Vintage Rainbow Afghan | Upcycle for Grandaughter

Many, many moons ago

(that reminds me, did any of you see the "Flower Moon" last night? Incredible!)

I made this little baby afghan for one of our granddaughters.

Her eighth birthday is this month and she asked if the blanket could be 

enlarged beyond the baby blanket size.

Talk about warming my heart!

Her mom thoughtfully mailed the blanket to me for adjustments.

This is the original:

It's the Vintage Crocheted Blanket Pattern

purchased from

Churchmouse Yarns and Tea.

Click here for the pattern.

Since I've been crocheting with the same yarn for the past ten years, 

I had nearly every color of either Scheepjes Colour Crafter or Stylecraft Special DK

 needed in my stash.

(You can only imagine my delight!)

A variety of stitches were used to extend the length and width,

like this:

Sometimes when one free-forms it some strange things can happen...

The first six rows were double v-stitches from the pattern then all of a sudden

the rows turned into shells (5 dc)....hmmmmm.....

 Here's the beginning of the first shell (double v-stitch) row after each end was extended.

The finished "Upcycle":

I'm so excited to send this off in time for the big day!

This has definitely been a

project!

and I hope you are enjoying one too!

Warmly,

Astri

Granny Square Napkin Envelope

Ya' know, in a previous post I mentioned how I did not know if it was appropriate

 to gift a crocheter with a crocheted gift or not.

Well, I'm here to tell you that as far as this crocheter (me) goes it is not only appropriate,

but very well received and appreciated.

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 Look at what the lovely Sandra in Switzerland of the

Reflections and Nature Blog sent to me:

Oh my, you can only imagine my joy and delight in receiving this gift from afar!

 Sandra has carefully coordinated the colors with my home and style,

and she made this incredible photo collage, as well:

She's a talented crocheter and photographer.

  I 💓 it so much!

It's absolutely perfect. 

Thank you so much Sandra!

And to all of you,

thank you for stopping by and 

Warmly,

Astri

Crocheted Heart Baubles

Since I have an affinity for hearts, you can only imagine my joy and delight in this time of year,

....so....

it's only appropriate to crochet some heart baubles.

2025 UPDATE:

This pattern is now available by clicking here.

Crocheted with Scheepjes Catona Yarn;
a 100% cotton mercerized fingering yarn.

(Click here for a Wool Warehouse Link to purchase this yarn.)

Warmly,

Astri

RED Granny Rose Heart Pillow | Crochet Pattern

As promised here's the 

Heart-Shaped Granny Rose Pillow in RED!

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This one can be also be made in time for Saint Valentine's Day,

for that loved one...or for yourself, who is hopefully a loved one, as well.
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"The Granny Rose Heart Pillow" pattern

 including the "La Vie en Rose Border" pattern and can be found

in my Etsy shop by clicking here.

The yarn is Yarnsmiths Create DK, Stylecraft Special DK or Scheepjes Colour Crafter,

please click on this link and it will take you to sources to purchase this yarn.

The pattern includes a pink version as well.

Happy forthcoming Saint Valentine's Day and 

Warmly,

Astri

Pink and Red Granny Rose Afghan of Love

Roses for a Mother..

This breathtaking afghan was made by Diane in Arizona for her mother's birthday.

A year and a half in the making!

Check out the beautiful lattice trim and the gorgeous shades of pink and red.
Diane used 10 skeins of yarn including seven different shades of red.
108 squares!

Warms my heart and makes me smile.

Thank you Diane, for sharing your beautiful afghan and your incredible talent.

If you would like to make an afghan similar to this please click here to find this pattern

 with two toned roses:

Crocheters never cease to amaze me with their talent and love!

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