Category: Crochet

Crochet Bobble Patchwork Blanket Pattern Release!

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I am finally ready to release the crocheted version of my Patchwork Throw Blanket, the Crochet Bobble Patchwork Banket. I’ve been meaning to release this for quite some time, but I just kept putting off taking the pictures

This version works up just as quickly as the original, and can easily be customized to whatever length you need.

The bobbles provide great texture, and the suggested Lion Brand Heartland yarn makes the blanket super cozy and soft. Plus, it’s machine wash and dry friendly making it super easy to take care of.

Here is the info from the front page of the pattern:

Wrap up in this super cozy lap throw blanket with a textured pattern for a subtle flair. This blanket features alternating squares of flat and textured crochet worked first with a flat border worked around once the body is finished. 

This pattern, written in US crochet terms, uses single and half double crochet stitches along with a bobble stitch. Links to video tutorials for the bobble stitch are included. This project is great both for those who have never done a bobble stitch (because there will be lots of practice), or those who are already comfortable with the stitch.

I have made versions of this blanket in Lion Brand Heartland Tweed (black) and regular Heartland (red).

I am so excited to finally be releasing a new pattern, and I have several more on the way. You can find this pattern in my Ko-Fi Shop, Ribblr, and on LoveCrafts!

Trusty Tunisian Tee Pattern Release

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I recently had the pleasure of testing the Trusty Tunisian Tee pattern for Amy Kate of The Graceful Tangle, and it is finally available to purchase!

This pattern uses the Tunisian crochet simple stitch and a regular single crochet stitch. There is minimal shaping done only in single crochet, making this a perfect beginner Tunisian crochet project.

I made mine in Lion Brand Mandala Ombré yarn in the colorway Happy. It took 2 full balls and a small bit of a third to complete the sleeves and the full hem of the medium size. I originally left off the sleeves and the final row of the hem when I only had 2 balls of the yarn, so it is possible to just use 2 for the size medium if that’s all you have on hand, and you definitely only need 2 for the extra small and small sizes.

If you have a good grasp of the Tunisian simple stitch, this project works up fairly quickly. Working on this and several other projects at the same time, I was able to finish in 3 weeks spending around 30 minutes every few days.

This is my first full garment in Tunisian crochet. I’ve only done the simple stitch in a baby blanket prior to this. I did also make gloves using a different Tunisian stitch, but I am still fairly new to this and it was super easy.

All the seaming and details are done in single crochet, so this can be a good project for a true beginner to crochet all together if you want to learn both techniques in a single project.
I love the simple details on this design and the texture of the panels as well.

Check out The Graceful Tangle on Instagram for full details, and to pick up this new pattern!

Another Cross Stitched Beanie

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A while back I tested the pattern for the Cross Stitched Beanie by Ila Quinn Designs. During the test, I made two versions, one in the original yarn and another in a different yarn that was available at the store because I wanted to make sure I had enough time to make the hat. (I’m wearing the hat made from the original yarn in my profile picture.)

When I finished my test of the Trusty Tunisian Tee (coming soon!) by The Graceful Tangle, I had most of a ball of Lion Brand Mandala Ombré left in the colorway Happy. I figured another Cross Stitched Beanie was in order, and I happened to have just enough left to make the hat and pompom with no leftovers.

I had to fiddle with the gauge a bit because I was a little wide on the stitch gauge and short on the row gauge, so this hat was made with the stitch count of the medium size and the row count of the XL. It worked out perfectly, even if it did take a few tries to get the right stitch count attached to the band.

I’m still trying to decide whether I will keep this one for myself or put it in the pile for Christmas, but I do know I really like it in this yarn.