All posts tagged: Crochet

A Yarny Surprise: Scheepjes Metropolis Plus NEW Mini Colour Pack

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Hello, lovely! Today I am popping in to show off a new yarn. Every time Scheepjes comes out with something new, I squee over the color range, and when you see how many colors are in their new Metroplolis line, you will definitely squeeeee! Shown in this post are the 50g ball version and the 10g ball colour pack version, as well as an example blanket to make from each, featuring projects by super-talented HaakMaarRaak and Boy and Bunting. Lovely! Scheepjes Metropolis is a wonderful sock yarn (but can be used for any project as you’ll see further down in the post) and they had a pair of socks made in every color. How lush is this promotional photo? Metropolis Premium Blend Yarn Here is the full range of Scheepjes | Metropolis in one handy shade card. Told you there are a ton of colors! The shading and color-work possibilities are endless. Details Fiber Content: 75% Merino extra fine, 25% Nylon Weight/Length: 50g/200M (Scroll down for 10g) Needle/Hook Size: 2.5-3mm Gauge: 10x10cm = 29st 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 …

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: …

New! Surftime Blanket – Scheepjes YARN Bookazine, Issue 7: Reef

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Hey, there, awesome yarn artist! There is so much to share today! A Big Finish Yes, just a few days ago, I finally published the Mateo’s Granny Square Blanket pattern – I know you may had been waiting for that one, because my DMs and inboxes were full of messages asking if it was almost ready. Welp, I finished it! But way before that, something top secret was on my hook. A Top Secret Project, Revealed In the Fall of 2018, the Scheepjes Bloggers went to Yarndale, and in all my free time, I was busy designing a project for the Scheepjes YARN Bookazine, Issue 7: Reef. Okay, I’m totally kidding about the free time – we were hustling and bustling and ogling gorgeous yarns – check out my post on the 2018 Scheepjes Bloggers’ Days at Yarndale! But, yes I do have overpack-itis, and I did pack some Colour Crafter yarn with me so I could at least have a little play with the motif design for my ocean-inspired blanket during my airport layover …

Mateo’s Granny Square Blanket – UK Terms

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Translations This pattern is in English and US Terms. Looking for US Terms or another language? US Terms Translations coming soon Pattern Easy to print, ad-free condensed PDF file: Ravelry // Etsy  Check out the other patterns for absolute beginners in the You Can Crochet This! series Scroll for free pattern. Introduction Mateo’s Granny Square Blanket is a project I whipped up for a newborn li’l babe and of course I had to do some pics and video for the simple pattern so you can all enjoy it too. It’s a great way for a beginner to make some super neat work with an easy and free pattern. Doesn’t it look so neat and clean? I do love a cozy traditional granny – I wrote a blog post about 7 fun ways to granny! – but sometimes a clean look is what you’re after. I used a whip stitch join to make such straight seams, and very flat too. Plus, the whip stitch uses the tails, so fewer ends to weave! My preference is to work through both loops …

4 Crochet Joins for Hexagon Motifs (Video Tutorials)

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Hello, amazing crafter! Lately I have gotten some questions and comments about joining hexagons and some creative ways to do so. I do have some crochet joining methods for hexagon motifs in my video tutorials and blog posts, and I thought it may be helpful to gather some in one place for reference. Remember if you are looking for a certain pattern of mine or just want to browse, you can head to my sidebar to the right (scroll down on smartphone or tablet) and all of my crochet patterns and tutorials are now listed for your convenience. The 4 crochet joins for hexagon motifs in this post are: CJAYG for Hexagons Using SC and PLT Join CJAYG Granny Stitch for Hexagons Whip Stitch Join for Hexagons Continuous FBJ for Hexagons Along with each join description, tips, image and crochet join tutorial links, I will also give you helpful info where applicable, such as pattern info and yarn shopping links. Note: To Edge or Not to Edge Your Hexagon Motifs If you’d like to edge …

Gemma Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

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Gemma is a sweet and stylish geometric baby blanket made in chunky Stone Washed XL. I named her Gemma after the diamond shapes, but coincidentally, all of the colors of Stone Washed are named for gemstones. It was meant to be! If you need a fast baby blanket, one option is to use thicker yarn, but the end result can be a boxy and bulky piece. By mixing thick motifs with thinner yarn for the join and border, you can turn a good blanket into a great blanket. Try this pattern for your next gifty make! My fast and furious week-long Gemma journey has its own blog post! But now it’s done, and I’m truly proud of the result. It was an utter joy to work with the new and favorite colors of Scheepjes – Stone Washed XL, and the original Stone Washed. See my review of these yarns and where to find them near you!  Coming tomorrow: the Gemma crochet blanket pattern! (Update! Now here!) With jewel motifs made in Scheepjes – Stone Washed XL, and continuous flat braid …

Mateo’s Granny Square Blanket – Free crochet pattern for absolute beginners

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  Translations This pattern is in English and US Terms. Looking for UK Terms or another language? UK Terms Translations coming soon Pattern Easy to print, ad-free condensed PDF file: Ravelry // Etsy // LoveCrochet.com Check out the other patterns for absolute beginners in the You Can Crochet This! series Scroll for free pattern. This pattern Mateo’s Granny Square Blanket is also featured on AllFreeCrochet.com AND on AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com. Sign up for their free newsletter to get free patterns sent to you daily! Introduction Mateo’s Granny Square Blanket is a project I whipped up for a newborn li’l babe and of course I had to do some pics and video for the simple pattern so you can all enjoy it too. It’s a great way for a beginner to make some super neat work with an easy and free pattern. Doesn’t it look so neat and clean? I do love a cozy traditional granny – I wrote a blog post about 7 fun ways to granny! – but sometimes a clean look is what you’re after. I used a whip stitch join to make such straight …

A blanket finish and some hooky announcements!

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Hey, y’all! I do have a completed blanket to show you today (YAY!) but first, I have some hooky announcements to make, which features an exciting project from a talented crafter who you know and love, as well as a couple of things I’ve been working on. So dive in, and maybe you’ll see something that speaks to you. Hooks ready? Alrighty first up is the… Trinity Mandala MAL The Trinity Mandala MAL pattern was created by talented and generous Esther of It’s All in a Nutshell fame. The photos for this MAL look stunning, and I have a huge idea to use three hula hoops to make a larger version of the mandalas for a wall hanging. I’ll dive into my Scheepjes yarn stash and see what will work! The actual MAL version will use Catona. Here are the details.. Trinity Mandala MAL Info Anyone can join in the fun! International Scheepjes CAL Facebook group Netherlands crafters – Netherlands Scheepjes CAL Facebook Group Esther has compiled all the Trinity Mandala MAL info in a …

Free Crochet Pattern: Painted Hexagons Blanket

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Painted Hexagons Crochet Blanket Pattern (Update!) Painted Hexagons is a beautifully constructed piece that will have you feeling like an artist every time you make it. If you want to take your project with you, you can work the motifs ahead of time, then join them all at home afterward. Then add the simple border and your updated granny hexagon blanket is complete. Truly a masterpiece! Want the yarn kit to make this blanket? Click here to see it in my storefront! (affiliate link) Painted Hexagons Pattern is also featured on AllFreeCrochet.com AND on AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com. Sign up for their free newsletter to get free patterns sent to you daily! Pattern and Translations NOTE: Pattern is free for beginners at links below. For a concise and convenient, easy-print, ad free PDF version, head to Ravelry. The Painted Hexagons crochet blanket pattern is down below, in English and US Terms. Looking for UK Terms or another language? Note: Huge thank you to the amazing folks who provided translations – they are credited below. UK Terms  Translations will be posted shortly! Traducción …

Free 12 inch crochet motif for Valentine’s Day 2019: One Love II

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Hey, y’all! I partnered with Julie Yeager Designs for her lovely and generous 2019 Block a Week series. For this awesome opportunity, I put together a little 12in motif called One Love II. It’s based on the original One Love Granny Square that I released for Granny Square Day 2017. Here is the original One Love Granny Square. You can see I have adapted it to be larger for Julie’s BAW series, because all of those featured blocks are 12in and use worsted weight yarn. Super convenient to mix and match! One Love II Granny Square I hope you enjoy this simple yet textured square for this Valentine’s Day season of love, friendship, and community. One love! Materials For a 12 inch block: Use worsted weight yarn and a size 5.5mm (I) hook. For a 10 inch block: Use DK weight yarn and a size 4.25mm (G) hook. Stitch Guide (US Terms) 2dccl 2 dc cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st indicated, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, …

2019 Goal Planning Free Printable: What’s in store for CypressTextiles?

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Hey, y’all! So I’m finally getting around to finishing up my 2019 planning post. I have some very specific goals this year, both personal and business-related. What better way to kick off the year than by sharing my goals with you all! I’ve formatted three personal goals into a bullet list without a super rigid time frame, and then my four main business goals are split into one for each quarter. Check it out below, and keep reading to find the free printable I’ve put together for you all. Here are my 2019 business goals, and what you can plan to see, big-picture-wise for CypressTextiles this year! Of course, I’ll be doing plenty of other projects in my daily business, but these four goals are my main biggies that I want to accomplish in order to move my business forward this year. 2019 Business Goals Q1: Update my website – spend time creating content with other fiber arts Q2: Diversify my shop – got some funsies in store for this year! Q3: Local workshops – …

Starting simple in 2019 with a fast and fun crochet design!

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Hello everyone! It’s a new year and that always gets me to refresh my big picture to-do list and give a good think to the changes I want to make for my business during this trip around the sun. I’m finishing a blog post to tell y’all how I plan out my year, and even polished up a free printable for everyone. So look out for that! And if you didn’t see my 2018 year-in-review, check it out. I got more designing in 2018 than I thought, and may just take it easy this year (but probably not lol). But before I release the 2019 planning post, I’ve been working on a new design over the past couple of weeks, and I couldn’t wait any longer to show you! Some of you may know about my love affair with Scheepjes|Colour Crafter and her party-girl sister, Velvet. If you don’t, then read all about that here. After a brief stint of stash-diving in December (due to the need to gift handmade this year) I realized I …

Beach Hut Crochet Blanket Pattern made with Scheepjes Colour Crafter

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Hey, y’all! How many of you remember my Beach Hut Blanket crochet pattern? It’s a super fun and engaging design with clever construction that will make it your go-to baby blanket. Looks amazing in any colorway. Here’s a photo refresher if you need reminding, and some links for exploring. Related Links: Find the (updated!) Beach Hut Blanket crochet pattern on Etsy/Craftsy/Ravelry/LoveCrochet See all of the Beach But Blankets I have made in the past Check out the lovely Beach Hut Blankets you all have made – They are glorious! Totally Unrelated Link: Did you know I released a pattern book? Did you know there’s a CAL for it? Yaassss! Beach Hut Blanket The original Beach Hut colorway from 2015: And an updated cool blues colorway I made: Updating the Pattern This year, I was invited by Crochet! Magazine, a publication of Annie’s Catalog, to submit a design for their Summer 2019 issue. What an honor! I decided to look through my pattern design history and choose a hidden gem of a design that maybe just …