Thomas Blanket | Crochet Project | Something Different

Hello! I'm back from a Southern Utah and Southern California camping adventure

 with spotty cell service, hence the lack of activity here.

It was an amazing trip, but it's good to be back home.

Camping is always good for some happy hooky time though, 

so here's a preview of camping crochet and the story behind it:

UPDATE:

The above Thomas Blanket pattern is now available by clicking here.

The story began last February when our 7-year-old granddaughter (Phoebe) 

and 9-year-old grandson (Thomas) came for a winter wonderland visit.

 

 

Actually, the story may have begun seven years ago 

when I made this Granny Rose Blanket for Phoebe before she was born.  

She still has it! Warms my heart. 

You can find the instantly downloadable pattern for the Granny Rose Blanket

by clicking on the following shops:

Etsy

Ravelry

Lovecrafts

Okay, on with the story...

During the visit, Thomas asked if I would make him a blanket, too.

Can you imagine my joy at such a request?

I had no idea what to make as most of my patterns are flowers, so I thought I would start with colors and go from there. 

I asked him to pick colors from my stash and these are the colors he chose:

Stylecraft Special DK in Aster, Lavender, Bluebell, Proper Purple, Lapis, and Violet

 paired with Lion Brand Jeans Stone Washed yarn as the MC, 

although I think Stylecraft Special DK in Waterfall for MC would be good too.

Fiddling and playing with this yarn for a design that was completely different

 then my regular M.O. (method of operation) was fun but challenging. 

Eventually, I got it! 

Now to write the pattern...

UPDATE:

The pattern is now available by clicking here.

I'm curious...what is your M.O.? 

Do you stick with the same thing that you love or are you comfortable venturing out?

Thanks for stopping by and I hope this brings you some 

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Sunnyside Up Afghan | Crochet Pattern | Released and Available

Yay!

The "Sunnyside Up Afghan"

pattern is now available!

You can find it by clicking on 

the following Apple Blossom Dreams shop links:

Etsy

Wool Warehouse

Ravelry

Lovecrafts

 

The featured blanket is made with Stylecraft Special DK (a DK weight 100% acrylic yarn).

(A similar yarn of the same weight could be used, but please note that a worsted or aran

 weight may be too heavy to fit some of the stitches into some of the small spaces.) 

You'll need one skein of each color and 2 skeins of White or Cream.

Yarn Packs are available at wool Warehouse by clicking here.

 

20 sets of four motifs in vibrant colors are included in the pattern,

primarily using shades of green (Pistachio, Lime, and Sage) for the leaves. 

Trimmed in DC row of White.

The afghan measures: 55" x 72" (137 cm x 184 cm)

Here it is with a simple border:

It's a flower explosion!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope this brings you some 

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Sunnyside Up Afghan | Border Added | Pattern Release Fall of 2023

  Hello friends!

This is the

"Sunnyside Up Afghan"

now with a border!

Update:

The pattern for the afghan with border is now available by clicking here.

  

Here's a bit of a summary about the pattern:

Use Stylecraft Special DK (a DK weight 100% acrylic yarn).

(A similar yarn of the same weight could be used, but please note that a worsted or aran

 weight may be too heavy to fit some of the stitches into some of the small spaces.) 

You'll need one skein of each color and 2 skeins of White or Cream.

You'll make 20 sets of four motifs, randomly mixing up the colors in the diagram below

 for the blossoms and first granny row. 

Primarily use shades of green (Pistachio, Lime, and Sage) for the leaves. 

Each set of four motifs will have the same color for the last two granny rows, 

the SC join, and an extra DC row around each set of four squares as per the following chart:

SC join                                                DC around

Trimmed in DC row of White.

Then join all the finished "Four Squares" with a sc join in White or Cream.

For a simple border, add a row of DC in White or Cream all around the afghan.

In the corners, always place (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc).

Here are the colors and placement:

The afghan measures: 48" x 59" (120 cm x 150 cm)

It really is a flower explosion!

I like it without the border too...

Whew, I hope this general information is helpful,

and brings you some 

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Sunnyside Up Afghan | Porch Crocheting

Just a little porch crocheting... 

UPDATE:

The Sunnyside Up Afghan with Border Pattern is

now available by clicking here.

Wishing you some 

on the porch!

Warmly,

Astri

Simply Crochet Magazine Arrival | Macaroon Blossom Afghan Featured

 Yay! My hard copy of the June issue #137 of Simply Crochet magazine 
arrived today and look at this awesome crochet hook holder that was included! 

 I highly recommend this publication. 
I am thrilled and humbled both at the same time, that Simply Crochet would feature 
the Macaroon Blossom Afghan as "Sweets for the Sweet" 

in this issue as a "Fabulous Find." 
Gosh, I feel like THEY are the "Fabulous Find." 

Thank you so much!

There's so much good crochet stuff included, in fact, it's all good. 
Be sure to check out the other maker's "Fab Finds."
Good stuff I tell ya'!

You can find the pattern for the Macaroon Blossom Blanket

with the supplement for a 

Scheepjes Stone Wash Colour Pack version 

included, as well, by clicking on the following

Apple Blossom Dreams Shops:

Etsy

Ravelry

Lovecrafts 

Wool Warehouse

This is how the listing reads:

Crochet this lusciously delicious and colorful Macaroon Blossom Afghan using 27 skeins of 50 gm Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn or yarn of your choice. This instantly downloadable pattern will teach you step-by-step how to complete the JAYGO (join-as-you-go) method with blossom circles and leaf squares. The 29-page pattern includes over 100 step-by-step photos and charts, as well as, several links to exclusive videos for extra added assistance. Additionally, you'll a three-page abbreviated version of the pattern, as well as, a five-page instructional guide on how to adjust the pattern to utilize one Scheepjes Stone and River Washed Colour Pack and 2-3 50 gm skeins of Scheepjes Stone Wash yarn. 

The pattern is written and verbalized in US crochet terms.

The colour pack version with all six rounds of the border measures

 29" x 47" (74 cm x 120 cm)

The original version measures 36" x 54" (91 cm x 138 cm)

You can also find yarn packs for the original version at 

Wool Warehouse (UK), or Jimmy Beans Wool (US.)

Neither one of these is paid a promotion.

Have a happy day, thank you for your interest and

Warmly,

Astri

Sunnyside Up Afghan | Crochet Pattern | Directions

 Hello maker friends!

This is the

"Sunnyside Up Afghan"

UPDATE:

The Sunnyside Up Afghan with Border Pattern is now available on Etsy by clicking here.

Also found in the Apple Blossom Dreams shops on Ravelry and Lovecrafts

 (Blossom Dreams / Astri Elisabeth Designs on Ravelry).

Here is generally summary of what is in included in the pattern:

Use Stylecraft Special DK (a DK weight 100% acrylic yarn).

(A similar yarn of the same weight could be used, but please note that a worsted or aran

 weight may be too heavy to fit some of the stitches into some of the small spaces.) 

You'll need one skein of each color and 2 skeins of White or Cream.

Yarn Packs are available at Wool Warehouse by clicking here.

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

You'll ake 20 sets of four motifs randomly mixing up the colors in the below diagram

 for the blossoms and first granny row. 

Primarily use a shade of green (Pistachio, Lime, and Sage) for the leaves. 

Each set of four motifs will have the same color for the last two granny rows, 

the SC join, and an extra DC row around each set of four squares as per the following chart:

SC join                                                DC around

Trimmed in DC row of White.

Then join all the finished "Four Squares" with a sc join in White or Cream.

For a simple border, add a row of DC in White or Cream all around the afghan.

In the corners always place (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc).

Here are the colors and placement:

The afghan measures: 48" x 59" (120 cm x 150 cm) without the border.

Whew, I hope this general information is helpful,

and brings you some 

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Claudia Afghan or Window Display | Crochet Pattern

Did you know that the Claudia Afghan made in the "Claudia" colorway

 can also be a sun-filtering window covering? 

In fact, Claudia herself crocheted and photographed this one!

 

Photo credit: @crochetaladia

Here are the pattern deets:

Etsy

Ravelry

Lovecrafts

Click on the name of your preferred shop and it will take you right to the pattern. 

The pattern includes instructions, yarn colors, and yarn quantities to make this afghan in five different colorways including the "Claudia" colorway pictured here. 

The pattern and yarn packs are available at Wool Warehouse by clicking here and here!

This instantly downloadable pattern will teach you step-by-step 

how to make the blossom motifs, complete the JAYGO (join-as-you-go) method, 

and includes a simple border made with the leftover yarn.

The 35-page pattern includes over 100 step-by-step photos and charts, as well as, 

eleven links to exclusive videos for extra added assistance. 

Additionally, a three-page abbreviated version of the pattern is included

 and is great for printing.

The pattern calls for 30 skeins of 50 gm Scheepjes Stone Washed (sport weight - Not XL)

yarn but any yarn of your choice will likely work.

The finished afghan including the border measures 43" x 65" (109 cm x 165 cm

but remember it makes a great window curtain. 

The pattern AND yarn kit can also be purchased from Wool Warehouse.

We have been purchasing our yarn from Wool Warehouse for many years

 and are so impressed with their service and selection. 

Check out the yarn packs by clicking here! 

Wool Warehouse stocks the yarns that we use for our designs 

(rarely are any colors back ordered), orders are processed quickly 

(2 weeks from the UK to the US is the longest we've ever had to wait for delivery

 and we are based in a remote small town in the least populated State in the US), 

and the BEST prices to boot! 

Thank you all for following along and for your support!
All of us here at Apple Blossom Dreams wish you lots of

Gratefully,

Astri Elisabeth