Over the last few month’s I’ve been teasing y’all with all my punch needle fun and the comment I received most was:
“Where can I learn this?”
Well…here we go! I’m so excited to announce our first round of Punch Needle Rug Hooking kits are here! I’m calling this my ‘Spring Collection’…don’t worry…Summer is coming! And I’ll have a few more!
And, because I love y’all I wanted to extend a special discount to my blog friends! For the next 24 hours, you’ll receive 20% off your entire kit purchase! The discount is already applied, so there is no coupon code needed!
Have you been thinking about trying one of my Punch Needle Rug Hooking kits but not sure you can do it? Here’s the thing. YOU CAN!
The kits are totally beginner friendly and each includes a 20-page full-color Ebook that will take you through every step of the punching process! Absolutely free of charge! How cool is that? This is a fun, easy, and fast craft that you’ll find yourself addicted to in NO time!
This beginner kit includes everything you’ll need to complete this rug including:
– 1 Adjustable Punch Needle – 12” Square Monk’s Cloth – Balls of Yarn – Wooden Frame – Full Color Printed Pattern – E-book (20 pages with pictures and detailed instructions) on punch needle basics (PDF File NOT printed, this will be sent to you by email)
Kit will come packed in 9″x12″ clear bag which is perfect for hanging. If you’re a shop owner and wish to carry these kits, please contact me for wholesale discounts.
Yarn used is Harrisville Designs Turbine, a 100% Wool Bulky yarn. The picture is included for color reference!
This Beginner Punch Needle Rug Hooking Kit will finish at about 5.5” by 5.5”.
Limited quantities. Please allow 3-5 business days for your kit to be assembled and sent.
I hope you all LOVE these kits as much as I do! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! I’m so excited and I hope you come to love this craft as much as I do!
I’ve never really been a huge fan of crochet afghans. I know, I know that’s heresy in the crochet world but, it was just so much work for little reward.
That all changed when I designed this beauty, The Roll Stitch Afghan.
Since then, I’ve been obsessed with afghans! From the Palisade Throw (pictures soooooon!) to the Stained Glass Afghan (pictures sooooooon!) I’ve been stitching all the afghans I can. Not really finishing any, but that’s not important is it? It’s all in the making. Who cares If I ever finish one?
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With that said, I’ve never really designed an afghan that I LOVED, like really loved. That was until yesterday. Yep. Yesterday.
I was in the middle of stitching this hat, (stay with me…LOL), and it just wasn’t working out. Every color combo I chose was awful. AWFUL. I mean, the dang thing is STILL sitting in a box waiting to restitched. It was at that time that I jumped on an Instagram Live and started chatting it up. AND I DESIGNED A NEW BLOCK.
Now, it’s not groundbreaking. For all intents and purposes…it’s a simple granny square. The color work is what gives this block it’s bang for it’s buck. Let me show you, it’s easier than telling you.
Pattern for the block is below. It’s only the block, not a whole afghan. You can just take the block and combine as many as you’d like to make the afghan you’d like. It’s a really fun and easy to work. You do need a pretty good knowledge of crochet and working with different colors at the same time!
I made a mock up of what this would look like as a finished afghan!
Pretty cool right? You’ll need about 30 of the blocks to make this, which would give you and afghan about 35in. x 42in. without a border. Perfect for a baby/toddler!
Pattern
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The Adalyn Rose Afghan Block is a chic, easy to stitch, colorful granny square!
Materials: – Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in 3 Colors – G/6 (4mm Crochet Hook) – Tapestry Needle – Scissors
Pattern Notes: – Granny square is worked from the center out in joined rounds with RS facing at all times. – Square uses color changes, to change colors, work until last two loops on hook, join new color, and finish stitch as needed. – Weave in ends as work progresses. – Join with a sl st.
Directions for Making:
Ch 4
Rnd 1: 2dc (ch 2, 3dc) three times in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, join to beg ch-4. Rnd 2: Sl st in each of the next 2dc and in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2dc, ch 2, 3dc) in same ch-2 sp, (ch 1, [3dc, ch 2, 3dc]) three more times, ch 1, join to beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: Sl st in each of the next 2dc and in next ch-2 sp, drop A, join B [see figure 1], ch 3, (2dc, ch 2, 3dc) in same ch-2 sp, join A [Figure 2 and 3], *ch 1, 3dc in next ch-1 sp joining B before ending last dc, ch 1, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) in next ch-2 sp, join A; rep from * around, ch 1, join with a sl st. Finish off A.
Rnd 4: Sl st in each of the next 2dc and in next ch-2 sp, drop B, join C [see figure 1], ch 3, (2dc, ch 2, 3dc) in same ch-2 sp (see photo below), join B [Figure 2 and 3], *(ch 1, 3dc in next ch-1 sp) twice, joining C before ending last dc, ch 1, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) in next ch-2 sp, join B; rep from * around, ch 1, join with a sl st.
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Rnd 5: Sl st in each of the next 2dc and in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2dc, ch 2, 3dc) in same ch-2 sp, *ch 1, 3dc in next ch-1 sp, joining B before ending last dc, ch 1, 3dc in next ch-1 sp, join C, ch 1, 3dc in next ch 1 sp, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * around, ch 1, join with a sl st. Finish off B.
Round 5
Rnd 6 and all following rounds: Sl st in each of the next 2dc and in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2dc, ch 2, 3dc) in same ch-2 sp, *ch 1, 3dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across to next ch-2 sp, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * around, ch 1, join with a sl st.
Now, here is my final tip that just didn’t fit into the pattern. You’ll notice I don’t really mention color changes. That’s simply because I know we all have a preference. Me? I will do ANYTHING to keep from having to weave in ends. ANYTHING.
So, I chose to crochet over the floats of yarn in the back, essentially where I carried the yarn from cluster to cluster. Take a look:
This was the easiest and quickest way to get from color to color. If it’s easier, you could also break the yarn and rejoin as needed!
I hope y’all love this afghan square as much as I do. I’m working on a full afghan pattern with it, so be on the lookout for that in the next month or so. In the meantime I’d love to see your finished blocks! So, if you make one and are on Instagram (first give me a follow here @rohnstrong) use the hashtag #adalynroseblock! I’ll keep an eye out and share them on Instagram!
Growing up Sunday was the day all the women of my church would dress up. From shawls to hats to dresses, it was a concert of modesty. This shawl is an ode to those women, each of them unique in their own way, each holding a place in my heart.
Sunday’s were also about my Nana and I. The love and kindness she put in my heart is still there. And while I was making this shawl I couldn’t help but think of her. That’s why when I finished it…I gave it right to her.
So, I’m giving it to you all as well. The Sunday Stole is my gift to y’all for being just about as special to me as anyone can be.
Starting at one end a large number of stitches are cast on and worked up to create the base of the stole. The edging is picked up and worked in a join as you go fashion, anchoring the scarf with a fun pop of lace.
Get creative – this is YOUR shawl! Use 1 color, or 2, or as many as you want. Make it with bright colors, or more relaxed. This is the perfect opportunity to play!
Yarn: Dk/Sport Weight Yarn – Approximately 1100yds/300g in multiple colors
I’m so happy to share that I’ve just released my latest Tunisian Knitting pattern, Adirondeck. You can purchase Adirondeck on Ravelry, or keep reading for more links at the end of this post.
If you are a sucker for a cropped cardi like I am, I hope you’ll fall in love with Adirondeck.
Adirondeck is a tunisian crocheters take on the favorite summer accessory…the cropped cardi. Named for my favorite summer porch accessory (those chairs are SO comfy), Adirondeck is a fetching lace detailed cardi that’s a little bit retro and a little bit traditional.
Because Tunisian crochet can be a bit unruly (we all hate that curl), Adirondeck takes advantage of that curl and uses it as a design feature while sticking to an easy to work garment perfect for summer. It’s an enjoyable, quick crochet, and the results look much more complicated than it is!
In my teaser post earlier this week, I said that Adirondeck uses a great acrylic yarn from Premier yarns to really give the piece an overall polished look and feel. For the best results, your yarn should be an aran/worsted #4 yarn in any fiber (wool or acrylic or silk).
Adirondeck is a relatively quick crocheted piece, great for a last minute gift or super quick summer project!
I hope you LOVE Adirondeck as much as I do. It is truly of of my favorite patterns I’ve ever designed. I’ll be sharing a bit more about this pattern later next week…and more info about our Tunisian Crochet Along!
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This cowl, inspired by the golden leaves of fall, is an homage to my love for that strange confection…that’s right boys and girls…candy corn.
What is more iconic and more ‘octoberish’ than a big bowl of rock hard candy corn that your grandmother has had sitting on the table in the same candy dish for six years. Or is it sixty?
Anyways…
This cowl is worked in the round from the bottom up in a chevron/flame stitch accented with little candy corns. The cowl is quick enough to be worked up in a weekend or one sitting of your favorite holiday movie.
The pattern is fully charted and easy to customize. Want a longer cowl? Work more repeats. What a wider cowl? Work more rows!
Rohn Strong 