Autumn Leaves C2C Blanket - FREE GRAPH

This is a gorgeous time of year, when the leaves change color and nature seems to be falling asleep. We don't get a whole lot of color change here in San Diego, but the shorter nights and cooler weather does give us an Autumn vibe. We always get very excited when we drive by a tree that actually changes colors with the seasons! So here you can make your own Autumn themed blanket!

Celestial C2C Blanket - FREE GRAPH

When I was a kid, I loved the stars. I had a telescope and was fascinated by the expanse above us. I loved stars and the constellations. I loved the stories that history passed down to us with zodiacs and the constellations. I loved that navigation was possible using the stars as a compass. I designed this blanket for all those who love celestial beings, the sun, moon and stars! I was able to incorporate the Sun, Moon, and Stars in this design. I loved that I was able to include the phases of the moon. I think it made it look beautiful! I hope you enjoy this design!

Snowflake Throw - C2C Blanket - FREE GRAPH

Welcome to 2022 everyone! This is going to be a very exciting year of continued growth and progress, as well as a lot of crocheting! I have been busy designing new patterns and at the same time SUPER busy with a home renovation project. Right now our kitchen is halfway done, due to supply chain issues... We are waiting another few weeks to get our last cabinets! So while I am waiting, I polished off a few more patterns ready to go!

This is a new blanket design similar to my January Wall Hanging pattern from my e-book, A Year of Wall Hangings. I wanted to use similar designs from my wall hangings to make blankets, so here is the first one! This is the Snowflake Throw, and I hope you enjoy it!

Dandelion Wish C2C Blanket - FREE GRAPH

Here's my last pattern release for the month of April! I mean, we really need a lot of outdoor time because of the stay-at-home orders from the Coronavirus. I noticed some dandelion weeds growing in my lawn 😲. But that reminded me of how beautiful Dandelion flowers are, and the joy of my childhood years blowing tons of dandelion flowers. Now, as a gardener, I cringe as I watch the seeds spread across the sky.... I'm always apologizing in my head for spreading weeds, but I can't help it! they're so fun to blow!
This blanket is a tribute to the beauty of a blowing Dandelion flower. Make a wish! This blanket is just for you!

Snowy Tree C2C Blanket - FREE GRAPH

My friends! Were you hit with tons of snow this last Thanksgiving week? I live in San Diego, so where we live we only had to endure a chilly 50 degree high on Thanksgiving Day. It was tough, but we survived! HAHA! I know cities in the mountains here got lots of snow. I can't really handle the cold, so I stay home wrapped up in my warm blanket and crochet!
This new design was a fun one to put together in honor of this last week's snowfall. Introducing the Snowy Tree C2C blanket!

Crochet Christmas Tree - FREE PATTERN LINKS

Okay, so I am prepping for my first ever market, and I wanted to make some kind of festive home decor to go with my other accessories I'll have for sale. So I looked up on Pinterest to find some cute Christmas tree designs, and found a few free patterns for this Bobble Christmas Tree!

This is a free video I originally encountered. What a great tutorial to help you make the tree!

This video uses bobbles, and makes a separate bottom piece that you attach at the end.

Here you can find the link to a free pattern by the Simply Crochet Magazine in the UK. The pattern is written in UK terms, so if you are a US crocheter, like myself, then dc is a single crochet, and tr is a double crochet. This pattern also uses popcorn stitches instead of bobbles. Other than that, the pattern is very easy to follow... except that it is a hollow tree. So I did some modifications to extend the pattern to make a larger tree and close the bottom.

This is how mine turned out:

Don't you think they look lovely! Here are the instructions to make ones like mine!

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Materials needed to complete the blanket:

• Size J Crochet Hook (6MM) (This is the set I use: Boye 6-Piece Aluminum Crochet Hook Set)
• 2 Skeins Bone (I recommend Caron’s Simply Soft - Bone)
• Fiberfill (here's one I recommend!)
• Yarn Needle

Gauge:
Gauge not essential, but my trees turned out 5" and 8" respectively.

Instructions:
Using TWO STRANDS of Caron Simply Soft Yarn and the size J Hook, use a magic loop to begin.
Mini Tree:
Following the instructions from the Mini Christmas Tree Pattern, complete the tree.
To close the tree:
Round 1: ch 2, *DC2TOG, 1 DC. Repeat from *around. Slst to top of first dc2tog.
Fill the tree with Fiberfill
Round 2: ch 2, DC2TOG around. Slst to top of first dc2tog. Pull out tail and weave the hole closed.

Large Tree:
Following the instruction from the Mini Christmas Tree Pattern, follow the pattern and continue for 3 more rounds:
Round 13 Work as given for Round 3. [14 popcorn sts, 14 dc]
Round 14 Ch1, (sc in each of next 6 sts, 2sc in next st) around, ss to the first sc.
Round 15 Work as given for Round 3. [16 popcorn sts, 16 dc]
To close the tree:
Round 1: ch 2, *DC2TOG, 1 DC. Repeat from *around. Slst to top of first dc2tog.
Fill the tree with Fiberfill
Round 2: ch 2, DC2TOG around. Slst to top of first dc2tog.
Round 3: ch 1, SC2TOG around. Pull out tail and weave the hole closed.

Carved Tree C2C Blanket - FREE GRAPH

Many years ago I used to design family trees for people. I love working on Family History and Genealogy, so one of my designs included a carved tree with any initials you wanted. I was reminded of this design this weekend and I thought... that would make an excellent C2C blanket! So I looked up some wood bark textures to use as a guide as I designed this lovely pattern:

While the written pattern cannot include customized initials, if you are able to make it from just the graph, you are welcome to add in some initials into the tree's heart. Wouldn't that look so cool!!??!

Sunshine C2C Blanket - FREE GRAPH

This lovely design is just full of bright happy SUNSHINE! I had to make a beautiful, neutral blanket that just radiated LOVE and BEAUTY. The sun is the perfect choice, as it gives us light and life, and expects nothing in return. I think that best illustrates what LOVE truly is. Now you can give this little ray of sunshine to your little sunbeam!

Mermaid Scales C2C Blanket - FREE GRAPH

We are JUST coming out of a heat wave here in San Diego, and all I can think about is the beach! I felt like it was the perfect time to release this beautiful, bright blanket! Mermaid Scales! You can make one of these for the mermaid lover in your life!

Crochet Rainbow Shooting Star Key Chain - FREE PATTERN & TUTORIAL

So, after I made the super cute heart key chains, I just couldn't stop and had to make some stars. But I couldn't just use ANY star pattern. WHY? Because I looked all over Pinterest and couldn't find one small enough, sturdy enough, or pointy enough! Even my previously designed Shooting Star Crochet Pattern wasn't small enough. I seriously went through like 6 versions of this petite little star before I was satisfied with the design. THEN, I just couldn't help myself and I added RAINBOW TAILS and I just fell in love.