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Black Friday Coupons and FAQs

Get ready for some awesome deals! 

If you shop on my Etsy shop TODAY UNTIL TUESDAY, you can use the coupon code HolidayShopping and receive a 10% discount, your minimum total coast is $5.00. This deal is for EVERYTHING in Celestial Yarn's shop! If it's listed there, you can use the coupon! Once an item is gone, that item is gone! So act fast you want an item!

HAPPY SHOPPING!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CelestialYarn

It's Just Another Cyber Monday!

It's that time of year again! It's time to pull out those big jackets, bring out the space heaters, and the fire wood! Time to dig out those Holiday lights, and snuggle up with something warm! It's also time to run around in major department stores getting presents for loved ones.

But why fight the lines for a scarf....or a hat...maybe even a wreath for the holiday season...when you can come to Celestial Yarn?

We will be taking part in the Black Friday weekend! Starting Friday and through Monday there will be price cuts on many items, and there will be many coupons for custom made orders, and other discounts!

Our Holiday Shopping Weekend will start Friday at 12am and will end Monday night at 11:59pm. They will include items that have not been listed within the last week [which is one, the Holiday Marble Necklaces] and on any custom made order that is made by me; that includes Wreaths, Hats, Scarves, and Gloves.

Because of all the demand we will not be taking any orders on afghans, amigurmis, and big projects.

If you have already submitted a custom made order, your order will still be made!

Stay tuned for the coupons and other updates on this marvelous weekend!

Celestial Yarn has moved!

That's right you heard me! We have moved into a new house! Before I was living with my brother in our late grandmother's house but I have spread my wings and flew into a nice house that I share with my fiance and our soon to be cat! [We're picking him up Friday!]

It's starting to get cold here in Texas, and I mean cold. Tonight is the first freeze of the cold season. And I get to work in it! YAY! So this is the perfect time to start to work on Winter Mittens and scarves! There is a new love in my life, and it's name is Scoodie. Think of a scarf plus a hoodie. They are super amazing.

Anyways, with the holidays coming up I have a bunch of orders to fill and patterns to design!

Keep a heads up for some awesome Cyber Monday deals!

Hello Again!

Hello again my dear subscribers! I thought I would drop in, and give some insight on how the whole mill, Celestial Yarn is doing! And I have to say, we are doing great! Over the last couple of weeks I had two orders, I sold the oh so famous Pansexual Slouchy Beanie, which if you still want one, I still have a listing for the hat, and I will make it to your specifications, and I got my first Etsy custom made order! It was for a hat that looks like the hat worn by Gohan in Dragonball Z when he was still a kid. If you are a fan of the show you may know what I am talking about. But I am glad to say that it's finished, well almost, I just need to add the four stars on the dragonball then it will be finished. I have to say, I am quite proud of this hat, and I think it's way too adorable for it's own good. I think after I send the hat out I will be making a paid pattern for the hat, because when the costumer was asking me to make one, she mentioned that no one had yet made a crochet one, or at least selling one.

I will be moving soon, I am renting a house from my aunt, and will be moving into the house in November. I also have some pretty exciting news, I am now engaged to my boyfriend, well now fiance, of almost five year! We are hoping to have the wedding next year, or the year after that. <3

CELESTIAL YARN GIVE AWAY!!!!

The Celestial Yarn Facebook page has reached more than 50 likes! Yeah!!! And we are currently having a giveaway! Head on over to the Facebook page and make sure to reserve a spot in the main post to make sure you are apart of this big giveaway. 

Also stay tuned for cowls, mittens, afghans and more!! 

Remember, if there is an item you would like me to crochet, you can send a request on the Facebook Page or through Etsy! 

Guess Who's Back

Hello,

I know it's been over a week, but like I said in a post before, I was headed for the Gulf of Mexico to Galveston Island. It was tons of fun, but the vacation is over and I am now headed back. The whole time I was down there I kept saying I wanted to move down there. And it's true, I do want to move. I lived down there, yes it was for a summer, but I still call it home. My mother lived down there, and I used to go down there whenever I could. Long weekends, Christmas, Thanksgiving, I went down there if permitted. Anyways, I brought back a ton of shells, and I am planning on using them.

While down there I started to make a mesh bag, with my pink and lime green yarn, I hope I can finish it soon. Knowing me I will.

Well, I just wanted to update you guys on what I have been up to and that I am back. So expect more posts from me! Yay!

Cheers~!

Religious Rosaries

Well I did it. I finished all five rosaries. All I have to do is to mail them after I receive payment! Yay! Here are some pictures of all five!

New Orders And Vacation

Hello! Just stopping to update a few things and to wish everyone a good weekend! I just got off work. . . 5 hours ago. . . it was a busy day up at the pool. But I love it, one little boy made my day he said I was "cool". Anyways, I am just filling out orders and waiting to ship them after I receive payment. I have an order for five rosaries. Three black thread with black beads, and two black thread with pearl beads. The pattern is relatively simple, you just have to get it started and want to finish it. And I have to complete these by next week because that is when they want it by. After that I have to start on an Amigurumi Sock Monkey with forest green, mint green and black for a friend who is willing to pay the price. Muwhahahaha. $10 since there is no shipping. That's the price. After that I will be clear of orders and will be able to stock other items.

The 29th of June through the 6th of July I will be out of town on Holiday. Down to the Gulf Coast I go! To Galveston Island! Maybe I will be inspired for Beach Theme Crochet! That would be cool!

Well, that's it for now! Talk to you soon!
Cheers!

First Free Pattern: Over The Shoulder Purse

I just finished this project just like 10 minutes ago. And it's a pattern I made myself, I just went along with it and just added what I felt would be great! And since it's easy, I am giving out this free pattern.

What You Will Need:
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn; I used the lilac color, you can use any yarn you like this is just what I used
Hook; I used a J-Hook 6.00 MM or Size 4 if using the UK Chart
[If you are having trouble finding a hook size I use this chart; Crochet Hook Comparison Chart ]
Time! I was able to make this in less than a week because I have a lot of down time in between shifts and when I work next.

Instructions:

Front of Purse
ch 34
Row 1; 1 hdc from 2nd ch of hook, 1 hdc across; ch 2, turn (32)
Row 2: 1 hdc across; ch 2, turn (32)
Row 3 - 14: Repeat Row 2
Row 15: 1 hdc next two stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches and repeat until the end; ch 2 turn
Row 16: 1 hdc in each stitch across; when you get to the 'ch 2' space just do 2 hdc in that space; ch 2. turn
Row 17: 1 hdc in each stitch across; ch 2, turn
Row 18: Repeat Row 15, 1 hdc next 2 stitches, ch 2, skip next 2 stitches, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches repeat until end; ch 2, turn
Row 19: Repeat row 16, ch 2, turn
Row 20 & 21: 1 hdc in each stitch across; ch 2, turn
Row 22: Repeat Row 15; ch 2, turn
Row 23: Repeat Row 16; ch 2, turn
Row 24: 1 hdc in each stitch across; ch 2, turn
Row 25: Repeat row 24 but do not ch 2, turn, instead fasten off

Back
ch 34
Row: 1 hdc from 2nd ch of hook, 1 hdc across; ch 2 turn (32)
Row 2 - 40: 1 hdc in each stitch across; ch 2 turn
When you get to row 40, do not ch 2 and turn, instead fasten off

Now I made individual strips to make the space for the purse instead of just sewing the front and back together.

Each strip is the same except the length.
Bottom Strip; when you finish this you will sew this to the bottom of the front and back; I will tell you what I did to sew them together.
Ch 6
Row 1; from 2nd ch from hook 1 hdc, 1 hdc in each stitch across; ch 2, turn (4)
Row 2 - 24 Repeat row 1
Now, when I went to sew them together, all I did was single crochet them together.

Side Strips; Make 2
Ch 6
Row 1; from 2nd ch from hook 1 hdc, 1 hdc in each stitch across; ch 2, turn (4)
Row 2 - 25 Repeat row 1
I single crocheted them together like I did the bottom.

This is the body of your purse.
Strap:
Ch 6
Row 1; from 2nd ch from hook 1 hdc, 1 hdc in each stitch across; ch 2, turn (4)
Row 2 - 40[or desired length] Repeat row 1
Once again I single crocheted them together.

You should have your purse!
I am sorry if this is slightly confusing, I was not writing down the pattern as I went along. So if you use this pattern and it isn't quite right you can E-mail me and send your corrections!

I hope you enjoy this free pattern and I hope that you have fun crocheting!

Cheers!

This is Jean; he is my model for most things! 

This pattern is copyrighted to Celestial Yarn and it's owner. You can use the pattern as you wish, if you sell the product PLEASE give me credit! If you plan on selling the purse; e-mail me with a link to your shop where I can find it and admire it! Huzzah!

Finding Friends Online

So today I tried something new. I found a group on MeetUp that is a knitting/crochet pack of females that mets up at the local Barnes and Noble by my house.

I have always had a hard time trusting people I met online, and I was nervous. My Aunt Kathleen, who sews for Celestial Yarn, tagged along with me and made the experience even better. It wasn't at all what I expected, they were very friendly and super nice. I even made a couple of friends! 

Either way, I think it was a great experience to share and I am looking forward to going back! 

I think it's a great thing to go outside your bubble of trust and open up to new people. Especially if you and the others share an interest. Then it's even more fun! 

Busy Day....Busy Week

So all day today I have been updating the Etsy page, the Facebook page, I created this blog, a ravelry, and a Deviant Art page. Hopefully now I can take a break from all this editing and get back to what I love doing!

I do have good news though, I do have a sale, well a request. Someone is paying me to crochet them a sock monkey. Although I am terrified of the beasts I am not going to turn down a chance for business. Gotta suck it up like a big girl and rise to the challenge! The bills need me to!

Currently I am looking for more patterns I can use. And yes when I do use a pattern and sell the item, I make sure it is ok with the creator of the pattern and I do give credit. Trust me I do not need trouble. Other than that nothing else is going on that's worth mentioning. But I will say I am almost done with a purse, it's something I have been working on since Saturday. It's taken this quick to make it because at my work I do a lot of sitting down because I work concessions and not everyone wants a push-pop while they swim, so I have had down time. So instead of reading a book or starring mindlessly out into the chlorine water I have been crocheting like one of those elves that make shoes. Shooessss.

Anyways, I am falling asleep so I guess it's off to bed for this crocheter! Cheers!

Welcome To Celestial Yarn's Blog!

Hiya!! My name is Brooke and I am the owner of Celestial Yarn. Celestial Yarn is (for now) an online business for many crafts. Such crafts include Crochet, Wreath Making, Quilting, and painting items to make them look Steampunk. Ok, that's ALL we do. But from time to time there will pop up a painting or two. We try to broaden our horizon every now and then.

Basically I have started this blog to track my progress and have more social openings for Celestial Yarn. Plus I have seen so many successful craft shops have blogs for promotional reason and etc., I thought to myself; "I'm going to follow their example!"

Let me tell you a bit about Celestial Yarn and then I can dive into telling you about me!

Celestial Yarn was first thought up for a math project, but after I graduated I sort of just threw it away and never really thought about it after that. Well as the summer passed, and my finished Crochet projects cluttering my room I thought it would be a good time to start selling them and making room as well as money. Well, my boyfriend's parents go out to these trade days every first weekend of the month. It's called First Monday and it's held out in Weatherford TX. They suggested that I could sell my items out there, well I got to thinking and made some make shift business cards. At first business was slow, but soon I was selling right and left. I then started to expand my business by making official business cards, making an Etsy, an eBay, and then in March 2013, I created the Celestial Yarn Facebook page. Although it's a small online store, I am working on making it big and making it one of the popular craft shops.

I am not alone in this process, I have three other members to my shop. My Aunt Kathleen who sews quilts and blankets, my boyfriend Gaerrick who loves taking nerf guns and making them Steampunk. And then my cousin Carmella, who edits posts and descriptions, making sure everything is correct and proper! With our powers combined we are...Celestial Yarn! WOOOO!

Now about me, like I said before, my name is Brooke. I graduated high school back in 2012, and I am currently not in college. Crocheting and Wreath Making isn't all what I do. I also draw, paint, compose stories, have starring contests with my cat, lay in my hammock all day and watch the leaves in the sky. I enjoy meditating and reading books, a huge fantasy fan, as well as Science Fiction and video games. I am what you would call a creative nerd. Ha! Music is a big part of my creative process, my favorite genres are techno, alternative, and metal. Techno out ruling the other two. I am a natural red head but I am always dying my hair, my favorite past hair style was when I had my hair down to my shoulders and it was bright pink, boy do I miss my hair being pink! Currently it is black and short. I am a huge animal lover, my favorite being cats and Flamingos! I am a native Texan living in Fort Worth and Galveston. I adore all things that go hand and hand with the beach, my favorite seasons are fall and summer. I was born in October, and I am a Libra. I enjoy surrounding myself with anything that deals with magic, spending hours at a time in local metaphysical shops. That's pretty much all I have for now!

I hope you enjoy my blog and I hope to do blog more in the future! YAY!