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Secret Garden Blanket Crochet Pattern Rounds 24-31

7/2/2025

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It's time to play with some more fun color combinations!  Rounds 24-31 will walk you through crocheting the fan section of this blanket.  I recommend using at least 2 different colors and up to 4 different colors for this section to really make the fans attract attention.  Take a moment to figure out your color plan and then scroll below to get started.
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If you're just finding this post and would like to crochet your own Secret Garden Blanket, click the button below to jump back to the first post where you'll learn what materials are needed.  This main post will also give you quick links to each sections written & video instructions.
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Secret Garden Blanket Crochet Pattern Rounds 19-23

6/26/2025

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We are 1/2 way through our CAL!  I know the thought of crocheting a blanket is overwhelming for some of our crochet friends.  I think you've done a fantastic job on this one so give yourself a high five or pat on the back!  It helps to take it one section at a time so you can tackle small amounts through each week instead of feeling pressured to finish it all at once. 
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If you're just finding this blanket and would like to make you're own, click the button below to jump back to the main post for all the details and quick links to each set of instructions and videos.
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Secret Garden Blanket Crochet Pattern Rounds 14-18

6/19/2025

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Secret Garden Blanket crochet rounds 14-18
Rounds 14-18 of the Secret Garden Blanket crochet pattern

Are you ready to crochet a fun flower section?
For rounds 14-18, I'll walk you through creating the lower and upper petals of our flower section and then how to square the section off again.  It's a pretty easy repeat section to work as long as you remember that the corner flowers use larger stitches to hold your square shape.

If you're just finding this post and would like to crochet your own Secret Garden Blanket, Click the button below to jump back to the first post where you'll learn what materials are needed.  This main post will also give you quick links to each section's written & video instructions.  
Click HERE for the MAIN Secret Garden Blanket Information
Stitch Abbreviations: 
       st(s) – stitch(es)         
       ch – chain 
       sl st – slip stitch
       sc - single crochet
       hdc - half double crochet
       dc - double crochet
       tr - treble 
       dtr - double treble 
       trtr - triple treble 

       RS - Right Side
       WS - Wrong Side

Special Stitches

Treble Cluster (tr Cl): *yo twice, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook]2x,* repeat from *to* 1x, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook
Double Treble Cluster (dtr Cl): *yo 3x, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook]3x,* repeat from *to* 1x, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook
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secret garden blanket crochet pattern rounds 9-13

6/12/2025

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Are you ready for a little more texture in the Secret Garden Blanket?
The Waffle crochet stitch is so easy to do and creates a wonderful texture for any project.  It's not a stitch that I use often, so I had to add it in here for a little more fun.  
It is such a simple stitch to remember when you're working it in straight rows.  Working it in rounds, you need to watch the corners to maintain the correct stitch count.  Hopefully, I've made this easy for you to follow and even work into your own projects in the future!  
Secret Garden Blanket crochet pattern
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Secret garden blanket crochet pattern rounds 7-8

6/5/2025

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Welcome back to the Secret Garden Blanket CAL!  This week is going to be really quick and easy.

We are simply going to work rounds 7 & 8 this week which will allow those who joined a little late to catch up.  It is the simple white section around the center yellow circle.  This section helps to square off the blanket so it's crucial to get this one set up properly but also very easy to work. 
I chose to change colors at the beginning of round 7 since the stitch pattern changes and I wanted the center to POP.  The great thing about crochet is that you get to do you!  You get to choose whether you change colors here or not. 
Now, what are you waiting for?  Let's grab our hook and yarn color of choice and get to work!


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Secret Garden Blanket Crochet Pattern Rounds 1-6

5/29/2025

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Let's get started on our Secret Garden Blanket CAL!!!
If you're just finding this CAL, you can find all the details on the original post by clicking the button below.
CAL Start HERE
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This week, we'll start with rounds 1-6 of the blanket pattern.  The first 4 rounds are quite simple to crochet.  Round 5 creates an X in the stitches so I wanted to create a separate video for that round to help you easily start and stop if needed until you get the pattern down.  Round 6 is actually pretty easy too and adds a pop of texture to the center of the blanket, helping to highlight the design.  ​
If you learn better through video, scroll to the bottom of this post for the 2 video tutorials for rounds 1-6

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Secret Garden Blanket FREe crochet pattern

5/21/2025

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​Secret Garden Blanket CAL begins Thursday May 29, 2025

Life is busy, and sometimes we don't have time to crochet as much as our hearts are telling us to. I know having 3 teenagers has definitely thrown me for a loop when I would love to relax and crochet.  However, I know that I won't have my girls at home for much longer, so I'll appreciate every moment I have with them while I can!  
A few weeks ago, I asked email subscribers if this pattern should be released ASAP so you can work it at your own pace or if you wanted a CAL.  The majority wanted it released now but there were a lot who wanted to do a CAL.
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So, I've decided to do both! 
Here's what you need to know...

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New textured chevron sampler blanket crochet pattern

5/20/2025

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Texture, texture and more texture!  I just love it! 
I know we're heading into the summer months but I'm still a little chilly here in Northern Utah.  I thought we were headed into a really hot summer and was ready to get my garden planted and put away all my winter stuff.  And then the cold hit again!  So, at the moment, I'm sitting with a heater at my feet because they're always cold and I still have my thick blanket on top of my bed for the cold nights.  

Honestly though, I love making blankets year round.  While some friends are enjoying a nice warm beach somewhere, other friends are wrapped up with their crochet hooks or a good book to stay warm.  No matter what your weather at the moment, I know you'll enjoy this project at some point!   
This blanket is a fun one to work and learn a few different textured stitches and how they can flow on a chevron pattern. 
I've used the Bobble Stitch to add a fun little POP to the throw. I've included a video tutorial for this stitch for those who may not be familiar with it.  You can find this tutorial here: https://youtu.be/QvetblRCNTg

I've also added a Wrap Stitch to offer a little bit of openness to the pattern.  This is a fun one to work and I've included a video tutorial for this stitch also.  You can find this tutorial here: https://youtu.be/Q8-HFGvEZ2g

Sometimes, it's nice to not have a gap on our turning stitches so for this pattern, I chose to use starting double crochet stitches and loved it!  If you'd like to learn how to work the Starting DC stitch, you can find my video tutorial for that here: https://youtu.be/QfU7J95ONdY
If you prefer to use a chain 3 to start your row, no worries!  Just chain 3, skip the very first stitch and use the chain 3 as a dc in your stitch count.

If you find that you love one of the stitches while crocheting this blanket and want more of it, you can simply continue working that stitch for larger sections.  
I think the fun part is being able to sit under this blanket as you're crocheting and run your hands across the texture!  It's so fun and makes me happy.  I hope that you will enjoy crocheting your own Textured Chevron Sampler Blanket and snuggling in it when it's finished!

Happy crocheting my friends!
Kate

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Free Mountain Lace Infinity Cowl crochet pattern

5/13/2025

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What kind of scarves or cowls do you prefer?  Regular thin scarf? Regular wide scarf? Long, thin cowl? Short, fat cowl? 
Personally, I don't like feeling like I'm going to choke on anything semi tight on my neck so I don't wear scarves often but I do enjoy making them for others.  The few that I have made for myself tend to be long and thin. One thing I did learn when my girls were little though is that a wide cowl made a really fun wrap for young girls.  My girls would pull the cowl down over their shoulders and it was great for keeping their arms warm while wearing short sleeve dresses.  Kind of a fun use for cowls!

Something that I don't like about typical cowls is how they can be to wide and sit to close to my chin unless you use a drape-y yarn.  The infinity style cowl helps solve that issue since you twist the foundation once and it creates sort of a V dip in the body of the cowl.  To me, it just seems to help control the shape of the project a little better.
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​Trying to figure out the size you need to make is another struggle at times.  
If you know who you're making the cowl for, it's a lot easier to make it the perfect size for them.  But what if you're just making one for fun or for a craft show?  
<--- Here are some size suggestions that may be helpful for you.
Continue below for the written instructions and video tutorial for the Mountain Lace Infinity Cowl

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Learn the basics of a bobble crochet stitch

5/6/2025

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Over the years, you'll learn a large variety of crochet stitches that will offer similar end results and be named a variety of things.  The Bobble crochet stitch is one that, texture wise, is similar to the Popcorn stitch and the puff stitch.  How you work each individual stitch is different but all produce a fun burst of texture that is great for a variety of crochet projects.
I've used the Bobble stitch in a variety of crochet projects and a handful of patterns.  There were probably times in the past that I called it the Puff stitch because it creates a puff of yarn sitting on top of your project.  It wouldn't have been intentional to through anyone off but more of trying to describe the results. 
Since I've started creating video tutorials to help with special stitches in my patterns and posting them on my YouTube Channel, I figured I'd better clear the air on this stitch.  It's easy to work and honestly has a fun texture so it's always a good stitch to have in your back pocket when you want to add a little something extra.
So are you ready to learn how to crochet this beauty yourself? 


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    Hey there!  Thank you for joining my blog here at Crafting Friends Designs. Grab your hook, some yarn and get comfy as we crochet some fun, unique and beautiful projects together.  
    I'm Kate and crochet is my passion.  I've been crocheting for 30+ years and as you can see from the selection of designs on my site, blankets are my obsession.  I absolutely love creating something that will wrap my love around friends and family when they're in need of comfort. 
    Having 4 beautiful girls of my own has also inspired many infant, toddler and child size dresses.  They are my biggest cheerleaders and have enjoyed wearing the things I've made them.  

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