🌼Something New is Blooming | Bringing a Pattern to Life! 🌼

🌼 A New Project: Floral Cushion Cover with Yarnsmiths Cotton DK 🌼

There’s nothing more exciting than starting a new crochet adventure, especially when it involves working with such gorgeous colours and a beautiful design ✨.

This time, I’m taking inspiration from Astri’s lovely pattern and reimagining it into a cushion cover. I love that this project allows me to bring together both my creativity and Astri’s artistry and really bring this to life! It feels like a true collaboration, even across the stitches. 💕

For this piece, I’ve chosen Yarnsmiths Cotton DK in the following shades:

💗 Fondant Pink

🌸 Candyfloss Pink

💚 Olive Green

💙 Denim Blue

💛 Lemon Yellow

The combination is cheerful, soft, and just perfect for a floral motif. My first sample has already come to life — a sweet flower blooming against a Denim Blue circle, ready to grow into something even more special.

I’ll be sharing the progress as I go, so stay tuned if you’d like to follow along with this journey from motif to full cushion. I can’t wait to see how it all comes together — stitch by stitch, petal by petal 🌸💙🌼

Happy Crocheting!

Helen X

🌿 Week 5 of 46 | This Week's Featured Pattern is the Meadow Larksfoot Scarf! ✨

 Week 5 – Meadow Larksfoot Scarf ✨🌿

We’re already at Week 5 of our 46-week crochet celebration, and this week’s featured pattern is the Meadow Larksfoot Scarf — a piece that’s as soft and serene as a gentle walk through nature.

This scarf is worked in the luxurious Pebble Haze yarn from Yarnsmiths, giving it an irresistibly soft touch, beautiful drape, and a cloud-like comfort that’s perfect for cooler days or for gifting to someone special. The stitch pattern creates a lovely flowing texture reminiscent of meadow grasses swaying in the breeze — simple yet striking. 🌾

A huge thank you to the incredibly talented @crochetcreationsbywendy for creating this stunning sample. Wendy’s craftsmanship and attention to detail have brought this design to life so beautifully — we couldn’t be more grateful. 💚

✨ Grab the pattern - HERE.

🧶 Yarn Packs: Available now from Wool Warehouse grab your yarn pack HERE.

Whether you’re looking for your next relaxing make or a stylish accessory to add to your wardrobe, the Meadow Larksfoot Scarf is a joy to make and to wear.

Happy Crocheting!! X

 

🌇 Week 4 of 46 | This Week's Featured Pattern is the Puffy Sunset Afghan! 🩷

 

🌅 Week 4: Puffy Sunset Afghan – A Sunset in Stitches

Hello lovely crocheters! 🧶

Welcome to Week 4 of our 46-week celebration here at Apple Blossom Dreams! This week we’re shining a spotlight on the beautiful Puffy Sunset Afghan, designed by the ever-talented Astri.

With glowing colours that shift from sunny yellows through dreamy pinks to soft sky blues, and rows of gentle puff stitches for texture, this blanket is pure golden-hour bliss. Whether styled on your bed or wrapped around your shoulders, it brings joy and warmth to any space.

✨ Pattern Details

• 🌈 Sunset-inspired gradient

• ☁️ Soft puff stitches for cosy texture

• 📥 Instant PDF - download from Etsy HERE!

• 🧶 Yarn packs available now from Wool Warehouse Here!

We love seeing your creations! Don’t forget to tag #appleblossomdreams and #appleblossomdreamz so we can admire your gorgeous versions. 💕

See you Friday for Week 5!

Apple Blossom Dreams 🌸

☀️ Week 3 of 46 | This Week's Featured Pattern is the Follow the Sun Afghan! 🌸

 Week 3: Follow the Sun Afghan – Brighten Your Home with Warmth and Light

Hello beautiful crocheters! 🧶☀️

Welcome to Week 3 of our 46-week crochet celebration here at Apple Blossom Dreams! After basking in the romantic charm of the Farmhouse Rose Afghan last week, it’s time to bring a fresh burst of sunshine into your crafting with this week’s featured pattern: the Follow the Sun Afghan.

Inspired by golden rays and warm, glowing horizons, the Follow the Sun Afghan is all about brightening your space and lifting your spirits. With its radiant yellows, rich oranges, and comforting neutrals, this design channels the uplifting power of the sun — perfect for those cosy afternoons spent crocheting with a cup of tea.

Why You’ll Love the Follow the Sun Afghan:

• 🌞 Vibrant, sunny colour palette that adds warmth to any room

• ✨ Textured stitches that create depth and a beautiful play of light

• 🧶 Designed to be relaxing yet engaging for all skill levels

• 🧡 A perfect throw to brighten your sofa, bed, or reading nook

GRAB the pattern HERE !!

Yarn Packs Now Available!

To make your journey even easier, I’m excited to share that yarn packs for the Follow the Sun Afghan are available from Wool Warehouse HERE! These carefully curated bundles contain every color you’ll need to bring this sunny design to life, taking the guesswork out of yarn choices and helping you start stitching straight away.

What’s Next?

You can start the Follow the Sun Afghan this week and share your progress with our community — don’t forget to tag us and use the hashtag #AppleBlossomDreams Your creativity always inspires me, and I love seeing your projects grow stitch by stitch.

Stay tuned for Week 4, where another fresh, fun design awaits to keep your crochet journey glowing all year long.

Happy crocheting and sending sunny vibes your way!

The Apple Blossom Dreams 🌸

🌹 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.

The Farmhouse Rose Afghan pattern is a beautiful pattern! 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

🎁 Grab the pattern here! (back to normal price now!)

📅 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 🌸