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Cabled Wheel Throw Crochet Pattern Release

12/21/2021

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I don't know about you but this past month has just been CRAZY busy for me!  Between working full time, trying to get ready for Christmas, family parties and helping my daughter get things going for her own little business, I'm beat!  I'm ready to just snuggle up in one of my blankets, watch a good movie and start plotting out another new crochet design.  I haven't had much crochet time in the past few months and my hands are itching to get to work.    
This new Cabled Wheel Throw is my husband's favorite design and as soon as we no longer have animals in the house, he can use it  lol.  I was inspired by a quilt that I saw online and knew that trying to design something similar would be challenging and amazing.  I love cables and I love the look of the wheel stitch and they were perfect to create the effect that I wanted.  
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Chevron Puff Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

11/14/2021

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You know how much I LOVE textured crochet stitches and I just can't help but to use texture in all of my recent designs.  This Chevron Puff Blanket crochet pattern is no different.  However, sometimes it's nice to have a simple repeat of a pattern that you can crochet mindlessly while watching your favorite show.  This pattern has just the right touch of texture to make it more than just a simple chevron but enough to catch the eye.
This blanket is for my cute little nephew Johnny (name after my dad).  He loves the color blue and enjoys being at Grandpa John's farm so I wanted a rustic look for for his blanket.  I chose to make it a larger size for him to be able to use for years to come.  The good news is that you can easily make this in any size you prefer! 
Chevron Puff Blanket crochet pattern
Chevron Puff Blanket crochet pattern
Another GREAT detail about this blanket is that while you have the chevron pattern, the borders are completely straight. I really like the up and down of the chevron but sometimes it's nice to have straight edges to give a cleaner look to your decor. 

Continue below for the pattern to crochet your very own or purchase the ad free pdf to enjoy the pattern at your convenience. 

Crochet Pattern, Chevron Puff Blanket

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New Checkmate Heart Throw Pattern Release

10/15/2021

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It's Crochet Pattern Release time!

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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.  

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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!!!


Crochet Pattern - Boho Diamond Textured Throw

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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: 

  1. Photos showing stitch placement are on the last page of pattern and are referenced as P1, P2, P3 etc. 
  2. This design uses starting/standing stitches to begin rows unless otherwise stated.  If you are unfamiliar with how to begin a row with standing stitches, you can use the following: ch 1, sc in very first st; ch 2, skip very first st to be counted as a hdc; ch 3, skip very first st to be counted as a dc; If you would like to learn how to work these stitches, you can find a great tutorial here:  

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/  

  1. When working the checked section, you will have 3 skeins of yarn attached at the same time.  Carry the strands of yarn not in use across the bottom of the row working over them so you can easily drop and pick up the next color without having to cut and weave in a lot of ends 
  2. When dropping a strand of yarn to be picked up in the next row, be sure to drop it to the wrong side of blanket and not the front
  3. When changing colors, do so in the last step of the last stitch.  For a the last dc of a color section, yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over with next color noted and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook



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New Boho Diamond Textured Throw Crochet Pattern

9/16/2021

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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!
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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!
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Pattern Details

Skill 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:
  1. When working front post stitches, work them somewhat loose or the tension will pull the throw inward
  2. When working Bobble stitch rows, do not work in the top of the stitch used for the Bobble
  3. If you prefer your throw to be shorter, work fewer rows of the Herringbone Half Double Crochet.  Make sure to still work an odd number of that row and to work the same amount throughout the blanket to be consistent. Example: Instead of 9 rows, work 7, 5 or 3.
  4. Beginning chain 2 does not count as a stitch 

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10 Days of Thanksgiving Crochet Event Day 10

11/26/2019

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Final day of the 10 Day Crochet Pattern Sale and Recap

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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!

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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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