Crochet Blankets
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Sunburst Granny Square Meets Color, Thanks To A Reader!
There is just something about a great color combination together with a wonderful crocheted granny square that makes my heart sing! I can’t say I’ve had the time or inclination to crochet much lately (of course I did crochet doll clothes, and need to do a spring outfit pronto…yikes!) because, well, one can’t do it all, and I’m putting most of my creative time into painting and art related endeavors. To see a reader, @hardknotlifecrochet, take my sunburst granny square (available for purchase on my etsy store here) and give it color was such a wonderful surprise, I just had to share it with you! When I designed this granny…
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Crocheted Victorian Lattice Square Is A New Favorite!
Yippee I finally had a bit of time to indulge in a little crocheting, and found a wonderful square that works up quickly, with lovely results. The pattern is called the Victorian Lattice Square, and you can find it here on Ravelry as a free download. Now the only question is what to do with those squares? One square could make a little wall hanging or one side of a pot holder or hot pad, a few squares could become a small runner for a bedside table (that is what I think I'm going to do) and of course twelve or so could become a baby's blanket, and many could…
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Crocheted Granny Hexagon Join As You Go Blanket
Once upon a time I shared with you a crocheted hexagon blanket in progress, and somehow never got around to photographing the finished item. So now, three years later, and just in time for your holiday and winter crochet project planning, I present to you the Crccheted Granny Hexagon Join As You Go blanket. This fits a twin bed, but a smaller (and quicker) version would make a fantastic baby blanket. You can do the hexagons as solids, or go for a polka dot look, or both as I've done. One disclaimer: the only reason that I ended up making solid hexagons around the border of the blanket is that…
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Crocheted Patchwork Starburst Baby Blanket: A Reader’s Version!
One of the joys of blogging is knowing that you've inspired someone else to add some creativity to their life, and with tangible evidence! i just love it when readers send me photos of things they've made using my patterns, or inspired by my projects, and this week I was particularly thrilled to find photos of this crocheted starburst baby blanket in my in box! My original crocheted starburst blanket is the perfect pattern to adapt to a baby blanket size, and is also a great project for crocheters of all levels. This blanket was made by Gittel of Albany, New York a mother of nine! When I told her…
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Sunburst Granny Square Meets Color, Thanks To A Reader!
