Category: Crochet

The Lil’ Log Cabin Blanket Crochet Pattern

This technique is perfect for beginners and I hope you’ll try it out! I have a kit available from my friends at Lion Brand Yarn which is available here!

Log cabins are the easiest way to crochet your first blanket. You start with a little square, crochet on each side, and work out from there. If you’ve been itching to try something new, get out your hook and stitch up this throw!

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Let’s kick off the new year with a new crochet pattern!! The Lil’ Log Cabin Blanket is a lil’ something I was working on through the Holidays and just couldn’t wait to share with y’all. It’s relatively easy, with a bit of explaining for all you new crocheters out there, and for those of us that have a little more practice, it’s fun as all get out.

For the yarn, I chose to go with Color Theory! It’s such a great yarn because it lets you mix and match hues with ease. There are no wrong combinations, only possibilities! Color Theory yarn is crafted from machine washable and dryable 100% easy-care acrylic, giving this classic CYC #4 worsted weight yarn even more reason to become your go-to option for accessories and wearables for the whole family.

So, let’s talk a little about construction. If you’ve never crocheted a log cabin blanket, it’s actually pretty easy and it creates a really cool pattern without much work at all.

See that white square in the center? That’s where we start! Just crocheting. simple square using the pattern stitch. In this case, the stitch is made up of single and double crochet stitches, that’s all! It’s incredibly simple.

This technique is perfect for beginners and I hope you’ll try it out! I have a kit available from my friends at Lion Brand Yarn which is available here!

Next, we work on one side of the square, usually just down the side. While we change colors to create the color pattern you see. on the right, it can just as easily be worked with one color too!

After that, we just keep working in rounds, turning the square 90 degrees and working down the rows and stitches from previous rows. Stitch count doesn’t really matter all that much, as long as your work stays consistently flat. One wonky edge and your whole blanket can get thrown off.

This technique is perfect for beginners and I hope you’ll try it out! I have a kit available from my friends at Lion Brand Yarn which is available here!

Blizzard Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern by Rohn Strong

Hey Friends!

It’s a new year *waves wildly* and I’m so excited to start the year off with a new FREE CROCHET PATTERN! It’s a simply lil’ blankie with a couple cool twists that keep it from being too boring.

Here’s the good stuff:

Buy the PDF of this pattern Here (It really helps me keep designing these awesome blankets for you all when you purchase a pattern!)

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Or just scroll on down for the free pattern!

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Click Here to add this project to Ravelry!

Blizzard Blanket


Nothing says, “I love you but I totally forgot about you…” like a last minute gift! This
little blanket works up in no time and can be made with any combo of any three colors! It’s a simple 2-row repeat that won’t overwhelm you and creates a stunning blanket. Make it as big or as small as you’d like!

Finished Measurements
Yarn included in kit is enough to complete a blanket about 40 inches wide

Gauge
About 4 sts and 1 rows = 1 inch in Double Crochet fd

Materials
Yarn
Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti Pilling Yarn (100% Acrylic Worsted Weight Yarn;
185 (153 in prints, 157 in moulines)/1170 (140 in prints, 144 in moulines);
3.5oz (3oz in prints/moulines)/100g (85g in prints/moulines))
3 skeins Steel Blue (202 – 109)
3 skeins Frost (202 – 105)
3 skeins Two Pines (202 – 208)

Hook
US K/6.5mm Crochet Hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Tapestry Needle

PATTERN

Change colors every 2 rounds, beginning and ending with the desired color. This is a great scrap busting project too!

Ch 4
Rnd 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, (ch 4, 2dc) 7 times, ch 4, join to top of beg ch 4
with a sl st. (16 dc, 8 ch-spaces)

Rnd 2: Sl st into next ch-4 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 3dc
in same ch-space, (4dc in next ch sp) 7 times, join to top of beg ch-3. (32 dc)
Rnd 3: Sl st into next dc, ch 1, sc in space between current dc and next dc, *ch
4, dc in 4th ch from hook, sk next 2dc sts, sc in next space between stitches; rep
from * around. (16 ch-4 spaces)


Rnd 4 and all even rnds: Sl st into next ch-4 space, ch 3, 3dc in same sp, (ch 2,
4dc in next ch sp) around to last ch-space, ch 2, join to top of beg ch 3.

Rnd 5: Sl st into next dc, ch 1, sc in space between current dc and next dc, *ch
4, dc in 4th ch from hook, sk next 2dc sts, sc in next ch-2 space, ch 4, dc in 4th
ch from hook, sk next 4 dc sts, sc in next ch-2 space, ch 4, dc in 4th ch from
hook, sk next 2 dc, sc in space between dc sts; rep from * around. (32 ch-4
spaces)



Rnd 7: Sl st into next dc, ch 1, sc in space between current dc and next dc, *ch
4, dc in 4th ch from hook, sk next 2dc sts, (sc in next ch-2 space, ch 4, dc in 4th
ch from hook, sk next 4 dc sts) twice, sc in next ch-2 space, ch 4, dc in 4th ch
from hook, sk next 2 dc, sc in space between dc sts; rep from * around. (40 ch-4
spaces)

Rnd 9: Sl st into next dc, ch 1, sc in space between current dc and next dc, *ch
4, dc in 4th ch from hook, sk next 2dc sts, (sc in next ch-2 space, ch 4, dc in 4th
ch from hook, sk next 4 dc sts) three times, sc in next ch-2 space, ch 4, dc in 4th
ch from hook, sk next 2 dc, sc in space between dc sts; rep from * around. (48
ch-4 spaces)

Rnd 11: Sl st into next dc, ch 1, sc in space between current dc and next dc, *ch
4, dc in 4th ch from hook, sk next 2dc sts, (sc in next ch-2 space, ch 4, dc in 4th
ch from hook, sk next 4 dc sts) three times, sc in next ch-2 space, ch 4, dc in 4th
ch from hook, sk next 2 dc, sc in space between dc sts; rep from * around. (54
ch-4 spaces)

Rnd 13: Sl st into next dc, ch 1, sc in space between current dc and next dc, *ch
4, dc in 4th ch from hook, sk next 2dc sts, (sc in next ch-2 space, ch 4, dc in 4th
ch from hook, sk next 4 dc sts) three times, sc in next ch-2 space, ch 4, dc in 4th
ch from hook, sk next 2 dc, sc in space between dc sts; rep from * around. (62
ch-4 spaces)

Continue to work as established, increasing 8 ch-4 spaces every even round.
This will create a blanket that can be made as large (or as small) as desired.
Weave in ends as your work progresses. Stop working after an odd row.

Final Row: Working from left to right, work 2 reverse single crochet stitches into
last ch-space completed, *ch 4, sk next 4 dc, work 2 reverse single crochet
stitches into the next ch space; rep from * around. Join to first st with a sl st.
Fasten off. Wash and lay flat to block.

Summer Blossom Mandala – Week 8

It is here friends! Our last rounds on this giant mandala! We only have three rounds to focus on and, while there are a number of stitches to worry about, it’s pretty smooth sailing at this point!

Last Rounds:


Rnd 1: Join Color A in marked st, ch 3 (counts as first dc), tr in next ch sp, tr4tog in last two sts of current scallop and first two sts of next scallop, *tr in next ch sp, dc in each of the next 4 sts, hdc in each of the next 33 sts, dc in each of the next 4 sts**, tr in next ch sp, tr4tog; rep from * around ending last rep at **, join to beg ch-3 with a sl st. Fasten off. 


Rnd 2: Join Color C with a sl st in same st as join, ch 2, fpdc around post of same st as join, *sk next tr4tog, fpdc around post of next st, (sk next st, fpdc around post of next st) twice, hdc in each of the next 4 sts, working in 3rd loop of hdc on Rnd 1, sc in each of the next 25 sts, hdc in each of the next 4 sts, (fpdc around post of the next st, sk next st) twice**, fpdc around post of next st; rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join to first fpdc with a sl st. Fasten off. 


Rnd 3: Join Color B in fpdc one stitch to the right of join, *dc4tog, dc in next st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts, working behind last two rounds, (dc in next 2 dc on Row 8 of Scallop, sk 2 sts on current rnd, sc in each of the next 2 sts) six times, dc in next 2 dc on Row 8 of Scallop, sk 1 st on current round, hdc in each of the next four sts, dc in next st; rep from * around, join to first dc4tog with a sl st. Fasten off. 

Weave in all ends. Wash and lay flat to block.

Autumn Mums Square | Seasons Traveling Afghan | Free Crochet Pattern

Hey Friends! I’m very excited to share my contribution to the 2021 Crochet Traveling Seasons Afghan.

Whether you’ve been following along since January or you’re just hearing about it now, keep reading for details on how to get stitching!

What is the Traveling Seasons Afghan?

The 2021 Traveling Afghan CAL project sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn, in in conjunction with Lion Brand’s “My Life in Yarn” campaign. This years theme will be called the “Traveling Seasons Afghan”. This year’s Traveling Afghan will again be a collaborative effort, but on a smaller scale due to the changing times.

How can you join?

1. Purchase your skeins all in advance or as the months go, so you have everything you need to get started with us when the first square pattern is released in January. We will be using under 1 skein of Lionbrands Woolease Yarn in Grey Heather for each square. You’re welcome to use any comparable worsted yarn you’d like, including what you may already have in your stash. All squares will be made using a J/10 (6mm) crochet hook.

2. Below is a list of this year’s designers from Lionbrand Yarn and links to their sites, as well as the Afghan itinerary. Follow the designers on social media for a new square each month, as the Afghan travels around for each season.

3. All Square Patterns will be made available on the Designer’s Blog when their square is up next in the Season. The patterns will be available there for FREE, or for purchase as an ad-free PDF version on their Website or Ravelry for $1. All links to the Designers are linked below, along with the map destinations.

SEASONS AFGHAN SQUARE GRID: Pop back at the 1st of the month to see the next square get filled in! See the list of makers to the right to see whose next!

Website/Blog links!

  1. January – Whistle and Wool, #!
  2. February – EClaireMakery, #2
  3. March – Two of wands, #3
  4. April – Pink Plumeria Maui, #4
  5. May – Little Red Knits, #5
  6. June – Evelyn and Peter, #6
  7. July – Knits and Knots by Ame, #7
  8. August – TL Yarn Crafts, #8
  9. September – Rohn Strong, #9
  10. October – Meghan Makes Do, #10
  11. November – Capitol Crochet, #11
  12. December – Coco Crochet Lee, #12

Follow everyone on Instagram for their Square updates! IG links below!

  1. January – Whistle and Wool
  2. February – EClaireMakery
  3. March – Two of wands
  4. April – Pink Plumeria Maui
  5. May – Little Red Knits
  6. June – Evelyn and Peter
  7. July – Knits and Knots by Ame
  8. August – TL Yarn Crafts
  9. September – Rohn Strong
  10. October – Meghan Makes Do
  11. November – Capitol Crochet
  12. December – Coco Crochet Lee
  13. Border – Rain and Bolt

Crochet Traveling Seasons Afghan | Square #9

This square is fun to stitch and offers just a touch of challenge! Don’t be nervous, it’s well worth the time and effort involved.

Materials:

  • 170 yards Lion Brand Wool-Ease (or any worsted weight yarn) in the color Grey Heather
  • US Size K (6.5mm) crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry Needle

Finished Size:

13″ by 13″ square

Abbreviations:

Ch = Chain

Rep = Repeat

Sk = Skip

RS = Right Side

Tr = Triple Crochet

FPtr = Front Post Triple Crochet

BPtr = Back Post Triple Crochet

Sl st = Slip Stitch

Special Stitches:

Small Cluster (Cl): Ch 4, work 3 dc into 4th ch from hook, holding back last loop of each dc, yo and draw through all four loops on hook.

Large Cluster (Lg Cl): 4 dc into indicated sp, holding back last loop of each dc, yo and draw through all five loops on hook.

PATTERN

Ch 55

ROW 1 (RS): Tr in 6th ch from hook and in next ch, *work Cl, sk next 4 ch, work Lg Cl, work Cl, sk next 4 ch, tr in each of the next 3 ch; rep from * across.

ROW 2 (WS): Ch 4, turn, Bptr around post of next 2 tr, *ch 2, (Lg Cl, ch 4, Lg Cl) in 4th ch of Cl on previous row, ch 1, Bptr around each of the next 3 tr; rep from * across to last 3 sts, Bptr around each of the next 2 tr, tr in last st.

ROW 3 (RS): Ch 4, turn, FPtr around post of next 2 tr, *work Cl, Lg Cl in next ch-4 sp, work Cl, Fptr around each of the next 3 tr; rep from * across to last st, tr in last st.

ROW 4 (WS): Work as for Row 2.

Rep Rows 3 and 4 a further 5 times.

Edging

Rnd 1: Ch 2, turn, work 42 hdc evenly spaced across final row, work 3 sc in last st, turn work 90 degrees to crochet down left side, work 42 sc evenly spaced across row ends, work 3 sc in last st, turn work 90 degrees to crochet across opposite side of foundation row, work 42 hdc evenly spaced across, work 3 sc in last st, turn work 90 degrees to crochet across right side, work 42 sc evenly spaced across row ends, work 3sc in last st, join to first st with a sl st.

To join to other squares use join preferred or simply sc through both thicknesses of fabric as I did!

Weave in all ends. Wash and lay flat to block!

Summer Blossom Throw – Week 7

Hey all! I’m so excited to jump right on in and get stitching this gorgeous mandala! A quick reminder, this is the free version of the pattern and DOES NOT INCLUDE the PDF pattern. You can purchase the PDF pattern HERE or the Yarn Kit from Lion Brand Yarn HERE, both of which include the pdf pattern.

Scallop Edging


Repeat 21 times. 


Scalloped border is worked in rows, each scallop is worked individually. Weave in ends at the end of each scallop. Final border rounds are worked after all scalloped are complete. Also, sometimes stitch counts can get off, that’s okay. Adjusting the scallops by moving slip stitches will ensure all the scallops fit if needed. Don’t worry! I did it on my sample too!


Row 1: with RS facing, join Color B in any st around, ch 6, sk next 5 sts, sl st to next sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sl st in next sc, turn. 


Row 2 (WS): Work 12 dc in ch-6 sp from Row 1, sk next sc on Rnd 47, sl st in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sl st in next sc, turn. (12 dc)


Row 3 (RS): Dc in first dc, *ch 2, dc in next dc; rep from * across, sk next sc on Rnd 47, sl st in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sl st in next sc, turn. (12 dc, 12 ch-2 sps)


Row 4 (WS): Dc in first dc, *2dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc; rep from * across, sk next sc on Rnd 47, sl st in next sc. Fasten off. (36 dc)


Row 5 (RS): Join Color A with a sl st in next sc on Rnd 47, *Fptr around post of next dc on Row 3, sk st behind fptr just made, sc in next 2 dc (the dc in the previous ch-2 sp); rep from * across, ending with a fptr around the post of the past dc on Row 3, sl st in next sc on Rnd 47. Fasten off. (12 Fptr, 24 sc)


Row 6 (RS): Join Color C with a sl st in next sc on Rnd 47 (one stitch to the right of Row 5), *sc in next fptr, fpdc around posts of next 2 dc; rep from * around to last st, sc in last fptr, sl st in next sc on Rnd 47. Fasten off. (12 sc, 24 fpdc)


Row 7 (RS): Join Color D with sl st in next sc on Rnd 47 (one stitch to the right of Row 6), *3Fpdc around post of fptr from Row 5, rep from * across, sl st in next sc on Rnd 47. Fasten off. (36 fpdc)

Row 8 (RS): Join Color E with a sl st in next sc on Rnd 47 (one stitch to the right of Row 7), sc in next 2 fpdc, *sk next st, fpdc around post of next 2fpdc from Row 6, sk next st, sc in next fpdc; rep from * across to last 2 sts, sc in each of the last fpdc, sl st in next sc on Rnd 47. Fasten off.


Row 9 (RS): Join Color D with a sl st in next sc on Rnd 47 (one stitch to the right of Row 8), fpdc around post of next 2 fpdc on Row 7, *ch 1, fpdc2tog around posts of last and first fpdc of 3-dc groups on Row 7, ch 1, fpdc around post of next fpdc on Row 7; rep from * around to ast two fpdc, fpdc around post of next 2 fpdc. Fasten off. 


Place a marker on last fpdc2tog worked on Row 9. 

Skip 11 stitches and rep Rows 1-7 again.