It's Crochet Pattern Release time! Over the years, I’ve designed blankets specifically for close and extended family and they’ve all been used and loved. This months new release is one I designed for my 3rd daughter. She’s a little farm girl and would move in with my parents if she could just to be on the farm. She loves the cowgirl / country style and I thought this would be perfect for her. Sadly, she didn’t want it because it didn’t have fringe so I started designing a different blanket for her that will be released early next year. Yes, I know I could have added fringe but I loved this one as it was and it all worked out perfectly with a new blanket for her. That's one of the benefits of loving to make blankets! There is always another one waiting to be created and plenty of family and friends and service opportunities to give them to. In the mean time, I’ll set this one aside for another special person. This one is worked bottom up and I chose to work over the strands of yarn on each row so there wouldn't be a ton of ends to weave in at the end (my LEAST favorite part of color changing). Of course, I had to add some texture so the borders were the perfect canvas for that. I've included a chart of the checkered heart at the end of the pattern to help keep track of the rows you're working. It comes in handy! This crochet pattern is an easy to intermedtiate skill level. If' you're familiar with how to crochet post stitches and read patterns, you should be able to work this one.  I hope you'll LOVE the Checkmate Heart Throw and can whip one up for someone you care for this month. Be sure to Pin this page and share the link with your crochet friends so they can enjoy it too! It REALLY helps me out when you spread the word about my patterns and I appreciate your help!!!  Skill Level: Intermediate Terms: US Crochet Terminology Materials: 4ww yarn Pink - 1600 yards Linen - 500 yards Brown - 300 yards Finished Size: 4’x6’ blocked Hook: J/10-6.00mm Gauge: 13 dc & 8 rows = 4” Stitches/Abbreviations: st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet tr - treble crochet dtr - double treble crochet FPtr - Front post treble crochet FPdtr - Front post double treble crochet rsc - reverse single crochet Special Stitches: Foundation Chain: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, these tutorials may help Photo: https://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2015/02/double-crochet-foundation-chain-photo.html Video: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial (This video shows how to work the sc, hdc and dc foundation chains) FPtr4tog: Front post treble crochet 4 together - [yo 2x, insert hook from front to back to front around indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook,]4x, yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook Notes:
For hdc: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/video-tutorial-for-the-standing-hdc For others: http://jessieathome.com/crochet-techniques-chainless-row-turns-sc-hdc-dc/
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It's GREAT to be back! I've sure missed being active with the crochet community over the past 2 years. When I took an office job in 2019, I knew I would miss everyone but I knew I would not give up on designing. It's not as easy to accomplish everything that needs to be done working full time and taking care of my little family but they are my priority so being able to consistently release new designs had to be placed on the back burner. I still had my crochet time late at night when everyone went to bed so I've been able to design a LOT of new blankets and have them ready to start releasing 1 each month. Now that the big projects are out of the way, I'm hoping to design some smaller projects too. My daughter Brooklynn loves the boho style and asked me to design her a boho blanket. After designing the Royal Christmas Tree Skirt (found HERE), I knew I wanted to use some of the stitches from that to create a blanket. I fell in love with the post stitches connected with puff stitches!  She's waited almost a full year to use this blanket and was Thrilled that I finally handed it off to her. I hope that you will enjoy crocheting this Boho Diamond Textured Throw as much as I did and I know that you'll receive Many, Many compliments!
Pattern DetailsSkill Level: Intermediate
Size: 48” x 80” Materials: 2875 yards main blanket 215 yards for fringe (optional) Hook: Size I- 5.5mm Gauge: 13 hdc & 10 Rows = 4” Stitches: ch – chain, st(s) – stitch(es), yo - yarn over, sl st – slip stitch, sl st – slip stitch, hdc - half double crochet, dc – double crochet, tr - treble crochet Special Stitches: (FPdc) Front Post Double Crochet: Yo, insert hook from front to back to front around indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops (FPtr) Front Post Treble Crochet: yo 2x, insert hook from front to back to front around indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, (4 loops on hook), [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook]3x (FPdcHdcTog) Front Post Double Crochet Half Double Crochet Together: Yo, insert hook around post of indicated st from front to back to front, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, insert hook in top of indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook Note: When working in the top of skipped stitches, work behind the front post just worked (FPtrHdcTog) Front Post Treble Hdc Together: Yo 2x, insert hook around post of indicated st from front to back to front, yo, pull up a loop, [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook]2x, yo, insert hook in top of indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull though all 4 loops on hook Note: When working in the top of skipped stitches, work behind the front post just worked Bobble Stitch: [Yo, insert hook around post of indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook]5x, yo, pull through all 6 loops on hook (hhdc) Herringbone Half Double Crochet: Yo, insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, pull through stitch and first loop on hook, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook Notes:
Final day of the 10 Day Crochet Pattern Sale and Recap
It's amazing how much we all crochet and yet most of us rarely keep what we make for ourselves. It's the talent that keeps on giving. This past few years, I've finally told myself that it IS ok to keep something for myself. I have my Basket Weave Chevron blanket that I use daily and several others that I've put away for future use. It's nice to be able to enjoy my own work and because I've given so much away, I don't even feel guilty!
I hope that you are able to take at least one one of the crochet projects you're working on this holiday season and keep it for yourself. It really IS ok for you to enjoy your work too.
I want to let you all know how much I appreciate you. The past 7 years of designing and selling my crochet patterns allowed me to stay home with my girls while they were toddlers. I didn't become a "BIG" designer and I didn't get rich by any means. What was earned from crochet pattern sales helped cover all the costs of my website, supplies and helped buy diapers, formula and some groceries here and there. It was exactly what my family needed to help us through those years and I'm thankful for all of you who visited my blog, shared my sales or purchased even just 1 pattern. Being able to get to know many of you through crochet has been wonderful and I love seeing your projects. If I ever had a chance to meet you, I'd give you a hug, tell you how amazing and strong you are and cheer you on in life. You are the very best you that there is!
Sale and Giveaway details:
Every year at this time I wonder what I can crochet to give as gifts for various people. For a few years, I let my girls give each of their teachers an afghan that I'd designed. With 3 girls in elementary school now, I'm not able to do that. I try to design blankets with a specific person in mind and haven't had time to create or even duplicate enough blankets to give. I love Bath and Body Works which would be a nice option except my girls say their teachers always get a ton of that for Christmas. So, this year, I'm planning on making them some towels with crocheted tops along with a handmade treat. It's something that can be used throughout the year and some good old fashioned homemade candy is always a plus.
Day 10 is all about being warm and cozy with crochet
You know I'm all about warm and cozy when it comes to crochet. I love to snuggle up in blankets year round. I have made so many blankets that I finally lost count. They're great to place over a couch or chair to add color or texture to any room. I've heard so many people say they never make blankets because they take to long yet I've seen the same people crochet large towels, shawls and wraps and I just have to chuckle to myself (you've just made a blanket ?).
Many crocheters like to have a simple repeat so they can mindlessly crochet while watching tv. Others get bored with simple repeats and need a pattern that changes things up often. I'm somewhere in between. I love a good blanket with texture. I like having repeats that I can remember once I get going on a pattern but it needs to be more than a 1 or 2 row repeat. Being able to snuggle under said blanket while crocheting is a bonus. Continue below to get today's code/discount and enter to win crochet patterns. |
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