Beautiful Crochet Designs from SweetPotato3Patterns

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Hi Crocheters! Today we are having a Meet and Greet with Christine Naugle from SweetPotato3Patterns.

Read on below to learn about Christine and her designs before scrolling to the end of this post for a fun selection of free and premium crochet patterns from SweetPotato3Patterns.

Christine shared a pattern with us too! You can check out her fun Vintage Flip Cap pattern right here for free:

Vintage Flip Cap - Guest Design - SweetPotato3

Vintage Flip Cap Pattern

The Vintage Flip Cap is a unique design that speaks volume! The short styled cap sits just above the ears with a long bill that flips upwards.

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Meet Christine

Question: Who are you? Tell me about yourself.

Hi, I am Christine, the owner and designer at Sweet Potato 3 Patterns. Not only am I a crochet enthusiast, but I am a Mom to 3 amazing kids, wife to a loving husband. We are a very outdoorsy family and spend our time white water rafting, downhill skiing, kayaking, sup, biking and playing with our dog.

I have been designing crochet patterns since 2012. My goal at Sweet Potato 3 is to create innovative crochet designs that teach new techniques and skills, improving your abilities to be confident in your finished projects.

Question: How did you learn how to crochet? How long have you been crocheting?

My great grandmother taught me to crochet when I was in elementary school (I really don’t want to do that math-LOL). I loved working beside her on projects, our biggest project was when we made match blankets when I was in 7th grade.

I kind of quit crocheting while in high school and college, but quickly picked it back up when my sisters started having babies. There is something so special about giving a handmade keepsake and I knew crochet was how I could do that. I picked it up and couldn’t put it down. A few years later, I started designing and haven’t looked back.

Question: Do you have any tips for new crocheters? Any guidance to make them successful at a new hobby?

If your learning to crochet, find some people who you can turn to for questions and help. It is exciting to learn something new but if you get stuck on something it is easy to just give up. So find a fun support group, if you can’t find anything local, find a group on social media.

I would love to personally invite you to join my crochet group on Facebook. It is a lovely group of people who are passionate about crochet and they are a great resource for helping solve crochet related questions, share inspirations, works in progress and just have a lot of fun. Come join my SP3 Crochet & Conversation group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SP3CrochetConversation

Question: What do you enjoy crocheting the most?

Looking back over the years since I began designing my own crochet patterns there have definitely been different types of designs. I started off doing mostly newborn photography props. As the years went on, I started to focus more on hats, scarves, wraps and cowls. I then branches out into blankets for babies and for the home.

Honestly, I really enjoy doing a little of everything. It is fun to mix in small projects between the bigger projects. I enjoy the variety and think most of you do as well.

Question: What else are you passionate about (other than crochet)?

That is a tough one, I feel like my life intertwines a lot. I love volunteering and doing charity work. In fact, I meet my husband while volunteering with the youth at our church. I used to help out in the schools a ton when my children where younger as well. Most recently, I have had a chance to organize an amazing charity event that I actually get to combine my love of crochet with.

About 7 years ago, my Uncle passed away from Cancer. This was such devastating news for everyone who ever met him. A week later I had organized a Crochet Cancer Challenge, I gave away free hat patterns to anyone who was willing to make a hat from the pattern to donate to a cancer patient. I host this event every October and last year had over 50,000 hats donated. You can find more information about the challenge here: https://sweetpotato3.com/crochet-cancer-challenge/

Question: What prompted you to start designing?

When I started crocheting I tried following many different patterns and found many of them confusing. So, I just started writing my own. I was selling finished items in my Etsy shop and had so many people contact me asking where I found my pattern. I saw this as a sign that I had a unique style that people liked.

I released my first pattern and sold so many that in less than 6 months I switched my Etsy shop from completed items to only crochet patterns. I also found that designing is my true passion.

Question: How long have you been designing and where do you publish your patterns?

I have been designing crochet patterns since 2012. I have some designs for free on my blog, as well as, premium patterns in shops on Etsy, Ravelry, Love Craft and Ribblr. I also have a few published books with Annie’s and Leisure Arts.

You can find Christine’s shops below:

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPotato3Pattern

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/sweet-potato-3

Love Craft: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/user/maker/880528fa-6e31-40ad-b8bf-d8dc4bba1afe

Ribblr: https://ribblr.com/shop/sweet-potato-3

Question: What drives you to create? Where do you find inspiration for your designs?

I find inspiration at the most random times. It is funny what can inspire you, usually just a walk into town and I’ll see something that catches my attention. It can be anything from a color combination, texture or an actual item to design.

Question: What do you enjoy designing the most?

Most recently, I think I would have to say blankets. I love trying to come up with something unique from what is already out there.

Question: What tips would you give to someone interested in designing and blogging?

Just do it, jump in and commit to a lot of hard work up front. It can be tough sometimes but if you truly have a passion for it, you will be so happy you did it. Give it some time and don’t expect overnight success. Be true to yourself, show who you really are and people will respect and enjoy that!

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Question: What goals have you set for yourself for the future?

My goal has always been to have time for my family and have something that is just for me. This job allows me to be there for my family at anytime. It also allows me to do what I love, to work at the pace I want and meet amazing people. I guess my goal is for that all to stay the same, and if it does, then I am one lucky lady.

Question: Who are your favorite makers? How have they inspired you?

There are so many that I have admired and looked up to. The first ones that pop into my mind are: Sincerely Pam, Marly Bird, Briana K, Bliss This, Sek Handmade.

I think I look up to them not only because they have such amazing crochet designs, but because they are such welcoming, kind and friendly people.

Question: Do you have a favorite yarn you like to use when you are crocheting? What colors and fibers do you gravitate toward when choosing your yarn?

I mentioned earlier that I love designing a variety of items. Well, the same holds true for yarn, the more variety the better. I do tend to use colors found in nature, more muted and neutral colors in my designs.