Blankets

With the start of September, I really wanted to make a crochet blanket pattern that felt autumnal. I wanted something that reminded me of the crunch of leaves underfoot, the look of colorful tree-lined streets, and the warm smell of cinnamon and apple pies. That’s a lot to ask for in a blanket, I know! …

Last summer, I was making a ton of blankets after opening my Etsy shop up for custom orders. I treated each blanket like a blog post and took notes and pictures along the way so I could share them with you once I had more time. Today, I’m sharing one of my absolute favorite designs. …

I’ve always loved making things for others, but there’s something so special about creating something for a baby. Last month, I was given the opportunity to make another baby blanket and I’m in love with this simple crochet blanket design. My customer asked me to create something gender-neutral that would look nice in a black/white/gray …

There are tons and tons of patterns for crib-sized blankets and receiving blankets, but I haven’t seen many that are small stroller blankets. I wanted to make this Bobble Stroller Blanket for my cousin, and she’s always on the go. She needed something small enough to grab and go, but that would still be big …

Hello friends and welcome to another day of the One Skein Makes blog hop! I’m so excited to be sharing my pattern for this event with you all today! For those of you that haven’t met me before, I’m Shehla and I love making colorful and fun things like toys and baby blankets. With all …

Girly baby blankets aren’t something I make very often, but they are so pretty and they feel extra special. Maybe it’s because I tend towards greens and blues and yellows, so working with pinks and purples is different for me, or maybe it’s just because I’ve been making a lot of blankets for little boys …

Knitting and crochet just lend themselves to showering your love for family and friends with handmade gifts. And what better time to share some of that love than on Valentine’s Day! My Pinterest feed has been full of the cutest crochet patterns lately, so I rounded up a couple of my favorites for you today. …

Although I spend most of my crafting time knitting or crocheting, I’ve always been interested in other crafts as well. Even if I never find the time to pick up something like quilting, I love watching others make and teach how to quilt something. Lately, I’ve been really inspired by the way simple quilting shapes …

This week, I  wanted to share a modern baby blanket using a stitch I know you guys love: chevrons! I’ve done crochet chevron blankets before but this time it’s a baby blanket knitting pattern that’s easy to follow and looks great in a nursery. I made this for my cousin and her son Rameez (hence …

Earlier this year, I got to be one of the teachers in the Rebecca Page Crochet Summit and it was a blast! But, with events like these, the patterns I share with them are usually exclusive and I don’t get to share them here on the blog as well. But this time, the folks over …