Author: Rachele Carmona

Crochet Motif: Gingko Square

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Gingko 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 Gingko Square was named by Cherry Mccormack, Sue Carrington, and Patricia Rahrig. Thank you all. (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, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps beg beginning beg 2dccl beginning 2dc cluster: (beg dc, dc) in same st/sp beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc beg pcorn beginning popcorn: (beg dc, 3dc) in st/sp, release lp, insert hook front to back in beg dc, …

Free Crochet Pattern: Gumball Blanket

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Gumball Crochet Blanket Pattern Dutch Translation of Pattern. Pattern Notes The blanket is made by creating the first square and then joining all subsequent squares on the final round as you go. I describe my preferred method. When the desired size is reached, the blanket is edged with one round of single crochet. Hold two strands of yarn together for a thicker blanket.

Crochet Motif: Live Oak Square

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Live Oak 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 Live Oak Square was named by Ashley DuVall and Glenda Ramage. Thank you both. (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 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 on how to: Make the beg dc and join rounds …

Crochet Motif: Magnolia Square

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Magnolia 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 Magnolia Square was named by Ginette Pope, Gloria Hill, Diane G Montgomery, Patricia Ullrich, Lynn Mawson, Jasmine Ford, Glenda Ramage, and Joanne Priel. Thank you all. (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 (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, pull yarn through 3 lps beg beginning beg 2dccl (beg dc, dc) in st/sp beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc beg dc5tog beginning dc 5 together: beg dc, (yoh, insert hook in next st, …

Crochet Motif: Crepe Myrtle Square

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Crepe Myrtle 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 Crepe Mrtyle Square was named by Gina Logan and Heidi Ebel. Thank you both. (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 beg dc4tog beginning dc 4 together: beg dc, (yoh, insert hook in next st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, pull yarn through 4 lps chN chain N number of times dc double crochet dc4tog (yoh, insert hook in next st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through …

Crochet Motif: Dogwood Square

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Dogwood 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 Dogwood Square was named by Anissa Lotfi, Jessica Brooks-Fulton, Morrisa Summers, Diane G Montgomery, Rachel McFalls, Karin Foster, and Chris Stec-Karparis. Thank you, everyone. (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 beg pcorn beginning popcorn: (Beg dc, 3dc) in same st/sp, release lp, insert hook front to back in beg dc, grab lp, pull lp to front of work chN chain N number of times dc double crochet lp loop MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in …

7 Fun Ways to Crochet a Granny Square!

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Hey, y’all! Ever since I launched the Vibrant Vintage CAL reboot (May 25, 2018), people have been commenting on the plain granny that we use in the pattern. I mentioned in passing that there are so many ways to Granny! Which is wonderful.. I think of the granny square as the mashed potatoes and gravy of the crochet world. It is comfort crochet at its finest.

Crochet Motif: Madrone Square

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Madrone 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 Madrone Square was named by Ruth Andrews and Andrea Holme. Thank you both. (Ravelry Link) Materials and Measurements Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun Denim (affiliate link) – (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic); (140m/50g); Color 2612 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, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps beg beginning beg 2dccl beginning 2dc cluster: (beg dc, dc) in st/sp – dc counts as top of st when joining round beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc chN chain N number of times dc double crochet lp loop MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook pcorn popcorn: 4dc in st/sp indicated, release lp, insert hook front to back in first dc, …

Crochet Motif: Weeping Willow Square

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Weeping Willow 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 Weeping Willow Square was named by Debbie Zaslona, Tamika N Shaun Simpson, Julie Goers, Juanita Carol, Tania Leis, Ashley Tavner, Lea Beaumont, Tiffany Santos, Cassandra Bibler, Donna Bird, Jane Kelly, Glenda Ramage, Georgine Frederix, and Annette Stokes. Thank you all. (Ravelry Link) Materials and Measurements Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun Denim (affiliate link) – (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic); (140m/50g); Color 2620 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 – tr counts as top of st when joining round beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc beg …

Crochet Motif: Jacaranda Square

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Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda Square was named by Stephanie Ware, Sheena Proudluck, Carol Sherritt, Kelly Crownover, and Tina Scott. Thank you all. (Ravelry Link) Materials and Measurements Yarn:Scheepjes Softfun Denim (affiliate link) – (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic); (140m/50g); Color 511 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, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps beg beginning beg 2dccl beginning 2dc cluster: (beg dc, dc) in st/sp – dc counts as top of st when joining round beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc 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 skN skip N number of sts sp …

Crochet Motif: Mangrove Square

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Mangrove 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 Mangrove Square was named by Henny Fiserova. Thank you, Henny. (Ravelry Link) Materials and Measurements Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun (affiliate link) – (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic); (140m/50g); Color 2510 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, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps 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 2dccl beginning 2dc cluster: (beg dc, dc) in st/sp – dc counts as top of st when joining round  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, …

Crochet Motif: Plain Granny Square

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Plain Granny Square Introduction The humble granny square. I’ve often said it is the mashed potatoes and gravy of the crochet world. It’s the ultimate comfort crochet, and there are a zillion ways out there to make it. Here’s just one of the ways that I make mine. (Ravelry Link) Materials and Measurements Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun (affiliate link) – (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic); (140m/50g); Color 2619 Hook: US Size 4.5mm Size: 6 inches Key Stitch Descriptions beg beginning beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc chN chain N number of times dc double crochet MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook sc single crochet sp space (chain space) ss slip stitch st stitch Video Instruction This video tutorial includes information on how to: Make the beg dc and join rounds neatly Weave ends as you go Charted Instruction Written Instruction Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, (ch1, 3dc) 3 times, ch1, 2dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc, 4 sp] Rnd 2 Beg dc in sp, (ch1, 3dc in same sp, …