Tiny Tiles Mosaic Crochet Blanket

I started making this on Sunday (re-blogged from July, 2013) and just crocheted right on until I finished it yesterday. I really love the neatness and structure of it. As you can see lots of ends to sew in…………

I’m also unsure what type of border to use as it needs to be really simple so it doesn’t detract from the square pattern. I thought this was going to take forever as each square is so tiny but it’s remarkably quick.

The blanket measures 28”  x 28” at the moment.

Double V-Stitch Baby Blanket–Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Materials: 6mm & 5mm hook, 150g Green dk yarn.

Notes: The double V-Stitch pattern can be used for various patterns and items scarves, cowls, shawls etc.
Measurements: 29.5” x 29.5”

Pattern:
Begin using 6mm hook and chain 91 sts.  (15 multiples of 6 +1)
Change to 5mm hook.
Row 1: Now turning work a row of sc all across the chain. This foundation row is optional but I think makes the work neater.
Row 2: Ch 3 to count as first dc, sk 3 sts, *work 2 dc, ch 2, work 2 dc into same st, sk 5sts*, ** repeat to final 3 sts and work a dc in final st.
Row 3: Ch 3,  *work 2 dc, ch 2, work 2 dc into previous V stitch sp*, repeat to final 3 sts and work a dc in final st.
Row 4: Repeat row 3 until desired length is reached or in this case 38 rows.
Here you can fasten off or create a border. I edged the blanket using green yarn and the basic double ‘v-stitch’. I then bordered it in pink and the final round was green sc.

 
 
This pattern is written using US terminology. Please refer to the conversion chart below to make changes for UK crochet.

Easy Artisan Bread Recipe

Last weekend for some reason I got the notion to make some bread. Perhaps this was as an excuse to lay down my crochet hook for a few hours – which didn’t really happen. Anyway I found this really simple recipe which is so easy to make the only real ingredient required is patience. Anyone who knows me knows that patience is really not my virtue and even I managed this and the results were quite tasty.
I didn’t include any of the herbs as I wanted to see how it tasted before introducing other flavours. It came out really well and next time I would use strong white bread flour rather than just plain flour. Anyway if you need some inspiration for something to do over the weekend give it a try.
Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 2/3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the water and herbs, if using, and mix well. The dough will be very sticky and shaggy-looking. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 18 to 24 hours.
2. Generously flour a work surface. The dough will have risen and will be covered in bubbles. Transfer the dough to the work surface and dust it with flour. Fold the dough in half, and then form the dough into a ball by stretching and tucking the edges of the dough underneath the ball.
3. Liberally flour a kitchen towel (do not use terrycloth). Place the dough ball on the floured towel. Cover with another floured towel. Let the dough rise for about two hours [see footnote].
4. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a lidded Dutch oven or deep heavy duty casserole dish (with lid) into the oven to preheat.
5. Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven. Remove the lid and gently turn the dough ball into the ungreased baking dish, seam-side up; shake the dish so the dough is more evenly distributed.
6. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake until the crust is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the loaf from the baking dish and let it cool on a rack before slicing.

Source - Allrecipes.com
While I was busy being patient I managed to get another granny square blanket finishes. A welcome ray of sunshine.

Anyway whatever you are doing this weekend have a great one.

Celestine Crochet Free Crochet Pattern

 

You can get the free pattern direct from Berroco by clicking here.

Baby’s Ribbed Beret Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Easy
Materials: 5mm hook, 25g of DK yarn, tapestry needle, crochet stitch marker.

Notes: In order to complete this pattern you must be able to complete fdpc – front post double crochet.  Work 1 front post double crochet (FP dc) around the post of the next double crochet.
Measurements: 16” (0-3mths)
Pattern:
Rnd 1: ch 2, work 9 dc into ring, join with sl st,
Rnd 2: ch 2, work fpdc around post of ch 2 of rnd below, *dc in and work fpdc around next dc (increase made). Repeat from * around, end with a sl st to top of ch 3: 20 sts, 10 dc and 10 fpdc
Rnd 3: ch 2, , dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc, * [dc in next dc], dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc. Repeat from * around, end with a sl st to top of ch 2: 30 sts.
Rnd 4: ch 2, dc in next dc, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc, *dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc. Repeat from * around, end with a sl st to top of ch 2: 40 sts.
Rnd 5: ch 2, dc in next dc, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc, *dc in each of next 3 dc, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc. Repeat from * around, end with a sl st to top of ch 2: 50sts.
Rnd 6: ch 2, dc in next dc, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc, *dc in each of next 4 dc, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc. Repeat from * around, end with a sl st to top of ch 2: 60sts.
Decreasing
Rnd 7: ch 2, sk next dc, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc, *dc in each of next 3 dc, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc. Repeat from * around, end with a sl st to top of ch 2: 60sts.
Rnd 8: ch 2, sk next dc, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc, *dc in each of next 3 dc, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc. Repeat from * around, end with a sl st to top of ch 2: 50sts
Rnd 9: ch 1, loosely sc into each st join with sl st fasten off yarn and darn all ends in.
This pattern is written using UK British terminology. Please refer to the conversion chart here to make changes for US crochet.
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Baby’s Pastel Swirl Blanket Pattern

You can get the pattern here -  buy now.
Made using approx. 70g 4 ply yarn in lilac, lemon and mint. A quick and easy project with a gorgeous outcome any baby or parent would be proud to use and show off.

Summer Daze Crochet Pattern & pictures of the garden

PDF pattern available at Ravelry and Etsy.


A few pictures from the garden.

Sunshine Smiley Cotton Baby Bib

Materials: 5mm crochet hook, small amount of yellow cotton dk & small amount of black cotton dk, tapestry needle.
Measurements: 6.5” approx, ties 10” approx. each tie.
Pattern:
Ch 4 join with sl st
Rnd 1: ch 2, work 11 dc into loop, join with sl st.
Rnd 2:ch 2 work 1 dc into first st, work 2 dc into each st to end and join with sl st.
Rnd 3: ch 2, *work 1 dc into next 2 sts, work 2 dc into next st*, ** rep to end, join with sl st.
Rnd 4: ch 2, *work 1 dc into next 3 sts, work 2 dc into next st*, ** rep to end, join with sl st.
Rnd 5: ch 2, *work 1 dc into next 4 sts, work 2 dc into next st*, ** rep to end, join with sl st.
Rnd 6: ch 2, *work 1 dc into next 5 sts, work 2 dc into next st*, ** rep to end, join with sl st.
Next ch 35, turn and sc into 2nd ch from hook, sc all back down the ch and rejoin the circle with an sc, work 6 more sc into each st and then ch 35 again.
Turn and sc into 2nd ch from hook, sc all back down the ch and rejoin the circle with an sc ( both ties now complete.)
Final Rnd: *work 6 sc in next 6 sts, work 2 sc in next st*, ** rep to you are back at the first tie, join with a sl st and fasten off.
To finish:
Embroider, sew or crochet lips and eyes on. Darn all ends in.
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
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Granny Square Flower 4” Pattern

Using appropriate yarn and hook begin by chaining 4 and join with a sl st.
Rnd 1: ch 2 (to count as first dc) work 11 dc into the loop and join with sl st.
Rnd 2: change colour, ch 2 (to count as first dc) work 2 more dc into same sp, *sk 2 sts, work 3 dc into next sp*, ** rep to end of round and join wit sl st.
Rnd 3: change colour, join new yarn anywhere on the circle in the space in between 2 treble dc sets, ch 2 (to count as first dc), work 2 dc into same space, * work 3 dc into next sp, ch 2 (corner) work another 3 dc into same space, work 3 dc in next space*, ** rep to end and join with sl st. Break yarn off.
Voila 4” granny is complete.
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
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New Items on Etsy & Folksy by TheSunroomUK

Mermaid Shawl

Butterfly Wrap/sarong

Patriotic Baby blanket/afghan.

English Rose – Freeform style Christening Baby Shawl, Blanket, Afghan.
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Baby Developmental Ball

This is a relatively easy ball to make for any new baby. It is hyperbolic but don’t be intimidate by the word. I think this ball is developmental because of the shape, texture, formation and of course, the black and white colour.

Why Black and White? High Contrast Colors are STILL the best. Newborns can see from birth, just not as clearly as an older child or adult. Until your child is about six months of age, he will respond best to bold, contrasting colors and graphics. That’s why it’s important to provide your baby with toys that feature the visual extremes of black, white and red. These high-contrast colors will captivate and hold baby’s attention, encouraging visual development as well as physical activity – like wiggling, kicking, and arm waving.Genius Babies
Materials:
50g white double knitting or worsted yarn
Black dk to do the final round, 5mm hook.
Pattern:
Chain 3 and join with sl st.
Work 5 sc into the ring and join with sl st,
Rnd 1-7 from here onwards work continuously in dbsc round and around. Do not join the rounds with sl st. You may wish to use a stitch marker to count the rounds.
Rnd 8 – single dc into each st
Rnd 9 – work 1 sc, 1 dbsc all around.
Rnd 10 – join the black and work one continuous round in single sc.


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Loving Hands Cellular Baby Blanket –Charity Crochet Pattern

Here is a quick and easy crochet pattern for a cellular baby blanket.
 
Measurements: 18” x 18”
Materials: 5.5mm hook, Double Knitting Yarn, 75g
Tension/Gauge: 6 sts (ch) 1 “ x 2 rows (dc) 1.5”
Cellular construction for greater insulation and breathability. This basic pattern could be scaled up to use as a pram blanket, cot blanket or a lap rug.
Pattern
Ch 81,
dc into 3rd chain from hook, *ch 1, dc 1*, ** rep to end, turn.
Repeat these rows until required length is achieved. Here I worked 31 rows.
Sew all ends in.
The blanket doesn’t require an edging but here I used a simple scallop edging.
5 dc into one of the cellular holes, sc into the top of the next dc, repeat all the way around.

The Sunroom © 2009 - designed and produced for Loving Hands Charity Knitters Group
You may freely use this pattern and distribute amongst other charity knitters. To reproduce in anyway please credit both the author & Loving Hands
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Loving Hands Crochet Baby Shoes Charity Pattern

This is a relatively quick and easy pattern to crochet baby shoes. All you need is a hook 4.5mm and a small quantity of DK wool. I know these look odd but they are crocheted with camouflage wool :-)
Sole
Ch 10
Rnd 1: 2 dc into 3rd ch from the hook, dc into the next 6 ch, 4 dc into final ch. Working on the other side of the ch dc into each chain until last ch, 2 dc into final stitch, join with sl st.
Rnd 2: ch 3, dc into same st, dc twice into next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 6sts, dc twice into next 5 sts, dc into each of the next 6 sts, dc twice in next stitch and then dc 3 times in final st and join with sl st.
Rnd 3: ch 1 sc into same st, sc twice into next 3 sts, sc into next 9 sts, sc twice in next 6 sts, sc into each of the next 9 sts, sc twice into next 6 st, join with sl st.
Side/Top of Shoe
Work into back loop throughout.
Rnd: 4: ch 1, sc 1, sk 1, sc1, sk 1, sc into next 9 sts, sc 1, sk 1 8 times, sc into next 9 sts, sc 1, sk 1 to end join with sl st.
Rnd 5: ch 1, sc 1, sk 1 twice, sc next 7 sts, sc 1, sk 1 5 times, sc next 7 sts, sc1, sk 1 to end join with sl st.
Strap
Join yarn where you feel appropriate and chain 8 and join at the opposite side. Work back across the ch in sc. Fasten off and sew all ends in.
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sk – skip 1 stitch
sl st – slip stitch
st/s – stitch/stitches

The Sunroom © 2009 - designed and produced for Loving Hands Charity Knitters Group
You may freely use this pattern and distribute amongst other charity knitters. To reproduce in anyway please credit both the author & Loving Hands
http://www.goodtimesithinkso.blogspot.com/
http://www.lovinghands.org.uk/

Loving Hands Preemie Ripple Blanket Charity Pattern

Materials: 5.00mm crochet hook, 60g of double knitting yarn in 1 or more colours
Measurements: 18” x 14” approx.
Chain 54 + (2 for turning)
Row 1 - 1 dc into 3rd chain from hook
1 dc into each of next 4 chs
dc2tog
dc2tog
1 dc into each of next 4 chs
*2dc into next ch
2 dc into next ch
1dc into each of next 4 chs
dc2tog
dc2tog
1 dc into each of next 4 chs*
Repeat between ** ending last rep with 2 dc into last ch, turn.
Row 2 - ch3, 1 dc into same stitch,
1dc into each of next 4 chs
dc2tog
dc2tog
1 dc into each of next 4 chs
*2dc into next ch
2 dc into next ch
1dc into each of next 4 chs
dc2tog
dc2tog
1 dc into each of next 4 chs*
Repeat between ** ending last rep with 2 dc into the top chain of the chain-3 from previous row.
Repeat these 2 rows until 22 rows completed. Sew all ends neatly in.

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The Sunroom © 2009 - designed and produced for Loving Hands Charity Knitters Group
You may freely use this pattern and distribute amongst other charity knitters. To reproduce in anyway please credit both the author & Loving Hands
http://www.goodtimesithinkso.blogspot.com/
http://www.lovinghands.org.uk/