All posts filed under: My Blanket Stack

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!

Learner Bag: Big FO Reveal!

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Hello, lovely! Today I wanted to share a finish with you! I know you might be in the middle of my Gloria Blanket CAL, but I have had this FO in the vault for a long time, just because I wanted to put it to the test (more on that later), and now I just have to share it. The Learner Bag was a project that stemmed from a desire to branch out from making blankets and into creating something new. I don’t think I am alone when I say that crafting is my safe and happy place, and I don’t like to rock the boat too much for fear of inviting discomfort in. So, to take baby steps, I decided to choose a project that would effectively be two small, erm.. bag-sized.. blankets sewn together. I even used an old pillow case for the lining; I am that dead-set on making this thing as painless as possible. The outcome was superb! Read on to see more!

NEW FO: The Dimensions Blanket, Featuring Andrea Grimaldi

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Hello, lovely! Today I wanted to introduce you to something I have had in the vault for some time. Ever since I had a weird idea to make a few blankets from tessellations. Two years ago, in January 2018, I started sketching out ideas for a few tessellation blankets. One of them became the Dimensions Blanket! Made using beautiful and popular Scheepjes Stone Washed.* Dimensions Blanket Pattern The Dimensions Blanket pattern is already available on Etsy and Ravelry, if you’d like to check it out! Or it also will be available to everyone next week! Social Media: Use hashtags #DimensionsBlanket and of course #CypressTextiles The lovely sample blanket and all blanket photography is by the talented Andrea Grimaldi. Designing Dimensions Here is the actual inspiration tessellation image I used to create this design. I love the illusion that appears because of the four different shades, but it would still look cute in any colors. The first scraps of designy bits! This is when I was just beginning to see how I would create the shapes, …

Finished! Skyfall Shawlette, Scheepjes SKIES Heavy and Light

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Remember this WIP from December? I have been working on this shawlette for a little while and have really enjoyed making something that’s quasi-blanketarian, but a smaller and faster project. It’s like a small half blanket and just as engaging and lovely. I mentioned this once or thrice, but expect more shawl patterns in my future! This cute little linen stitch WIP in Scheepjes SKIES Heavy* is lounging in a glorious yarn bowl*. Scheepjes SKIES (Light and Heavy) Links marked with an asterisk and links in the shopping info sections are all affiliate links, and shopping through them will help support my work – at no additional cost to you! How cool is that?! Description of this yarn from the Scheepjes Website. Made from an all-natural 100% Premium Blend cotton, the Scheepjes SKIES yarns are so soft you’d think you were holding a cloud. Dyed using beautiful shades of Indigo; a textile dye dating back to 4000BC, these yarns feature subtle colour contrasts and a hand dyed appearance. Ranging from the pale blue of a …

Free Crochet Pattern: Namaste Hula Hoop Mandala (DK Wt.)

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Hello, you! Remember a few posts ago when I share an epic crochet hula hoop mandala free pattern – made with Scheepjes Chunky Monkey*?? Well, back then I promised you a DK weight version, and now it’s ready for you! Introducing, the Namaste Hula Hoop Mandala in DK weight Colour Crafter. Ain’t she purdy? Information Scroll down for the free pattern – the first 20 or so rounds are the same as the Chunky Monkey aran weight version, but written without all of the color changes. Then some additional rounds are added here to account for the gauge difference of the yarns, and the fact that we are still using a 36in hula hoop. Yarn: Colour Crafter – 2 balls any color Shop this yarn at your favorite shops (affiliate links) Black Sheep Wools Deramores Wool Warehouse Find a Scheepjes retailer close to you! Social Media Join the other crafters who have made the Namaste Mandala. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest: CypressTextiles Hashtags: #NamasteMandala #CypressTextiles Related Links (ETSY / RAVELRY) Find this pattern in a convenient condensed PDF …

Downtown Scarf in Scheepjes Metropolis

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Hello, you! Today I am stopping in quickly to show you the completed Downtown Scarf. It really did fly off the hook! Since I last posted, I did accumulate a bit of info for this project, so hope you enjoy this quick and easy-breezy post. Related Links To get some fast and helpful info, see the links below. This pattern is now published! Click here to learn more about Metropolis and where to order the 50g balls and the mini Colour Pack Click here to see some color combination recommendations for the Downtown Scarf (Some folks are using them already!) Downtown Scarf Information I made this scarf in Scheepes | Metropolis, and am enjoying the positive feedback about this yarn launch. A few folks messaged me with pics showing they already ordered their yarn, and a couple actually used one of my recommended color palettes from the WIP post earlier. How cool is that?! I also had some folks saying they were going to use this pattern for family gifts at the holiday season, and …

Freeform Crochet Basics: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

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Hello, lovely! Lately I’ve been thinking of you. Who are you, and where are you on your creative crochet journey? Are you just starting out and still learning the basics? Do you have years of crochet under your belt, but you love sticking to those simple rhythmic designs for a little #craftastherapy? Are you looking for a way to push the boundary of your hook and yarn, and let your creativity flow? No matter where you are on your journey, you probably feel like creativity is deeply connected to your soul and cultivating happiness. Keeping that creative feeling fresh is so important to get out – and stay out – of those low energy points of life. It happens to all of us. The creative funk. If you want a creative refresher, I have an idea for you. If you haven’t tried it, you should definitely take a few afternoons to see how you like freeform crochet. The freedom of expressing yourself with fiber art will get those creative juices flowing again. [Related: Scheepjes Cahlista …

Confetti Blanket Crochet Pattern, Scheepjes YARN: The After Party No. 42

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Hello, again! I wanted to drop by for a super fast post to tell you about a design that I wrote up a couple years back, but had to keep top secret. Well, now it’s published, and I can share! Want the yarn and pattern kit for this blanket? Click here to buy it from my yarn kit storefront. (affiliate link) Confetti Blanket Meet the Confetti Blanket, published as a “Scheepjes YARN: The After Party” booklet. These are released periodically by Scheepjes, and are numbered and collectible. Confetti is number 42 in the series which is just music to my nerdy little ears. I mentioned it on Instagram, and someone replied that it makes a lot of sense, because yarn is also the meaning of life – lol so true! Want to see all of the After Party booklet patterns? Head to the Ravelry page! They’re about a buck! Related Links Confetti Ravelry Page After Party Ravelry Page More projects to make with Stone Washed More projects to make with Stone Washed XL See the …

Free Crochet Pattern: Large DIY Mandala Crochet Wall Hanging Decor

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Hey, you! Hope you’re doing well and making sure to squeeze some hooky into your busy days. I haven’t had much crochet time lately, so I decided to start on a great project that can be completed quickly. The Trinity Mandala MAL is a free pattern by Esther of It’s All in a Nutshell, and it’s perfect to finish in those stolen crochet moments. Trinity Mandalas Isn’t it beautiful? The Trinity Mandala Make-Along is now over, but the free crochet pattern is still available on Esther’s blog, It’s All in a Nutshell. Check out the materials needed for the original Trinity Mandalas. The colors are so bright and pretty! Materials To make the original mandalas, use Scheepjes | Catona in 10 colors (see below) x 1 ball each. Shopping through these affiliate links is a great way to support CypressTextiles, and it doesn’t cost you any extra! WoolWarehouse KnottyHouse Deramores Black Sheep Wools Or find other Scheepjes retailers near you! You will need 10 colors of Scheepjes Catona (50g/125m) yarn to make the Trinity Mandalas. Here are the colors in the original pattern: …