Duo Bun / Pigtail Hat | Crochet Pattern | Tests

 The Duo Bun or Pigtail Hat tests are in!

 

A great big thank you to the lovely testers and the lovely models!

 Corrections will be made and the pattern will be released in time for this fun project to be crocheted for the forthcoming colder weather or holiday gifts.

The pictured hats are crocheted with size 3 yarn.

Here's hoping for some happy hat making and

Warmly,

Astri

Towel Topper | Crochet Pattern | 25% OFF

  The weekly 25% off coupon offer continues to week six!

This week's coupon is for the 

Towel Topper 

Crochet Pattern

   

The pattern is listed at the following shops:

(Clicking on these will take you directly to the pattern.)

Etsy

Ravelry

Lovecrafts

Use the following coupon code at Etsy to receive 25% off:

BPTT25

The code and discount are good thru Sunday, August 30th, 2020.

(The coupon is good at Etsy only.)

Clicking on the photo will take you to the Etsy listing, as well.

😀

The towel topper is made with 100% cotton yarn in fingering, DK or worsted weight.

I like and Scheepjes Catona and Cahlista.

Wishing you

Warmly,

Astri

Duo Bun or Pigtail Hat | Crochet Pattern | Testers Needed

 This is the Duo Bun or Pigtail Hat:

The writing of this crochet pattern began last year but was put to the side for other projects.

I finally got back to it this month.

 The goal is to release this pattern in time for this fun project to be crocheted for

 the forthcoming colder weather, so I need a few testers.

I'm seeking someone that can look for ease in understanding and crocheting the project,

as well as, spelling/grammar/punctuation and technical errors.

Photos upon completion are optional but would be helpful.
If you send me photos I will assume you are giving me permission to use them on my blog,
in social media and possibly in the pattern, unless otherwise indicated.

Any yarn can be used; however, the pictured hat is crocheted with 

Scheepjes Merino Soft which is a lovely DK weight yarn for hats.

Testers receive any pattern of choice from the Apple Blossom Dreams Etsy shop.

The test is due by September 15th, 2020.

If you are interested in testing this pattern, then please send me an email at

astri.bowlin@gmail.com

Here's hoping for some

Happy Testing and

Warmly,

Astri

Macaroon Blossom Afghan | Crochet Pattern | Future Color Variation

 After the Macaroon Blossom Afghan Crochet Pattern was released and listed

 I purchased this Scheepjes Stone and River Washed Colour Pack:

I thought it would be fun to use all these cuties with the Macaroon Blossom Afghan pattern and see what could be created. 

 

The original pattern calls for 23 (50 gram) skeins of the Stone Washed Yarn in a variety of colors; however, the thought of combining these little 10 gram skeins of Stone Washed and River Washed yarn gets my creative mojo flowing and I'm so excited! 

I don't want to do anything else. 🤪🤭

The stamen are all yellow and the leaves and the joining squares are all green in the original version, but since there are only 10 grams of each color for this next version.

I will have to dig deep into the right side of my brain for a color flow...

and the left side to calculate it all out. LOL 🤯🧶 

Any ideas or suggestions? ♥️😁

You can find the original pattern by clicking on the following

Apple Blossom Dreams Shops:

Etsy

Ravelry

Lovecrafts 

Clicking on the above photo will take you directly to the Etsy listing, as well.

Thank you for your interest and now I am off to participate in

some additional creative

Warmly,

Astri

Puffy NOLA Sunset Afghan | Crochet Pattern | 25% OFF

  The weekly 25% off coupon offer continues to week five!

This week's coupon is for the 

Puffy NOLA Sunset Afghan 

Crochet Pattern

Inspiration Photo:

Bayou Saint John New Orleans, LA

 

The pattern is listed at the following shops:

(Clicking on this will take you directly to the pattern.)

Etsy

Ravelry

Lovecrafts

Use the following coupon code at Etsy to receive 25% off:

BPPN25

The code and discount are good thru Sunday, August 23rd, 2020.

(The coupon is good at Etsy only.)

Clicking on the photo will take you to the Etsy listing, as well.

😀

The sample afghan is made with acrylic yarn in DK weight.

I like Stylecraft Special DK and Scheepjes Colour Crafter.

Wishing you

Warmly,

Astri

Mitered Dishcloth | Crochet Pattern | 25% OFF

  The weekly 25% off coupon offer continues to week four!

This week's coupon is for the 

Mitered Dishcloth or Pot Holder 

Crochet Pattern

For the last ten years, this has been Apple Blossom Dream's number one best selling pattern!

The pattern includes a polka-dot version as well:

The pattern is listed at the following shop:

(Clicking on this will take you directly to the pattern.)

Etsy

Use the following coupon code at Etsy to receive 25% off:

BPMD25

The code and discount are good thru Sunday, August 16th, 2020.

Clicking on either photo will take you to the Etsy listing, as well.

Please note both patterns include both versions.

😀

The sample dishcloths are made with 100% cotton yarn in worsted weight.

I'm still engaging in

and I hope you are too!

Warmly,

Astri

Macaroon Blossom Afghan | Crochet Pattern | Published

The Macaroon Blossom Crochet Pattern

has been published!

You can find it by clicking on the following

Apple Blossom Dreams Shops:

Etsy

Ravelry

Lovecrafts 

Clicking on the above photo will take you directly to the Etsy listing, as well.

You can crochet this lusciously delicious and colorful Macaroon Blossom Afghan. This instantly downloadable pattern will teach you step-by-step how to complete the JAYGO (join-as-you-go) method with blossom circles and leaf squares. The 24-page pattern includes over 100 step-by-step photos and charts, as well as, several links to exclusive videos for extra added assistance. 

Additionally, you'll find a three-page abbreviated version of the pattern.

The pattern is written and verbalized in US crochet terms.

This afghan was crocheted with Scheepjes Stone Washed Yarn.

I love, love, love this yarn and those colors make me swoon!

The common name colors are indicated in the pattern 

so you can substitute your favorite yarn, if desired.

Scroll for more photos of the most fun I have ever had designing an afghan.

A big thank you to those of you that have been patiently waiting since last spring for this pattern.

Can you imagine the delight in gifting this to a loved one?

Perhaps, that loved one can be yourself!

Thank you for your interest and now I am off to participate in

some additional

Warmly,

Astri