Let's Get This Party Started
I thought I would kick off 2009 with a free pattern! A few weeks ago I did an interview with Jennifer (of Craftsanity fame) who writes for the Grand Rapids Press in Michigan. I also gave her a pattern that she could post as a free download called "Cafe Couture". So, for those of you who don't read the GR Press, here ya go:
Cafe Couture by The Crochet Dude
You know, if you’re going to spend that much time at a fancy coffee house (and pay that much money for java) then you may as well look good at the same time. These ribbed coffee cup sleeves are designed to replace the brown cardboard ones that they give to protect your fingers from the heat; and just think how many post-consumer recycled trees you’ll be saving! Who knew being green could look so cool?
Read the interview here: CLICK
Get the pattern download here: CLICK
Cafe Couture by The Crochet Dude
You know, if you’re going to spend that much time at a fancy coffee house (and pay that much money for java) then you may as well look good at the same time. These ribbed coffee cup sleeves are designed to replace the brown cardboard ones that they give to protect your fingers from the heat; and just think how many post-consumer recycled trees you’ll be saving! Who knew being green could look so cool?
Read the interview here: CLICK
Get the pattern download here: CLICK
Thank you Thank you Thank you.....This looks Great! I will be making a lot of these, I have quite a few relatives that are Starbucks fans/fanatics! I LOVE Patons Grace yarn, so easy to work with, and such pretty colors. Great Work Drew!!!
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What a coincidence. I was just looking at tips to be greener in everyday life. Thanks for the pattern and the inspiration!
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Drew thanks for the interview and the pattern. I had emailed Jennifer about a previous post and mentioned to her your new book and possible she could interview you. She did!
I'm from Michigan and just arrived in Texas last friday for the winter. I'm down by Rockport. Love it here, even though today is a little cool.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE This!!! Thanks for the pattern!!!
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Cool beans (no pun intended), now I have another choice for crocheting a coffee cup cozy
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Love it! I really like the choice in yarn color - from coffee straight to coffee light and sweet.
Thanks.
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Thanks! This is great. I think I need to make at least 3 - so I can lose one in my purse, lose one in my car, leave one in the coffee shop by accident. . .
This would make a great quick gift.
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Oh man, that is sweet. Don't need to download it, simple enough by sight. Strangely I just finished a bottom up crochet ribbed beanie. Hey, what great manly matched gift! Protection from the heat and from the cold, color coordinated! My hubby wouldn't be caught dead in anything matching. Not even this idea. He won't even use a travel mug! I make him nothing. It is too hard. Very picky. Very. Some day I will come up with something he might like. Someday. Y'all wish me luck on that one. Ha! LOL
Have a great day, everyone.
Pam Murphy
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ooh! I love craftsanity - listen on the bus on the way to work. have to DL your episode soon!
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We are starting a knittong crochet club at oour local cafe! This will be my first project. I am a new crocheter, just starting.
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Ok, so I have never been much of a crochet nut but my wife loves it and has tried endlessly to get me to participate. I have always told her, "When you want to play guitar with me, I'll crochet with you!"
However, this piece has changed my position. You see, I'm also a coffee fanatic. I order coffee from all over the world and consider myself a bit of a connoisseur. As such, this piece is a new requirement. I must have it! Thank you so much for the post! Incidentally, I used to live in Grand Rapids, MI!
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Ok, so I have never been all that into crochet. My wife is and has tried relentlessly to get me to participate. I have always said, "When you start playing guitar with me, I'll start crocheting with you!" Anyhow, this piece may have turned me around on the topic.
You see, I'm also a coffee fanatic. I have coffee from all over the world shipped to me. I would like to think I'm a bit of a connoisseur. As such, this piece is a must have!
Incidentally, I used to live in Grand Rapids, MI!
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This makes me wish I drank coffee.
Almost.
Great idea, though.
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I think this crochet for glass is one of the best art...
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Very innovative and artistic.
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Useful and creative
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A beautiful and useful piece of work.
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Looks like that would make a good gift for grandma or mom.
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What a good idea !
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I enjoyed reading your article. Coffee drinkers, check this out. This ribbed coffee cup sleeves is a new one designed to protect our fingers from the heat. Thanks for sharing.
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Good idea. Coffee drinkers like me will enjoy a lot in drinking coffee because we know that we could hold our coffee conveniently without worrying about the heat at the same time its environment friendly.
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This is very cool. I like it.
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