All posts filed under: My Blanket Stack

My Top 10 Free Crochet Patterns (And Why Crafters Love Them)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I wanted to share with you my top ten free patterns, and a little bit about what I think makes them appealing to makers. I would say these designs are a great way to step into my work, as they are a pretty good spread or representation of what my patterns look like. There are standard motif blankets, mixed motif blankets, and CALs with loads of varying blocks. There’s even my most popular joining method! Hope you enjoy! First, I’ll start with the top three runners up, and then we’ll dive into counting down the top ten. Note: All yarny links are affiliate links – thank you for your support!

FO No. 6 of 19: Mini Hexagon Blanket

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today, I have another WIP to FO reveal for you. I am so determined to finish these blankets and telling you about it is keeping me accountable. As I complete each blanket, I will be updating the WIP entry In the WIP pile reveal post. Check back on it to follow my WIP to FO journey! There isn’t really any order that I am finishing these in either, so expect them to be fairly random. I tried to organize them in a way that made sense, but after all was said and done, it just made the most sense to go with my creative gut and finish whichever one I wanted to work on next. Here’s my Mini Hexagon Blanket that is now finished! I’ll be adding in FO pics and links to all of the WIP -> FO blog posts on the WIP pile reveal post.

The OG Vibrant Vintage Blankets: A Bright Walk Down Memory Lane!

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I was thinking about my next VVCAL (2026) and I started reminiscing about how my love for “vibrant vintage” started. Folks have asked over the years, what does “VVCAL” stand for? Well, it stands for “Vibrant Vintage Crochet-Along”, and before the CALs ever came to be, I was deeeep in a phase of creating vintage looking crochet pieces, but with wildly bright and funky yarn colors. I just could not get over taking those traditional grandmother type pieces, and making them in technicolor. I made quite a few of these very bright pieces and I wanted to share them with you today! OGs will remember these from way back when CypressTextiles was “BabyLove Brand” in like 2012-2013, but in case you haven’t been following for that long, you’re in for a treat. Let’s take a look at these pretty pieces!

Design Contribution: 100 Crochet Tiles Book

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I wanted to feature a wonderful book that I contributed to called 100 Crochet Tiles: Charts and Patterns for Crochet Motifs Inspired by Decorative Tiles. This is a beautiful volume of crochet blocks that you can turn to again and again for squares to make a tiled blanket. I contributed 10 tile designs to the book, and I wanted to share those with you today! Quick Links

Snag Some Cozy: Finished Blanket Sale Now Live!

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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. So if you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind handmade blanket and zero wait time? I’m clearing out my collection of finished designs. This is the real deal, ready to ship. Each blanket is soft, stunning, and made with love. When they’re gone, they’re gone, so if something catches your eye, grab it before it gets cuddled away! 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!

FO No. 5 of 19: Lacy Hexagon Blanket Blanket

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today, I have yet another WIP to FO reveal for you. I am so determined to finish these blankets and telling you about it is keeping me accountable. As I complete each blanket, I will be updating the WIP entry In the WIP pile reveal post. There isn’t really any order that I am finishing these in either, so expect them to be fairly random! I tried to organize them in a way that made sense, but after all was said and done, it just made the most sense to go with my creative gut and finish whichever one I wanted to work on next. So, here is my Lacy Hexagon Blanket, all finished! It’s so cozy and the colors are amazing. You can find these patterns here in my Ravelry Shop or in my Etsy Shop. I’ll be adding in FO pics and links to all of the WIP to FO blog posts on the WIP pile reveal post.

FO No. 3 of 19: “Shy Violet” Palette 2020 VVCAL Blanket

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today, I have another WIP to FO reveal for you. I am so determined to finish these blankets and telling you about it is keeping me accountable. As I complete each blanket, I will be updating the WIP entry In the WIP pile reveal post. There isn’t really any order that I am finishing these in either, so expect them to be fairly random! I tried to organize them in a way that made sense, but after all was said and done, it just made the most sense to go with my creative gut and finish whichever one I wanted to work on next. So, here is my 2020 VVCAL demo blanket using the Catona 50g balls in a Springy color palette that I called “Shy Violet”. I didn’t use all of the motifs, and this is a smaller blanket, like 40x54in. I’ll fill in more details along the way! You can find these patterns here in my Ravelry Shop, in my Etsy Shop, or in my own Online Store. I’ll be …

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.

My Blanket Stack: 2022 VVCAL Rainbow Blanket Photo Dump!

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I want to share with you all of the photos from a recent FO that I completed for a buyer during my Summer sample sale! I have two sample sales a year, one in the Summer and one in the Winter. This blanket was a sample from my 2022 VVCAL. I used different yarns to get such a range of color, and I can’t wait to tell you all about it, and more fun – show you all the photos! Related Links

A VVCAL Look-Back: Vibrant Vintage CAL Through the Years

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Hello, lovely crafter! With the 2016 VVCAL Reboot kicking off on May 19th, I thought it would be nice to take a look at the previous VVCALs through the years, and see the wide variety of blankets that can be made from the patterns. I start with an introduction to the CAL so if you’re new to it, you can get a good sense of what it’s all about. I hope you enjoy this long and photo-driven post! I really brought out all of the good pics to show you the possibilities. Quick Links

Updated Gumball Blanket: Now Featuring Continuous Join As-You-Go

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Hey, lovely! I have a fun crochet project to share with you today in anticipation of Valentine’s Day! This month, I am focusing on getting back to my creative roots, since the debut post of my Creative Clarity series is about falling back in love with your art. I have felt a little out of touch with my art lately as I was working on a huge design, the Scheepjes Colour Lab CAL, and now that that project is off the ground, I turned to my planned project list, but nothing was calling my name. Feeling super uninspired, I followed my own advice and reached back to the beginning of my creative journey to my Gumball Blanket design. It was the first blanket I ever designed! While I went over the pattern, I realized there were some improvements that I could make to the construction method, and so I decided to re-release the design as a second version, with a fresh color palette and an updated joining method for you. This post is all about …

New Project: Colour Lab CAL Crochet Blanket in Scrumptious Yarn!

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I want to show you what I have been working on while everyone is busy with the Colour Lab CAL Part 3. First, I want to show off a few of the many, many WIPs that you can find in the Scheepjes International Facebook Group, and then I will reveal my project. And here’s a hint: it is the Scheepjes Scrumptious demo that I’ve been working up alongside you! A couple of weeks ago, I shared my Whirl version of the Colour Lab CAL. You can head to that post to see how it’s been working up!

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. Related Links Buy this issue (affiliate) Check out the Ravelry page for this piece and give it a favorite / pop it …