Author: Rachele Carmona

2020 VVCAL: Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version

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Hello, fellow 2020 VVCALer! I decided to create a separate post for each version of the blanket that I am posting each week, that way you can follow along with your particular project and have more details. All 5 pages aren’t quite finished at the time I published this post, but as I finish them, I will link them below. The purpose of this page is to supplement your normal VVCAL routine. So you will still look at the posts weekly to get your square color numbers and patterns, but when we get further along into joining and finishing up the squares, there are differences that are specific to each colorway. For this reason, I thought it would be beneficial to just have a place to look at only your blanket’s general information and photos. PS, affiliate links are marked with an asterisk. Purchasing through them will gain me a small commission at no extra cost to you. Catona 10g Colour Pack Catona “Shy Violet” Colorway Catona “Fresh Earth” Colorway Stone Washed and River Washed …

2020 VVCAL Week 9, Post 2 of 2: Budapest Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 9 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Cape Town Square, and Budapest Square (this post) Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 9” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO pics, ask questions, post your FO pic of the old 2016 or 2018 VVCAL blanket. CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I …

2020 VVCAL Week 9, Post 1 of 2: Cape Town Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 9 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Cape Town (this post), and Budapest Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 9” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO pics, ask questions, post your FO pic of the old 2016 or 2018 VVCAL blanket. CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will …

Free Crochet Pattern: French Braid Blanket, Mondo and Mini

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Hello, precious crafter! Today is a great day because I am releasing my French Braid Blanket free crochet pattern. I really hope you enjoy it, and do have a peek at the WIP post of this project to see a lot more details if you’re interested. PS, do you know how many times I’ve typed “French Bread” instead of braid? Countless… lol Use this hashtag, whether you make the Mondo Square version or the Mini Square version, just to keep all of the French Braid Blankets together. #FrenchBraidBlanket Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee on Etsy, and Ravelry. Both MONDO and MINI Square versions PDFs are included! Coloring pages for layout are also included. UPDATE: MEGA Version is now added to the Mondo and Mini PDFs on the links above, and you can find the free pattern here! There are 2 versions of this blanket, the Mondo Square version and the Mini Square version. You can pick which one you want to make for your blanket! Both instructions are …

2020 VVCAL: Scheepjes Catona 10g Colour Pack Version

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Hello, fellow 2020 VVCALer! I decided to create a separate post for each version of the blanket that I am posting each week, that way you can follow along with your particular project and have more details. All 5 pages aren’t quite finished at the time I published this post, but as I finish them, I will link them below. The purpose of this page is to supplement your normal VVCAL routine. So you will still look at the posts weekly to get your square color numbers and patterns, but when we get further along into joining and finishing up the squares, there are differences that are specific to each colorway. For this reason, I thought it would be beneficial to just have a place to look at only your blanket’s general information and photos. PS, affiliate links are marked with an asterisk. Purchasing through them will gain me a small commission at no extra cost to you. There are 5 versions, all in Scheepjes Yarns: Catona 10g Colour Pack (This post) Catona “Shy Violet” …

2020 VVCAL Week 8, Post 2 of 2: Havana Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 8 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Athens Square and Havana Square (this post) Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 8” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO pics, ask questions, post your FO pic of the old 2016 or 2018 VVCAL blanket. CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will …

2020 VVCAL Week 8, Post 1 of 2: Athens Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 8 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Athens Square (this post) and Havana Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 8” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO pics, ask questions, post your FO pic of the old 2016 or 2018 VVCAL blanket. CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will …

French Braid Blanket: Progress Photos and Video Sneak Peek

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Hello, lovely! I’m taking some time today to show you about a new crochet project I’ve been working on. The French Braid Blanket! #FrenchBraidBlanket Well, it’s not exactly *new*, because it’s been an idea in my mind since 2015, when I made a mock-up. Since then I’ve wanted to include it in a little linen stitch pattern collection, and I’ve finally had the time to release it! Here’s a prototype of the Mini square version, but I ended up tweaking it a bit later on. Crochet Pattern Collections If you know my ShadeTree pattern collection, inspired by the art of Jessica Wilkinson, and my Relaxghans pattern collection, inspired by stash busting and crushing your inner crochet meanie, then you will love this linen stitch blanket stack. I will be releasing a free linen stitch pattern at the end of every month from May through September. That’s 5 free linen stitch blanket patterns! Linen stitch is so versatile and so very zen… I just love it. I have already designed a couple of linen stitch crochet …

2020 VVCAL Week 7, Post 2 of 2: Venice Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 7 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Barcelona Square, and Venice Square (this post) Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 7” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO pics, ask questions, post your FO pic of the old 2016 or 2018 VVCAL blanket. CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will …

2020 VVCAL Week 7, Post 1 of 2: Barcelona Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 7 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Barcelona Square (this post), and Venice Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 7” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO pics, ask questions, post your FO pic of the old 2016 or 2018 VVCAL blanket. CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will …

2020 VVCAL Week 6, Post 2 of 2: Belarus Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 6 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! YES I snuck a country name in this week 🙂 – I’m so glad you’re here! What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Belarus Square (this post), and Amsterdam Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 6” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO pics, ask questions, post your FO pic of the old 2016 or 2018 VVCAL blanket. CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL …

2020 VVCAL Week 6, Post 1 of 2: Amsterdam Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 6 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Belarus Square, and Amsterdam Square (this post) Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 6” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO pics, ask questions, post your FO pic of the old 2016 or 2018 VVCAL blanket. CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will …

2020 VVCAL Week 5, Post 2 of 2: Sydney Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 5 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Sydney Square (this post), and Las Vegas Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 5” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO pics, ask questions, post your FO pic of the old 2016 or 2018 VVCAL blanket. CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I …

2020 VVCAL Week 5, Post 1 of 2: Las Vegas Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 5 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Sydney Square, and Las Vegas Square (this post) Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 5” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO pics, ask questions, post your FO pic of the old 2016 or 2018 VVCAL blanket. CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I …