Hello, friend! Today I wanted to share a finish with you! Each week, I have posted a little information about the yarn and the design process for my Pixel Plaid Blanket, made in Scheepjes Chunky Monkey, and now I can show you the final result! Let’s dive in!
For some interesting discussion on how to decrease stitches, watch the video below!
Left-handed Video Instruction is coming!
Next stitch: Cluster Stitch
Previous Stitch: Ways to Increase Stitches
Hello, lovely crafter! I hope you had a great week, and are in for a relaxing weekend or at least squeezing in time to get some hooky in. I have a special post for you today! A super fun blanket inspired by mixed textiles, long walks on the beach, and nautical nonsense. My Seaglass Blanket! Now coming to you in a free format.
My Seaglass Crochet Blanket Pattern is the perfect mix of neatly constructed large granny squares and my typical pattern twist – a chevron corner.
I am so pleased to give this pattern to you in an updated free version. Below, you will find it in UK Terms. Click here for the US Terms free 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.
All of the photography and the sample blanket were done by the amazingly talented Kaelyn Guerin of iiirdwind and Haus Guerin.
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Hello, lovely crafter! I hope you had a great week, and are in for a relaxing weekend or at least squeezing in time to get some hooky in. I have a special post for you today! A super fun blanket inspired by mixed textiles, long walks on the beach, and nautical nonsense. My Seaglass Blanket! Now coming to you in a free format.
My Seaglass Crochet Blanket Pattern is the perfect mix of neatly constructed large granny squares and my typical pattern twist – a chevron corner.
I am so pleased to give this pattern to you in an updated free version. Below, you will find it in US Terms. Click here for the UK Terms free 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.
All of the photography and the sample blanket were done by the amazingly talented Kaelyn Guerin of iiirdwind and Haus Guerin.
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To learn a few different ways to increase stitches, watch the video below.
Left-handed Video Instruction is coming!
Next stitch: Ways to Decrease
Previous Stitch: Linen Stitch
Hello, friend! I still have just a few more patterns from my book, The Art of Crochet Blankets, that I have not yet share with you. Today I want to introduce you to my “Moroccan Tile” designed, so named because it is inspired by a fantastic mix of creative cement tiles. I hope you enjoy this little presentation of my crochet pattern!
In this post, I will:
With the skills that you have learned so far in my Crochet Stitch Library, you can create a wash cloth, or even a simple and classic baby blanket with a crochet stitch called Linen Stitch. You may also see this stitch called Woven Stitch or Moss Stitch.
Whichever name you call the stitch, it involves making 1 (US) Single Crochet, and then making 1 Chain, repeating this, and then working the next row in the same manner, but making the Single Crochet stitches into the chain spaces from the previous row.
Left-handed Video Instruction is coming!
Next stitch: Ways to Increase!
Previous Stitch: Double Treble Crochet & Taller (UK Triple Treble Crochet & Taller)
Hello, crafter! It’s feeling so good to get back in the habit of blogging and sharing things with you! I hope you’re having a lovely week and staying safe out there.
Today, I have a special offering! My Candy Puffs Crochet Blanket Pattern is a hidden gem and has been since I wrote it in the Fall of 2014. I can’t wait to see what color palettes you create with this one!
I am so pleased to give this pattern to you in an updated free version. Below, you will find it in UK Terms. Click here for the US Terms free 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.
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Hello, crafter! It’s feeling so good to get back in the habit of blogging and sharing things with you! I hope you’re having a lovely week and staying safe out there.
Today, I have a special offering! My Candy Puffs Crochet Blanket Pattern is a hidden gem and has been since I wrote it in the Fall of 2014. I can’t wait to see what color palettes you create with this one!
I am so pleased to give this pattern to you in an updated free version. Below, you will find it in US Terms. Click here for the UK Terms free 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.
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Double Treble Crochet is a taller crochet stitch that can sometimes be a little tricky to work properly. I tried to be detailed with my tips and tricks on this one!
Left-handed Video Instruction is coming!
dtr = double treble crochet
To go beyond the Double Treble Crochet (US Terms) you only need to make more wraps at the start of the stitch. Use this handy list as a guide:
My number one piece of advice would be this: when you make the initial wraps, be sure to tighten the wraps up toward the tip of the hook. This will help ensure that you do not have gaping holes when you are done with the stitch.
Next stitch: Linen Stitch
Previous Stitch: Treble Crochet (UK Double Treble Crochet)
Hello, friend! Today I want to share another crochet pattern from my blanket design book, The Art of Crochet Blankets. Lately I have been getting some questions about the book, because the blankets are inspired by non-crochet artists.
Yes, six artists are featured in the book, and their crafts range from digital art to cement tile, and more. I set the book up that way to show how the fusion of inspiration from non-crochet arts with our crochet craft can propel crochet forward and allow it to evolve.
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Hey, lovely! Today I want to reveal a WIP that I have had in the works since 2014. Mind you, my design career started in 2012, so this puppy has been waiting since the beginning of my designer days. I was just a fledgling designer! But I had a seed of an idea… And that seed grew into a colorful and versatile plaid blanket.
In this post, I’ll go over all of the behind the scenes progress that has gone into making this piece, from the initial idea and development, to the color layout and composition, and down to naming the design. Of course I have a lot of progress photos to show you as well.
First let’s talk about how I planted the seed for this blanket, and how it finally sprouted seven years later. Read to the end to take a peek at my Chunky Monkey stash Autumn mantel decoration!
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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! My Trellis and Chevron Crochet Blanket Pattern is a fan favorite and has been since I wrote it in early 2016. There have been so many gorgeous Trellis and Chevron Blankets “in the wild” and each one is so unique, it warms my heart to see them.
I am so pleased to give this pattern to you in a free version. Below, you will find it in UK Terms. Click here for the US Terms free 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.
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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! My Trellis and Chevron Crochet Blanket Pattern is a fan favorite and has been since I wrote it in early 2016. There have been so many gorgeous Trellis and Chevron Blankets “in the wild” and each one is so unique, it warms my heart to see them.
I am so pleased to give this pattern to you in a free version. Below, you will find it in US Terms. Click here for the UK Terms free 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.
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Hello, friend! I recently got some yarn in the mail for an upcoming crochet blanket design, and I am so excited to share it with you. Scheepjes Chunky Monkey is a yarn that I have worked with a couple of times already, and as I build a stash, it’s certain to become a regular in my yarn rotation.
Keep reading to see a tiny peek of this latest blanket design, take a look at my newly-arrived Scheepjes Chunky Monkey yarn, and see some fabulous color combinations that I put together.
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