IN STOCK Primavera Flowers Granny Squares Blanket Afghan Crocheted

This is a gorgeous sublime pastel shades must have granny squares blanket. The blanket is constructed from 6 rows of 6 squares across - so 36 in total and is bordered with duck egg blue. 

The finished blanket measures 36“ x 36 “ approx. 

This blanket is sure to be a treasure to it's new owner and has a timeless feel that makes it heirloom quality. Perfect as a gift for a newborn and can be used in the nursery etc or for a toddler. The finished blanket measures 36" x 36"approx. Made using good quality DK acrylic yarn and is machine washable, dry flat or tumble dry on a low heat.

Available in my Etsy Store here.

Primavera Flowers Granny Squares Blanket Afghan Crocheted In Stock

This is a gorgeous sublime pastel shades must have granny squares blanket. The blanket is constructed from 6 rows of 6 squares across - so 36 in total and is bordered with duck egg blue. 

The finished blanket measures 36“ x 36 “ approx. 

This blanket is sure to be a treasure to it's new owner and has a timeless feel that makes it heirloom quality. Perfect as a gift for a newborn and can be used in the nursery etc or for a toddler. The finished blanket measures 36" x 36"approx. Made using good quality DK acrylic yarn and is machine washable, dry flat or tumble dry on a low heat.

Available in my Etsy store now.

Lobelia Granny Squares BLANKET Afghan

This is the must have 'Lobelia'' granny square blanket. The blanket is constructed from 15 rows of 15 squares across - so 225 in total and is bordered with traditional black. 

The finished blanket measures 60“ x 60 “ approx. 

Made using good quality acrylic yarn it is both soft and warm. Machine washable and can be dried at low heat, though also air dries very quickly as well. 

Find it in my Etsy store.

FLOWER POWER Crochet BLANKET Sunburst Granny Squares Afghan

Here is a gorgeous White Ivory crocheted granny square blanket, afghan. Constructed using 49 Sunburst or Starburst flower floral granny squares all bordered in sumptuous White Ivory yarn. The blanket is a real treasure and measures approx 50" x 50" square. Ideal for bed,sofa, caravan or camping etc.

Would make a fabulous gift and has a lovely heirloom quality which would be a valued addition to any household. Made using good quality DK acrylic yarn so that it can be machine wash and dried flat or tumble dry on a low heat.

Available to order in my Etsy store.

Happy Pink Posy A Blanket in the Making

A quick photo update of a pink posy blanket that I made, completed and dispatched this week. This blanket is available to order in my etsy store here.

Blooms in Burgundy Crochet Throw–Free Crochet Pattern

 

This modern, two-color approach to the floral granny square throw is perfect for all styles of home décor. Choose any neutral color and accent it with a vibrant color that makes you feel good!
Source - redheart.com - download pattern here.
Throw measures 45” wide x 55” long (114.5 x 139.5 cm)
Special St picot = ch 2, slip st in 2nd ch from hook. reverse sc (reverse single crochet) = Work single crochet in opposite direction from which you would usually work (left to right if you are right-handed and right to left if you are left-handed). This st is also known as crab st. It creates a rope-like twisted single crochet edging.
Notes
1. Throw is made from 20 square motifs worked in joined rounds with right facing throughout.
2. Raised flowers are formed by working twice in the same round: first into front loops to create petals, then in unworked loops to make the center.
3. Motifs are joined to neighboring motifs using a “join-as-you-go” technique as the last round is worked. Hold the motifs with wrong sides together and stitches matching.
4. Join motifs to neighboring motifs according to Assembly Diagram and instructions.
5. To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st. Proceed with new color. Cut old color.

Vintage Granny Square Crochet Blanket

I just have to share these pictures with you :-)

Five Funky Flowers Crochet Pattern

 
All five flowers begin with the same centre. You can make the flowers in any colours and any type of yarn with the recommended hook size. Here I used DK yarn and 5mm hook.
Flower Centre Pattern
Ch 4 join with a slip st to form circle.
Rnd 1: ch 1 work 9 hdc into the circle, join with slip st.
Rnd 2: ch 1 work 2 hdc into each st, finish by working one hdc into same sp as ch, join with sl st.
Pink Sunflower Pattern
Join pink yarn to the flower centre, begin with 1 sc into the centre, ch 6, sc into next st – repeat all the way around, finish with a sl st.

Celtic Rose Pattern
With Flower centre already complete
Rnd 1: *ch 6, sk 3 st, 1 sc in next st*,** rep to end
Rnd 2: *ch 8, sk 3 st, 1 sc in next st*,** rep to end
Rnd 3: *ch 6, sk 3 st, 1 sc in next st*,** rep to end
Fasten off.


White Daisy Pattern
With flower centre already complete, begin with 1 sc into the centre, ch 10, sc into next st – repeat all the way around, finish with a sl st.
 
Square Edge Flower
With flower centre already complete, begin with *1 sc in 1st st, 1hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, sl st in next st*, ** rep to end.

Ruffle Blue & Red Flower
With flower centre already complete,
Rnd 1: begin with 2 ch sl st into same sp, *dc into next st and sl st in same sp*, **rep to end
Rnd 2: ch 2, turn flower over and work in opposite direction, working on back of flower, make 1 dc into same sp and finish with sl st in same sp, * work 2 dc into next petal and finish with sl st in same petal*, ** rep to end. 
This pattern is offered and made available for personal use only. If you wish to reproduce this in any way please contact me or make sure that reference is made to the original author’s blog http://www.goodtimesithinkso.blogspot.com/ Thank you Crochet Conversion Chart US/UK International Yarn Weight Conversion Chart
I hope you enjoy using this pattern and if you are looking for other free patterns please visit Crochet Pattern Central

Hyperbolic Valentine Red Roses

 
You can use any type of yarn with a suitable hook size. Here I have used a small quantity of red DK yarn (wool & Acrylic blend) and a 4mm hook.
Pattern:
Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a circle.
Rnd 1: make 5 sc into the circle and join with a sl st.
Rnd 2: ch 1, work two sc into each st
Rind 3: (work all subsequent rnds in the round i.e. do not join with a sl st and do not ch at the beginning of a round) 
work two sc into each existing st.
Here I completed 5 rounds and fastened off. If you want a larger flower work more rounds.
 
 
This pattern is offered and made available for personal use only. If you wish to reproduce this in any way please contact me or make sure that reference is made to the original author’s blog http://www.goodtimesithinkso.blogspot.com/ Thank you Crochet Conversion Chart US/UK International Yarn Weight Conversion Chart
I hope you enjoy using this pattern and if you are looking for other free patterns please visit Crochet Pattern Central

Crochet Flowers

I’ve been digging around and looking for crochet patterns and inspiration to create some flowers. Flowers can be used for a variety of projects – embellishing hats, scarves, belts. Decorating cushions, blankets or afghans. They can be turned into jewellery or badges and corsages.
Here are a few that I tried out.

A rose – I found the pattern for this via http://www.pompomemporium.com/ alternatively the pattern can be found on http://www.the-dark-knit.blogspot.com/
The overall effect is quite impressive but I felt it was a bit of a convoluted pattern to achieve this flower.

A very easy but very happy sunshine crochet daisy.

This flower is known as a layered flower – I got instruction from The Encyclopaedia of Crochet Techniques by Jan Eaton. I found this relatively easy to produce but it was time consuming and I’m not convinced it has too many applications.
The following pink flower is adapted from the same book – here I created 8 petals rather than 10.

And again here completed using Noro Silk Garden Yarn.

My final flower was just an experiment and worked out relatively well. I used a 6mm hook and standard DK wool. I began a base row of 12 chain and then turned and worked to DC into each chain and repeated 5 times. I then sewed it together through the first row – this way you can adjust how tight or loose you want the final flower. Easy peasy.

Finally before I sign off I wanted to document the following knitting pattern for a easy lacy border.
Here is the border.

Here is the pattern.
Cast on 4 St(s)
Row 1 - Knit
Row 2 - Knit 2, wyif, Knit 2
Row 3 - sl st, Knit
Row 4 - Knit 3, wyif, Inc 1 st
Row 5 - Knit 2, wyif, k2tog, wyif, Knit 2
Row 6 - sl 1, Knit to end
Row 7 – Knit 3, wyif, K2tog, wyif, Knit 2
Row 8 – Cast off 4, Knit to end.
Repeat these 8 rows until desired length is reached
Abbreviations:
wyif – with yarn in front
sl st – slip stitch
K2tog – Knit 2 together.
This may read as complicated but is exceptionally easy to complete.
Find my Handmade Silver Crochet or Knitting Stitch Markers here
Crochet http://goodtimesithinkso.blogspot.com/2009/09/crochet-stitch-markers.html Knitting http://goodtimesithinkso.blogspot.com/2009/09/knitting-stitch-markers.html