bookmark, Crochet Hook Case, Sheepy Slippers, Hexagon Table Runner, and more!

Finally, get to know Sonya Blackstone, our featured designer this issue, a bit better in our exclusive interview; she’s a spunky lady with a lot of talent, and we know you’ll love her! Have you fallen in love with any of our designers? Be sure to check out our coupon page to snag some discounts, and add more of what you love to your Ravelry library!

:) Salena

eBook published in May 2015 by Happily Hooked Magazine