Are you ready for a new and unique square blanket crochet pattern?So, here's the deal... ANYONE can take a simple stitch out of a crochet stitch book, make a large swatch of it, call it a blanket and say they designed it. To me, it's not really designing unless you do something extra. Make it unique to you and change things up a little or a lot. If you've followed me very long, you know that I am obsessed with blankets. I absolutely LOVE them! I love creating them, crocheting them, wrapping up in them and gifting them! I have a few simple blanket patterns available that use basic stitches and they're nice to have around. When I see them, they seem comfy and useful but don't bring me joy. I love the challenge of using a variety of stitches that you don't typically see worked together. I want that Ahhh moment when I crochet something amazing. More than that, I want YOU to feel that AHHH moment when you finish crocheting one of my blanket patterns. I want YOU to feel accomplished and feel the joy each time you wrap up in the blanket you made or see the look on a friend's face when they open the gift you made especially for them. **This post contains Affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you.** I've wanted to create a square blanket for quite a while now. I just needed the right yarn/color inspiration and some stitches to speak to me. Months ago, I was strolling the yarn isles at my local JoAnn's store and they had Premier Yarn's Everyday yarn for $2 a skein. I could NOT pass that deal up!!! I filled my cart with some amazing fall colors that I wanted to work and then noticed some baby yarn too. It's been years since I've worked with baby yarn and for this price, I figured I'd bring something to life. I grabbed all the grey, white and pink they had. THIS was going to be adorable no matter how it ended. As I started crocheting my first swatch with these colors, I realized that the pink was a 4ww and not the baby yarn. Darn it! I should have paid attention though I won't complain about another yarn shopping day lol. I set the pink aside for something else and ordered the yellow online. I am thrilled with the change! The Sunny Day Blanket has been a lot of fun to crochet and I've really enjoyed playing with a bunch of beautiful textured stitches . I hope that you'll have fun crocheting this along with me! This is a great blanket to play with color so grab your stash and make it yours. The original is worked in Premier Everyday Baby Yarn #3 in yellow, grey and white. I'm working a 2nd blanket to crochet with you during this Crochet - A - Long using Premier Everyday Antipilling #4ww Yarn in rainbow colors.
Sunny Day Blanket DetailsSkill Level: Intermediate
Terms: US Crochet Terminology Materials: 2455 total yards Premier Yarns Everyday Baby #3 DK Light or similar 735 yards Grey 742 yards White 978 yards Yellow Note: Other sizes of yarn may be used though your final size will vary Finished Size: 53” x 53” Hook: G/6-4.25mm Gauge: Checkpoints given throughout pattern 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
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Get ready for a New Corner to Corner style crochet pattern!
When I was young, my grandma was amazing at crochet and always had something in the works. She crocheted an afghan for all of her grandkids with one exception. Me! You see, I learned to crochet when I was 10 years old and crocheted SO many blankets by the time I was 20. One day I asked my grandma when she was going to make me an afghan and my silly grandma kind of laughed and said I could make my own. She wasn't trying to be mean. I think in her mind, she thought I wouldn't need another blanket because I was making so many. Well, I didn't NEED another blanket but I DID want something she crocheted to always have and hold and love and appreciate because of who she is. While we were standing in her living room, she decided I could have an afghan that she had made for a friend (another silly lady!). This friend wouldn't accept the blanket because it was "to nice and so much work." The blanket was placed across my grandma's couch and I happily accepted it as a keepsake.
Spring ahead a few months to our family reunion. For many years, grandma would crochet an afghan to be raffled off at our family reunions to help cover the cost of food for the next year's party. Wouldn't you know it, I WON another afghan in this raffle!! Woot Woot!!! I now have 2 blankets made by grandma. I was so excited because now I could tuck one away for safe keeping and use the 2nd one to snuggle in. While grandma never submitted any patterns to magazines, she was always tinkering with crochet stitches and coming up with her own creations. The blanket I won in the raffle was worked in a corner to corner style. I asked her for the pattern thinking it would be fun to make another one some day. She giggled and told me there wasn't a pattern because she just made it up as she went. She amazed me! Because of her, I had the courage to test the waters and come up with my own corner to corner style blanket.
Years later, my sister had a baby boy and named him Hunter. His dad likes to hunt a lot and another sister helped paint a fantastic nature scene on the wall in his nursery. This is when I came up with the Camo Afghan crochet pattern. I wanted to make it in the corner to corner style and also wanted it to seem natural in his room. The camo effect wasn't intentional but worked out well for what I wanted.
The Camo Afghan crochet pattern has 2 different versions.
The first (original ~ green or pink) version is worked from right to left and fastened off at the end of each row. Not only is this fun to work in camo colors but would be a PERFECT option for using up scrap yarn stashes, Rainbow colors or temperature blankets! Instructions for the original version are available to view for FREE by continuing below. The 2nd version (blue/black) works the colors in 2 rows allowing you to carry the yarn on the edges of the blanket and not have so many ends to weave in. This version is available in the ad free pdf. The ad free pdf also includes written instructions and a stitch chart for both versions along with a stitch flow chart for Version 2. This is available HERE on my website or continue below for other purchase options. New FREE Crochet Pattern Release
Sea Breeze Home Decor Crochet Pattern Collection
You can find the other coordinating Sea Breeze crochet patterns by clicking on the links below:
Sea Breeze Bolster Pillow - This is available to view for free HERE on my blog or as a pdf instant download HERE Sea Breeze Rectangle Pillow - This pattern is available to view for free HERE on my blog or as a pdf instant download HERE Sea Breeze Throw - This is available in the June 2017 issue of Crochet World Magazine Sea Breeze Square Pillow - Continue below to view the pattern for free OR purchase the ad free pdf which also includes the pillow form instructions HERE Sea Breeze Square Pillow Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Terms: US crochet terminology Materials: Bernat Satin 4ww yarn or similar Snow - 200 yards Sage - 87 yards Admiral - 93 yards Yarn Needle Optional button (any size) to accessorize by sewing to center of round 24 Hook Size: I/9-5.50mm Gauge: 13 dc & 7 rows = 4 inches Finished Size: 12” x 12” Stitches: ch - chain, st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, sc - single crochet, dc - double crochet Special Stitches Shell - (2 dc, sl st around ch-5, 2 dc) in indicated stitch Herringbone hdc - yarn over, insert hook in indicated st, yarn over, pull through stitch and first loop on hook, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook Foundation hdc - If you are unfamiliar with foundation chains, these tutorials may help Photo tutorial: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html Video tutorial: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial Notes:
FREE Pillow Crochet Pattern
Sometimes, just a splash of pattern is all you need. The Sea Breeze Rectangle pillow crochet pattern is the perfect example of that! This pillow is worked from the bottom up with a fun patterned flap that folds over the top. It's easy to remove for washing or swapping out for different colors throughout the year.
This crochet pattern is available to view for FREE here on my blog by continuing on below or you can purchase the ad free pdf instant download HERE. The pdf includes instructions to make your own pillow form too.
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I don't know about you, but the color of seafoam is so relaxing to me. It brings to mind a beautiful summer day on a sunny beach with waves foaming on the sand. The smell of the fresh water and sound of waves and birds chirping....Ahhhh
Enjoy the refreshing summer breeze in your home with the beautiful Sea Breeze Home Decor crochet pattern collection. Sea Breeze 12" x 16" Retangle Pillow Cover
© 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs
© 2018 Photo Copyright Ash & Co It is Illegal to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access This pattern is not to be used for educational purposes You do have permission to sell finished items you crochet using my patterns You are in no way to alter the pattern and claim it as your own to sell or give to others Email: craftingfriends4you@yahoo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftingFriendsDesigns Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/CraftingFriendsDesig Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kate-wagstaff
Skill Level: Easy
Terms: US crochet terminology Materials: Bernat Satin 4ww yarn or similar Snow - 42 yards, Sage - 42 yards, Admiral - 360 yards Yarn Needle, Stitch marker, 1 Button (1”) Needle and matching thread (Admiral) Hook Size: I/9-5.50mm & K/10 ½ -6.5 mm Gauge: 13 dc & 7 rows = 4 inches Finished Size: 12” x 16” Stitches: ch - chain, st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, sc - single crochet, dc - double crochet Special Stitches Shell - (2 dc, sl st around ch-5, 2 dc) in indicated stitch Herringbone hdc - yarn over, insert hook in indicated st, yarn over, pull through stitch and first loop on hook, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook Foundation hdc - If you are unfamiliar with this foundation chain, view this photo tutorial on my blog Photo tutorial: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html Video tutorial: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial Notes:
Introducing the new Sea Breeze Bolster Pillow Cover crochet pattern. This is a beautiful and quick project for gifts or to add to your own home decor. The candy wrapper style ends make it easy to swap out for other styles and colors and easy to remove for washing.
This pattern is available to view for FREE here on my blog by continuing below OR you can purchase an ad free pdf for a small fee HERE. The add free pdf includes instructions for a bolster pillow form if you prefer to make your own. Crochet Pattern, Sea Breeze 6"x16" Bolster Pillow Form and Pillow Cover
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Sea Breeze Bolster Pillow Cover instructions
© 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs
© 2018 Photo Copyright Ash & Co It is Illegal to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access This pattern is not to be used for educational purposes You do have permission to sell finished items you crochet using my patterns You are in no way to alter the pattern and claim it as your own to sell or give to others Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftingFriendsDesigns Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/CraftingFriendsDesig Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kate-wagstaff Get your handmade holiday started by joining our 12 weeks of Christmas crochet blog hop!
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Do you ever get tired of buying facial scrubbies, kitchen scrubbies or bathroom scrubbies? With the high chance of bacteria growth, we should throw them out more often than we want and replace them with fresh, clean new ones. I have a quick and easy solution for you! We all have scrap yarn left from other projects and the Bubble Scrubbies is a great way to use up that extra cotton in your stash. |
A fun option for this project is to add a few to a small basket with some bath products to give as gifts to friends and family. You could even add a small bar of soap to the scrubbie prior to completing it so it's already to go!
You can also purchase the ad free pdf at the above link for a small fee OR continue below for the free instructions.
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Bubble Scrubbie Crochet Pattern
(c) 2014 Photo Copyright by Ash & Co
It is ILLEGAL to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access.
This pattern is not to be used for educational purposes
You do have permission to sell finished items you crochet using my patterns
You are in no way to alter the pattern and claim it as your own to sell or give to others
Please be sure to read through all the instructions carefully
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This pattern is also available in an ad free pdf in the following places for a small fee
Bubble Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
~350-400 yrds 4ww yarn such as Caron Simply Soft, Red Heart Soft or Deborah Norville Everyday yarn. Other yarns may be substituted though your end size results may vary.
~Size G and Size J crochet hooks
~4 (7/8") Buttons
~needle and matching thread
Finished Size: 0-6 months (19.5" chest) Remember - this is a sweater so it's meant to fit well over other clothing
Gauge: With J hook 14 sc & 14 rows = 4"
Stitches/Abbreviations:
st(s) - stitches, sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over,
sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, tr - treble crochet
Special Stitches:
Hdc Foundation Chain: If you're unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial here on my blog may help
http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html
Loop: (sc, ch 2, sc) in same stitch
Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog): [Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop]2x, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook
Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog): [Yarn over and insert hook into next st and draw up a loop]2x, yarn over and draw through all 5 loops on hook
Notes:
- This is worked from the neck to the bottom of the jacket. Keep this in mind when changing colors
- Ch-3 spaces are used as button holes
Pattern details
Materials: 4 stitch markers
Red Heart Super Saver (4ww) yarn
1405 yrds White
290 yrds Perfect Pink
210 yrds Shocking Pink
290 yrds Turqua
210 yrds Real Teal
Finished Size: 74” L x 58” W or customize
Hook: I
Gauge: 13 hdc & 8 rows = 4”
Stitches/Abbreviations:
st(s) - stitch(es), ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, tr - treble crochet, dtr - double treble crochet
RS - right side, WS - wrong side
Special Stitches:
Foundation Chain: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, these tutorials may help: Photo tutorial or Video tutorial
Double Treble (dtr): yo 3x, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook)4x
3-dtr Cluster (uses 1 st): *yo 3x, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook)3x* repeat from *to* 2x, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook
Double 3-dtr Cluster(uses 6 sts): *[yo 3x, insert hook in same st as last st made, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook)3x], repeat from [to] 2 x, (4 loops on hook), yo 3x, skip next 5 sts, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook)3x (5 loops on hook), repeat from [to] 2x, yo and pull through all 7 loops on hook
Brick Stitch (Br St): (sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same st
Single Crochet 2 together (sc2tog): [Insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop]2x, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook
Single Crochet 3 together (sc3tog): [Insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop]3x, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook
Treble Crochet 3 together (tr3tog): *yo twice, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 2x, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook
Notes:
- Beginning ch-2 does not count as a hdc
- Photos showing stitch placement are referenced as P1, P2, P3 etc.
- When changing colors, do so in the last step of the last stitch of the row before the color change
- This afghan is set up as a stitch sampler style and sections can be worked in any order to create your own personal style. If switching up the sections, be sure to start the color sections as noted for Right Side and Wrong sides for best results. This means you may need to add an extra row of hdc in order to keep the colorwork on the correct side.
I hope you'll enjoy this free Sea Breeze Chevron Afghan crochet pattern and be able to find a little peace of your own!
This crochet pattern is available to view for free by continuing on below. You can also purchase the ad free pdf instant download HERE
Hdc foundation chain: If you’re unfamiliar with foundation chains, these tutorials may help
Photo: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html
Video: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial
Shell - (2 dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated stitch
Cluster - (yo, insert hook in indicated stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook)4x, yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook
- When changing colors, do so in the last step of the last stitch of the row before the color change
- Changing colors every 2 or 4 rows will allow you to carry the yarn up the edge of the pattern so you don’t have to weave in so many ends. Feel free to change colors where it works best for you though
- This pattern uses standing stitches instead of turning chains. If you prefer to use a turning chain, chain 1 and turn for all rows starting with a sc, chain 3 and turn for all rows starting with a dc (ch-3 would count as a stitch and you would need to skip the very first st to account for this)
- [...] means you only work the instructions in the [..] the number of times indicated
- *...* repeats mean you will work the instructions within the *..* first and then repeat the number of times indicated
(If you prefer working a basic starting chain, chain in multiples of 36 + 17, turn, hdc in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across ending in required # of hdc for desired size)
Row 2: Turn, dc in next 2 sst, ch 2, skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, CL in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, *[dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next st]5x, Shell in next st, [ch 2, skip next st, dc in next 2 sts]5x, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, CL in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts,* repeat from *to* across to end 5 sts, dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next st, dc in next 2 sts
Kate Wagstaff
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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