Author: Rachele Carmona

Crochet Motif: Australian Gum Square

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Australian Gum Square VVCAL Pages 2020 VVCAL Main Page 2018 VVCAL Main Page 2016 VVCAL Main Page Pin Me! Introduction Each of the VVCAL 2018 Squares were dedicated to a tree by one of the members of my CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook group. The Australian Gum Square was named by Lea Beaumont. Thank you. (Ravelry Link) Materials and Measurements Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun (affiliate link) – (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic); (140m/50g) Color: If using the Warm Neutrals palette, make 5 square each of 9 colors, and 6 squares each of 3 colors, leaving the cream out for joining and border. Hook: US Size 4.5mm Size: 6 inches Key Stitch Descriptions 2trcl 2tr cluster: * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps beg beginning beg 2trcl beginning 2tr cluster: (beg tr, tr) in st/sp beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc beg tr (sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr chN chain N number of times dc double …

Crochet Motif: Ponderosa Square

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Ponderosa Square VVCAL Pages 2020 VVCAL Main Page 2018 VVCAL Main Page 2016 VVCAL Main Page Pin Me! Introduction Each of the VVCAL 2018 Squares were dedicated to a tree by one of the members of my CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook group. The Ponderosa Square was named by B Kae Gibson. Thank you. (Ravelry Link) Materials and Measurements Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun (affiliate link) – (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic); (140m/50g) Color: If using the Warm Neutrals palette, make 5 square each of 9 colors, and 6 squares each of 3 colors, leaving the cream out for joining and border. Hook: US Size 4.5mm Size: 6 inches Key Stitch Descriptions beg beginning beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc bpsc back post sc: make an sc around the back post of the indicated st chN chain N number of times dc double crochet lp loop MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook sc single crochet sp space (chain space) ss slip stitch st stitch yoh yarn over hook Video Instruction This video tutorial includes information …

You Can Crochet This!

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Welcome to You Can Crochet This! In this series, I break down each of my crochet patterns into bite-sized chunks in an expanded version for absolute beginners. Each free course includes step-by-step photos and videos for stitches, motifs, edgings, and more. It is designed for the absolute crochet beginner, to help guide your hook through pieces that may look intimidating. You can crochet this! Absolute Beginner Designed to help you practice your crochet skills. Chain Stitch Statement Necklace – Practice chaining with even tension Chevron Stitch Washcloth – Practice increasing and decreasing – coming soon Granny Square and Weave ends – Practice working in the round and weaving ends as you go – coming soon Linen Stitch Washcloth – Practice single crochet and chain stitch SC Circle Coaster – Practice working in the round – coming soon Stitch Sampler Washcloth – Practice new stitches – coming soon Adventurous Beginner Helps beginners feel like rockstars. Dutch Rose Crochet Blanket Geometric Lace Blanket Happy Little Tree Crochet Blanket Mateo’s Granny Square Blanket Coming soon to the Adventurous Beginner section: …

You Can Crochet This! Dutch Rose Crochet Blanket – Pattern for Beginners

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Dutch Rose pattern (Ravelry) You Can Crochet This! – Dutch Rose Crochet Blanket Pattern – US Terms Check out the other patterns for absolute beginners in the You Can Crochet This! series. This pattern is in US Terms. Looking for the Dutch Rose Blanket pattern in UK Terms? Click here! You can also find this pattern on AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com. 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 If you’d rather cut right to the chase, or you just want to support my tiny fiber art empire, you can also find the Dutch Rose Crochet Blanket …

Learn to Crochet: Level 3

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Learn to Crochet: Level 3 Welcome to the next steps of learning to crochet. If you have not practiced everything from Learn to Crochet: Level 1 and Learn to Crochet: Level 2, I suggest heading to those sections, because it will be tough to continue without the fundamentals. In this section, we will learn to crochet increases and decreases, and new stitches like Cluster, Bobble, and Popcorn, stopping after each step to crochet our practice projects with the You Can Crochet This! series. The You Can Crochet This! series includes projects that only require the skills that you have learned so far in this program. They are designed to allow you to practice your new crochet skills. Bonus material is also included for further enrichment. It is super important that you work through this series in the order it is presented, because each skill set builds on the one before. Let’s get started! Materials You should have the same materials from your practice from Learn to Crochet: Level 1 – yay! Yarn & Hooks You can …

Crochet Motif: Plumeria Square

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Plumeria Square VVCAL Pages 2020 VVCAL Main Page 2018 VVCAL Main Page 2016 VVCAL Main Page Pin Me! Introduction Each of the VVCAL 2018 Squares were dedicated to a tree by one of the members of my CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook group. The Plumeria Square was named by Sabrina Newton. Thank you. (Ravelry Link) Materials and Measurements Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun (affiliate link) – (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic); (140m/50g) Color: If using the Warm Neutrals palette, make 5 square each of 9 colors, and 6 squares each of 3 colors, leaving the cream out for joining and border. Hook: US Size 4.5mm Size: 6 inches Key Stitch Descriptions 4dccl 4dc cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, draw yarn through 5 lps beg beginning beg 4dccl beginning 4dc cluster: beg dc, (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc chN chain N number of times dc …

Crochet Motif: Cedar Square

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Cedar Square VVCAL Pages 2020 VVCAL Main Page 2018 VVCAL Main Page 2016 VVCAL Main Page Pin Me! Introduction Each of the VVCAL 2018 Squares were dedicated to a tree by one of the members of my CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook group. The Cedar Square was named by Ruth Andrews. Thank you. (Ravelry Link) Materials and Measurements Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun (affiliate link) – (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic); (140m/50g) Color: If using the Warm Neutrals palette, make 5 square each of 9 colors, and 6 squares each of 3 colors, leaving the cream out for joining and border. Hook: US Size 4.5mm Size: 6 inches Key Stitch Descriptions 2dccl 2dc cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, pull yarn through 3 lps 2trcl 2tr cluster: * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps beg beginning beg 2dccl beginning 2dc cluster: (beg dc, dc) in st/sp beg 2trcl …

Crochet

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Welcome to the crochet section of Cypress Textiles! As you may know, crochet is my main craft, so I have a lot to share with you all, and this page will continue to grow over time. My goal is to reach every crochet artist at every level – from absolute beginner to crochet entrepreneur. Grab a cuppa and your hooky and dive in! Click here to visit my shop for crochet patterns, yarn, and ready to ship pieces.  Featured Crochet Projects 2018 #VVCAL Reboot – Most recent CAL My book! The Art of Crochet Blankets Relaxghans: 6 free crochet blanket patterns designed with peace in mind Crochet Learning Portal Crochet Learning Portal – Learn to crochet, get my tip te beginners Quick Links: Learn to Crochet Level 1 Learn to Crochet Level 2 Learn to Crochet Level 3 Beyond the Basics: Continued Learning – Get my tips and tricks! You Can Crochet This! – My patterns, fully expanded for absolute beginners – Click to see which ones I’ve updated so far! Crochet Patterns All Crochet …

Learn to Crochet: Level 2

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Learn to Crochet: Level 2 Welcome to the next steps of learning to crochet. If you have not practiced everything from Learn to Crochet: Level 1, I suggest heading to that section, because it will be tough to continue without the fundamentals. In this section, we will learn to crochet taller stitches like HDC, DC, TR, DTR, and beyond, stopping after each step to crochet our practice projects with the You Can Crochet This! series. The You Can Crochet This! series includes projects that only require the skills that you have learned so far in this program. They are designed to allow you to practice your new crochet skills. Bonus material is also included for further enrichment. It is super important that you work through this series in the order it is presented, because each skill set builds on the one before. Let’s get started! Materials You should have the same materials from your practice from Learn to Crochet: Level 1 – yay! Yarn & Hooks You can use any type of yarn. When you …

Scheepjes River Washed: New Shades Honoring 8 More Rivers

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When I got the news that one of my favorite Scheepjes lines – River Washed – was getting a fresh new set of eight colors, I got super excited and started dreaming of what the shades would be. Check them out in the photo below, and you’ll see why they well surpassed my expectation! I love how each shade fills in a gap in a different color family. They’re incredible! River Washed Information Find River Washed and its XL buddy at WoolWarehouse* (UK), and KnottyHouse (Colour Packs)* (CA), Deramores, and other Scheepjes retailers. Trust me, you can put 10 random colors in your shopping cart and it’ll make a smashing palette. The Core Color The “base” or “core” of these colors is yellow, and that’s why you see yellow peeking out from the colored halo. From the Scheepjes website: This unique Scheepjes quality is comparable to Stone Washed, though River Washed is made from a painted inner thread that is surrounded by a differently coloured net, resulting in a uniquely expressive yarn. River Washed gives all projects …