🌹 Mini Granny Rose Blanket | In Two Sizes | Baby or Doll Blanket 🌹

 Mini Granny Rose Afghan – Perfect for Dolls, Toys, and More!

If you’re looking for a sweet, quick crochet project, you’ll love this Mini Granny Rose Afghan! Measuring approximately 19" x 12" (48 cm x 30 cm), it’s just the right size for a beloved doll or toy pet.

Of course, you can easily make it larger — simply add more squares and you’ll have a beautiful baby blanket. For a baby size, you might even try two of each colour for a balanced, cheerful look.

Here are the colours pictured above in Stylecraft Special DK:

 

The Granny Rose pattern can be found here or here, but I made a few tweaks for this project:

• Crochet two rounds for the rose instead of the usual three.

• Add two granny rounds as shown in the photos.

• Join the squares with single crochet.

The blanket layout is 4 squares by 7 squares — that’s 28 squares total. (Tip: Afghans fold better if you use an even number of rows. I forgot this time, but it still turned out adorable!) 

Border Details

I finished mine with:

• One row of half-double crochet (hdc) in white

• A simple shell border in Meadow

The original pattern comes with a picot border, which would be equally cute. If you’d like to try the shell edge I used, there’s a free tutorial available here used for a Mitered Dishcloth.

 

(All yarn is 100% Acrylic DK from my stash of Stylecraft Special DK, Yarnsmiths Create DK, and Scheepjes Colour Crafter that was originally purchased from Wool Warehouse. :-) )

Once complete, the afghan folds up perfectly — ready to wrap and give as a thoughtful gift for a child’s toy or to brighten a nursery.

You could even make a cute little matching cushion too!!

If you’d like me to write up the full pattern for this mini afghan and cushion, let me know in the comments — I’d be happy to put one together!

Happy Crocheting! 🧶✨

💙Week 2 of 46 | This Week's Featured Pattern is the Farmhouse Rose Afghan! 🌹

 🌹 Week 2: The Farmhouse Rose Afghan – A Romantic Nordic Beauty

Hello lovely crocheters! 🧶

Welcome to Week 2 of the 46-week crochet celebration here at Apple Blossom Dreams! We’re thrilled to reveal this week's featured pattern: the Farmhouse Rose Afghan — and we think you’re going to fall head over heels for her. ❤️

Inspired by the clean charm of Astri's Scandinavian farmhouse, this bold and beautiful afghan combines crisp whites, striking reds, and cool blues with textured rose motifs, all set within classic granny squares. She’s cosy, cheerful, and full of nostalgic romance — like a warm hug from a simpler time.

This dreamy design is perfect for making a statement in your home, whether draped across your bed, folded at the foot of your sofa, or displayed as a much-loved heirloom.

✨ Special Offer: 20% Off

The Farmhouse Rose Afghan pattern is available with 20% off all week, from Friday 9 August through to Thursday 15 August — and no code is needed! Just pop over to my Etsy page HERE and download the pattern straight away.

What You’ll Love:

• 🌹 Raised rose motifs for a 3D floral pop

• 🔲 Traditional granny squares with a twist

• 🧶 Clear and detailed instructions

• 💻 Instant PDF download

Whether you're new to crochet or a seasoned stitcher, this project will bring joy from the very first square to the final border.

What’s Next?

The Farmhouse Rose Afghan will be featured until Thursday, and then we’ll unveil a brand new pattern on Friday for Week 3! It's been such a joy to see your excitement and your makes already starting to pop up online — keep tagging and sharing!

We hope you love this pattern as much as we do and that it brings some colour, comfort, and creative magic to your week. 💙

Until next time,

Happy crocheting!

 The Apple Blossom Dreams 🌸

🌼 Week 1 of 46 | This Week's Featured Pattern is the Sunnyside Up Afghan! 🌼

🌼 Week 1 of 46: Let’s Get This Crochet Party Started with the Sunnyside Up Afghan!

The day has finally arrived — and we couldn’t be more excited! 🎉

Welcome to Week 1 of our 46-week crochet celebration here at Apple Blossom Dreams. Over the next several months, we’ll be featuring a different crochet pattern each week, paired with a special discount, a sprinkle of joy, and a whole lot of yarny inspiration🧶✨

So… what’s in the spotlight this week?

🌞 Say Hello to the Sunnyside Up Afghan

We’re starting things off with a burst of colour and happiness - the Sunnyside Up Afghan! 💛

This pattern is everything we love about crochet: bright, bold, and beautifully textured. It’s designed to lift your mood, energise your creativity, and bring a little sunshine to your sofa, bed, or wherever your blanket lands.

Think vibrant motifs, joyful colours, and a satisfying project you’ll look forward to stitching again and again.

🔸 Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate

🔸 Style: Flower design with sunny vibes

🔸 Perfect for: Weekend projects, stash-busting, or gifting something cheerful and handmade

🎁 Enjoy 20% Off – No Code Needed! Grab the pattern here!

🛍️ Simply head over to the pattern listing in ETSY, and the discount is already applied.

📅 Offer valid: Friday, 8 August – Thursday, 14 August 2025

🌐 Find the pattern at: etsy.appleblossomdreamz.com

🧶 You can also purchase the yarn pack for this pattern from Wool Warehouse HERE!

🌟 What’s This All About?

Each week, we’ll feature one of our patterns — a mix of classics and newer releases — to inspire your next project. Here's what to expect:

✨ A new pattern featured every Friday

🧶 A special discount you can enjoy all week

🌼 Ongoing inspiration, tips, sneak peeks, and surprises between features

It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of the Apple Blossom Dreams community — and a fun excuse to crochet our way through the year together!

💬 Let’s Stitch Together!

We’d LOVE to see what you create! Whether you’ve made the Sunnyside Up Afghan before or this is your first time, don’t forget to tag your projects so we can cheer you on!

📸 Use hashtags:

#sunnysideupafghan

#appleblossomdreams

#appleblossomdreamz

#weeklypatternparty

This is just the beginning — and we can’t wait to see where the next 45 weeks take us.

Here’s to a year full of colour, comfort, and crochet magic! 💖

With love and yarn,

Apple Blossom Dreams 🌸 

🌸Apple Blossom Dreamz | Etsy | Featured Patterns for 46 Weeks with Discount!!!🌸

🌸 Hello, Astri here! 🌸

Did you know Helen has heroically relisted the entire Apple Blossom Dreams pattern library

 in her brand-new Etsy shop:?

Apple Blossom Dreamz (yes, with a “z”... because dreams happen during zzzz’s, right? 😴✨)

You can find it by clicking here.

And it looks like this:

Since Etsy doesn’t allow shop transfers (surely they must have their reasons 🤷‍♀️), 

she opened a fresh new shop and rebuilt everything from the ground up. 

All the same beautiful patterns (with a few glow-ups here and there), 

but unfortunately, without the built-in history of reviews and sales. 

And somehow, she still did it all with such grace, style, and her usual eye for detail.

Each pattern now has a fresh, dreamy cover sheet. 

Everything is beautifully coordinated and oh-so-satisfyingly organized. 

Honestly, I could just scroll through the shop for the aesthetics alone.  😍

🌟 To celebrate this massive effort, we’ve come up with a fun plan!

Over the next 46 weeks (yes, nearly a whole year! 😮), 

one pattern will be featured each week, with a special discount just for you.

Here’s the scoop:

✨ Every Friday, a featured pattern will be announced on IG, Facebook, and here at

appleblossomdreams.com.

✨ The discount will be automatic so no code needed!!

✨ You’ll get a fresh dose of crochet inspiration every week. 

It might be a long-time favorite or something relatively new.

✨ Not to worry, between features, 

you'll still be seeing the regular posts that you have been accustomed to seeing. 

She'll sprinkle in surprise treats like new patterns, free patterns, tips, tricks, and other yarny goodness. 🧶💫

🎉 The first featured pattern drops Friday, August 8th!!!
Ooooooooh, what will it be? 🤔💖

 Stay tuned and crochet along with us!

The Granny Rose Cushion | Finished | Pattern Release! 🌸🌿

The Granny Rose Cushion is Finished and Blooming! 🌸🌿

🌟 I’m also thrilled to announce that the full pattern is now available – and you can grab both the pattern and yarn packs from Wool Warehouse! Whether you're ready to recreate this sunny design or give it your own twist, everything you need is right there.

She’s done – and she’s gorgeous! I’m so excited to share the final reveal of the Granny Rose Pillow, now fully finished and radiating all the vibrant energy of summer. This has been such a joyful project, from the bold floral centers to the fresh finishing touches.

After joining all the rose squares with a clean, soft off-white, I added a fuchsia pink edging to frame the whole piece. The pretty picot border in fuchsia pink dances around the edges like tiny petals. It adds such a lovely, delicate detail and perfectly complements the bold colour palette.

And let’s not forget the back – I finished it off with fuchsia pink buttons for a sweet and playful touch that ties it all together beautifully. 💗

The whole cushion feels like a garden in full bloom – bright, fresh, and full of personality. I’ve loved every stitch of this journey using Yarnsmiths Cotton DK from Wool Warehouse. The texture, the shades, the way it all came together – it’s been magic.

The pattern can be found by clicking on the following Apple Blossom Dreams Shops:

Etsy

Ravelry

The Yarn Pack can be found at Wool Warehouse by clicking here.

The pattern can also be found at Wool Warehouse by clicking here.

You can see more of the final shots (including some close-ups of that picot border!) over on my Instagram – I’d love to hear what you think and see your versions too!

Thanks so much for following along – and stay tuned for the next project on my hook! 🌞🧶✨

Helen x

 

Granny Rose Pillow | Summer Blooms in Full Swing! 🌼

Granny Rose Pillow Update!🌼

I'm back with another exciting update on the Granny Rose Pillow – and oh, what a transformation it's going through! After sharing those sneak peeks of the vibrant, summery shades (hello sunshine, citrus, and raspberry 🍋🍊🍉), I’ve now added a soft, off-white to frame each Rose... and it’s really bringing everything to life!

The bold floral centers are now beautifully squared off with that gentle off-white border, giving the whole piece a fresh and airy feel – like tiny summer gardens nestled in crisp linens. There's something so satisfying about watching each rose bloom into its little frame. 💚

I am now going to start joining the squares, using the same off-white to keep things cohesive and let the bright colors sing. It’s such a joy to see it all coming together.

I can’t wait to share the full reveal with you soon. Until then, you can catch more behind-the-scenes progress pics over on my Instagram – come follow along and let me know what you think!

Happy hooking!

Helen x

🧶🌸💕 

Soft Bundle of Blooms Baby Blanket | Crochet Pattern | Release!!!

Soft Bundle of Blooms Baby Blanket Pattern Release!!

All the way from the US to the UK and the Soft Bundle of Blooms Pattern was born!!

Our first ever design collaboration between Astri and myself and we couldnt be more thrilled with the outcome of this blanket!

The pattern can be found by clicking on the following Apple Blossom Dreams Shops:

Etsy

Ravelry

The Yarn Pack can be found at Wool Warehouse by clicking here.

The pattern can also be found at Wool Warehouse by clicking here.

Yarn: Pictured with Yarnsmiths Pebble Haze Prints DK and Pebble Haze DK, but

any DK yarn can be used.

Huge THANK YOU to our amazing testers -

🌸 @ijcrochet99 

🌼 @lovemyneedle
🌸 @fionaacrochet 
🌼 @jesslovescrochet_ 

See my tester pics below who used a variety of different yarns!

Happy Crocheting!!! 

Helen & Astri!!

🌸 Spring Blossom Cushion | A Celebration of Colour and Craft 🌸

 🌸 Spring Blossom Cushion 🌸

I am so thrilled to share this stunning version of the Spring Blossom Cushion by Apple Blossom Dreams, lovingly crafted in the most delightful palette using Yarnsmiths Cotton DK. A huge thank you to the incredibly talented @crochetwithclairex for creating this beautiful sample – it’s a true work of art and a breath of fresh spring air!

This round floral cushion is the perfect blend of vintage charm and vibrant energy, showcasing a mix of textured granny squares and three-dimensional flowers, all brought together in a joyful burst of colour.

🌷 Featured Colours:

• Off White – a soft, creamy base that highlights every detail.

• Pinkberry – a rich, deep pink for bold flower accents.

• Fondant Pink – a sweet, mid-tone pink for balance.

• Candyfloss Pink – light and airy, adding a whimsical touch.

• Peachy Pink – warm and inviting with a touch of nostalgia.

• Lime Green – bright and fresh, reminiscent of new spring leaves.

• Grass Green – grounding and vibrant, a perfect partner to the florals.

Each colour adds its own personality, creating a gorgeous garden-inspired cushion that’s ideal for spring and summer décor. Whether it’s nestled on an armchair, brightening up a sofa, or placed in a sunny conservatory, it’s guaranteed to bring smiles.

The use of Yarnsmiths Cotton DK gives the cushion a crisp, defined stitch finish while remaining soft and durable – perfect for both display and comfort. The yarn is a dream to work with, and the colours truly pop against the neutral base.

I love how Claire has brought this pattern to life with her expert stitching! It’s a beautiful reminder of how a little yarn and a lot of creativity can turn into something so heartwarming and special.

If you're feeling inspired, grab your hook and your favourite Yarnsmiths shades, and bring your own Spring Blossom to life!

Yarnpacks and the pattern will be coming soon to Wool Warehouse!!

🌼 Happy crocheting!

Helen x

🌸 New Redesign Coming! | Granny Rose Pillow 🌸

                          The Granny Rose Pillow is getting a revamp!!

I'm so excited to share these sneak peeks of the updated Granny Rose Pillow – this time in vibrant, summery shades using Yarnsmiths Cotton DK from Wool Warehouse. Just look at those pops of sunshine, citrus, and raspberry! 🍋🍊🍉

I absolutely love how these colors are working together – they’re fresh, bold, and perfect for summer. Each little square is blooming like a tiny garden. I can’t wait to see how the full design unfolds 💚

Watch this space – and keep an eye on my Instagram here for more progress pics on this new design!

Happy Crocheting!!

Helen x

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UPDATE - Design Collaboration | Soft Bundle of Blooms Baby Blanket

 Hey Everyone!

Collaboration Update - Apple Blossom Dreams in Full Bloom! 🌸

I’m thrilled to share a little update on the very first collaboration between Astri and me — and things are really blooming!

Astri kicked off this project by designing a truly beautiful bloom square, full of charm and delicate floral inspiration. I was so inspired that I picked it up from there, adding a few more bloom squares of my own, and then finishing off the full blanket!

Right now, the pattern is in the tech editing and testing phase — so exciting to see it all coming together!

This is our first collab, and it’s been such a joy to work together on something so creative and meaningful. We’ve poured a lot of love into this blanket, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

🌟 Coming soon:

• Final reveal of the completed blanket

• Pattern release

• Stunning tester photos

Stay tuned — the full Apple Blossom Dreams story is almost ready to bloom!

Happy Crocheting!!

Helen x

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