Author: Rachele Carmona

Garden Walk Blanket: Free Crochet Pattern

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Hello, lovely! I have a surprise pattern drop for you today! This is my much anticipated Garden Walk Crochet Blanket Pattern. It features a traditional and solid granny as well as a fun and preppy half-striped square. This pattern was offered as a free promo by Interweave Press during the promotion of my book, The Art of Crochet Blankets. Now my book has switched hands to Penguin Random House, and the free promo is no longer offered, so I begged and pleaded to have the copyright returned to me so that I could share it with you all! Finally, my wish came true, and I just couldn’t wait to share it. I have received many messages requesting this pattern, and I am so happy to be able to share it now. This is the free crochet pattern for Garden Walk Blanket in US and UK Terms. PDF Version Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Coloring pages for layouts are also included. Pattern PDFs for …

Zendoodle Blanket Rectangle Version – Part 2

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Hi, sweet crafter! As the 4-part Zendoodle Blanket series has just come to a close, I have had messages regarding the rectangle POC inclusive rainbow version that I have been working up in Scheepjes Softfun and showing on my Instagram. So I decided to create a free pattern version for this rectangle Zendoodle as well! It is just as wide as the original Zendoodle, but extended upward to make a big rectangle. Here are links to the 4 parts of this free rectangle version: Part 1: Strip 1 Part 2: Strips 2 and 3 (This post) Part 3: Strips 4 and 5 Part 4: Strips 6-8 and Border Note: If you have previously purchased my Zendoodle Blanket on Etsy or Ravelry, I will send the updated PDF as soon as I am finished with it. Thank you! Good news: The update will include both PDFs for the Zendoodle Blanket and the Rectangle Version! Use this hashtag to keep all of the Zendoodle Blankets progress photos together, whether you make the Original or the Rectangle. #ZendoodleBlanket and #cypresstextiles Find this pattern …

LissMiss Blanket Free Crochet Pattern – Linen Stitch Mitered Square

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Hello, crafter! Welcome to the third free pattern of my five-blanket Linen Stitch series. LissMiss is a pattern I have picked up and set down many times since 2013. Check out the WIP post for tons of background info, including the knitted inspiration, and lots of photos. Here are the first two blankets in my Linen Stitch Blanket Series French Braid Blanket Zendoodle Blanket // Rectangle Version PDF Version Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Coloring pages for layouts are also included. Social Media Sharing Use this hashtag to keep all of the LissMiss Blankets progress photos together. #LissMissBlanket LissMiss Blanket Crochet Pattern Blanket Details The LissMiss Blanket name comes from “Linen Stitch Mitered Square (LSMS).” The way that the bright crisp white Cahlista interacts with the artsy and mottled River Washed XL is really a sight to behold. The River Washed XL has a slight halo, and the smooth white cotton really contrasts that in a lovely way. The resulting blanket is opulent …

Runway Square Free Crochet Pattern – FATW5 CAL, Week 19

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Hello, beautiful crafter! Remember when I released the Equinox Square as part of the Friends Around the World CAL? Well I have another square in the CAL, and it releases today! Meet the Runway Square. My design, Runway Square, is being featured on Week 19 of the fifth annual Friends Around the World CAL, hosted in the CAL – Crochet A Long Facebook group. And PS the CAL calendar and CALs A to Z pages on their website are so helpful and amazing. Check out the CAL – Crochet A Long website for more great makes! Here’s the CAL Crochet A Long website blog post! Social Media Sharing Hashtag #runwaysquare / #FATW5 / #cypresstextiles Here is the Ravelry Link for Runway Runway Square The Runway Square is perfect for when you need a lacy motif that is not too delicate. There is a lot of integrity in the square, and yet it retains that open look. To create something engaging and still simple, I have kept the more complex portions at the center of the …

LissMiss Crochet Blanket: Reviving a Work In Progress

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Hey, lovely! Today I want to reveal a WIP that I have had in the works since late 2013. Mind you, my design career started in 2012, so this puppy has been waiting since the beginning of my designer days. I was just a baby! But I had a seed of an idea… And that seed grew into the LissMiss Blanket, the third blanket in my Linen Stitch Blanket Series. You can now purchase this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry, or see the free version here! Here are the first two blankets: French Braid Blanket Zendoodle Blanket First let’s talk about how I planted that LissMiss seed. My Knitting Days Before I learned to crochet, I was a knitter! You may not have known that, but I taught myself to knit in college – from books, as YouTube was in its infancy – and one of the first things I made was something that I really connected with. I loved the bright, randomized colors and the geometric, striped look. This pattern was the No-Sew Mitered Square …

2020 VVCAL Border – Fits Any Blanket!

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 19 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! This week we are working half of the border – the first 3 rounds. But I will share the entire border in this post. Many have already started on the border or even finished their blanket! There are a lot of gorgeous makes out there to look to for inspiration. Side note: I have an awesome feature on the CAL – Crochet A Long website for anyone who would like to see my free crochet square pattern Equinox (Week 18 of the #FATW5 CAL) Announcement I have made a huge bundle of all of my VVCAL related patterns on Etsy and Ravelry: 101 VVCAL squares, all with the same final stitch count – mix and match! 9 Joining methods – Celtic Lace Join, Original, Junior, Mini, and Mini II / Whip st join / SC JAYG and Continuous JAYG with PLT Join / Granny Stitch JAYG and Continuous JAYG 3 Lace Borders The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up …

Equinox Square Free Crochet Pattern – FATW5 CAL, Week 18

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Hello, beautiful crafter! Today I have another special surprise just in time for Granny Square Day 2020. I mentioned in my last post, the free Kurinji Square, that I would have another surprise. Well, my design, Equinox Square, is being featured on Week 18 of the fifth annual Friends Around the World CAL, hosted in the CAL – Crochet A Long Facebook group. And PS the CAL calendar and CALs A to Z pages on their website are so helpful and amazing. Check out the CAL – Crochet A Long website for more great makes! Here’s the CAL Crochet A Long website blog post! Social Media Sharing Hashtag #equinoxsquare / #FATW5 / #grannysquareday2020 / #cypresstextiles Here is the Ravelry Link for Equinox Equinox Square Equinox is a bold floral square that is perfect for any season. You’re sure to enjoy the fun petals at the center and the leafy final border rounds are so simple and satisfying. I enjoyed designing this one, and I hope you love making it! Details and Materials Notions & Sizing …

Kurinji Square – Free Crochet Pattern for Granny Square Day

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Hello, again! Today it hit me that I haven’t planned anything for Granny Square Day (August 15th)! So I decided to craft a little square that you can make with 10g of Catona or Stone Washed / River Washed. It has a little color-work too. This is a square to savor the moment. It’s a square to slow down and love the process. If you’re looking for something quick and zippy, this may not be the one. Of course, after a few, it gets faster because you’ll memorize the pattern, but it’s just not a super fast make, in my opinion. So, this one won’t be for everybody, and that’s okay. Heads up, I have another Granny Square Day surprise for you tomorrow!! It’s a big one! Social Media Sharing Hashtag #kurinjisquare / #grannysquareday2020 / #cypresstextiles Of course, if you have made any of my VVCAL squares, you can post them on Granny Square Day, August 15, and hashtag #vvcal / #grannysquareday2020 / #cypresstextiles I just wanted to exercise my design muscles on a nice …

Zendoodle Blanket Rectangle Version – Part 1

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Hi, sweet crafter! As the 4-part Zendoodle Blanket series has just come to a close, I have had messages regarding the rectangle POC inclusive rainbow version that I have been working up in Scheepjes Softfun and showing on my Instagram. So I decided to create a free pattern version for this rectangle Zendoodle as well! It is just as wide as the original Zendoodle, but extended upward to make a big rectangle. Here are links to the 4 parts of this free rectangle version: Part 1: Strip 1 (This post) Part 2: Strips 2 and 3 Part 3: Strips 4 and 5 Part 4: Strips 6-8 and Border Note: If you have previously purchased my Zendoodle Blanket on Etsy or Ravelry, I will send the updated PDF as soon as I am finished with it. Thank you! Good news: The update will include both PDFs for the Zendoodle Blanket and the Rectangle Version! Use this hashtag to keep all of the Zendoodle Blankets progress photos together, whether you make the Original or the Rectangle. #ZendoodleBlanket …

Zendoodle Blanket Free Crochet Pattern – PART 4

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Welcome to PART 4 of the second free pattern of my five-blanket Linen Stitch series. Zendoodle Blanket is a pattern you may recognize. I released it in 2015, and five years later it was in need of a huge makeover as well as clarifying and simplification, so now I am re-releasing it as part of this exciting series! Here are links to the 4 parts of this free pattern: Part 1: Strip 1 Part 2: Strips 2 and 3 Part 3: Strips 4 and 5 Part 4: Strips 6-8 and Border (This post) Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee on Etsy, and Ravelry. Both square and rectangle version PDFs are included! Update: I have started a rectangle version tutorial also and it will be a 4-part series like this one! Check out Part 1! Here’s what that schematic looks like – it’s in Scheepjes Softfun ranges. Note: If you have previously purchased my Zendoodle Blanket on Etsy or Ravelry, I will send the updated PDF as soon as I am finished with …

Joining Methods for 2020 VVCAL Squares

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 18 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Many have already started, but today is the official joining day! Announcement I have made a huge bundle of all of my VVCAL related patterns on Etsy and Ravelry: 101 VVCAL squares, all with the same final stitch count – mix and match! 9 Joining methods – Celtic Lace Join, Original, Junior, Mini, and Mini II / Whip st join / SC JAYG and Continuous JAYG with PLT Join / Granny Stitch JAYG and Continuous JAYG 3 Lace Borders The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support. What to Expect Today 2020 VVCAL Joining information plus links to patterns A big showy showing of your gorgeous makes in progress! Colorways There are 4 versions with their own posts, all in Scheepjes Yarns: Catona …

2020 VVCAL Week 17, Post 2 of 2: Prague Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 17 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! It’s our last week of squares; how exciting is that? Announcement I have made a bundle of all of my VVCAL related patterns on Etsy and Ravelry: 101 VVCAL squares, all with the same final stitch count – mix and match! 9 Joining methods – Celtic Lace Join, Original, Junior, Mini, and Mini II / Whip st join / SC JAYG and Continuous JAYG with PLT Join / Granny Stitch JAYG and Continuous JAYG 3 Lace Borders The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support. What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Chicago Square , and Prague Square(this post) Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 17” section to see which …

2020 VVCAL Week 17, Post 1 of 2: Chicago Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 17 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! It’s our last week of squares; how exciting is that? Announcement I have made a bundle of all of my VVCAL related patterns on Etsy and Ravelry: 101 VVCAL squares, all with the same final stitch count – mix and match! 9 Joining methods – Celtic Lace Join, Original, Junior, Mini, and Mini II / Whip st join / SC JAYG and Continuous JAYG with PLT Join / Granny Stitch JAYG and Continuous JAYG 3 Lace Borders The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support. What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Chicago Square (this post), and Prague Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 17” section to see which …

Zendoodle Blanket Free Crochet Pattern – PART 3

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Welcome to PART 3 of the second free pattern of my five-blanket Linen Stitch series. Zendoodle Blanket is a pattern you may recognize. I released it in 2015, and five years later it was in need of a huge makeover as well as clarifying and simplification, so now I am re-releasing it as part of this exciting series! Here are links to the 4 parts of this free pattern: Part 1: Strip 1 Part 2: Strips 2 and 3 Part 3: Strips 4 and 5 (This post) Part 4: Strips 6-8 and Border Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee on Etsy, and Ravelry. Both square and rectangle version PDFs are included! Update: I have started a rectangle version tutorial also and it will be a 4-part series like this one! Check out Part 1! Here’s what that schematic looks like – it’s in Scheepjes Softfun ranges. Note: If you have previously purchased my Zendoodle Blanket on Etsy or Ravelry, I will send the updated PDF as soon as I am finished with …

Continuous Granny Stitch Join As You Go for Squares

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Hello again! Today I have a new-to-this-blog crochet join which will be another alternate joining method for the 2020 VVCAL. It’s the crochet Continuous Granny Stitch Join as-you-go (CJAYG) for squares, and I am using it specifically for my “Fresh Earth” colorway (Scheepjes Catona yarn). For the regular Granny Stitch JAYG tutorial (not continous), head to this blog post! You can now find the Granny Stitch JAYG and CJAYG in a convenient PDF format for easy printing and totally ad-free. My 2020 VVCAL Squares Before I start, here are some of my squares. The final stitch count is 88 sc, but you can use this join for any square stitch count, as long as you evenly spread out the 3dc groups. You’ll see what I mean later on! Don’t you just love a pile of different squares? That’s one of my favorite things about the VVCAL projects. After 2016, 2018, and 2020, there are now over 100 square patterns to mix and match! If you want to find out more about the Fresh Earth palette …