Friday, March 26, 2021

Blossom - Circle - Square Afghan | Crochet Pattern | Published!

The Blossom-Circle-Square Afghan Crochet Pattern
has been published!
This blanket includes over 40 colors from my stash!
There are a lot of colors that this photo does not reflect,
but the beauty of so many colors is that you can arrange the blanket if you so desire,
 to show the colors you want for your mood or color theme.
This blanket was staged with the dark blue showing to coordinate with the sofa.

So gather up your stash and crochet some love to wrap around yourself...
... or a loved one.
This is one of our loved ones.
We refer to her as Little Bug; she's the youngest and the littlest.


You can find the pattern by clicking on the following
Apple Blossom Dreams Shops:

Any yarn can be used; however, the pictured afghan is crocheted with Yarnsmiths Create DK, 
Stylecraft Special DK and/or Scheepjes Colour Crafter.
Yarn is available at Wool Warehouse.


My blanket is very long (8 x 20 squares) as I wanted it to cover
the length of this built-in bed:
It looks bumpy because there is a down blanket underneath it.
At all bumpy costs, we must keep warm and cozy, right?

Here it is in progress without out the bumps:

   

Happy, happy, happy, pattern release and 
and happy, happy



Warmly,

Astri

Saturday, March 13, 2021

Macaroon Blossom Afghan | Softer Baby Version | WIP

 
While the Blossom-Circle-Square pattern is out for testing and editing,
I'm starting up another Macaroon Blossom Blanket. 
This one will be a softer version for a stroller or bassinet blanket. 

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Original Pattern: Macaroon Blossom Afghan
Designer: Astri Elisabeth
Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed

See this post for the colors used in this version.



Original Pattern: Macaroon Blossom Afghan
Designer: Astri Elisabeth
Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed

Find the original pattern in the original colors by clicking on any of the following 
Apple Blossom Dreams shops:


The pattern is also available at Wool Warehouse by clicking here.

A yarn pack for the original blanket is available at Wool Warehouse.
They also carry individual skeins so you can create your own color scheme! 

and here's to you, my lovely crochet friends!

I'm changing the colors up a bit. 

Two shades of the same color family for the blossom and the circle e.g., Rose Quartz with Tourmaline. 
I'm using New Jade for the leaves which is a softer green than the original pattern
 and Pink Quartzite for the stamen and the leaf squares that will be joining the circles. 
I'll see how much yarn I have left as I'm also thinking the Pink Quartzite 
would be nice for a border to tie in the color of the joining squares.

Please note that Pink Quartzite and Moonstone are interchangeable IMHO.

and here's to you, my faithful crochet friends!

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth