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 …
Blankets
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 …
This week, I’m thrilled to be part of the Sweet Summer Baby Blanket Knit a Long, hosted by Marie from Underground Crafter, Pia from Stitches n Scraps, and Joanita from Creative Crochet Workshop. Today’s pattern is a sweet and simple square that would be a great security blanket on its own, or you can make …
Finding lightweight projects to work on during the summer can be tricky. You want to crochet but it’s too hot to be holding a thick blanket next to your skin for hours. I usually make toys and small things in the summertime, but I really had the urge to make a blanket. So I came …
Hello friends! Today, I have a pattern for you that is a combination of some of my favorite things. Loveys have quickly become some of my favorite things to make, and this penguin lovey pattern is a great introduction to making amigurumi without the commitment. It’s simple and fun, new and a little traditional, and …
C2C crochet is a different technique of crocheting where you work in diagonal rows instead of the regular horizontal rows. This style of crochet really took off a few years ago and it’s still really popular, especially for crocheting blankets. With C2C you can work graphgans and images into your blankets easily and customize them …
Do you ever need ideas for a quick and easy crochet baby blanket that still makes a statement? Some of my favorite baby blanket patterns involve a lot of colors and fancy stitches, but I don’t always have the time (or budget) to make those. When I need something that’s just as lavish, but a …
Something about a knit baby blanket is so delicate and pretty to me. Especially when you pair it with soft pastel colors and creams that make the colors stand out. This week, I’m excited to share the pattern for the Insiya Baby Blanket, a soft and girly blanket that’s perfect for knitting traditionally or on …