All posts filed under: My Blanket Stack

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 …

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! …

Joy Garden Blanket Reveal

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Hello, lovely! Today I wanted to share a finish with you! The Joy Garden Crochet Blanket in Scheepjes Metropolis is an idea that I had years ago. My goal was to create a blanket using half hexagons in a braid pattern that would be worked up in join as you go panels. The final outcome is superb! Read on to see more! PDF Version Find the PDF crochet pattern for Joy Garden on Ravelry and Etsy and have early access to the pattern. BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase.

Scheepjes YARN Bookazine, Issue 13: Wadden

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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 for a special walk down memory lane all about the contributions I have made to YARN Bookazine. I sincerely enjoy each and every project. The themes are well thought out and the issues are always stunning and engaging. I flip through them often, as if they were magazines! WADDEN is this issue’s theme, so the strong, beachy colors – beautiful blues, greens, red – are cool, warm, and inviting. Perfect projects to bring out on a day to the shore.. My contribution to YARN, Issue 13 is a blanket named “Surf and Turf.” I combined a few different scale chevron motifs depicting sea and shore, a playful yellow polka dot motif, and a red and white lighthouse border to create this design. Inspiration: The Wadden Shoreline The Wadden Sea is located in the southeastern part of the North …

My Shine Bright Crochet Blanket is Finished!

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Remember this WIP from December? I have been working on this blanket for a little while and have really enjoyed making this smaller and faster blanket. It’s baby blanket size at 48x48in, but will be excellent as a lap throw as well. Related Links Read all about the yarn I chose here! See more behind-the-scenes, plus choose a color combination here!

Final Reveal: Crochet Nesting Baskets with Wooden Base

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Hey, gorgeous crafter! Remember this WIP from a couple of weeks ago? I have been working on these crochet nesting baskets for a little while and have really enjoyed making something completely different from a blanket, but still a small and quick project. Also as a side note, every time I’m chugging along on a project, I’m jotting improvements in my notebook. So, I already have a few more ideas to make crochet nesting basket sets using these wooden bag bottoms. And I did get many messages asking about these bag bottoms and where to find them. I just might start selling them along with some kits for baskets once I get the design just right.

Chevronnie Blanket: The Big Reveal!

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Hello, lovely! Today I wanted to share a finish with you! The Chevronnie Crochet Blanket in Scheepjes Chunky Monkey is an idea that I had years ago. My goal was to create a chevron linen stitch blanket that would be worked up in join as you go panels. Read on for a little throwback photo of the first rendition of what would later become the Chevronnie Blanket. The final outcome is superb! Read on to see more!