Author: Rachele Carmona

2019 Goal Planning Free Printable: What’s in store for CypressTextiles?

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Hey, y’all! So I’m finally getting around to finishing up my 2019 planning post. I have some very specific goals this year, both personal and business-related. What better way to kick off the year than by sharing my goals with you all! I’ve formatted three personal goals into a bullet list without a super rigid time frame, and then my four main business goals are split into one for each quarter. Check it out below, and keep reading to find the free printable I’ve put together for you all. Here are my 2019 business goals, and what you can plan to see, big-picture-wise for CypressTextiles this year! Of course, I’ll be doing plenty of other projects in my daily business, but these four goals are my main biggies that I want to accomplish in order to move my business forward this year. 2019 Business Goals Q1: Update my website – spend time creating content with other fiber arts Q2: Diversify my shop – got some funsies in store for this year! Q3: Local workshops – …

Starting simple in 2019 with a fast and fun crochet design!

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Hello everyone! It’s a new year and that always gets me to refresh my big picture to-do list and give a good think to the changes I want to make for my business during this trip around the sun. I’m finishing a blog post to tell y’all how I plan out my year, and even polished up a free printable for everyone. So look out for that! And if you didn’t see my 2018 year-in-review, check it out. I got more designing in 2018 than I thought, and may just take it easy this year (but probably not lol). But before I release the 2019 planning post, I’ve been working on a new design over the past couple of weeks, and I couldn’t wait any longer to show you! Some of you may know about my love affair with Scheepjes|Colour Crafter and her party-girl sister, Velvet. If you don’t, then read all about that here. After a brief stint of stash-diving in December (due to the need to gift handmade this year) I realized I …

Beach Hut Crochet Blanket Pattern made with Scheepjes Colour Crafter

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Hey, y’all! How many of you remember my Beach Hut Blanket crochet pattern? It’s a super fun and engaging design with clever construction that will make it your go-to baby blanket. Looks amazing in any colorway. Here’s a photo refresher if you need reminding, and some links for exploring. Related Links: Find the (updated!) Beach Hut Blanket crochet pattern on Etsy/Craftsy/Ravelry/LoveCrochet See all of the Beach But Blankets I have made in the past Check out the lovely Beach Hut Blankets you all have made – They are glorious! Totally Unrelated Link: Did you know I released a pattern book? Did you know there’s a CAL for it? Yaassss! Beach Hut Blanket The original Beach Hut colorway from 2015: And an updated cool blues colorway I made: Updating the Pattern This year, I was invited by Crochet! Magazine, a publication of Annie’s Catalog, to submit a design for their Summer 2019 issue. What an honor! I decided to look through my pattern design history and choose a hidden gem of a design that maybe just …

Color Garden Crochet Blanket

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Welcome to the Color Garden crochet blanket beginner’s guide and CAL page. This page is meant to be a supplement to folks who purchased my book and would like some gentle support with their pattern. If you are looking for alternate yarn selection, videos to help with tricky stitches, and the fun that comes with working up a project in a group, then this is the page for you. My plan is to break the blanket up into weekly segments, then list all of the weeks below. Dates will not be assigned, so you can jump in at any time and flow through the project. Ways to connect with the community are provided on this page. I can’t wait to get started! [Jump back to main CAL page.] Before you begin Order my book to get this pattern Add your project to Ravelry to enter the giveaways (see below) Join my Facebook Group to connect with other CALers and get my weekly check-ins Follow me on Instagram @cypresstextiles and use hashtags for your pics (see …

Cozy Corner Crochet Blanket

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Welcome to the Cozy Corner crochet blanket beginner’s guide and CAL page. This page is meant to be a supplement to folks who purchased my book and would like some gentle support with their pattern. If you are looking for alternate yarn selection, videos to help with tricky stitches, and the fun that comes with working up a project in a group, then this is the page for you. My plan is to break the blanket up into weekly segments, then list all of the weeks below. Dates will not be assigned, so you can jump in at any time and flow through the project. Ways to connect with the community are provided on this page. I can’t wait to get started! [Jump back to main CAL page.] Before you begin Order my book to get this pattern Add your project to Ravelry to enter the giveaways (see below) Join my Facebook Group to connect with other CALers and get my weekly check-ins Follow me on Instagram @cypresstextiles and use hashtags for your pics (see …

Wanderlust Crochet Blanket

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Welcome to the Wanderlust crochet blanket beginner’s guide and CAL page. This page is meant to be a supplement to folks who purchased my book and would like some gentle support with their pattern. If you are looking for alternate yarn selection, videos to help with tricky stitches, and the fun that comes with working up a project in a group, then this is the page for you. My plan is to break the blanket up into weekly segments, then list all of the weeks below. Dates will not be assigned, so you can jump in at any time and flow through the project. Ways to connect with the community are provided on this page. I can’t wait to get started! [Jump back to main CAL page.] Before you begin Order my book to get this pattern Add your project to Ravelry to enter the giveaways (see below) Join my Facebook Group to connect with other CALers and get my weekly check-ins Follow me on Instagram @cypresstextiles and use hashtags for your pics (see below) …

Multifaceted Crochet Blanket

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Welcome to the Multifaceted crochet blanket beginner’s guide and CAL page. This page is meant to be a supplement to folks who purchased my book and would like some gentle support with their pattern. If you are looking for alternate yarn selection, videos to help with tricky stitches, and the fun that comes with working up a project in a group, then this is the page for you. My plan is to break the blanket up into weekly segments, then list all of the weeks below. Dates will not be assigned, so you can jump in at any time and flow through the project. Ways to connect with the community are provided on this page. I can’t wait to get started! [Jump back to main CAL page.] Before you begin Order my book to get this pattern Add your project to Ravelry to enter the giveaways (see below) Join my Facebook Group to connect with other CALers and get my weekly check-ins Follow me on Instagram @cypresstextiles and use hashtags for your pics (see below) …

City Sunrise Crochet Blanket

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Welcome to the City Sunrise crochet blanket beginner’s guide and CAL page. This page is meant to be a supplement to folks who purchased my book and would like some gentle support with their pattern. If you are looking for alternate yarn selection, videos to help with tricky stitches, and the fun that comes with working up a project in a group, then this is the page for you. My plan is to break the blanket up into weekly segments, then list all of the weeks below. Dates will not be assigned, so you can jump in at any time and flow through the project. Ways to connect with the community are provided on this page. I can’t wait to get started! [Jump back to main CAL page.] Before you begin Order my book to get this pattern Add your project to Ravelry to enter the giveaways (see below) Join my Facebook Group to connect with other CALers and get my weekly check-ins Follow me on Instagram @cypresstextiles and use hashtags for your pics (see …

Ombre Stripe Crochet Blanket

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Welcome to the Ombre Stripe crochet blanket beginner’s guide and CAL page. This page is meant to be a supplement to folks who purchased my book and would like some gentle support with their pattern. If you are looking for alternate yarn selection, videos to help with tricky stitches, and the fun that comes with working up a project in a group, then this is the page for you. My plan is to break the blanket up into weekly segments, then list all of the weeks below. Dates will not be assigned, so you can jump in at any time and flow through the project. Ways to connect with the community are provided on this page. I can’t wait to get started! [Jump back to main CAL page.] Before you begin Order my book to get this pattern Add your project to Ravelry to enter the giveaways (see below) Join my Facebook Group to connect with other CALers and get my weekly check-ins Follow me on Instagram @cypresstextiles and use hashtags for your pics (see …

Sweet Spring Crochet Blanket

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Welcome to the Sweet Spring crochet blanket beginner’s guide and CAL page. This page is meant to be a supplement to folks who purchased my book and would like some gentle support with their pattern. If you are looking for alternate yarn selection, videos to help with tricky stitches, and the fun that comes with working up a project in a group, then this is the page for you. My plan is to break the blanket up into weekly segments, then list all of the weeks below. Dates will not be assigned, so you can jump in at any time and flow through the project. Ways to connect with the community are provided on this page. I can’t wait to get started! [Jump back to main CAL page.] Before you begin Order my book to get this pattern Add your project to Ravelry to enter the giveaways (see below) Join my Facebook Group to connect with other CALers and get my weekly check-ins Follow me on Instagram @cypresstextiles and use hashtags for your pics (see …

Island Wildflower Blanket Pattern – UK Terms

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It all started with the idea to update all of my older written patterns, slowly, one at a time, in 2017… Wildflower has been a “wildly” popular pattern and I had a fantastic idea to update it using Scheepjes Stone Washed. And include a drumroll here….. I converted it to a FREE pattern for your enjoyment! Want the yarn kit to make this blanket? Click here to see it in my storefront! (affiliate link) This pattern is in UK Terms. Looking for the Island Wildflower Blanket in US Terms? Click here! Description Island Wildflower is a simple design using elements of crochet that you have probably used in the past, such as sunburst squares and granny stitch, and combining them in a new way. The result is a unique and opulent piece that will garner endless compliments. Use any favorite color combination as this beauty will make your stash yarn look great! Included are joining and border instruction, and feel free to use the motifs in a blanket or bag. Browse hashtag #IslandWildflowerBlanket on social …

Dutch Rose Blanket Pattern – UK Terms

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You Can Crochet This! – Dutch Rose Crochet Blanket Pattern – UK Terms Check out the other patterns for absolute beginners in the You Can Crochet This! series. This pattern is in UK Terms. Looking for the Dutch Rose Blanket pattern in US Terms? Click here! Note: If you would like video instruction for any part of the blanket, here is the YouTube playlist; however, be aware, the stitch narration is in US Terms. If this is confusing, simply mute the video. Find the yarn kit for this blanket in my yarn kit storefront at my affiliate link! (Shopping through this link will help support CypressTextiles and doesn’t cost you anything extra.) Introduction Dutch Rose is a piece that is near and dear to my heart. It is the perfect embodiment of the type of blanket that I love to design. Elegant rose hexagons get cozy with granny stripe hexagons, and a clever striped corner, only to be set off by a gorgeous lace border. Heavenly! Hashtags: #DutchRoseBlanket, and as always #CypressTextiles Materials Yarn: Scheepjes “Stone Washed” …

Happy Little Tree Blanket Pattern – UK Terms

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You Can Crochet This! – Happy Little Tree Crochet Blanket Pattern – UK TERMS Check out the other patterns for absolute beginners in the You Can Crochet This! series. This pattern is in UK Terms. Looking for this pattern in US Terms? Click here! You can find the yarn kit for this project in my storefront via this affiliate link! Hi, y’all! Welcome to my first pattern tutorial geared toward absolute beginners. Happy Little Tree is an engaging, yet stunningly simple piece that you’ll enjoy making as much as you enjoy the finished product. Plus, Bob Ross, am I right?? Introduction After spending so much time staring longingly at my Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed Cutie Pie Pack, I finally decided to design something for it. One of my goals for 2018 is to have a no-waste spirit, so I wanted to use every inch of yarn. I thought a fun and quirky granny square blanket would be perfect. Join as-you-go to make sure nothing is wasted, and of course since this blanket is in the Relaxghan …

Perfect Scallops Crochet Blanket

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Welcome to the Perfect Scallops crochet blanket beginner’s guide and CAL page. This page is meant to be a supplement to folks who purchased my book and would like some gentle support with their pattern. If you are looking for alternate yarn selection, videos to help with tricky stitches, and the fun that comes with working up a project in a group, then this is the page for you. My plan is to break the blanket up into weekly segments, then list all of the weeks below. Dates will not be assigned, so you can jump in at any time and flow through the project. Ways to connect with the community are provided on this page. I can’t wait to get started! [Jump back to main CAL page.]   Before you begin Order my book to get this pattern Add your project to Ravelry to enter the giveaways (see below) Join my Facebook Group to connect with other CALers and get my weekly check-ins Follow me on Instagram @cypresstextiles and use hashtags for your pics …

Layered Waves Crochet Blanket

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Welcome to the Layered Waves crochet blanket beginner’s guide and CAL page. This page is meant to be a supplement to folks who purchased my book and would like some gentle support with their pattern. If you are looking for alternate yarn selection, videos to help with tricky stitches, and the fun that comes with working up a project in a group, then this is the page for you. My plan is to break the blanket up into weekly segments, then list all of the weeks below. Dates will not be assigned, so you can jump in at any time and flow through the project. Ways to connect with the community are provided on this page. I can’t wait to get started! [Jump back to main CAL page.] Before you begin Order my book to get this pattern Add your project to Ravelry to enter the giveaways (see below) Join my Facebook Group to connect with other CALers and get my weekly check-ins Follow me on Instagram @cypresstextiles and use hashtags for your pics (see …