Macra-Made Awareness Bracelets

Awareness bracelets and ribbons are everywhere, and you can support your favorite cause with a handmade awareness bracelet. Macra-Made from Premier Yarns combines the durability of polyester with the saturated color of acrylic to create a palette ideal for for home decor & accessories,  structured bags, baskets, accessories, jewelry and macrame projects like the awareness bracelet. You can find the pattern for awareness bracelets here.

There are a great number of causes that have adopted a color or color combination to represent their cause. Here is a partial list of causes and their corresponding Macra-Made colors:

Macra-Made Awareness Colors

White – Innocence, victims of terrorism, peace, lung cancer

Black – POW-MIA

Espresso – Anti-tobacco

Butter – Support our troops

Papaya – Uterine Cancer

Curacao Coral – Breast Cancer

Platinum – Diabetes, Brain cancer

Smoke Blue – Prostate cancer/mens health

Blue Topaz – Child Abuse Prevention, Arthritis, Free speech

Sprout – Organ donation, Depression, Mental Health, Lymphoma

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Lola the Bunny

Children love stuffed animals, and with Easter coming up soon, why not crochet a stuffed bunny? Meet Lola the Bunny, pattern found here. Lola is really a friendly bunny, but she doesn't like having her picture taken so she looks a little bit sad. But, with a couple of extra stitches, you can make Lola a happy bunny so she can spread her happiness and cheer to her new friends.

We've chosen Deborah Norville's Everyday Soft Worsted yarn for this project. Everyday comes in 35 colors so you can make Lola in practically any color you'd like. Whatever color you choose, you are sure to love Lola the Bunny.

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Parfait Puppy Prints Throw

We all love our dogs.They aren't just pets, they are members of the family! Dog lovers will delight in this sweet little throw covered with precious puppy prints. Show your love for your charming canine with this Puppy Prints Throw. This small throw measures approximately 36" by 50", making it perfect for a lap throw. You could also use it as a blanket for your dog's bed.

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Puppy Print Throw is crocheted using Parfait® by Premier Yarns. Parfait has a palette of 16 solid colors that coordinate beautifully with the 12 flavors! New technology makes this a chenille yarn that will not coil or worm. Great for quick, super soft projects for baby and home.

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While we're on the subject of puppies, we also have an adorable Puppy Hat project. You can find all of the information on the Puppy Hat here.

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Ever Soft Baby Squares Blanket

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Ever Soft® Yarn from Premier® is a light-worsted weight oh-so-soft acrylic perfect for a wide range of projects. With its multiple solids and multi-colors, this brilliant and lustrous yarn offers great tonal ranges ideal for afghans – and a seasonal palette of brights and pastels perfect for year-round garments for babies, kids, and adults! Multiple colors give this Baby Squares Blanket visual appeal.

One of the many color palettes you can create with Ever Soft

Choose six of your favorite colors of Ever Soft® Yarn, then crochet motifs using those colors in various combinations to create this beautiful blanket. The pattern for Baby Squares Blanket can be found here.

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Many crocheters enjoy making baby blankets for various hospitals and charity organizations. Hexababy Blanket is another great baby blanket pattern you may enjoy.

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Cuddle Fleece Crochet Mini Easter Basket

A while back we had a crocheter here who would make these Small Easter Baskets and fill them with jelly beans. She would then give them as gifts to her church friends.

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Those baskets were so cute we decided to make our own version and share it with you. Cuddle Fleece and Serenity Chunky are both perfect yarns for this project, and both yarns come in several colors and multis that are great for spring and Easter projects.

This project is super quick and easy to do, making it a great beginner crochet project. You have time to make several of them for Easter gifts for friends and family. What a special Easter gift!

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Don't you just love this project? It's one of our favorites. What colors would you choose for this adorable little basket? Who would you make one for?

Maybe you'd like to crochet a larger Easter basket. Well, you're in luck because we also have a crochet pattern for a large Easter basket. Read more about it on the blog post found here.

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Serenity Chunky Easter Basket

Easter is just around the corner, and your little ones will love this crocheted Easter basket for collecting their eggs. Crocheted in Serenity Chunky® by Premier, this lovely basket could also serve as a decorative centerpiece for your Easter dinner table. You can also craft Easter eggs for your basket, and Premier's Merry® yarn serves as the grass. Your family and friends will love to see your creative side displayed in this crafty Easter project.

The Easter basket pattern can be found here, and you will find links to several varieties of Serenity Chunky here.

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Have you been invited to a holiday get-together during this Easter season? A bottle of wine makes an excellent gift for your hostess, and you can make a bottle cover with Merry yarn. Read this blog entry for more details on the wine bottle cover project.

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Enter the Earth Rug Crochet Challenge by April 1, 2014 11:59PM EST.
Announce the next Crochet Challenge sponsored by Maggie's Crochet and Premier® Yarns! To join the fun, crochet a rug using our Free Earth Rug Crochet Pattern.

Enter your creation to win $50 value of Premier Yarns!
Please read the Earth Rug Crochet Challenge Rules & Submission Guidelines


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Craft Tee Yarn Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky Yarn
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