Apple Blossom Dreams

Friday, January 17, 2020

Granny Rose | Crochet Pattern Tests

It's that time of year for flowers and hearts,

so I've been revisiting, revising, recoloring and remixing

the Granny Rose Crochet Pattern in these colors:

You can purchase this yarn by clicking here.

The pattern has been updated with my tests and

the updated version can be found by clicking here.

and is currently out for additional testing.

(Thank you Sherrie.)

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And if you only need the rose,

please find the pattern by clicking here.

Stay tuned for a couple of projects with this fun granny square

including the pillow in this previous post and an upcoming heart-shaped pillow.

🌸🤍🌸🤍🌸

and of course,

Warmly,

Astri

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Granny Rose Pillow Remix | Pattern Link with Modifcations

New Year ~ New Project!

Working on a couple of pillows to brighten up the studio/guest room.
Picture these with pom-poms.

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I dusted off the old Granny Rose Crochet Pattern
from nearly a decade ago and did a little remix:

Designer: Astri Elisabeth

Pattern: Granny Rose Afghan with *modification below.
(Please click here for pattern.)
Yarn: Scheepjes Colour Crafter or Stylecraft Special DK
(Please click here if you would like to purchase yarn.)

Luckily I had a couple of 16" x 16" pillow forms.

All this yarn is from my stash...
New Years Resolution:
See how long can I go without purchasing more yarn.
Pom-poms with a Ta-da coming soon!

*Omit one granny row for a smaller square, but be sure to include bonus hdc row.

Warmly,

Astri

Saturday, January 4, 2020

Candy Cane Hat and Metro Scarf | Free Pattern Link and Info

This is me and the NVO
(or is this The NVO and I???)
in the first two crocheted projects completed in 2020!

We don't like photos of ourselves but we live in a small town in winter sooooooo...
this was our only option.
(Thank goodness for filters. 😉)

🍬Candy Cane Hat 🍬 💙 Metro Scarf 💙

The Metro Scarf

Designer: Astri Elisabeth

Pattern: *Alternating Single Crochet

Yarn: Scheepjes Metropolis
(Click here for yarn.)

It's simple to make:

Row 1: sc, ch1
Rows 2-?: ch1, sc
Each single crochet is worked in the chain space

from the previous row. Make it as wide and long as you would like. Then add a little fringe to the edges.

*If you are new to crochet, detailed directions can be found in the

"365 Crochet Stitches a Year" Perpetual Calendar

by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss - "Alternating Single Crochet", March 16

I love how this stitch worked up with this yarn.

The Candy Cane Hat

Designer: Melanie Ham

Pattern: Absolute Beginner Crochet Hat with *modification
(Click here for the free pattern.)

Yarn: Trysil - Superwash Rent Ullgarn
(100% Wool Superwash)

*Instead of a pom-pom the hat was crocheted longer and
then the top was tied into a ball by wrapping two strands of yarn
a couple of inches from the top, tying and weaving in the ends.
It's still long enough to fold up to make sure the ears
are completely covered in a double layer too.
We have many below zero days here in Wyoming...brrrrrrrr...
and this wool hat is just the ticket!

Please note the NVO is wearing the same hat as I am.
His is shorter, no pom-pom/ball and it's black. 😉

Happy new beginnings and