Ruffles baby blanket - new pattern

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Wow! I can't believe it. I really can't believe that in just about a week I had developed the pattern and finished the blanket. Only about a week ago I went yarn shopping to refill my stock. I did not have anything particular in mind, definitely not a blanket. I just needed some new colours and it had been some time since my last yarn shopping. As soon as I reached home and began sorting through the yarns these three colours popped out and caught my attention.

I wanted to make something using these gorgeous colours and I could only think of ruffles. So I sat down and developed this pattern for a baby blanket with plenty of ruffles. I am not the one who enjoys crocheting blankets. I always love to make small items. Huge ones don't attract me. I usually get bored with large projects and almost always give them up half way through, but this time it was different.

This whole week I hardly spent time in front of the computer. I was always in front of the TV hooking rows and rows of ruffles. However, I should admit that I was relieved when I completed the last round as I had begun to grow impatient. Anyway the blanket is now finished and I am extremely satisfied with the result. I am pleased that it turned out exactly the way I had envisioned it. It is so soft, fluffy and cuddly and I could sleep happily hugging it. You can imagine how cozy your little one will feel wrapped up in all these ruffles.

The pattern is now available in my Etsy, Craftsy and Ravelry stores.

Have a great week ahead!

Cyrus beanie - latest pattern

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One thing I never get tired of is designing a beanie. I never felt that I have designed enough. So here is another one.

 

This is a unisex pattern and could be created in a wide variety of colours. The pattern is available in my Etsy, Craftsy and Ravelry stores.

Crochet ornament - free pattern

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I hope you haven't forgotten me and my little space here. In case you have, I have come with a free pattern for you to enjoy and remember me for some more time.   

I created this pattern long ago but due to my neck and shoulder pain I had to stay away from crochet and computers for a few days and eventually lost interest in it.  

Today I somehow regained my mojo and completed it. So here is the free pattern for you.

You may use any yarn and a suitable hook. The size of the ornanent will depend on the size of yarn and the hook you use. I used light worsted weight yarns in 4 colours - green, hot pink, aqua and yellow and size E/3.50 mm hook.

I have written the pattern using American terminology.

Abbreviations that I have used are:

sc - single crochet (UK - double crochet)

dc- double crochet (UK - treble)

sl st - slip stitch (UK - single crochet)

st - stitch

Cluster:  3 double crochet (UK - treble) stitches worked together into the same stitch or space

Begin Pattern

Round 1:  Using color A make a magic ring and 16 sc into the ring (or) chain 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring and 16 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc and break off yarn.

Round 2: Join color B and sc in same stitch, ** ch 1, sc in next st** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join. Break off yarn.

Round 3:  Join color C into next 1 chain space, chain 5 (considered dc + ch 2), **dc in next 1 chain space, ch 2** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join with a sl st to the 3rd chain at the beginning of round. Break off yarn.

Round 4:  Join color D into the next 2 chain space, chain 3, work 2 dc together into the same stitch (considered cluster), **chain 4, cluster in next space** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join. Break off yarn.

Round 5:  Join color B into the next 4 chain space, sc in same space, **9 dc in next space, sc in next space** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Break off yarn.

Round 6: Join color C into the sc between 2 petals, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same stitch, **chain 9, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next sc**  Repeat from ** to ** around. Join to the first sc and break off yarn.

Round 7: Join color A in the 1st sc, ch 1 and sc in same st, 2 dc in next 3 chain space, chain 3, sc in the 2nd dc (picot), 2 dc in same space, sc in next sc,

**chain 1, sc in the 2nd dc of round 5, chain 1, skip next dc, sc in the 4th dc, chain 1, skip next dc, sc in the 6th dc, chain 1, skip next dc and sc in the 8th dc, chain 1, sc in next sc, (2 dc, picot, 2 dc) in next 3 chain space, sc in next sc ** Repeat from ** to ** around. Fasten off and weave in all the loose ends.

  

Join yarn and make a few chains and join them to form a loop. Attach beads or other embellishments. Now you have a beautiful ornament for you Christmas tree or simply hang it on the wall.

Or you may even use it as a coaster.

Hope you enjoy the pattern. Please let me know if you come across any errors. 

Have a great day!