Saturday, January 28, 2023

Claudia Afghan | Crochet Pattern | Design in Progress

 Here are a few samples of a design that is just about ready for testing!

It's named the "Claudia Afghan" after my sweet virtual crochet friend @crochetaladia 
who has been instrumental in testing and making so many of my patterns and 
most importantly keeping me motivated!


These were made with Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn and will include a couple of colorway options.

Which one do you like best?

Are you a pattern tester with at least four colors of Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn
 laying around and would like to test this pattern? 
If so, give me a holla at astri.bowlin@gmail.com

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Friday, January 27, 2023

Granny Rose 2 | Stash-A-Long | Week 1 - Live on YouTube

Are you ready for a Granny Rose 2 SAL (Stash-a-long?)

I hope so because we are ready for you!

Week 1
"Intro and Preparation"
 is live on YouTube!

I will teach you how to make these "Granny Rose 2" squares step-by-step over the course of 6 weeks.
 The first video will be information on gathering up and organizing your stash.
 The actual crocheting will begin on February 3rd.

You can make these:
 
I will help you. 😁
 
This project is free! 
Yay! 
I will help you make squares from your stash
and provide all the steps in the videos. 

I would LOVE for you to join me on YouTube!

Subscribe to the Apple Blossom Dreams YouTube
by clicking here and you'll receive the notifications for the CAL.
Please hit the subscribe and notifications buttons on YouTube
 and you will be notified when I put out the next video.

However...and apparently shamelessly...
if you would like to purchase the pattern which includes all the steps in a 
step-by-step photo tutorial including a link to an exclusive YouTube video 
with all the steps in one video then please check out
 the "Tri-Color Granny Rose 2" 
pattern on 

You will not need to purchase the pattern for the CAL but may be
helpful to have a copy of the pattern handy...
plus ya' know, it sure helps the small business owner yada, yada,yada. 😉


Additional Information:

There are two Tri-color Granny Rose 2 pattern options:

1) The motif/granny square only.

You can find the motif pattern by clicking on any of the following shops:


or

2) The Original Granny Rose Pompom pillow with two pompom border options, 
PLUS the new motif and layout as pictured here combined in one purchase. 

 

You can find the pillow pattern which includes the new motif and layout
 by clicking on any of the following shops:



Thanks for tuning in and I hope to connect with you here
on YouTube, or Instagram!
On Instagram @appleblossomdreams #grannyrose2SAL

Wishing you lots of colorful and

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Crocheted Roses | Valentine's Day | Ideas


How about a few hearts and roses projects from the past
to inspire some Valentine's day love?❤️

Roses on Pin Cushions:
 

Roses on House Slippers:

Hearts and Roses on a Garland:

Crochet Pattern: Rose (in-the-round)
Designer: Astri Elisabeth @appleblossomdreams
Yarn: Scheepjes Catona (purchased from @woolwarehouse (non-affiliate)


Rose in-the-round pattern found on Etsy by clicking here,
on Ravelry by clicking here, and Lovecrafts by clicking here.

Happy 💓💙💚💛💜💓's  and 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹's

and

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth


Sunday, January 22, 2023

Granny Rose 2 | Stash - A - Long | YouTube

Are you ready for a Granny Rose 2 SAL (Stash-a-long?)

The SAL starts on Friday, January 27, 2023, on the Apple Blossom Dreams YouTube channel. 
I will teach you how to make these "Granny Rose 2" squares step-by-step over the course of 6 weeks.
 The first video will be information on gathering up and organizing your stash
 so the actual crocheting will begin on February 3rd.
 
 
This project is free! 
Yay! 
I will help you make squares from your stash
and provide all the steps in the videos. 

I would LOVE for you to join me on YouTube!

Subscribe to the Apple Blossom Dreams YouTube
by clicking here and you'll receive the notifications for the CAL.
Please hit the subscribe and notifications buttons on YouTube
 and you will be notified when I put out the next video.

However...and apparently shamelessly...
if you would like to purchase the pattern which includes all the steps in a 
step-by-step photo tutorial including a link to an exclusive YouTube video 
with all the steps in one video then please check out
 the "Tri-Color Granny Rose 2" 
pattern on 

You will not need to purchase the pattern for the CAL but may be
helpful to have a copy of the pattern handy...
plus ya' know, it sure helps the small business owner yada, yada,yada. 😉


Additional Information:

There are two Tri-color Granny Rose 2 pattern options:

1) The motif/granny square only.

You can find the motif pattern by clicking on any of the following shops:


or

2) The Original Granny Rose Pompom pillow with two pompom border options, 
PLUS the new motif and layout as pictured here combined in one purchase. 

 

You can find the pillow pattern which includes the new motif and layout
 by clicking on any of the following shops:



Thanks for tuning in and I hope to connect with you here
on YouTube, or Instagram!

Wishing you lots of colorful and

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Friday, January 20, 2023

Tri-Color Granny Rose 2 | Crochet Pattern | Published

 

🌸 ***!!!PUBLISHED!!!***🌸

I have been working on two Tri-Color Granny Rose 2 patterns
and they are now listed!

And....I've been playing with photos...

 

There are two Tri-color Granny Rose 2 pattern options:

1) The motif/granny square only.

You can find the motif pattern by clicking on any of the following shops:


or

2) The Original Granny Rose Pompom pillow with two pompom border options, 
PLUS the new motif and layout as pictured here combined in one purchase. 

 

You can find the pillow pattern which includes the new motif and layout
 by clicking on any of the following shops:


I'm really excited about these bursts of color, so excited in fact that
 I am planning a YouTube Stashbusting CAL using these motifs so start getting your stash ready!

I hope you will join along!
Subscribe to the Apple Blossom Dreams YouTube
by clicking here and you'll receive the notifications for the CAL.

You will not need to purchase the pattern for the CAL but may be
helpful to have a copy of the pattern handy...
plus ya' know, it sure helps the small business owner yada, yada,yada. 😉




Thanks for tuning in and I hope to connect with you here
on YouTube, or Instagram!

Wishing you lots of colorful and

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Tri-Color Granny Rose 2 | Crochet Pattern | LISTED

🌸 ***!!!LISTED!!!***🌸

I have been working on two Tri-Color Granny Rose 2 patterns

and they are now listed!

The two Tri-color Granny Rose 2 pattern options:

1) The motif/granny square only.

You can find the motif pattern by clicking on any of the following shops:


or

2) The Original Granny Rose Pompom pillow with two pompom border options, 
PLUS the new motif and layout as pictured here combined in one purchase. 

 

You can find the pillow pattern which includes the new motif and layout
 by clicking on any of the following shops:


I'm really excited about these bursts of color, so excited in fact that
 I am planning a YouTube Stashbusting CAL using these motifs so start getting your stash ready!

I hope you will join along!
Subscribe to the Apple Blossom Dreams YouTube
by clicking here and you'll receive the notifications for the CAL.

You will not need to purchase the pattern for the CAL but may be
helpful to have a copy of the pattern handy...
plus ya' know, it sure helps the small business owner yada, yada,yada. 😉

Thanks for tuning in and I hope to connect with you here
on YouTube, or Instagram!

Wishing you lots of colorful and

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth


Monday, January 16, 2023

Granny Rose Heart Pillow | Crochet Pattern

How about making a
Granny Rose Heart Pillow
for a loved one or yourself!?! 

I've got just the ticket with this pattern that can be found by clicking on the following shops:

Here's the yarn that was used for this version that is listed at the end of the pattern.

Happy Hearts and
Warmly,
Astri