The Athleisure Striping Throw Crochet Pattern is a free pattern on RedHeart.com
There is a very informative video tutorial available on the Marly Bird YouTube Channel. In the video I show you how to read the instructions as written in the PDF, but I also show you how to read the row by row chart/spreadsheet I wrote to make the crocheting even easier for this blanket. [Read more…]
This week's pattern is the Great Falls Poncho. This is a sister knit project to the Mountain Mist Poncho.
Just like with the Mountain Mist Poncho this is designed as large rectangle that you hold together with buttons. There is no shaping in the project, the difficulty of this project is in working the cables and lace.
As we move into spring weather you will love this as a quick piece to throw on on cool nights. When selecting your yarn for this project you will want to pick something that will make the cable stitches pop. A yarn with wool will help to make the stitches stand out. Take a look at some of my suggestions below for other yarn suggestions.
So here's the thing… the Great Falls Poncho is a knitting pattern that's designed like a big rectangle. You just hold it together with buttons when you're done!
Honestly… the shaping is super easy since it's just a rectangle, but you'll want to be comfortable with working cables and lace stitches for this one. It's listed as intermediate.
Yes! As the weather gets cooler, this is a perfect little piece to just throw on. It's great for those chilly evenings when you need a little extra warmth.
You'll want a yarn that really makes those cable stitches pop… a yarn with wool content is usually a great choice for that! Take a peek at the yarn suggestions I've included.
It sure is! This Great Falls Poncho is like a sister knit to the Mountain Mist Poncho. They're both designed as large rectangles held together with buttons.
Red Heart offers the Playful Penguin Blanket as a FREE pattern on their website. It is the perfect choice for a baby blanket. Post Stitches in the pattern create texture that any baby will love to play with. As you work the pattern you will see that the stitches resemble what you would see in a basketweave. If you haven't worked front post double crochet stitches before I will show you exactly how to do it in the pattern video (which you can see below).
Recently I posted about how to make the Playful Penguin Applique that is used in the Playful Penguin Blanket. Today I am going to show you how to make the blanket.
[Read more…]The Playful Penguin Blanket Applique Pattern is a cute crochet little critter that can be added to just about any crochet project. This free crochet pattern is an excerpt from the Playful Penguin Blanket by Alessandra Hayden (I love her designs). This blanket and with the cute penguin applique will be a crowd favorite baby shower gift.
There are so many cute patterns out there that relate to Valentine's day. I wanted to put together a few of my patterns that would be able to fit the bill if you are looking for something new this year. Below you will find my Valentine Pattern Roundup.
Red Heart just launched a new eBook all about Planned Pooling Crochet. All of the projects in the book are made from Red Heart Super Saver or Red Heart with Love. Be sure to take some time and check out the new Planned Pooling eBook. [Read more…]