Author: Rachele Carmona

Crochet Motif – Amanda Square

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Welcome to the Amanda Square! VVCAL Pages Pin Me! – Amanda and Crystal Squares Link to Crystal Square These squares were originally published for the Vibrant Vintage Crochet-along (VVCAL) in 2016. Related Links Amanda Square Charted instruction: Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Rnd 1 MR, (1sc, ch8) 4 times, ss in first sc. [4 sc, 4 sp]   Rnd 2 Ss in first ch, (2sc, 2hdc, 2dc, ch3, 2dc, 2hdc, 2sc) in 4 sps, ss in first sc. [16 dc, 16 hdc, 16 sc, 4 sp] Rnd 3 Ss in next 2 sts, beg dc in next st, * ch1, sk1, dc, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in sp, dc, ch1, sk1, dc, ch5, sk6, dc, rep from * 3 times omt final dc, ss in beg dc. [40 dc, 16 sp] Rnd 4 Beg dc in sp, * 4dc, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in sp, 5dc, ch1, sc in sp, ch1, sk1, dc in sp, rep from * 3 times omt final dc, ss in beg dc. [64 dc, 4 …

Shiny Happy Cotton and Billie Jean Yarns

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Made by Wool and the Gang, Shiny Happy Cotton is a fabulous yarn! It is a worsted-aran weight, somewhere in between I’d say. It calls for a smaller hook, but it hurt my wrist to work at that tension with cotton. While I’d normally use a J for worsted or aran, I chose to try out an I size because cotton has a tendency to “bloom” and grow slack with use.  I read some reviews online that said SHC is splitty.. So I’ll say that if you hack away at it with the hook, you can split it, but if you keep even tension and control your movement, you’ll be just fine. The matte color look (despite the name!) is what drew me to this yarn, since most cottons have a heavy sheen. The smoothness,  matte finish, saturated color, and beautiful stitch definition are worth the occasional split of the yarn. And the color range is lovely! While there are currently a limited amount of shades, they are very trendy and off-beat colors like mustard …

BQueen Dye Box

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Today I dyed yarn for the first time! I couldn’t have fathomed beginning a new hobby like yarn dyeing, but I certainly wanted to at least try it without committing to an expensive slew of new gear. Enter BQueen Collection!  At bqueencollection.com you can buy this beautiful kit which includes a hank of yarn and a precious little corked vial of natural dye material. Here’s a good look at all the items in the Dye Kit. Those are gloves in the paper cup. Safety is important! You have to use a pot that you’ll dedicate solely to your dyeing adventures, and I had just the one. My Emeril Lagasse pot set is absolutely gorgeous, but alas, the quartage is just not enough for my hungry family of six. So this wee one will be my dye pot! Before its new job, it was an adornment anyway – on the pot hanger that my husband made for me 🙂 (Idea from andthismarinewife.com) When I used the dye kit, I followed the detailed instructions to the T since …

Crochet Motif – Carolyn Square

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Welcome to the Carolyn Square! VVCAL Pages Pin Me! – These squares were originally published for the Vibrant Vintage Crochet-along (VVCAL) in 2016. Related Links Teresa and Carolyn Squares Link to Teresa Square Carolyn Square Charted instruction: Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Special sts Beg 2dccl (Beg dc, dc) in same st – counts as 1 2dccl Instructions US Terms Rnd 1 MR, 8sc, ss in first sc. [8 sc] Rnd 2 Beg 2dccl, (ch3, 2dccl) 7 times, ch3, ss in beg 2dccl. [8 2dccl, 8 sp] Rnd 3 Ss in first ch, sc in same sp, (ch5, sc in next sp) 7 times, ch5, ss in first sc. [8 sc, 8 sp] Rnd 4 Ss in first 2 chs, (sc in sp, ch2, 2dccl in sc, ch2) 8 times, ss in first sc. [8 2dccl, 8 sc, 16 sp] Rnd 5 (Sc in sc, ch3, sc in 2dccl, ch3) 8 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp] Rnd 6 Beg 2dccl in joining st, * …

Sarah Square

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Sarah Square VVCAL Pages Pin Me! – Related Links These squares were originally published for the Vibrant Vintage Crochet-along (VVCAL) in 2016. Sarah Square Charted Instruction: Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, (ch3, 3dc) 3 times, ch3, 2dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc, 4 sp] Rnd 2 Ss in first ch, beg dc in sp, * ch3, dc in same sp, ch1, sk1, dc, ch1, dc in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [12 dc, 12 sp] Rnd 3 Ss in first ch, beg dc in sp, * ch3, dc in same sp, ch1, dc in next sp, 2dc in next st, dc in next sp, ch1, dc in next st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [24 dc, 12 sp] Rnd 4 Ss in first ch, beg dc in sp, * ch3, dc in same sp, ch1, 3dc in next sp, 4dc, 3dc in next sp, ch1, dc …

Wanda Square

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Wanda Square VVCAL Pages Pin Me! Related Links Wanda Square Charted instruction: Written instruction (US Terms) For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, (ch3, 3dc) 3 times, ch3, 2dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc, 4 sp] Rnd 2 Beg tr in sp, * 2dc in same sp, pcorn in dc, ch1, sk1, pcorn in dc, (2dc, tr) in sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [8 pcorn, 4 tr, 16 dc, 4 sp] Rnd 3 Beg tr in joining st, * 2dc in same st, ch1, sk1, pcorn, ch1, dc in sp, ch1, pcorn in dc, ch1, (2dc, tr) in corner st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [8 pcorn, 4 tr, 20 dc, 16 sp] Rnd 4 Beg tr in joining st, * 2dc in same st, ch1, sk1, pcorn, sk 1 sp, (ch1, dc in next sp) 2 times, ch1, pcorn in dc, ch1, (2dc, tr) in corner st, rep from * 3 times …

Alma Square

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Welcome to the Alma Square VVCAL Pages Pin Me! These squares were originally published for the Vibrant Vintage Crochet-along (VVCAL) in 2016. Related Links Alma Square Charted instruction: Written Instruction: Note: this is like a mini version of the Circle of Friends square by Priscilla Hewitt 🙂 Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Rnd 1 MR, beg tr, 15tr, ss in beg tr. [16 tr] Rnd 2 (Sc, tr) in next st 16 times, ss in first sc. [16 tr, 16 sc]   Rnd 3 (Sc in sc st, ch2) 16 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp] Rnd 4 Beg tr in sp, * dc in same sp, 3hdc in next sp, 3sc in next sp, 3hdc in next sp, (dc, tr) in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [4 tr, 8 dc, 24 hdc, 12 sc] Rnd 5 * (Sc, tr, sc) in corner st, (tr, sc) 5 times, tr, rep from * 3 times, ss in …

Lupita Square

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Lupita Square VVCAL Pages Pin Me! Related Links Lupita Square Charted Instruction: Written instruction Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, 19hdc, ss in beg dc. [20 hdc] Rnd 2 Beg tr, (ch1, tr) 19 times, ch1, ss in beg tr. [20 tr, 20 sp] Rnd 3 Extend working lp, (puff st in sp, ch2) 19 times, ss in first puff st. [20 puff sts, 20 sp] Rnd 4 Beg 4dccl in first sp, (ch3, 4dccl in next sp) 19 times, ch 3, ss in beg 4dccl. [20 4dccl, 20 sp] Rnd 5 Ss in first ch, beg tr in sp, * ch2, 3tr in same sp, 3dc in next sp, 3sc in next sp, sc in next 4dccl, 3sc in next sp, 3dc in next sp, 3tr in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [24 tr, 24 dc, 28 sc, 4 sp] Rnd 6 (3sc in sp, 19sc) 4 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn. …

Crochet Motif – Lincoln Square

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Lincoln Square VVCAL Pages Pin Me! Related Links Charted instruction: Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, 15 dc, ss in beg dc. [16 dc] Rnd 2 Beg tr, (ch2, tr) 15 times, ch2, ss in beg tr. [16 tr, 16 sp] Rnd 3 Beg dc in sp, 2dc in same sp, 3dc in 15 sp, ss in beg dc. [48 dc] Rnd 4 Beg dc in next st, * ch3, dc in same st, dc, 2hdc, 5sc, 2hdc, dc, dc in next st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [16 dc, 16 hdc, 20 sc, 4 sp] – Rnd 5 Ss in first ch, beg dc in sp, * ch2, 3dc in same sp,( ch1, sk1, dc) 2 times, (dc, ch1, sk1) 2 times, 2dc, ch1, sk1, dc, ch1, 3dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [52 dc, 28 sp] – Rnd 6 (3sc in first sp, 19sc) 4 …

Desert Bloom Blanket

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Have you ever looked at a piece of clothing, and thought to yourself, “that would make a great blanket design”? No? Just me? lol I’m in love with this one, and I just had to share! PDF Pattern The Desert Bloom Blanket PDF pattern is now available on: Ravelry LoveKnitting Etsy One day soon I will give this one an update! Desert Bloom Blanket Great for an engaging project, sure to keep your interest! There are motifs and back and forth parts, and that’s what makes this one so engaging. Peep that precious border – I just love how it adds a delicate feel to the patterning. Blanket Construction Desert Bloom is worked in 4 panels and PLT joined together, so that there is no sewing at all – just how I like it 🙂 All instruction for joining, border are included. Charts and written instruction as well as photos are given for ease in figuring out the pattern. Hope y’all enjoy it as much I liked writing it up! Inspiration for …

Crochet Motif – Andrea Square

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Andrea Square VVCAL Pages Pin Me! Related Links Charted instruction: Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Rnd 1 MR,beg dc, 15dc, ss in beg dc. [16 dc] Rnd 2 Beg dc, (ch2, dc) 15 times, ch2, ss in beg dc. [16 dc, 16 sp] – Rnd 3 3sc in 16 sps, ss in first sc. [48 sc] Rnd 4 (Sc in next st, ch3, sk2) 16 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp] – Rnd 5 (Sc in sp, ch4) 16 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp]   Rnd 6 Ss in 2 ch, * sc in sp, ch4, sc in sp, ch6, (sc in sp, ch4) 2 times, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp] Rnd 7 (Sc in all sts/sps to corner sp, 3sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts/sps to beg, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [88 sc] – Written instruction UK Terms: Rnd 1 MR,beg tr, 15tr, ss in beg …

Crochet Motif – Mae Square

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Mae Square VVCAL Pages Pin Me! Related Links Charted instruction: Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Rnd 1 MR, 8sc, ss in first sc. [8 sc] Rnd 2 * (Sc, ch2, 4dc, ch2, sc) in next st, sk1, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [16 dc, 8 sc, 8 sp] Rnd 3 Working to the right and behind the petals, sc into the skipped sc from Rnd 1, (ch8, sc into skipped st) 3 times, ch8, ss in first sc. [4 sc, 4 sp] Rnd 4 14sc in 4 sps, ss in first sc. [56 sc] Rnd 5 Ss in 2 sts, beg dc, * (ch1, dc) 7 times, sk6, (dc, ch1) 7 times, dc, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [32 dc, 28 sp] Rnd 6 Sc in every st and sp, ss in first sc. [60 sc] Rnd 7 Ss, * sc in next st, ch5, sk3, sc, ch5, sk1, sc, ch5, sk3, sc, ch5, sk4, sc, ch5, …

Crochet Motif – Raymond Square

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Raymond Square (opens in a new tab) VVCAL Pages Pin Me! Related Links Charted instruction: Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Rnd 1 MR, beg tr, (ch1, 1tr) 15 times, ch1, ss in beg tr. [16 tr, 16 sp] Rnd 2 (1sc, picot) in 16 sp, ss in first sc. [16 picot, 16 sc] Rnd 3 Ss in first ch, * (1sc in sp, ch2) 3 times, 1sc in next sp, ch4, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp] Rnd 4 Beg dc in sp, * 2dc in same sp, 3dc in next 3 sps, ch2, 3dc in same sp, 1dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [60 dc, 4 sp] Rnd 5 Ss, beg dc in next st, (ch1, sk1, 1dc) 4 times, ch1, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in sp, (ch1, sk1, 1dc) 2 times, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [36 dc, 36 sp] Rnd 6 (1sc …

Joining Options! 

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Meet Celtic Lace Join, and its little kiddoes, Celtic Lace Junior and Mini!  Here they are – Mini, Junior, and big mama the original Celtic Lace.         My VVCAL blanket will use the plain SC join, since that’s what I used on the original patchwork blanket; however, the border pattern is written to accommodate any size blanket, with any join. So feel free to use your favorite joining method!  My personal fave of these is the Mini version.. I’ll be using that join a lot I think! Hope you all enjoy them 🙂 I know many of you are waiting until all your squares are complete to begin joining, so I’m looking forward to seeing your progress pics! Be sure to hashtag #VVCAL, and check out Facebook and Ravelry groups if you’re not on there already 🙂  And if you’re loving this forever free CAL, please consider donating – any tiny amount will help! Each week, 100% of donations will go to a dear friend who is battling cancer while raising 2 toddlers …

Celtic Lace Junior and Mini! 

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Hello again! Today I have another option for joining your Vibrant Vintage CAL squares. It’s actually two options, because I have a Junior version and a Mini version of the Celtic Lace Join for you, so you can choose the perfect width join for your square size. Try this pretty edging in a built tough, but super soft DK weight yarn like: Scheepjes Colour Crafter Knitpicks Brava Sport Stylecraft Special DK See all projects where I’ve used Celtic Lace Junior and Mini here! For the VVCAL, you have edged your squares in DC – here I have (some of) them edged in pale orange. The actual VVCAL pattern calls for 5DC in each corner, but here I’ve used (2DC, Chain 1, 2DC) corners. It makes no difference! My squares for this demo are a grid of 4×4 = 16 squares. Okay, I’m going to jump right in, using a darker orange color. Celtic Lace Mini Join (great for smaller squares) ROW 1, MOTIF 1 Round 1: Join yarn with a slip stitch in any corner …