Ways to Increase
To learn a few different ways to increase stitches, watch the video below.
Video Instruction
Left-handed Video Instruction is coming!
Next stitch: Ways to Decrease
Previous Stitch: Linen Stitch
Ways to Increase Stitches
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Moroccan Tile Blanket Pattern, feat. in The Art of Crochet Blankets
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:
- Show some delicious photos of Moroccan Tile
- Reveal the cement tile goodness that inspired this piece
- Offer a yarn suggestion for Moroccan Tile
- Give you ways to share your WIP/FO on Facebook, Ravelry, and Instagram
- Show you my book, The Art of Crochet Blankets
Linen Stitch
Linen Stitch
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.
Video Instruction
Left-handed Video Instruction is coming!
Next stitch: Ways to Increase!
Previous Stitch: Double Treble Crochet & Taller (UK Triple Treble Crochet & Taller)
Free Crochet Pattern: Candy Puffs Blanket (UK Terms)
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.
Candy Puffs Blanket
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!
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.
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Free Crochet Pattern: Candy Puffs Blanket (US Terms)
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.
Candy Puffs Blanket
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!
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.
Read More
Double Treble Crochet and Taller (UK Triple Treble Crochet and Taller)
Double Treble Crochet Stitch and Taller
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!
Video Instruction
Left-handed Video Instruction is coming!
Find Treble Crochet Stitch in a Crochet Pattern
Abbreviation
dtr = double treble crochet
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Making Taller Stitches
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:
- Single Crochet – 0 wraps
- Double Crochet – 1 wrap
- Treble Crochet – 2 wraps
- Double Treble Crochet – 3 wraps
- Triple Treble Crochet – 4 wraps
- Double Triple Treble Crochet – 5 wraps
- And so on…
Important Note
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)
Rolling Plains Crochet Blanket Pattern, From My Book, The Art of Crochet Blankets
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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A Plaid-tastic Blanket Design in Progress
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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Free Crochet Pattern: Trellis and Chevron Blanket (UK Terms)
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.
Trellis and Chevron Blanket
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!
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.
Read More
Free Crochet Pattern: Trellis and Chevron Blanket (US Terms)
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.
Trellis and Chevron Blanket
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!
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.
Read More
Happy Yarn Mail Unboxing and 9 Bold Color Combos for Autumn
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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Morris Blanket Crochet Pattern, Scheepjes YARN Bookazine: Romance
Hello, lovely crafter! Today I have a special treat for you. I want to show you the latest Scheepjes YARN Bookazine: Issue 12: Romance.
According to the Scheepjes Facebook page, this issue “pays tribute to the Pre-Raphaelite and Arts and Crafts movements of the 19th century and is divided into four enthralling chapters inspired by renowned muses Lizzie Siddal, Fanny Eaton, Annie Miller and Effie Gray.” This edition is a stunner!
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Free Crochet Pattern: Tiny Garden Blanket (UK Terms)
Hello, fabulous crafter! In an effort to provide a free version of all of my (60-ish!) self-published full blanket patterns, I am striving to release a free pattern weekly. Side note: There are about 30 more blankets I have designed which are not self-published, so I can’t release freebies of those, but I wish I could!
Tiny Garden Blanket
A few years back, I became obsessed with the creative endeavors of a talented and lovely lady named Jessica Wilkinson. She has since left social media, but her nature flatlays and video trips around her garden were absolutely inspiring to me. I designed five blankets inspired by her drawings, her flatlays, and her tiny porch potted plant garden.
The materials for Jessica’s floral photography come from a few modest potted plants on her patio. From that tiny garden come the gorgeous and colorful flatlays that inspired this blanket.
Below, you will find the free UK Terms pattern, and you can find the US Terms version here!
There is a yarn kit available for Tiny Garden – Find it here! (affiliate)
PDF Version
Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Pattern PDF for US Terms is included in the purchase, and UK Terms PDF is coming soon! For now, the UK Terms free version is available below.
Read More
Free Crochet Pattern: Tiny Garden Blanket (US Terms)
Hello, fabulous crafter! In an effort to provide a free version of all of my (60-ish!) self-published full blanket patterns, I am striving to release a free pattern weekly. Side note: There are about 30 more blankets I have designed which are not self-published, so I can’t release freebies of those, but I wish I could!
Tiny Garden Blanket
A few years back, I became obsessed with the creative endeavors of a talented and lovely lady named Jessica Wilkinson. She has since left social media, but her nature flatlays and video trips around her garden were absolutely inspiring to me. I designed five blankets inspired by her drawings, her flatlays, and her tiny porch potted plant garden.
The materials for Jessica’s floral photography come from a few modest potted plants on her patio. From that tiny garden come the gorgeous and colorful flatlays that inspired this blanket.
Below, you will find the free US Terms pattern, and you can find the UK Terms version here!
There is a yarn kit available for Tiny Garden – Find it here! (affiliate)
PDF Version
Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Pattern PDF for US Terms is included in the purchase, and UK Terms PDF is coming soon! For now, the UK Terms free version is available at the link above.
Read More
The Northerner Blanket Crochet Pattern, from my book, The Art of Crochet Blankets
Hello, lovely! Today I want to introduce you to one of the crochet blanket patterns in my book, The Art of Crochet Blankets. I named this pattern “The Northerner” because it has such a sophisticated, metropolitan vibe. I hope you enjoy this little presentation of my crochet pattern!
In this post, I will:
- Show some delicious photos of The Northerner
- Reveal the cement tile goodness that inspired this piece
- Offer a yarn suggestion for The Northerner
- Give you ways to share your WIP/FO on Facebook, Ravelry, and Instagram
- Show you my book, The Art of Crochet Blankets