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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 …

Using the KISS Method to Design My First Shawlette!

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Hello, beautiful crafter! Hope you’ve managed to find some moments of peace during the holiday season. We were still reeling from Christmas festivities when the New Year knocked us on our bums.. But now I have had a breath of fresh air and had a nice long think about how I want my first shawlette to look. A Look Back at Preparations Actually, this thing doesn’t even have a name yet! Okay, I’ll have to sleep on that one… For now, you remember the yarn I am using for this project, Scheepjes Skies – both Heavy * and Light * weights. Here are the 2 hanks with the swift I used to wind them up. And here are the yarn balls, all ready to go. I even decided to use a yarn bowl! You an find this beautiful yarn bowl at WoolWarehouse.* Scheepjes Skies By some modern miracle, I’ve worked through most of the ball of yarn in my little yarn bowl. Here you can see the fruits of my labor, a dinky half-pint ball. …

Scheepjes Skies for My First Shawlette Pattern

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Hello! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! Hope you are well, and are able to squeeze a bit of hooky in during the busy holiday. I am going to make time to unwind and craft! Lucky me, I have a lovely yarny package to share – it’s two hanks of Scheepjes Skies*, one Light and one Heavy. And guess what! Since I just wrapped up my first ever Mandala design, I decided to go for it on another non-blanket make, and so this yarn will be turned into a Shawlette. Yes! Blanket-obsessed me is making some progress on branching out! Okay, a mandala and a shawlette are still 2-D shapes – a circle and a triangle – but still! Hey maybe one day I will venture out into the 3-D realm and make a hat or a stuffed animal… One step at a time though as just the thought brings my heart rate up lol… I’m super comfy with 2 dimensions. But anyway!! Enough about me, and more about this yarn! There are lots of yummy …

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

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Hey, you! Thanks so much for stopping in. Today I want to share another project that I have in the works: My own hula hoop mandala! First, let’s look back at my inspiration: The Trinity Mandalas. Remembering the Trinity Mandala MAL If you remember my recent post regarding hula hoop mandalas, I am completely obsessed. It all started with the Trinity Mandala MAL hosted by Scheepjes – genius pattern by Esther of It’s All in a Nutshell. I made six hula hoops with that mandala pattern. The original pattern called for Catona* which is a thin cotton, but I resized the pattern by using 3 strands of Colour Crafter* (check out how I get 3 strands from just 1 ball of yarn). I basically worked the mandala pattern until it reached the size I needed to stretch it over my hula hoop. New Yarn Arrival! Okay, so needless to say, after making Esther’s mandala into a hula hoop decoration, I knew I had to make a pattern of my own for this purpose. Enter Scheepjes …

Work in Progress: Gloria Blanket

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Hello, you! A couple of weeks ago I told you about a blanket that did not yet have a name, that I was working up using the Scheepjes Metropolis cutie pie colour pack. Well the blanket now has a name – and a few progress pics too. I’m super excited to show you, so read on! Also you should know I am sat in an airport for the next three hours (more on that later!), so this will be an excessively chatty post.. you’ve been warned lol Gloria Blanket I mentioned it in the yarn arrival post, but it bears repeating that this design has been knocking around in my mind for a few years now, and it is also one of my most requested patterns – that is, many many folks have messaged me asking when I will get a move on with this one! Side note: Another very heavily requested pattern is my upcoming Botanica Blanket CAL (#botanicablanket), and I will make an official info post on Tuesday, November 26 – or maybe …

NEW Scheepjes Metropolis Cutie Pie Colour Pack

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I already can’t wait to show you all what I’ve designed for this pack. Hint: it’s a simple yet engaging, beautiful project. but first, let me spoil you with pics of the Metropolis Colour Pack by Scheepjes. This Colour Pack is destined to become the prototype for a design that you all have been asking me for for years! Do the words floor tile project mean anything to you? Well, maybe not… but I promise this is one of my most requested patterns based on sneak peeks that I have given here and there since February 2016. Before I reveal a sneak peek, check out the Metropolis Colour Pack! Information (All the deets!) When you receive this awesome pack, it has a double window with a “side A” and a “side B” as you can see in the photos above. It looks kind of like a briefcase. But a lot more fun… Squeeeee at all that color! Here is how the pack looks when you open the sides and lay it out flat. Shop the …

Virtual Blankets and Granny Square Day Highlights

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Hello, there! Whew! What an exhausting day yesterday, releasing a fresh new crochet motif pattern, promoting a giveaway, and all the while wanting to just scroll endlessly through all the beautiful Granny Square Day posts on Instagram. #vvcalGSD2019 Highlights In case you missed it, I ran a giveaway on IG to celebrate Granny Square Day 2019 – all of the entries are under hashtag #vvcalgsd2019, and I’ve pulled some highlights! Check them out: Magnolia Square Birch Square Plumeria Square Crystal Square Ponderosa Square Beautiful squares by beautiful folks Virtual Blankets I pulled together a bunch of cool GSD-related stuffs to load into this post, so hope you’re enjoying this whole handful of gorgeous pics! All of the squares that you’ll see here are made from the free square patterns in my 2016 and 2018 VVCALs. I made a few Virtual Blankets with some color palettes – all pulled from the #vvcalGSD2019 hashtag, and keep in mind these are made by folks worldwide. Talk about SYNERGY! Love our community! Neutrals + Mustard Blue + Green Red …

Merryweather Square Free Pattern – A Granny Square Day Gift

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Hello, friend! It was a phenomenal Granny Square Day today, and I can tell you I spent way too much time on Instagram watching everyone post. Hashtag worth it!! Granny Square Giveaway Update I had over 260 people enter my giveaway celebrating Granny Square Day, and I will announce the 3 winners tomorrow. Look out for a blog post shortly with all the highlights and the fun giveaway info. I will be making virtual blankets with the squares that folks entered as well! Head to #vvcalGSD2019 to see the entries! Merryweather Square As a thank you to everyone who participated in the giveaway, and to all of the folks that shared the love by talking about it in their stories and IG / Facebook feeds, as well as just a HUGE thank you to everyone who follows this site, I decided to release a brand new free pattern today. I named her Merryweather after the blue fairy on Sleeping Beauty, and I think it is just so fitting. Here, you can see my full Merryweather …

Crochet Tip: Hold Cotton Thread Triple to Add Elegant Texture (Simple Trick) – Feat. VVCAL Squares

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Helloooo, gorgeous crafter! Today I want to share a small WIP that I have been working on here and there over the past month. And, I also include a super nice tip that I learned from two crafters years ago to make three strands of yarn from one skein/ball. Very useful!! So here we go! I have an entire shelf of beautiful cotton thread Scheepjes || Maxi Sweet Treat – I have a full set of them, which is a total of 109 colors. Definitely swoon-worthy, but also kind of sad – they are very pretty to look at, but I don’t much work with thread very often, and I am not one to let yarn fester in a stash.. I like to USE it!! Sweet VVCAL Blanket in Progress So with a tip that I remembered in the back files somewhere in the recesses of my brain, I made the decision to create a cute little VVCAL blanket, just making a square here and there over time. Eep, just posting these photos is making …

Free Crochet Pattern: Downtown Scarf (UK Terms)

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Welcome to my latest free crochet pattern, y’all! The Downtown Scarf is here, and there’s plenty of time to make this your go-to holiday gift. Some of y’all have shared with me that you will be using this pattern to make scarves for your loved ones and I am tickled pink! With Scheepjes Metropolis yarn (originally a sock yarn), it is lush and soft next to the skin. Pattern Find the Downtown Scarf pattern in an ad-free, easy to print PDF for a small fee – BOTH US and UK Terms PDF files are included: Etsy // Ravelry Or scroll down for the free pattern in UK Terms! Looking for the free pattern in US Terms? Click here! Y’all, I’m super proud and happy with this free pattern. This scarf was a long time incubating in my mind before I finally got to making it! And now I am so glad to share it with you all. Social Media Note: if you get started on this pattern, don’t forget to tag #DowntownScarf and #CypressTextiles on …

Free Crochet Pattern: Downtown Scarf (US Terms)

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Welcome to my latest free crochet pattern, y’all! The Downtown Scarf is here, and there’s plenty of time to make this your go-to holiday gift. Some of y’all have shared with me that you will be using this pattern to make scarves for your loved ones and I am tickled pink! With Scheepjes Metropolis yarn (originally a sock yarn), it is lush and soft next to the skin. Pattern Find the Downtown Scarf pattern in an ad-free, easy to print PDF for a small fee – BOTH US and UK Terms PDF files are included: Etsy // Ravelry Or scroll down for the free pattern in US Terms! Looking for the free pattern in UK Terms? Click here! Y’all, I’m super proud and happy with this free pattern. This scarf was a long time incubating in my mind before I finally got to making it! And now I am so glad to share it with you all. Social Media Note: if you get started on this pattern, don’t forget to tag #DowntownScarf and #CypressTextiles on …

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 …

New Crochet WIP: Downtown Scarf in Scheepjes Metropolis Yarn

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Sometimes an idea knocks around my head for years and the right yarn has to come around for it to resurface and develop. When I received my surprise Metropolis Yarn, I knew it would be perfect for a scarf, and it was just the right amount of yarn, too. This scarf is flying off my hook, and I’ll have an FO reveal and a free pattern before you know it! With just four 50g balls of Metropolis, you can make the chic and wearable Downtown Scarf. Keep scrolling for some alternate color combo recommendations. This pattern is now published! Social Media: #downtownscarf #cypresstextiles Scheepjes Metropolis This yarn is a dream. It’s slightly heathered – which I love – and is soft, squooshy, and luxurious. Browse the links below to get some for yourself – as always, these (*) are affiliate links, so shopping through them helps support CypressTextiles and all my yarny endeavors, and it doesn’t cost you any extra! Wool Warehouse* Deramores* Or find a Scheepjes Retailer near you! The colors I am using in my …

Free Crochet Pattern: Questlove Blanket, UK Terms

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Welcome to the Questlove Free Crochet Blanket Pattern! This pattern is in UK Terms. Find the US Terms version here. With its faded demin skies yarn, and its primary colors, Questlove is an ode to early 90s fashion. I created it as a dedication to a carefree lifestyle and relaxed clothing choices. Whatever colors you choose for your Questlove, your blanket will end up cozy, funky, and eye-catching. A perfect conversation piece. Find the easy-print, condensed and styled PDF on Etsy, Ravelry, and LoveCrafts for a small fee. Questlove Blanket Design A simple design, and a mindless make Perfect for when you have to make something fast and creative for an upcoming baby shower Great for when you have no deadline, but you just want to zone out and not concentrate Make all of the motifs ahead of time and join afterward Thank you to talented and beautiful Carol White Janik of The Hoosier Crocheter, who generously worked up this sample blanket and took lovely photos for me. Do check out her The Hoosier Crocheter Facebook …

Free Crochet Pattern: Questlove Blanket, US Terms

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Welcome to the Questlove Free Crochet Blanket Pattern! This pattern is in US Terms. Find the UK Terms version here. With its faded demin skies yarn, and its primary colors, Questlove is an ode to early 90s fashion. I created it as a dedication to a carefree lifestyle and relaxed clothing choices. Whatever colors you choose for your Questlove, your blanket will end up cozy, funky, and eye-catching. A perfect conversation piece. Find the easy-print, condensed and styled PDF on Etsy, Ravelry, and LoveCrafts for a small fee. Questlove Blanket Design A simple design, and a mindless make Perfect for when you have to make something fast and creative for an upcoming baby shower Great for when you have no deadline, but you just want to zone out and not concentrate Make all of the motifs ahead of time and join afterward Thank you to talented and beautiful Carol White Janik of The Hoosier Crocheter, who generously worked up this sample blanket and took lovely photos for me. Do check out her The Hoosier Crocheter Facebook …