Author: Rachele Carmona

Free Crochet Pattern: Fiesta Mandala Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I want to share with you my latest crochet pattern. I was playing with mandalas a couple of months ago and decided to make them into a hexagon-style layout blanket. This piece would be great for a stash buster, or with a planned layout, but it is written for 2 Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed Colour Packs and some 50g balls as well. It is quite a large piece, but you will enjoy every stitch, especially the mandalas. Happy crafting! PDF Format The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included. This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms If you are saying “All Those Ends!!” I have a blog post for you!

Free Crochet Pattern: Fiesta Mandala Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I want to share with you my latest crochet pattern. I was playing with mandalas a couple of months ago and decided to make them into a hexagon-style layout blanket. This piece would be great for a stash buster, or with a planned layout, but it is written for 2 Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed Colour Packs and some 50g balls as well. It is quite a large piece, but you will enjoy every stitch, especially the mandalas. Happy crafting! PDF Format The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included. This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms If you are saying “All Those Ends!!” I have a blog post for you!

Free Crochet Pattern: Desert Bloom Blanket, Large Version (UK Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Many of you have enjoyed my Desert Bloom Blanket crochet pattern over the years, and now I am happy to offer it to you as a free pattern! Written instructions are below for this blanket, suitable for the adventurous beginner. There are some charted guides, written instruction, and a lot of photos to use for this one. I challenge you to have a play with the colors to suit your preferences! PDF Format The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry, and both Large and Small blanket versions are included in the purchase. (PDF in US and UK Terms included – 4 PDFs total). This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms

Free Crochet Pattern: Desert Bloom Blanket, Large Version (US Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Many of you have enjoyed my Desert Bloom Blanket crochet pattern over the years, and now I am happy to offer it to you as a free pattern! Written instructions are below for this blanket, suitable for the adventurous beginner. There are some charted guides, written instruction, and a lot of photos to use for this one. I challenge you to have a play with the colors to suit your preferences! PDF Format The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry, and both Large and Small blanket versions are included in the purchase. (PDF in US and UK Terms included – 4 PDFs total). This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms

Free Crochet Pattern: Desert Bloom Blanket, Small Version (UK Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Many of you have enjoyed my Desert Bloom Blanket crochet pattern over the years, and now I am happy to offer it to you as a free pattern! Written instructions are below for this blanket, suitable for the adventurous beginner. There are some charted guides, written instruction, and a lot of photos to use for this one. I challenge you to have a play with the colors to suit your preferences! PDF Format The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry, and both Large and Small blanket versions are included in the purchase. (PDF in US and UK Terms included – 4 PDFs total). This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms

Free Crochet Pattern: Desert Bloom Blanket, Small Version (US Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Many of you have enjoyed my Desert Bloom Blanket crochet pattern over the years, and now I am happy to offer it to you as a free pattern! Written instructions are below for this blanket, suitable for the adventurous beginner. There are some charted guides, written instruction, and a lot of photos to use for this one. I challenge you to have a play with the colors to suit your preferences! PDF Format The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry, and both Large and Small blanket versions are included in the purchase. (PDF in US and UK Terms included – 4 PDFs total). This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms

Fiesta Blanket: A Colorful Crochet Work in Progress!

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I have something special to share with you. I have been working since the holiday breaks on this new blanket pattern project. The pattern will consist of large floral mandalas which are then joined together in a hexagon placement, combining two of my favorite themes in crochet: hexagons and mandalas. I have used Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed packs (yarny info below) but you can really use any gorgeous yarns you have. This would make a brilliant stash buster as well. I can’t wait to show you more in this WIP post!

Free Crochet Pattern: Celtic Lace Join for Hexagons (US and UK Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I wanted to share my Celtic Lace Join for Hexagons with you! This was the official joining method for the 2022 VVCAL, and I thought I would also make it available as a separate post for easy bookmarking. I hope you enjoy this one! PDF Version You can find this joining method pattern along with the entire 2022 VVCAL in a convenient PDF on Etsy // Ravelry // CypressTextiles Online Shop. The 2022 VVCAL PDF includes: More Joins for Hexagon Motifs Before we dive in, you may also enjoy these joining methods for Hexagons. I always get requests for more hexagon joins. You can bookmark that link and reference it for other projects! – Celtic Lace Join for Hexagons This is the hexagon version of my Celtic Lace Join pattern that I wrote in 2013. I have made many versions of the Celtic Lace Join since then – like the Junior and Mini versions – and finally after many requests, I have the hexagon version! – Written Instructions Stitch Guide (US …

“All Those Ends!”, “Layouts are Hard!”, and More… A Definitive Guide to Multicolor Motif Blankets, Plus Bonus Free Demo Blanket

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I want to share everything I know about multicolor motif blankets. Every time I post a motif blanket with lots of colors, I get the same exclamations, responses, and questions, and so I decided to compile all of my knowledge into an ultimate guide. There is a wide variety of thought that goes into creating a motif blanket, like the design, color choice, layout, management of ends, joining method, etc., so I have a lot to share today. I’ll do my best to keep everything organized, and in an effort to do so, here is a little rundown of what you’ll find in this post:

WIP: Heirloom Crochet Blanket in a Red-Lovers Holiday Palette!

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today, I want to share something that has been knocking around my head ever since I designed the Heirloom Collection Blanket. Of course, the original is made with a palette of blues and white to mimic blue and white pottery, and then the border is in leafy greens as a nod to our plant rooms. But what if it were a holiday blanket instead? OR what if you just love reds and you have red decor – then this version will definitely speak to you! For this sample, I used Colour Crafter yarn instead of the Scrumptious yarn that the pattern calls for, simply because the Colour Crafter has more reds to choose from. I think you will love this one! Scroll ahead to see my work in progress.

Gumdrop Garden Blanket FOs, Plus Tips to Finish More Pieces in Less Time!

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I have some downtime, and I wanted to show you what I have been working on to keep me busy during these long Fall evenings. My Gumball Blanket pattern has been a go-to for making multiple motifs in one sitting, and then joining them with a continuous granny stitch join as-you-go for the ultimate comfort make. Here is the pattern if you want to make this one too! Warning, the motifs are very addictive, but the good thing is that this blanket is very versatile. You can make any combination of the motifs given in the pattern, and you’ll have a different blanket every time. Gumdrop Garden Blanket Pattern You can find this pattern free, here on my website, and you can find the convenient PDF pattern on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop.

Browse My Sample Sale!

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I have for you some blankets from my Sample Sale! I have been a busy bee finishing up some of my prototype samples and have made them available for you to choose from. These are art blankets, but they are also easy care on cool gentle settings, so they can actually be used for snuggling under. Note: All pieces are blocked before shipping. To make a purchase, the PayPal buttons are underneath the pricing. If you would like to pay with another method, email me at cypresstextiles@gmail.com and I can chat with you about payment. I hope you enjoy browsing!

New Crochet Pattern: Blanket Border Collection Volume 2!

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I am proud to announce that I have gathered nineteen more of my blanket borders in one place and modified them so that they are written for any size blanket! This bundle (volume 2!) of blanket borders is available as a convenient PDF, and I even included 2 PDFs, one with US Terms and one with UK Terms. PDF Collection You can find this latest Border Collection: Volume 2 on Etsy and Ravelry, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase. You can also find Border Collection: Volume 1 on Etsy and Ravelry, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase. BONUS! Sale on purchase of both Volumes – 38 CypressTextiles borders for $10! Ravelry – Put both volumes 1 and 2 in your cart, and the cost will automatically be discounted to just $10! Here are the links to Volume 1 and Volume 2. Etsy – Head to this listing which includes all 4 PDFs for both volume 1 and 2 of …

Free Crochet Pattern: Jubilee Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, crafter! The Jubilee Blanket pattern is here! Written instructions are below for this beginner friendly blanket. I am so happy to have been able to provide this pattern just ten days after I started working on the blanket design. Hope you enjoy this one! PDF Format The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry and in my shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase. This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms