All posts tagged: Crochet

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 …

My Current Projects

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Hi, there and welcome to my ever-changing WIP Gallery! I get asked questions about my current projects often, so to make things easier, I decided to put a short introduction to them all in one place. Here I will show you what I am working on, tell you a bit about it, and let you know where you can get the supplies to make your own. Here’s the deets on all my current WIPs! Note: I am affiliated with the shops that I link, which means I make a small commission on anything you decide to purchase, at no additional cost to you, and rest assured I would never promote anything I am not head over heals in love with. Botanica Blanket CAL The Botanica Blanket is perfect for the adventurous beginner or the advanced artist looking for some simple, yet pretty stitching. The adventure lies in the fun layout, so look forward to this make! Measures 60x72in. Runs from Dec 16, 2019 to Feb 28, 2020 Find all of the info on the Main …

Crochet Tip: A Better Way to Chevron!

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Heyooooo! Today’s post is about you and everything you dislike about chevron crochet blanket patterns. The stuff you don’t like about them is the same stuff I aimed to resolve for myself when I set out to design the perfect chevron blanket. Let’s get to it! The two blankets we will talk about today are Chevron2.0 and Soulful Sierra. The basics of these two designs are the same, but Chevron2.0 is a normal height chevron, and then Soulful Sierra is a deeeeep chevron. Chevron2.0 Find this classic crochet blanket pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. Find inspiration in a gallery of all of the Chevron Blankets I have made on my portfolio site. Popular for Making and Selling/Gifting The Chevron2.0 is so popular among custom-blanket-making crafters that I have added it in my pattern bundle on Etsy that is specially curated for folks who want to make a sell or gift blankets. Essentially, the patterns are simple and classic, and they’re crowd-pleasers. Chevron2.0 fits the bill! 3 Blankets to Make and Sell (etsy link). I have …

Free Crochet Pattern: Dimensions Blanket

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Let me tell you a story. One day I became absolutely obsessed with the idea of turning printed tessellation designs into crochet blankets and a few sketches later, this blanket design was born! Dimensions is a 3D illusion piece, so you should choose your colors accordingly if you want the 3D effect. (You can see what I mean if you look at the photo of the blanket laid flat.) Otherwise, have at it! Go wild! And enjoy this fun make. Read more about the production of this pattern here on this post! Share Your Progress! Join the other crafters who have made Dimensions. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Ravelry: CypressTextiles Hashtags: #DimensionsBlanket #CypressTextiles Note: Sample blanket and all photography are by the talented and lovely Andrea Grimaldi. We can all agree, her doggo Nesta is the real beauty here. Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed Fiber content: (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic; 50g/130m) You will need the following colors in the the quantities listed. Yarn A: 814 x 4 Yarn B: 815 x 4 Yarn C: …

My Latest WIP: The Learner Bag

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Hello, lovely! Today I want to share something I have been working on lately. Remember when I was gifted some new Scheepjes Mighty yarn to test out? I got started right away making a bag, and luckily before it was all over, I took some snapshots to show you the progression. Scheepjes Mighty Yarn This yarn is called Mighty for a reason! It is perfect for any project where you will need strong, durable material, just like this crochet bag I am creating. Shop this yarn at the links below, or read more about it at my official review. My review of Mighty Yarn Shop Mighty at WoolWarehouse (Use this affiliate link to purchase and I’ll receive a small commission to help keep CypressTextiles running – all at no additional cost to you!) Color Combinations Scheepjes Mighty has a limited color range at this moment. There are six neutral and earthy unicolours, three two-tone twisted blends, and two indigo shades. Here is the color combination that I used for this sample bag. I was sent …

NEW FO: The Dimensions Blanket, Featuring Andrea Grimaldi

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Hello, lovely! Today I wanted to introduce you to something I have had in the vault for some time. Ever since I had a weird idea to make a few blankets from tessellations. Two years ago, in January 2018, I started sketching out ideas for a few tessellation blankets. One of them became the Dimensions Blanket! Made using beautiful and popular Scheepjes Stone Washed.* Dimensions Blanket Pattern The Dimensions Blanket pattern is already available on Etsy and Ravelry, if you’d like to check it out! Or it also will be available to everyone next week! Social Media: Use hashtags #DimensionsBlanket and of course #CypressTextiles The lovely sample blanket and all blanket photography is by the talented Andrea Grimaldi. Designing Dimensions Here is the actual inspiration tessellation image I used to create this design. I love the illusion that appears because of the four different shades, but it would still look cute in any colors. The first scraps of designy bits! This is when I was just beginning to see how I would create the shapes, …

Free Crochet Pattern: Skyfall Shawlette

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Hello, lovely! Yesterday, I showed off my newly finished Skyfall Shawlette, and now I am proud to present the free crochet pattern. Relevant Links Scroll down for the free pattern! This shawlette uses 2 hanks of Scheepjes SKIES, one each of Light and Heavy – more info below. [Etsy / Ravelry] Find this pattern in an easy to print, ad-free, convenient PDF file for a small fee. My SKIES yarn funsies Progress Pics Finished Object Reveal! Shop SKIES Yarn These are all affiliate links, which means that if you shop through them, I get a small commission to keep things running – at no additional cost to you! SKIES Light WoolWarehouse Deramores – also available in a 5-Hank Value Pack Knotty House Black Sheep Wools Amazon SKIES Heavy WoolWarehouse Deramores – also available in a 5-Hank Value Pack Knotty House Black Sheep Wools Amazon Or find a Scheepjes retailer near you! Social Media Join the other crafters who have made the Skyfall Shawlette! Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Ravelry, Etsy, Pinterest: CypressTextiles Hashtags: #SkyfallShawlette #CypressTextiles Notions & Sizing US Size 5mm …

Finished! Skyfall Shawlette, Scheepjes SKIES Heavy and Light

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Remember this WIP from December? I have been working on this shawlette for a little while and have really enjoyed making something that’s quasi-blanketarian, but a smaller and faster project. It’s like a small half blanket and just as engaging and lovely. I mentioned this once or thrice, but expect more shawl patterns in my future! This cute little linen stitch WIP in Scheepjes SKIES Heavy* is lounging in a glorious yarn bowl*. Scheepjes SKIES (Light and Heavy) Links marked with an asterisk and links in the shopping info sections are all affiliate links, and shopping through them will help support my work – at no additional cost to you! How cool is that?! Description of this yarn from the Scheepjes Website. Made from an all-natural 100% Premium Blend cotton, the Scheepjes SKIES yarns are so soft you’d think you were holding a cloud. Dyed using beautiful shades of Indigo; a textile dye dating back to 4000BC, these yarns feature subtle colour contrasts and a hand dyed appearance. Ranging from the pale blue of a …

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 …