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Grounded in Yarn: A Crochet Creation for the Taurus Soul

April 20, 2024
A digitally rendered mockup of what the Taurus c2c blanket could look like when finished.

Dear Taurus, this month is perfect for honing your crochet skills, creating luxurious works in rich earth tones to delight the senses. Embrace the calming, tactile process, and consider gifting a handmade item to show your affection. Enjoy a crochet gathering for social warmth. For your project, use medium worsted yarn with a 5.00mm hook, following a 53×75 square pattern to craft a 40″x56″ blanket. The project suits easy to advanced beginners, with an ad-free PDF pattern available for purchase. Upon completion, share your creation online with the Taurus blanket.… Read More Grounded in Yarn: A Crochet Creation for the Taurus Soul

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Peaches and Cream Wedding Bouquet Yarn Color Palette

April 16, 2024
A photograph of a wedding bouquet featuring roses and peonies in pink, peach, and soft white with sage-green foliage. There is an accompanying yarn color palette in the same colors.

Inspired by a timeless bridal bouquet, this yarn color palette features soft white, delicate peach, and sage green, representing purity, warmth, and tranquility, respectively. Ideal for crochet projects such as bridal shawls or luxurious home items, these shades promise to add elegance and romance to any creation with Paintbox Yarns recommended for a touch of celebration.… Read More Peaches and Cream Wedding Bouquet Yarn Color Palette

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Sleepy Skunk C2C Blanket – Free Pattern

April 12, 2024
A digital rendering of what the sleepy skunk blanket could look like when finished. The sleepy skunk blanket is done in the c2c crochet stitch and depicts a skunk sleeping on a tree stump and surrounded by red-capped mushrooms and green foliage.

In a high school biology assignment, the author unexpectedly chose to write about skunks and has since become an advocate for the often-dismissed animal, praising their adaptability and utility in pest control. Highlighting the skunk’s unique qualities, the post transitions into a detailed Sleepy Skunk blanket crochet pattern, suitable for nature lovers and woodland-themed nurseries. The pattern includes a list of materials, skill level, gauge, size, and step-by-step instructions. The post concludes by inviting crocheters to share their creations online.… Read More Sleepy Skunk C2C Blanket – Free Pattern

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Seas the Day: Dive into this Free Basset Hound Mermaid Pattern

April 5, 2024

Explore the charming, storybook-inspired Basset Hound Mermaid C2C Blanket crochet pattern. Ideal for dreamers of all ages, it features a basset mermaid amid a vivid seascape. With a skill level of easy to advanced beginner, the pattern requires various yarn colors, a 5.00mm hook, and a familiarity with C2C. Finished size is about 68″x45″. Optional PDF instructions for download include detailed notes and a conversion chart for alternate yarn weights.… Read More Seas the Day: Dive into this Free Basset Hound Mermaid Pattern

— Color Palettes, Crochet Inspiration —

Graduation Yarn Color Palette

April 2, 2024
A photograph of a black graduation cap sitting on a hardwood floor next to a rolled-up diploma tied with a red ribbon with an accompanying color palette in soft white, medium brown, dark brown, red, and black.

Inspired by a graduation cap and diploma, a sophisticated crochet yarn palette has been curated for meaningful gifts. Combining rich black for accomplishment, soft white for knowledge, vibrant red for celebration, and warm browns for grounding, these colors allow crafting of sentimental graduation presents like blankets and wearables to mark new beginnings in style.… Read More Graduation Yarn Color Palette

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Blooming Beauty: Create a Stunning C2C Blanket with Cherry Blossoms and Mount Fuji

March 29, 2024
A digital rendering of the Cherry Blossoms and Mount Fuji blanket. The blanket depicts a Japanese pagoda and blossoming cherry trees with Mount Fuji in the background. The blanket is worked in the c2c stitch.

Embark on a crochet journey to Japan with a C2C blanket pattern featuring the Chureito Pagoda and Mount Fuji. The pattern recommends various yarns and colors, a 5.00mm hook, and is suitable for easy or advanced beginners with C2C knowledge. Finished size is around 45”x68”. A purchasable PDF version offers extras like a yarn conversion chart and detailed instructions. The post details a comprehensive step-by-step crochet process, with specific color squares counted for each row to depict the scenic imagery accurately.… Read More Blooming Beauty: Create a Stunning C2C Blanket with Cherry Blossoms and Mount Fuji

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Easter Bunny Yarn Color Palette

March 26, 2024
A photograph of a rabbit statue with Easter eggs strewn around decoratively and a yarn color palette based on the photograph.

As Easter nears, embrace the spirit of the season with a curated crochet color palette inspired by a charming white bunny centerpiece and vibrant Easter eggs. This selection of bright pinks, greens, yellows, and blues, grounded by crisp white, is perfect for creating whimsical spring-themed projects, from cozy blankets to festive wearables. Enhance your Easter with these yarn suggestions and add a dash of seasonal joy to your home and attire.… Read More Easter Bunny Yarn Color Palette

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Bold Stitches and Fiery Spirit: Aries’ Guide to Fearless Crochet Adventures

March 21, 2024
A digital rendering of what the Aries c2c blanket could look like when finished. The blanket depicts the Aries astrological symbol with the constellation overlayed.

This month, Aries can channel their natural leadership and fiery energy into the art of crochet. The provided crochet pattern involves medium worsted weight yarn and color changes suitable for beginners with knowledge of C2C. With 2,315 yards of Color A, 350 yards of Color B, and an H/8 – 5.00mm hook, they can create a 40”x56” blanket. Aries should use this reflective, therapeutic activity to connect with others, nurturing their competitive yet creative spirit in a calming, mindful way. An ad-free PDF pattern with helpful notes is available for purchase.… Read More Bold Stitches and Fiery Spirit: Aries’ Guide to Fearless Crochet Adventures