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Crochet Modular Blankets: My NEW Pattern Book Release!

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Hello, lovely crafter! I have something big to tell you about that I’ve been keeping secret for about a year and a half. I published another book of crochet blanket designs, and I’m so excited to show you more about it. The book is called “Crochet Modular Blankets: 18 Mixed Motif Designs that Play With Shape and Scale”, and I really tried to showcase a variety of designs that represents my whole body of art. I hope you enjoy taking a look! Order Crochet Modular Blankets Blackwell’s | Barnes & Noble I Amazon | Stix Yarn Walmart | Books-A-Million | Book Delico | Makit Takit Available wherever craft books are sold!

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!

Blanket Border Collection Volume 1 is Out Now!

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I am proud to announce that I have gathered nineteen of my blanket borders in one place and modified them so that they are written for any size blanket! This bundle of blanket borders is available as a convenient PDF, and I even included 2 PDFs, one with US Terms and one with UK Terms. PDF Collection You can find Border Collection: Volume 1 on Etsy and Ravelry, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase.

Scheepjes Colour Lab CAL: Main Info Page

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Hello, lovely crafter! If you’re a member in the Scheepjes Facebook group, or just a Scheepjes Yarns groupie in general, you probably know that they host a huge CAL or KAL every year in the groups. The last three CALs were Ubuntu by Dedri Uys, Rozeta by Tatsiana Kupryianchyk, and d’Histoire Naturelle by Christina Hadderingh. To join the ranks of these talented designers is an honor. Let me share all of the details of the Scheepjes Colour Lab CAL with you! We start on January 11th, so get ready! 🙂

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 …

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 …

Morris Blanket Crochet Pattern, Scheepjes YARN Bookazine: Romance

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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!

Technicolour Dream Blanket: Scheepjes YARN Bookazine, The Colour Issue

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I have a special treat for you. I want to show you the latest Scheepjes YARN Bookazine: The Colour Issue, a celebration of 10 issues of YARN and the perfect salute to color. If you’ve followed my work for any length of time, you know that I am color obsessed, so when Scheepjes told me that the next issue of YARN would be The Colour Issue of course I jumped for joy! I mean just look at the cover. The bookazine is on its way to me, and I am absolutely giddy to receive it and flip through the pages. You may have a copy – or maybe a collection – of YARN Bookazine, so you know that it’s more than just the awesome patterns within… It’s the photography, the mood, the theme, and much more. When you flip through it, it truly is like flipping through a magazine, and you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again, just to look through the beautiful pages. And as for this issue, …

Scheepjes YARN Bookazine, Issue 9: NOW Age

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Hello, lovely! Today I wanted to pop in and tell you all about Scheepjes YARN Bookazine, Issue 9: NOW Age. Twice a year, Scheepjes comes out with a new issue of YARN, and it just blows me away each time. I have had a design in every issue since the third one, and it seems like I make my humble offering, and send it off to The Netherlands, where the creative geniuses at Scheepjes make absolute magic with it. I love how each issue has a theme, and a general color vibe and mood to it. This issue’s theme is NOW Age, and here is the gorgeous cover. Related Links Shop this issue through Wool Warehouse (affiliate link) or find a Scheepjes retailer near you! Ravelry page for this issue Browse previous issues of YARN Bookazine (affiliate link) Thoughtful Designs This issue features stunning designs – something for everyone, ranging from elegant to playful – mixed in with delightful articles all centered on the new age theme. Changing Tides Bag One of the makes that …

FAQ 1: CypressTextiles Crochet Pattern Bundles

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Hello, and welcome to my FAQ, where I give you a long, luscious post that answers all of your burning questions. The first FAQ to answer is “Do you have any crochet pattern bundles?” Crochet Pattern Bundles Folks often ask me if I have pattern bundles in my shops, which just makes me so happy! I know how long it takes to crochet a blanket, and for crafters to buy multiple blanket patterns at once just tickles me pink. As a kick-off to my FAQ series, I decided to list all of the ways to save with CypressTextiles, separated by shop. Etsy Crochet Pattern Bundles Currently, there are five ways to save on CypressTextiles Etsy crochet patterns. These are pre-made crochet pattern bundles, as opposed to making crafters use a discount code or purchase multiple patterns. I bundled these patterns based on statistics of general buying habits of my Etsy customers. Ultimate Crochet Blanket Bundle Find this crochet pattern bundle on Etsy. My most popular crochet pattern bundle ever! I noticed many folks purchase my …

Sun and Sky Crochet Blanket

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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 it Sun and Sky because of the beautiful colors featured in the two corner-to-corner (C2C) panels. I hope you enjoy this little presentation of my crochet pattern. In this post, I will: Show photos of the Sun and Sky Blanket Reveal the woven wall hanging that inspired Sun and Sky Tell you about the yarns used in Sun and Sky Give you a crochet schedule to make this blanket in 8 weeks Give you ways to share your WIP/FO on Facebook, Ravelry, and Instagram Show you my book, The Art of Crochet Blankets Thank you for reading! Sun and Sky Crochet Blanket The texture of this crochet blanket is just so fun. It is perfect for a baby for tummy time, and even as a throw for a sitting room with white decor. The large bobbles are just YUM! If you have followed me for any length of time, you …

Scheepjes YARN Bookazine, Issue 8: TEA ROOM

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Hello, lovely! Today I wanted to pop in and tell you all about the new Scheepjes YARN Bookazine that was released last week. Twice a year, Scheepjes comes out with a new issue of YARN, and it just blows me away each time. I have had a design in every issue since the third one, and it seems like I make my humble offering, and send it off to The Netherlands, where the creative geniuses at Scheepjes make absolute magic with it. I love how each issue has a theme, and a general color vibe and mood to it. This issue’s theme is TEA ROOM, and here is the gorgeous cover. Related Links Shop this issue through Wool Warehouse or find a Scheepjes retailer near you! Ravelry page for this issue Browse previous issues of YARN Bookazine Beautifully Warm Designs This issue features stunning designs – something for everyone, ranging from elegant to playful – mixed in with delightful articles all centered on the tea room theme – including a selection of ten glorious tea …

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 …