All posts tagged: Colour Crafter Yarn

Free Crochet Pattern: Seaglass Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! I hope you had a great week, and are in for a relaxing weekend or at least squeezing in time to get some hooky in. I have a special post for you today! A super fun blanket inspired by mixed textiles, long walks on the beach, and nautical nonsense. My Seaglass Blanket! Now coming to you in a free format. Seaglass Blanket My Seaglass Crochet Blanket Pattern is the perfect mix of neatly constructed large granny squares and my typical pattern twist – a chevron corner. I am so pleased to give this pattern to you in an updated free version. Below, you will find it in US Terms. Click here for the UK Terms free version! PDF Version Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Pattern PDFs for US and UK Terms are both included in the purchase. All of the photography and the sample blanket were done by the amazingly talented Kaelyn Guerin of iiirdwind and Haus Guerin.

Free Crochet Pattern: Candy Puffs Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, crafter! It’s feeling so good to get back in the habit of blogging and sharing things with you! I hope you’re having a lovely week and staying safe out there. Candy Puffs Blanket Today, I have a special offering! My Candy Puffs Crochet Blanket Pattern is a hidden gem and has been since I wrote it in the Fall of 2014. I can’t wait to see what color palettes you create with this one! I am so pleased to give this pattern to you in an updated free version. Below, you will find it in UK Terms. Click here for the US Terms free version! PDF Version Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. . Pattern PDFs for US and UK Terms are both included in the purchase.

Free Crochet Pattern: Trellis and Chevron Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, friend! I hope you are having a great week so far. Have you gotten any hooky in? If not, be sure to prioritize your interests and make some time for yourself. Trellis and Chevron Blanket Today, I have a special offering! My Trellis and Chevron Crochet Blanket Pattern is a fan favorite and has been since I wrote it in early 2016. There have been so many gorgeous Trellis and Chevron Blankets “in the wild” and each one is so unique, it warms my heart to see them. I am so pleased to give this pattern to you in a free version. Below, you will find it in US Terms. Click here for the UK Terms free version! PDF Version Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Pattern PDFs for US and UK Terms are both included in the purchase.

Beach Hut Blanket: Free Crochet Pattern

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Hello, you! Today I have the fourth installment of my free Linen Stitch Blanket Series, the Beach Hut Blanket. This pattern was originally published in 2015, but since then it has been updated a couple of times and was also featured in a magazine! I decided it needed to live as a free pattern on my blog, in my Linen Stitch Blanket Series, but of course the pattern will always be available in PDF version for easy printing. Quick Links: Linen Stitch Blanket Series Have a look at the other blankets in this series! They are all free patterns, releasing on the last day of each month from May through September. French Braid Blanket Zendoodle Blanket (Part 1) // Rectangle Version LissMiss Blanket Beach Hut Blanket (This post) Chevronnie Blanket Beach Hut: PDF Version Find the PDF version here for easy print or just to help support CypressTextiles: Etsy, Ravelry, CypressTextiles Pattern Shop. 2 versions are available in the download – the heavy-image version, and the condensed version. Social Media Sharing Please use these hashtags …

Garden Walk Blanket: Free Crochet Pattern

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Hello, lovely! I have a surprise pattern drop for you today! This is my much anticipated Garden Walk Crochet Blanket Pattern. It features a traditional and solid granny as well as a fun and preppy half-striped square. This pattern was offered as a free promo by Interweave Press during the promotion of my book, The Art of Crochet Blankets. Now my book has switched hands to Penguin Random House, and the free promo is no longer offered, so I begged and pleaded to have the copyright returned to me so that I could share it with you all! Finally, my wish came true, and I just couldn’t wait to share it. I have received many messages requesting this pattern, and I am so happy to be able to share it now. This is the free crochet pattern for Garden Walk Blanket in US and UK Terms. PDF Version Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry. Coloring pages for layouts are also included. Pattern PDFs for …

Scheepjes YARN 04 – Dutch Masters

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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 < for speedy delivery. Dutch Masters is this issue’s theme, so the strong, deep colors - beautiful reds, purple, blue - are cozy, warm, and inviting. In fact, my coze factor has just dramatically increased.. I think I need a cup of coffee and a blanket; give me a sec.. Okay I’m back. So my contribution to YARN 04 is on the cover in the upper right corner. It’s a blanket named “New Horizons.” I did loads of research on the works of Piet Mondrian for my piece, and did you know he did so much more than the mod red blue and yellow squares that he’s known for? Yep, when I think of Piet Mondrian, I picture the primary color squares and rectangles shown in the image above, and I’ll bet you do too. But did you know Mondrian’s earlier works include broody landscapes with muddy, emotional color? …

Working on a NEW Desert Bloom!

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Hi, y’all! Since late 2012 when I began designing crochet blanket patterns, I have gotten oodles of feedback, but had little time to implement updates. So this year is all about designing new patterns and taking time to update old ones. I’m even having them tested to make them more “user-friendly” for you lovely crafters.  The first pattern is Desert Bloom – one of my favorites!  Here is the original Desert Bloom Blanket. The border still gives me heart eyes. Did you know that Desert Bloom was based on a dress belonging to my middle daughter? Take a look at the quick preliminary sketch and the inspiration dress: And check out some Desert Blooms that pop up in the #DesertBloomBlanket Instagram hashtag… Now these are some real beauties! The color alterations and craftsmanship – it is an honor to have such beautiful pieces made from my patterns. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• There’s just something about those flowers, and mixing motifs in the design takes it to another level. I mentioned I’m having this pattern tested, and …

Mixing Yarns for a New Project! 

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Hi, y’all! I’m planning a new project and I pulled a few different Scheepjes* yarns to  mix it up. These may have slightly different weights, but if you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that I’m definitely not afraid to cross yarn types, even if they’re just “close enough.” I’ll mix in a heartbeat!  Yarns: Colour Crafter* – 4 balls – My yarn review Stone Washed* – 10 balls (2 duplicate colors not pictured) Softfun Aquarel* – 6 balls Ran these gorgeous yarns through the Prisma app for some fun!  And here’s my plan for this project. My upcoming free pattern: Moon Landing Blanket! Stay tuned! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission if you make a purchase using the links marked with an asterisk*. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps keep CypressTextiles going!

Scheepjes Colour Crafter: A yarn stash staple.

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I wanted to introduce y’all to a durable DK yarn that I just started using. Chances are if Scheepjes Colour Crafter isn’t already your go-to DK powerhouse, you have one that popped in your mind. I used to use a different one too, (probably the one you thought of!!) but the moment I laid hand on Colour Crafter, I never looked back. Check out this rich palette – can you tell I’m amped for Fall? I’ll be using these colors for an awesome pattern coming soon! Y’all will love it! This is only part of the selection that I have right now, and I suspect I’ll have all 93 (!) colors soon.. Here’s another palette that I’m using to update my Desert Bloom Blanket pattern. I love this yarn so much that I’m starting fresh with a whole new – larger – Desert Bloom in Colour Crafter. So what’s the yarn like? Scheepjes CC is ultra squishy and plush. Acrylic and easy care. One of the reasons I like it is that there isn’t much of …