Thursday, December 28, 2017

Year in Review 2017

2017 was an eventful year for Blackstone Designs! There were many new patterns released!

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 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links
In total, there were 55 new patterns, both free (F) and premium (P)! Here's a recap:
Below you will find the pattern names and links to my Ravelry shop. However, these patterns are available on Etsy, Craftsy, and LoveCrochet as well!

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1. Funfetti Sloots - Adult (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/funfetti-sloots---adult
2. Funfetti Sloots - Child (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/funfetti-sloots---child
3. Funfetti Sloots - Doll (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/funfetti-sloots---doll
4. Kitty Cat Hat (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kitty-cat-hat-9
5. Peeping Groundhog Boot Cuffs (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peeping-groundhog-boot-cuffs
6. Peeping Chick Boot Cuffs (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peeping-chick-boot-cuffs
7. Peeping Bunny Boot Cuffs (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peeping-bunny-boot-cuffs
8. Peeping Sheep Boot Cuffs (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peeping-sheep-boot-cuffs
9. Silly Sheep in Shorts Gift Basket (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silly-sheep-in-shorts-easter-basket
10. Bruno the Bear (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bruno-the-bear-2
11. Sunkissed Hooded Vest - Adult (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunkissed-hooded-vest---adult
12. Sunkissed Hooded Vest - Child (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunkissed-hooded-vest---child
13. Sunkissed Hooded Vest - Baby (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunkissed-hooded-vest---baby
14. Sunkissed Hooded Vest - Doll (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunkissed-hooded-vest---doll
15. Kineo Pullover - Doll (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kineo-pullover---doll
16. Baseball Pants Gift Basket (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baseball-pants-gift-basket
17. Basketball Shorts Gift Basket (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basketball-shorts-gift-basket
18. Football Pants Gift Basket (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/football-pants-gift-basket
19. Hockey Shorts Gift Basket (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hockey-shorts-gift-basket
20. Cheerleader Skirt Gift Basket (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cheerleader-skirt-gift-basket
21. Ballerina Tutu Gift Basket (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ballerina-tutu-gift-basket
22. Goody Gumdrops Coatigan - Doll (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/goody-gumdrops-coatigan---doll
23. Plush Poms Bath Mat: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/plush-poms-bath-mat
24. Gracie Lace Tank - Child (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gracie-lace-tank---child
25. Gracie Lace Tank - Adult (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gracie-lace-tank---adult

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26. Pocket Full of Rainbows (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pocket-full-of-rainbows
27. Pocket Full of Sunshine (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pocket-full-of-sunshine
28. Puffy Hearts Bag (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/puffy-hearts-bag
29. Coastal Waves Top - Child (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coastal-waves-top---child

30. Coastal Waves Top - Adult (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coastal-waves-top---adult
31. Stingray Purse (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stingray-purse-or-pal
32. Arboretum Square (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/arboretum-square
33. Botanical Garden Square (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/botanical-garden-square
34. Totally Retro Gift Basket (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/totally-retro-gift-basket
35. Lost in Paris Sweater - Child (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lost-in-paris-sweater---child
36. Lost in Paris Sweater - Adult (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lost-in-paris-sweater---adult
37. Lost in Paris Sweater - Doll (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lost-in-paris-sweater---doll
38. Bayberry Cardigan - Adult (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bayberry-cardigan---adult
39. Bayberry Cardigan - Child (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bayberry-cardigan---child
40. Keyring Pouch (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/keyring-pouch
41. Bayberry Cardigan - Doll (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bayberry-cardigan---doll
42. Friday Mittens (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/friday-mittens
43. Christmas Tree Treat Bag (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-tree-treat-bag
44. Christmas Candy Treat Bag (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-candy-treat-bag
45. Santa or Elf Belly Treat Bag (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/santa-or-elf-belly-treat-bag
46. Leather and Lattice Handbag (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leather-and-lattice-handbag
47. Santa Slouch (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/santa-slouch-2
48. Christmas Fairy Gift Basket (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-fairy-gift-basket
49. Watercolor Cowl (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/watercolor-cowl-2
50. Little Tree Coasters (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-tree-coasters

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51. Cameron Christmas Stocking (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cameron-christmas-stocking
52. Mrs. Claus Shoe Basket (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mrs-claus-shoe-basket
53. Rustic Mug Rugs (F): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rustic-mug-rugs
54. Whatever Sweater - Adult (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whatever-sweater---adult
55. Whatever Sweater - Child (P): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whatever-sweater---child


Want to know the top 3 favorites?
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The Kitty Cat Hat, Bayberry Cardigan - Adult, and Coastal Waves - Adult received the most hearts on Ravelry! 


What pattern is your favorite from 2017? Answer in the comments below for a chance to win 1 pattern of choice from my shop! For an additional entry, make a separate comment with what pattern(s) you didn't know I released. 

Winner(s) will be drawn at random on December 31st. The more comments there are, the more winners there will be! 

Thanks for all of your support in 2017! I wouldn't be here without your awesomeness!


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48 comments:

  1. I love the football pants! They will be perfect for our football silent auction next year

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    1. The sports baskets are some of my favorite!

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  2. Thanks for the chance! My fav is still the bayberry cardigan. So amazing !!

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  3. While I knew about a lot of the patterns I actually didn't know you had some shares which I really like :) thanks for an awesome year and heres to the next!

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  4. Definitely the Bayberry cardigan!

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  5. They are all awesome! I really love the adult Bayberry Cardigan! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us in 2018!

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  6. I wasn't aware of the Whatever Sweater, but now that I am its going on my list!

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    1. I LOVE the Whatever Sweater! I love anything with options haha!
      I usually don't make things for myself (time constraints), but I am definitely making one of these!

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  7. The Sunkissed Hooded Vest! I love the gift baskets!

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  8. My favorite is the football gift basket.

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  9. I didn't know that you released a baseball gift basket.

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  10. Love the gift basket and your customer service for pattern questions!!!

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  11. I have enjoyed the one I have made this far and can't wait to do more of your patterns! I hope to make Coastal Waves Top (adult) Its on the wish list.

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  12. Love the Kitty Cat Hat - cool version!

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  13. They are all amazing and Congrats on such a great year! Looking forward to what is coming in 2018 but my all time fav is the Watercolor cowl the fact that you can use one cake and get two such different looks it rocks!

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  14. My favorite is the Bayberry Cartigan. It is so pretty. You are such a talented designer and it's always hard to pick just one! I look forward to what 2018 has in store from you!

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  15. While I knew about the Sunkissed Hooded vest (as I was the one that won the naming contest! ) I didn't know you released a baby & doll version! I will have to definitely get the doll version for my daughter since she has a couple bigger dolls to play with now!

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  16. I love the gift baskets. Would love to win the elf gift basket pattern.

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  17. I don't remember seeing the release of Bayberry Cardigan.

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  18. I love your baskets!!

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  19. Missed the whatever sweater, holiday craziness I guess

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    1. Congratulations, you're the winner of this giveaway!
      Please message me on the Blackstone Designs Facebook page with your pattern of choice and Ravlery username or email address and I will get it sent over as soon as I can :)
      Patterns: www.ravelry.com/designers/sonya-blackstone

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    2. I missed the leather and lattice handbag

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  20. I love the Bayberry Cardigan Adult!

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  21. I didnt know you have funfetti slippers or the bayberry cardigan for dolls! So cute!

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  22. I didn't know you released the roller skating basket.

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  23. There r too many to pick just one :)

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  24. They are all so good, it's hard to decide. But, I am in love with the Cameron Christmas Stocking. The shape is more natural looking than most I've seen. Congrats on a successful year! Have a safe and prosperous New Year.

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    1. I love this one too! I actually have plans to re-do all of my Christmas stockings, so I can get a better shape from them. It will take some time though haha

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  25. I absolutely love all of your designs, but especially your gift baskets! I've made quite a few and have plans to make many more!

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  26. The Sunkissed Hooded Vest adult is my favorite for 2017!

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  27. I didn't realize the Funfetti boots for adults is a 2017 pattern. Awesome!

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  28. I love them all! So much imagination!

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  29. I love the whatever sweater and many more:)

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  30. I love them all - I do silent auction baskets so anything winter for a basket in Feb. Cindy

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  31. Love them all! Need something coastal for a silent auction in Feb. CINDY. B. clbcrochet@aol.com

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  32. Love them all! My absolute favorite from 2017 was Lost in Paris Sweater. I am excited to see what you have planned for 2018

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  33. I like the Kitty Cat hat - a quick and easy project with a sense of humor.

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  34. Bayberry cardigan adult is my fav for this year. I own it and can't wait to try it

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  35. My fav is the bayberry cardigan :)

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  36. This is so generous of you! I love your designs. I am, however, having difficulty with the giveaway link. I have tried multiple devices but get " page does not exist on this blog" messages. I thought I followed the rules, did I miss something?

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  37. I would love to try one of the Christmas style baskets.

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