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Hi, I’m Rachele! I’m a fiber artist and pattern designer, mother of four, living in Texas with my hubby and our fur (and scale!) babies. CypressTextiles has been my artistic endeavor since 2012, when my eldest kiddo started Kindergarten, and I never looked back.

My creative community, which includes 200k followers across all platforms, inspires me daily to push the boundaries of crochet and fiber arts, and pack the most creativity I can within the confines of a rectangle blanket. I think of the dimensions of a blanket as my canvas, and the yarn as my paint.

My passion is evolving my craft by infusing it with non-fiber art inspiration, and then sharing it with you!

My Latest Artistic Offering

Here is my most freshest crochet pattern:

Gumdrop Garden Blanket Pattern – The perfect fast and simple make to get your crojo back!

I started a blog series, Creative Clarity, for people who love to make art! In the series, I help you tackle common obstacles that prevent you from being your best creative self.

Check out my new Creative Art Blanket Course!

As Seen In:

  • Crochet! Magazine
  • Inside Crochet Magazine
  • Mollie Makes Magazine
  • Scheepjes YARN Bookazine
  • Scheepjes YARN The After Party
  • Simply Crochet Magazine
  • VoyageHouston Magazine

Social Media

Below, you will find:

  • My Book (I’ll never get over it – I wrote a book!)
  • The Top 10 Greatest Hits
  • Collections and Value Bundles
  • Workshops and Classes
  • More Popular Patterns to Browse
  • Complete Pattern List, A-Z

My Book

The Art of Crochet Blankets: 18 Projects Inspired by Modern Makers

Testimonial from Amazon Reviewer:

“I see now that this book is so much more than a book of crochet patterns! I am really enjoying reading through the artist profiles and contemplating the author’s designs. It really is wonderfully stimulating and I’m glad it’s pushing my boundaries!”

The Top 10 Greatest Hits

These are the ones that will best introduce you to my work, and you’ve probably seen these blankets in the wild.

Heirloom Collection Blanket

Click here for pattern – A mix of sweet hexagons with a leafy, ornate border. Plantdad will love it.

2022 VVCAL Blanket

Click here for pattern – Over 30 delightful crochet hexagons to mix and match, plus 2 joining methods, and border.

2020 VVCAL Blanket

Click here for pattern – Over 30 different crochet squares to mix and match, plus a couple of ways to join them, and a lovely border.

Mateo’s Granny Square Blanket

Click here for pattern – A neat and simple version of the classic granny square blanket.

Gloria Blanket

Click here for pattern – The elegant, eye-catching piece that your favorite room is missing.

Happy Little Tree Blanket

Click here for pattern – A colorful blanket that will bring joy to whoever snuggles underneath.

Geometric Lace Blanket

Click here for pattern – The perfect stash-buster that makes any color palette look incredible.

Modern Patchwork Blanket

Click here for pattern – For when you need a special blanket for a baby shower gift or a student send-off.

Celtic Lace Join

Click here for pattern – This joining method is made to look traditional, like it’s been around forever, but I designed it in 2013!

PLT Join

Click here for pattern – The only joining maneuver you’ll ever need, as you can use it with any stitch. I created this one in 2012, and it has been seen all over the crochet world since.

Collections and Value Bundles

VVCAL Crochet Blanket Mega-Pack

ETSY or RAVELRY

This is my best-selling bundle, as it packs so much value for a low price. It’s very versatile, you will reach for these patterns again and again.

  • 2016, 2018, and 2020 VVCAL Blanket Patterns (Over 100 same-size squares)
  • 9 Joining Methods to choose from
  • 3 Blanket borders to use on any project

5 Crochet Blankets to Make and Sell

ETSY

These are the blankets that I have seen people in the CypressTextiles crochet community selling in their shops. You can sell your finished CypressTextiles items!

  • Mateo’s Granny Square Blanket
  • Geometric Lace Blanket
  • Chevron 2.0 Blanket
  • Gumball Blanket
  • Modern Patchwork Blanket

5 Easy Crochet Blankets for Beginners

ETSY or RAVELRY

Here are some simple but engaging crochet projects for you! They are unique and fun!

  • Polka Dot Blanket
  • Sunshine Blanket
  • FourSquare Blanket
  • Painted Hexagons Blanket
  • Cottontail Blanket

Linen Stitch Blanket Collection

ETSY or RAVELRY

Linen stitch is so easy, you can do it in your sleep, but it is also extremely versatile and can be used to create some incredible shapes! Includes 9 patterns!

  • Chevronnie Blanket
  • Zendoodle Blankets Versions 1 and 2
  • French Braid Blanket Mini, Mondo, and Mega
  • Beach Hut Blanket
  • LissMiss Blanket (Linen Stitch Mitered Square)
  • Bonus 3 Linen Stitch Crochet “Quilt Blocks”

Relaxghan Collection

ETSY or RAVELRY

A fantastic collection of blanket that was designed for remnants, zero-waste, for those who cannot be bothered to plan color placement, and those who want to quiet their inner crochet perfectionist meanie.

  • Carefree Blanket
  • Unbothered Blanket
  • Self Love Blanket
  • Let it Go Blanket
  • Happy Little Tree Blanket

Workshops and Classes

How to Crochet for Absolute Beginners

Click here for class – A guide through helpful blog posts, starting with materials, and moving through the crochet stitches, ending with a couple of small projects to test your skills and get you going.

How to Crochet Beyond the Basics

Click here for class – When you are ready to dig your hook into something a bit more challenging, head to this mini guide to learn more skills!

Texture 101 Incorporating Texture into your Makes

Click here for class – In this class, I discuss how to incorporate textured stitches into your crochet items, as well as offer you 9 free crochet stitches that can be used in any project to get you started.

Creative Art Blanket Online Course

Coming November 2022! A course where I teach you how to dive into your yarn stash and walk out with a creative art blanket. Skills from color palette and layout, to tips for staying motivated to complete more projects, to crafting a blanket using your creative intuition. I hold your hand “from stash to finishing.”

More Popular Patterns to Browse

Complete Pattern List from A to Z

Links go to US Terms, but links to UK Terms are found in those posts when they are available.

FULL CROCHET BLANKET PATTERNS (Self Published)

FULL CROCHET BLANKET PATTERNS (In My Book)

FULL CROCHET BLANKET PATTERNS (In Scheepjes YARN Bookazine or After Party)

INDIVIDUAL AFGHAN BLOCKS (Squares)

The following squares are all random sizes.

The following squares are the same size and final stitch count.

INDIVIDUAL AFGHAN BLOCKS (Hexagons)

The following hexagons are all random sizes.

The following hexagons are the same size and final stitch count.

JOINING METHODS (Square Motifs)

JOINING METHODS (Hexagon Motifs)

JOINING METHODS (Triangle Motifs)

BLANKET BORDERS

NECK ACCESSORIES

HOME DECOR and MORE

Thanks for stopping in and checking out my patterns! And thank you for 16,500 Etsy Sales!

As always, happy crafting to you,

Rachele Carmona