✨Week 23 of 46 | This Week's Featured Pattern is the 3D Granny Rose Cushion!🌸

🌸 3D Granny Rose Cushion | Weekly Celebration! ✨

I’m so happy to bring a little spotlight back to one of the most playful and textured designs in the Apple Blossom Dreams collection! The 3D Granny Rose Cushion 🌷

This cushion is all about dimension and detail. The raised rose motifs really pop from the surface, creating a piece that feels just as lovely to touch as it is to look at. It’s one of those projects that keeps things interesting, with each rose adding depth and character as you go.

Despite the beautiful texture, it’s a surprisingly relaxing project to work on. The rhythm of the stitches is soothing, and watching those roses bloom round by round is incredibly satisfying 🧶✨

The 3D Granny Rose Cushion works beautifully in so many colour combinations. bold and bright, soft and muted, or anything in between. It’s a wonderful way to play with colour and create something that feels truly personal.

For this version, the cushion was made using the beautiful Yarnsmiths Cotton DK, which gives fantastic stitch definition and really allows the floral details to shine. The colours used are fresh, joyful and work so well together:

💛 Lemon Yellow (3170)

🤍 Off White (3045)

🌸 Petal Pink (3364)

🌿 Dark Sage (3202)

💙 Petrol (3234)

💚 Celery (3186)

🩵 Robin Egg (3254)

🫧 Seafoam (3226)

🦋 Teal (3230)

💙 Deep Denim Blue (3290)

💎 Sapphire Blue (3305)

💐 Hydrangea Blue (3266)

🧶 Yarn packs for this colourway are available from Wool Warehouse grab the pack HERE, making it easy to recreate this exact look if you’d like.

As part of this week’s Weekly Celebration, the pattern is available with 20% off on Etsy for a limited time.

👉 You can find the pattern HERE.

Thank you so much for continuing to celebrate these patterns with me. I absolutely love seeing the creativity you bring to every design 🌸

Wishing you a cosy and creative week,

Helen 🌷✨

🌸Spring Blossom Cushion | Yarn Packs at Wool Warehouse 🌸

Spring Blossom Cushion - Now Available as a Yarn Pack at Wool Warehouse 🌸

We’re so excited to share some lovely news with you, the much-adored Spring Blossom Cushion is now available as a yarn pack at Wool Warehouse.

This gorgeous cushion design is a true celebration of spring, full of soft florals, gentle texture, and a beautifully fresh colour palette. It has been beautifully made by Claire, whose craftsmanship really brings the design to life. From the neat flower motifs to the finished cushion, every stitch showcases just how special this project is.

Behind the scenes with Claire 🧶

One of our favourite things about this project has been seeing Claire’s work-in-progress moments. Watching the cushion grow from individual floral motifs into a complete piece is a real joy, and it perfectly shows how versatile and smooth Yarnsmiths Create DK Cotton is to work with. The stitch definition, softness, and vibrant colours make it an ideal choice for crochet home décor.

 

What’s included in the yarn pack

The Spring Blossom Cushion yarn pack contains Yarnsmiths Create DK Cotton in the following carefully chosen shades:

• Off White 3045

• Pinkberry 3374

• Fondant Pink 3390 

• Candyfloss Pink 3400

• Peachy Pink 3420

• Lime Green 3190

• Grass Green 3200 

These colours work together to create that soft, floral spring look, perfect for brightening up sofas, beds, or cosy corners of your home.

A perfect project for spring

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing make, a statement piece for your home, or a thoughtful handmade gift, the Spring Blossom Cushion is a wonderful project to enjoy. Having the yarn pack available means you can get started straight away, with all the colours perfectly coordinated for you.

Get the pattern HERE

Grab the Yarn Pack HERE

If you love floral crochet, cotton yarn, and seeing a project come together from the very first stitch, this one is definitely for you 🌷✨

Happy hooking!

🧼 Pentagon Dishcloth | Pattern Release ✨

🧼 Pentagon Dishcloth | Pattern Release ✨

I’m so excited to share that my Pentagon Dishcloth pattern is now officially available! After weeks of designing, shaping, testing and tech editing, this colourful, practical little pattern is ready for you to bring to life in your own beautiful colour combinations 💕💛💙

This design was created with scrap yarn in mind, those little leftover balls of cotton that are too good to waste. The pentagon shape gives it a modern twist, while the floral centre adds a soft, handmade charm 🌸✨ Each dishcloth grows outward in neat, textured sections, making it just as fun to crochet as it is to use.

For my samples, I used a mix of cotton yarn in bright, cheerful shades inspired by the colours you see here:

💗 Blush & Berry Pink

💙 Sky & Denim Blue

💚 Fresh Green

💛 Sunshine Yellow

🧡 Warm Peach

One of my favourite things about this pattern is how easily you can customise it to match any kitchen, bold and vibrant, soft and pastel, or anything in between 🌈

The pattern is written in UK English and includes clear instructions, making it suitable for confident beginners through to experienced crocheters 🧶💛

You can now find the pattern on:

Etsy

Ravelry

LoveCrafts

🌸 Tester Appreciation

This pattern wouldn’t be what it is without the help of my wonderful testers, and I’m so grateful for every single one of you 💕✨

Your feedback, colour choices, photos and encouragement helped shape this pattern into something really special. Seeing how each of you made the Pentagon Dishcloth your own was an absolute joy! Every version was unique and beautiful 🌸💙💚

Thank you for all the time, care and creativity you put into testing. I truly appreciate every stitch and every message that helped bring this design to life.

Happy crocheting!

Helen x 💕

✨Week 22 of 46 | This Week's Featured Pattern is the Rose Gold Afghan!🌸

🌸 Rose Gold Afghan is this week's Celebration! ✨💛

I’m so happy to bring a little spotlight back to one of my most elegant and much-loved blanket designs. The Rose Gold Afghan 🌷

 

This is one of those patterns that feels calm and comforting from the very first stitch. Soft florals, gentle repetition, and a timeless feel that makes it a joy to crochet and a pleasure to live with.

The rose motifs sit so beautifully together, creating a blanket that grows slowly and steadily, almost like a garden coming into bloom 🌸 Each section feels soothing and rhythmic, making it a wonderful project for quiet evenings, cosy weekends, and moments where you just want to relax with your hook and yarn.

One of my favourite things about this design is how versatile it is. You can keep it soft and subtle, play with colour contrasts, or add delicate gold-inspired accents around the roses for a little extra glow ✨ No matter the palette, it always feels warm, classic, and full of care.

This week, as part of the Weekly Celebration, the Rose Gold Afghan pattern is 20% off on Etsy.

👉 You can find the pattern HERE.

Whether you’re revisiting this design or discovering it for the first time, I hope it brings you the same sense of calm and joy that it’s brought to so many makers already.

Thank you, as always, for celebrating these patterns with me and for being such a wonderful part of the Apple Blossom Dreams community 🤍🧶

Wishing you a cosy and creative week,

Helen 🌸✨

🌈Week 21 of 46 | This Week's Featured Pattern is the Granny Rose Pom Pom Cushion!🌸

🌈Granny Rose Pom Pom Cushion - This Week’s Celebration Pattern!🌈

Happy New Year! 🌸✨

We’re starting 2026 with something floral, cheerful and wonderfully cosy! The Granny Rose Pom Pom Cushion is this week’s celebration pattern, and I’m so excited to bring it back into the spotlight.

This cushion is full of everything that makes crochet feel warm and joyful: soft layered rose motifs, beautiful colour play, a comforting granny-square back, and the sweetest pom pom edging to finish it all off. It’s a design that instantly brightens any room, and it’s one of those projects that’s just as delightful to make as it is to display.

The front is formed of textured rose motifs arranged neatly together, and the back is a classic granny square, familiar, rhythmic and satisfying to work on. Whether you love soft pastels, bold brights or gentle neutrals, the cushion adapts beautifully to whatever palette you choose.

✨ Pattern Details

The Granny Rose Pom Pom Cushion.

Click HERE to find the pattern.

 

If you’re looking for something floral and uplifting to ease you into the new year, this cushion is a lovely choice. I hope it brings as much joy to your hook as it brought to mine while designing it.

Wishing you a warm and creative start to 2026,

Helen 🌸✨

🌸 A Heartfelt Thank You | A Look Back at a Beautiful Year 🌸

🌸 A Heartfelt Thank You & A Look Back at a Beautiful Year 🌸

As we reach the end of the year, I wanted to take a quiet moment to pause, reflect, and say the biggest, warmest thank you to every single one of you. Since taking over Apple Blossom Dreams in May, this journey has been filled with creativity, colour, kindness, and joy, and it’s all because of you.

Your messages, comments, encouragement, and stunning makes have wrapped this year in so much warmth. I feel incredibly grateful to be part of this wonderfully supportive and talented community.

 🌸A Creative Year to Remember

2025 has been such a special year with several new releases blooming into the world:

🌅 Dawn to Dusk Cushion

👶 Soft Baby Blooms Blanket

🌼 A Year in Flowers - my first collaboration with the lovely @emkatcrochet

Seeing your versions of these designs has been one of my greatest joys. Every colour palette, every stitch, every photo shared has meant so much.

 

💗 A Special Thank You

I also want to extend a huge, heartfelt thank you to two amazing makers:

@crochetcreationsbywendy

@crochetwithclairex

These incredibly talented women have created so many beautiful remakes and samples for me this year. Their kindness, creativity, and generosity have lifted Apple Blossom Dreams in the most wonderful way. I feel truly grateful to call them my friends.

🌿 Looking Ahead to 2026

There is so much to look forward to!

I’m currently working on a remake of an old favourite (I can’t wait to reveal which one!), and my notebook is already full of ideas and sketches for the year ahead. Fresh colours, new stitches, revisited classics - 2026 is shaping up to be a beautifully creative year.

And there’s more good news…

Astri is still quietly working away behind the scenes, bringing her magical creativity to some new projects as well. We’ll be sharing more as soon as they’re ready, and I know you’re going to love what she’s been dreaming up.

💗Thank You, From Both of Us

From the bottom of our hearts - thank you for being here, for lifting us up, and for keeping the Apple Blossom Dreams community such a warm and inspiring place.

Here’s to another year of colour, yarny goodness, new beginnings, and plenty of crochet magic.

With love,

Helen & Astri 🌸💗✨

🌅Week 20 of 46 | This Week's Featured Pattern is the Dawn to Dusk Cushion!🌅

🌅 Dawn to Dusk Cushion | Weekly Celebration! 🌸✨

I’m so happy to bring a little spotlight back to one of my most joyful makes!! The Dawn to Dusk Cushion! This design has such a special place in my heart because it was inspired by those gentle shifts in colour we see from the first light of morning to the glow of early evening. Soft, warm, colourful, and full of movement, a little mood-lifting moment stitched into every round. 🌅💗💛

The cushion grows outward like a blooming flower, capturing those sunrise pinks, leafy greens, soft blues and golden highlights. Every round feels like a little petal opening. It’s one of those projects that’s soothing, rhythmic and such a pleasure to watch unfold.

Crafted in Yarnsmiths Cotton DK, the colours are beautifully crisp and vibrant, perfect for textured rounds and floral motifs. If you want to use the same palette, here are the shades used in the samples:

💗 Fondant Pink

🌸 Candyfloss Pink

💚 Olive Green

💙 Denim Blue

💛 Lemon Yellow

The cushion works beautifully in so many different palettes too, soft pastels, bold brights, sunset shades… it’s a lovely one for playing with colour.

This week, to celebrate the design, the Dawn to Dusk Cushion pattern on Etsy HERE.

🧵 Yarn packs:

Available now from Wool Warehouse HERE (they truly make the colour-choosing part so easy!).

Whether you’re making this cushion for your home or gifting it to someone special, I hope it brings you the same peace and colour it brought me when designing it.

Wishing you a cosy and creative week,

Helen 🌿✨