Diane E Ballard

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Crochet: Tote, Purse / Handbag, Drawstring Bag
I made these back in 2014 and they sold out very quickly at craft fairs. Have tweaked the pattern since then omitting the wooden bead and adding an additional strand for the drawstring closure. Have finally decided to write out the pattern following several requests.
Crochet: Hanging Ornament, Decorative - Other
Egg cover worked over a plastic egg purchased at Jo-Ann’s. Pattern will fit any egg which is 3.5 inches in height by 7 inches in circumference. Easy to follow pattern. Complete this project in a few hours for instant gratification.
Knitting: Hats - Other
Cabled Messy Bun Hat worked in the round.
Crochet: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Not all 18 inch dolls are created alike. Having an Our Generation doll I quickly realized that most if not all of the shoe patterns would not fit this doll as they would be too big. I created this pattern to fit the American Girl, Gotz and Madame Alexander dolls which have the same foot length of 2 ½ inches x 1 3/8 inches in width. The Our Gene...
Crochet: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Not all 18 inch dolls are created alike. Having an Our Generation doll I quickly realized that most if not all of the shoe patterns would not fit this doll as they would be too big. I created this pattern to fit the American Girl, Gotz and Madame Alexander dolls which have the same foot length of 2 ½ inches x 1 3/8 inches in width. The Our Gene...
Crochet: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Not all 18 inch dolls are created alike. Having an Our Generation doll I quickly realized that most if not all of the shoe patterns would not fit this doll as they would be too big. I created this pattern to fit the American Girl, Gotz and Madame Alexander dolls which have the same foot length of 2 ½ inches x 1 3/8 inches. The Our Generation do...
Crochet: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Not all 18 inch dolls are created alike. Having an Our Generation doll I quickly realized that most if not all of the shoe patterns would not fit this doll as they would be too big. I created this pattern to fit the American Girl, Gotz and Madame Alexander dolls which have the same foot length of 2 ½ inches x 1 3/8 inches. The Our Generation do...
Crochet: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Not all 18 inch dolls are created alike. Having an Our Generation doll I quickly realized that most if not all of the shoe patterns would not fit this doll as they would be too big. I created this pattern to fit the American Girl, Gotz and Madame Alexander dolls which have the same foot length of 2 ½ inches x 1 3/8 inches. The Our Generation do...
Crochet: Ornamental Flower, Decorative - Other
Towel Ring Holder made using a large hair elastic. Switch out your towels easily without having to throw the holder in the wash as well.
Crochet: Placemat
Patriotic themed placemat just in time for the 4th of July. Use of the popular Bavarian crochet stitch. This pattern comes to you complete with written instructions and a photo tutorial. Change the colors of your yarn for any holiday or occasion. Add buttons or other embellishments for a more personal touch. This pattern works up very quickly a...
Crochet: Curtain
Café curtain with valance and tier pattern. Used 12 ounce skeins of Lilly Sugar and Cream in Sonoma Print. Gauge is not vital to the success of this project. Pattern is adjustable for any size window. Beginner/Easy level pattern. Open weave pattern with the fullness of sheer curtains. Works up quickly. Can be made in any worsted weight yarn #4.