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Working On a Pastel Beauty

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Hello, you! It has been a busy week here at CypressTextiles. My Creative Art Blanket Course is now available for pre-order, I launched my Dutch Rose Blanket CAL Reboot, and debuted my Time Traveller’s Blanket in the latest issue of YARN Bookazine. I also started working on a big blanket using all 191 or so of the demo hexies from my 2022 VVCAL, and I will be sharing that blanket in a blog post soon!

A couple of weeks ago I told you about a blanket that did not yet have a name, that I was working up using Scheepjes Organicon Yarn. (affiliate link)

Originally I thought this would be my 100th published blanket pattern, but then my Time Traveller’s Blanket pattern was published in YARN Bookazine, and that stole the crown of my 100th.

Well the unnamed Organicon blanket now has a name – and a few progress pics too. I’m super excited to show you, so read on!

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The Time Traveller’s Blanket and YARN Bookazine, Issue 14: Expression

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Looking for something new to crochet? Scheepjes Yarns has released their latest issue of YARN bookazine *, and it is so lush. Find this issue here at WoolWarehouse (affiliate link). Scroll down to the end of this post where once again, I revisit all of the contributions I have made to YARN Bookazine. YARN is one of the best fiber art publications out there. They’re perfect for a coffee table, and you can flip through them again and again.

Don’t forget, you can pre-order my upcoming Creative Art Blanket Course at a discounted price by clicking here!

EXPRESSION is this issue’s theme and the photography and projects are breathtaking. This issue is truly a stunner.

My contribution to YARN, Issue 14 is the “Time Traveller’s Blanket” and it features my signature style of mixing motifs and playing with geometry. Time Traveller’s Blanket was probably the most fun I have had designing a project.

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Dutch Rose Blanket CAL: Week 1 Instructions

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 1 of the Dutch Rose Blanket CAL! I’m so glad you’re here!

Quick Links to Each Week: 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8

Social Media Hashtags: #DutchRoseBlanket and #CypressTextiles

Full Rose Hexagon Motif Pattern

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Dutch Rose Blanket CAL: Main Page

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Quick Links to Each Week of the Dutch Rose Blanket CAL: 1/2/3/4/5/6&7/8

Introduction

Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I am shouting out the announcement for my Dutch Rose Blanket CAL Reboot! In 2018, I designed Dutch Rose, and it became one of my favorite designs I ever created. So many of you loved it that I decided to host a Crochet-Along and it was a hit!

In the wake of the 2022 VVCAL, I thought it might be neat to keep the CAL ball rolling and host a reboot of the Dutch Rose Blanket CAL. Now folks who missed out on the first one can participate, or folks who just want to make the coziest blanket ever can join along.

PDF Version

The Dutch Rose Blanket PDF is available to purchase from Etsy and Ravelry. During this CAL, I will be updating the pattern for clarity and making a few construction changes, but the way the blanket turns out will be just the same as in the current PDF. Once the CAL is about halfway through, I will update the PDF with the clarified version.

Social Media Hashtags: #DutchRoseBlanket and #CypressTextiles

This page will be updated with new information every Wednesday from now until the CAL is over on October 26th. The CAL is only 8 weeks long, so it’s perfect for the in-between time from now until deep Fall!

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Free Crochet Pattern: Lacy Hexagon Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! I have a special free pattern for you today: the Lacy Hexagons Blanket! Some crafters in my community have already gotten their hands on the PDF version of this pattern, since I released it along with the FO reveal last week. Today, I’m releasing the free version! Scroll down for UK Terms, or click here for US Terms.

PDF Version

Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Pattern PDFs for US and UK Terms are both included in the purchase. Help support my work by purchasing this convenient PDF if you like, but just being here on the website is plenty of support as well. 🙂

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Free Crochet Pattern: Lacy Hexagon Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! I have a special free pattern for you today: the Lacy Hexagons Blanket! Some crafters in my community have already gotten their hands on the PDF version of this pattern, since I released it along with the FO reveal last week. Today, I’m releasing the free version! Scroll down for US Terms, or click here for UK Terms.

PDF Version

Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Pattern PDFs for US and UK Terms are both included in the purchase. Help support my work by purchasing this convenient PDF if you like, but just being here on the website is plenty of support as well. 🙂

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New Scheepjes Organicon for My 100th Crochet Blanket Pattern!

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Hello, lovely! Today I am sharing some new yarny goodness that came in the mail via Scheepjes! This is Organicon Yarn, which is an eco-conscious, sustainable, and vegan-friendly yarn that comes in 21 yummy shades. I am using it for my latest project, which happens to be very special.

Recently, I decided to create a Start Here page to help welcome new-comers and OG fans to navigate my website and to see the latest and most popular patterns. In that process, I typed out every pattern I have ever written, and organized them by category in ABC order. Whew, there were a LOT!

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Lacy Hexagons: I Finally Wrote up the Pattern!

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Hey there, awesome yarn artist! There is so much to share today! Once in a while someone in my crafty community stumbles upon a photo of an old make of mine, and asks me “where is this pattern?” And it’s true!

I just did not get around to writing up the pattern for everything I made, but every time I get a request like this, it motivates me to dig up those old makes and refresh them, and maybe even get the pattern written. So today I have to show you an old make of mine, and the new spin I am putting on it!

Lacy Hexagons Blanket PDF Pattern

If you would like to purchase the PDF version of this pattern, you can do so in my Etsy Shop or on Ravelry.

You will receive a condensed, convenient PDF perfect if you choose to print. Both US Terms and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase. It helps to support my work, and as a bonus, you get early access to the pattern! Of course showing up for the free pattern next Thursday will be enough support if snagging the PDF is just not in the cards. I appreciate you!

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Free Crochet Pattern: Callie Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! I hope your week has been going well, and you’ve been able to get some hooky in. Working toward my efforts to make sure everyone has access to my crochet patterns, I am slowly making sure every single pattern of mine has a free version here on my website. Today, I want to offer my popular Callie Crochet Blanket Pattern now as a freebie! Scroll down for UK Terms, or click here for US Terms.

PDF Version

Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Pattern PDFs for US and UK Terms are both included in the purchase. Help support my work by purchasing this convenient PDF if you like, but just being here on the website is plenty of support as well. 🙂

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Free Crochet Pattern: Callie Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! I hope your week has been going well, and you’ve been able to get some hooky in. Working toward my efforts to make sure everyone has access to my crochet patterns, I am slowly making sure every single pattern of mine has a free version here on my website. Today, I want to offer my popular Callie Crochet Blanket Pattern now as a freebie! Scroll down for US Terms, or click here for UK Terms.

PDF Version

Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Pattern PDFs for US and UK Terms are both included in the purchase. Help support my work by purchasing this convenient PDF if you like, but just being here on the website is plenty of support as well. 🙂

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Free Crochet Pattern: Joy Garden Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, friend! I hope you are having a great week so far. Have you gotten any hooky in? If not, be sure to prioritize your interests and make some time for yourself.

Today, I have a special offering that is long overdue! My Joy Garden Crochet Blanket progress photos have been a hit on my social media, and I am so proud to bring the pattern to you today. This pattern uses 1 x Scheepjes Metropolis 10g colour pack and 3 x 50g balls of a border color, but you can use any yarn that you prefer with the appropriate hook for that yarn.

I am so pleased to give this pattern to you in a free version as usual! Below, you will find it in UK Terms. Click here for the US Terms free version!

PDF Version

Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Pattern PDFs for US and UK Terms are both included in the purchase. Help support my work with this convenient PDF.

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Free Crochet Pattern: Joy Garden Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, friend! I hope you are having a great week so far. Have you gotten any hooky in? If not, be sure to prioritize your interests and make some time for yourself.

Today, I have a special offering that is long overdue! My Joy Garden Crochet Blanket progress photos have been a hit on my social media, and I am so proud to bring the pattern to you today. This pattern uses 1 x Scheepjes Metropolis 10g colour pack and 3 x 50g balls of a border color, but you can use any yarn that you prefer with the appropriate hook for that yarn.

I am so pleased to give this pattern to you in a free version as usual! Below, you will find it in US Terms. Click here for the UK Terms free version!

PDF Version

Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Pattern PDFs for US and UK Terms are both included in the purchase. Help support my work with this convenient PDF.

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