With all the Christmas Tree Skirt crochet patterns that I've designed (found HERE), I've wanted to create coordinating Christmas Stockings but haven't had the time. A few weeks ago, I had an "Ah Ha" moment and decided that for the joys of little kids, I needed to design a Basic Christmas Stocking that would be easy to customize. It may be hard to find just the right Christmas stocking that every little child wants as theirs but we have SO many wonderful Appliques that can help solve that problem. Below are some terrific options to use to create your own unique Christmas Stockings using my Basic Christmas Stocking crochet pattern that can be found HERE. My Basic Christmas Stocking is about 7" wide so you will need to watch the size of yarn used for the appliques to make sure they'll fit. **This post may contain affiliate links through which I may earn a small commission for purchases made at no extra cost to you**
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My thought behind this pattern is simply Service. I really enjoy service projects through the holiday season especially. Kids have my heart and my goal this year is to crochet as many Christmas stockings as I can and hopefully have them filled with goodies and gifts for kids who are in our local foster system. When I reached out to our local Little Lambs Foundation to see if they thought this would work, they let me know that they're excited for this option. They host a Christmas event for Foster kids each year and this would be a great addition for their event. I can't imagine how hard the holidays are for these kids!! They let me know that they are including low income families this year so the total they're expecting is between 200-250 kids. That is a big undertaking for me to do alone as I work full time and have a husband and kids to take care of too. So, I've asked some other ladies in my community and church for their help and hopefully we'll not only be able to crochet enough stockings but fill them too. This Basic Christmas Stocking crochet pattern has been created to be quick and easy with the ability to add appliques or embellishments to make them fun and unique for kids of all ages. Something to put a smile on their face in a time of struggle. Something of their own to know that they matter, they are important and they are loved.
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 Diamond Puff Blanket crochet pattern Are you ready for another fun blanket crochet pattern? This is another one that I designed years ago that ended up in a tote when I started working full time. Originally, I made it in full pink for a baby gift. I would work on it late at night after everyone went to bed and I could watch a movie or listen to a book while crocheting without any distractions. When I finally pulled that pink baby blanket out of the tote to take photos, I noticed that the shades of pink were slightly off - Ugh!! Not to worry though, it gave me a good opportunity to crochet another one, double check the instructions and work it in stripes. This is another fun project that could be worked in a variety of colors or a rainbow of stripes and all of them would look great! What do you think? Do you prefer solid color blankets or stripes? Whether you're wanting to make a baby blanket or a king sized throw, this pattern will work for you. You can easily adjust your foundation to the size you'd like and crochet your heart away. Continue below to view the pattern for free or scroll to the bottom of the post to purchase the ad free pdf to use at your convenience. **This post may contain Affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission for purchases made at no extra cost to you**
 Last year, I wanted to design something new with the Kenitra stitch but I also wanted something with texture. I played around with the stitch and came up with the Textured Ribbon Candy Stitch that I used in the Textured Ribbon Candy Christmas Tree Skirt pattern. The blanket was designed first but somehow I missed releasing it. It's a really simple repeat section that can be worked quickly once you understand the stitch placement. It has a wonderful texture and is so comfy to wrap up in! Continue below to view the crochet pattern for free or scroll to the bottom to purchase the ad free PDF to download and use at your convenience.  Secret Garden Blanket Crochet Pattern Can you believe that we're already working the border of the Secret Garden Blanket CAL? I love that we've been able to work a full sized blanket at a manageable pace and accomplish so many fun stitch sections! Rounds 56-63 are the full border instructions. This border completely compliments the blanket and makes it stand out beautifully rather than just using a basic square border stitch.  When I designed the Sunny Day Blanket, I knew I wanted a fun border to really make the blanket stand out. As I searched through stitch patterns, I debated on using the border we're working now or the border that I ended up choosing for that blanket. They are so similar yet worked differently. I think one of the things that made me choose the border I did for the Sunny Day Blanket was that it didn't have as many Picots. Prepare yourself! The border we're working this week has a LOT of Picots!!! However, They really do make the border for this blanket and the final result is stunning so hang in there! If you're just finding this blanket pattern and would like to crochet your own, Click the Start Here button below to jump to the 1st post with all the details. This post also has quick links to instructions for each section making it easier for you to find if needed. If you're ready to crochet the border rounds, continue below for the written and video instructions. *This post may contain Affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission for purchases made at no extra cost to you**
 Can you believe we're working the final section before the boarder of the Secret Garden Blanket? I have had so much fun working this blanket for a 3rd time in different colors! My only regret is that I was so busy with work and life with kids that I wasn't able to sit down and weave in my ends as I wanted. Sadly for me, this means that I have a bunch of ends to take care of when we're done. Ugh, the thought! Weaving in ends is my least favorite part of changing colors but I'll be so happy when it's complete. I promise, this one is NOT going to end up in a WIP pile. So, here's your challenge...If you're like me and haven't sewn your ends in yet, get it done ASAP so it doesn't haunt you lol. If you're just finding this blanket pattern and would like to crochet your own, click the "Jump to beginning" button below. This will take you to the first post where you'll find all the details and quick links to each sections instructions. If you're ready to work your next section, continue scrolling below for the written instructions and scroll to the bottom for the video tutorial. **This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission for purchases made at no extra cost to you**   Secret Garden Blanket crochet pattern We are working rounds 42-45 of the Secret Garden Blanket crochet pattern this week. It seems like it would be a small section of the CAL with just 4 rounds but we're working some taller stitches to give this a fun X stitch across the blanket. We'll be working "In Front of" and "Behind" stitches so be sure to watch the written instructions so your pattern shows through properly. If you're just finding this pattern and would like to crochet your own Secret Garden Blanket, click the "Start Here" button below to jump to the beginning post where you'll find all the details and quick links to each section. **This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission for purchases made at no extra cost to you**
 The Secret Garden Blanket isn't so secret anymore! It is so amazing to me to see so many of you crocheting this blanket along side me!!! I absolutely love it and it warms my heart to know how much you're enjoying this crochet project. I hope this one will be a "Go-To" in your library of patterns that you choose to make for family and friends. I have to admit that I'm enjoying working on my 3rd blanket in these new colors. It's always fun to see how it all pulls together in the end. For this section, we'll be working the "overlay" stitches to add a little zig and a zag to our project. The bobbles will add a fun "Pop" of texture and the corners, well, I just thought it was a great idea to use up some of that corner space.
If you have your new yarn color picked out and you're ready to get crocheting, scroll below for the instructions. If you're just finding this pattern and would like to crochet you're own Secret Garden Blanket, click on the "Start HERE" Button below to jump to the beginning post with all the details and quick links for each section.  Are you ready for another quick and easy section of the Secret Garden Blanket Crochet A Long? This week, we're working rounds 32-36, which is the small white section above the fan section. We'll start by working 1 more round of the puffs while also working on the fans to secure them to the blanket. It's a great opportunity to catch up if you're a little behind or if you're just swamped with life this week! This is also a section where you'll want to be strategic with your color choice. Our next section will work the long overlaying stitches so you'll want 2 colors that will work well together and your color for this section should be one that will make the next section stand out well. If you're ready, continue below and lets get started! If you're just finding this Blanket pattern and would like to crochet you're own Secret Garden Blanket, Click the "Begin Here" button below to jump to the original post for details. The original post also includes quick links to each section's written and video instructions to make it easier for you to navigate. *This post may contain affiliate links through which, I may receive a small commission on purchases made at no extra cost to you.*
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