I absolutely adore Michael and Daniel, the dynamic duo behind The Crochet Crowd, and am so thrilled that their new book “The Crochet Crowd: Inspire, Create & Celebrate” is now available for purchase! I am proud to call these two my friends and whenever we are together in person or chatting online, they always have me laughing and smiling. Those of you who follow The Crochet Crowd Facebook page, you know the Michael has an infectious personality and always brings so much light and energy into his daily posts. I hope you caught our impromptu social media O’Go song parody battle last week! You will either be laughing at us or with us

“The Crochet Crowd: Inspire, Create & Celebrate” is more than just a pattern book. It begins with a backstory of how Michael began crocheting and what led him to start a community of stitchers and full time business. Mikey lets you peak behind the curtains and get a view of what twists and turns got him to where he is today and what places and things inspire him and Daniel. Then comes the part of the book with the crochet patterns which is really a shoutout to their fabulous crochet community. Many of the patterns featured are designed by fellow crocheters and yarn enthusiasts! Everything from wearables, blankets, home decor and more. Take a look at the Table of Contents and see for yourself!

Mikey is such a fabulous teacher and has a way of explaining stitches and patterns in a way that resonates with so many. If you are a beginner or novice, you can easily follow his tutorials and well written patterns that also have diagrams and stitch keys! These are all included in this book as well a video stitch along coming in December 2021 of a gorgeous blanket called “Study of the Journey” (found on page 48 of the book). Let Mikey walk you through this stunning pattern! Get all the details HERE.

Just when you think this book can’t give you any more goodies, they hand you so much good advice! I know the chapter called “Setting Up a Successful Craft Show” is going to be helpful to so many of you.

I hope you enjoy this book as much as I have! It’s the #1 new release on Amazon so it’s definitely a fan favorite and worth the purchase!

GET “The Crochet Crowd: Inspire, Create & Celebrate” HERE ON AMAZON.COM

And a huge thank you to Michael and Daniel for putting my endorsement smack dab on the back cover! I am extremely honored!

Every year when I start getting the itch to crochet a few things for the Fall season, I always seem to gravitate back to my favorite pumpkin! The Caron Harvest Crochet Pumpkins is an absolute MUST make! Super simple stitches make the grooves of the pumpkin (you basically just alternate between SC and DC) and there’s very little sewing at the end. You can find this pattern HERE for free on Yarnspirations.com and the best part is that it comes in 3 different sizes!! You can make a variety of colors and sizes!

GET THE PUMPKIN PATTERN HERE ON YARNSPIRATIONS.COM

This year I decided to take this easy pattern and a few embellishments to make a Pumpkin Kitty! When the basic pattern is this well written, it makes it fun to put your own twist on it! So instead of using Caron yarn I decided to use Red Heart Super Saver in color….yep you guessed it… PUMPKIN! And I followed the small size as written in the Yarnspirations pattern download.

To add the cat ears:
With orange yarn
chain 5, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC Decrease twice, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in each stitch (2 SC), chain 1, turn
Row 4: SC Decrease, conintue to SC around entire ear making 2 SC in each of the bottom corners, fasten off and weave in ends.
With black yarn, join to bottom right hand corner,
2 SC in corner and then SC in back loops only around two sides of ear, make 2 SC in the top of the ear and another 2 SC in the other corner, leave bottom of ear unworked.

Use a Large Black Safety nose and fabric glue to secure some black yarn strands for the whiskers.
Place two black safety eyes about 6 stitches apart of the eyes.

If you make a kitty pumpkin or any other fun version of the Caron Harvest Crochet Pumpkin pattern please show us by using the hashtag #yarnspo on social media!

Happy Fall! Now that it’s September 1st I can say that, right? I don’t know about you but I am definitely getting into the spirt of the Fall season over here and decorating has begun! One of my favorite Fall Holiday shows is “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.” Such a classic! And when I saw the beautiful Gold and Black O’Go yarn colors next to each other, it made me think of Charlie Browns shirt!

When I set out to make a chevron striped blanket, I thought it would be a simple. But then I realized most chevron crochet blankets start out a with a zig-zag and then continue it throughout the entire piece. Very rarely would you ever see one stripe of chevron among rows of straight single crochet stitches. So I had my work cut out for me. After several days of frogging and re-crocheting, I think I got the stitch count perfected for the chevron!

The bulk of the blanket (like I mentioned) is straight rows of single crochet stitches. The only time you will switch up stitches and get a little fancy is when you are making the chevron. I am going to post the written pattern and then when I figure out how to make a smaller sample, I will film a tutorial for my YouTube Channel. I do not have a stitch count for a larger or smaller blanket at the moment.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver O’Go Yarn in color Gold and Black. You will need 3 of the gold O’Go’s and one of the black.
Check out this new format of yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com! The same gold color is also available in skein format in the Red Heart Super Saver line as well.
– Size H crochet hook
– Tapestry Needle

Finished Size: 38 x 40 inches. Use one more O’Go in gold to add a bit more length and/or border

Note: You can get about 50 rows out of one O’Go

Charlie Brown Chevron Stripe Blanket:

With Gold yarn
Chain 131, SC in second chain form hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2-20: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Row 21: *SC, SC, HDC, HDC, DC, DC, TC, DC, DC, HDC, HDC, SC, SC, repeat this sequence from the beginning all the way down, chain 1, turn
Row 22: SC decrease, HDC, HDC, DC, DC, 3 DC, DC, DC, HDC, HDC, SC, *SC decrease, SC, HDC, HDC, DC, DC, 3 DC, DC, DC, HDC, HDC, SC, repeat from * making a SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 23: SC decrease, SC in next 4, 3 SC, SC in next 5, *SC decrease, SC in next 6, 3 SC, SC in next 5, repeat from * until end. Make 4 SC and a SC Decrease over the last two

Change to black yarn, chain 1, turn

Row 24: SC decrease, SC in next 4, 3 SC, *SC in next 6, SC decrease, SC in next 6, 3 SC, repeat from * 4 SC, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 25-33: SC decrease, SC in next 4, 3 SC, *SC in next 6, SC decrease over 3 stitches, SC in next 6, 3 SC, repeat from * 4 SC, SC decrease over last two

Change to yellow, chain 1, turn

Row 34: SC decrease over 3 stitches, SC in next 10, SC decrease over next 3, SC in next 13, SC decrease over 3, repeat until end making 10 SC and a SC decrease over the last 3, chain 2, turn (134 stitches)
Row 35: DC decrease over first two, HDC, *SC in next 3, HDC, DC in next 3, TC in next 3, DC in next 3, HDC, repeat from * make a HDC and DC decrease in last 3 stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 36: HDC decrease over first 2 stitches, SC in next 5, *HDC in next 2, DC in next 4, HDC in next 2, SC in next 6, repeat from * when you get to the end make 5 SC (instead of 6) a HDC decrease over last 2 stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 37-140: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add a SC border or leave as is. You could add some pom-poms or tassels to the 4 corners if desired as well.

It’s the perfect blanket for any Peanuts fan! Now you need to pair it with a Snoopy plushie!

Oh the things I do for my kids! I dropped everything today to crochet them potatoes… yes potatoes! Because apparently the song “Small Potatoes” is trending again. I remember it from when they were much younger. It was a Disney TV short with a catchy little tune. They played it between shows on the Disney Channel. Supposedly it’s become popular on TikTok and although they don’t have TikTok accounts, they are able to see these things trending on YouTube Kids.

You can make potatoes too! Grab some brown worsted weight yarn and let’s get started!

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value yarn I colors Honey and Taupe
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Poly-fil Fiber Stufing
– Small Safety Eyes
– Pink Marker Pen for cheeks!

Potato 1:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC and chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 4-12: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
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Potato 1 – shorter version:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC and chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 
Round 4-11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 12: SC Decrease, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1

Round 13: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 14: SC Decrease, SC in next 3, repat around, join, chain 1
Round 15: SC in each stitch around join, chain 1
now is good time to add safety eyes and stitch on a mouth
start stuffing with polyfil
Round 16: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 17: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 18: finish adding polyfil and SC Decrease until close. 
Fasten off leaving a long strand of yarn

To make the indents, use your tapestry needle to pull the long strand of yarn through the sides of the potato where you want it to indent. See picture.

Potato 2 – taller version: 

Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC and chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 
Round 4-9: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 10: SC Decrease, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 11-14: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 15: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 16-18: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
now is good time to add safety eyes and stitch on a mouth
start stuffing with polyfil
Round 19: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 20: SC Decrease until closed 

Fasten off leaving a long strand of yarn

To make the indents, use your tapestry needle to pull the long strand of yarn through the sides of the potato where you want it to indent. See picture.

Here’s the Small Potatoes song!

There’s a brand new yarn hitting shelves today! Introducing O’Go! After years of tangles, the revolutionary new yarn is finally here. O’Go is a new yarn format the is tangle-free and quick start. No more searching for the starting strand or dealing with yarn barf. Just O’Go and Go! You can find it in your favorite brands: Bernat, Red Heart, and Caron. I have all the details below!

The evolution of yarn:

Now we have the O’Go!

Here is the yarn overview:

The yarn is NOT replacing the ball/skein you are used to purchase. Also, it has the exact same yardage/ounces as the skein of the same yarn! The benefits are that it’s in a new tangle-free quick start format and you have the color play option!

How does O’Go work?
When you take it out of the packaging, it looks like a ring. Find the where the two ends meet and snip the plastic fastener. Pull the fastener string out and the start stitching as you pull from the outer end! Easy-peasy and tangle free!

The Red Heart Super Saver O’Go comes in both solid and self-striping. You can let it color stripe (no knots in the color changes!) or you can color play. Easily separate the colors by pulling apart where each color meets in the O’Go. Then you can cut and separate and use as you’d like. For instance, the rainbow color O’Go would be great to use for a Unicorn or Rainbow project. You wouldn’t have to buy multiple skeins.

How do you store O’Go? If you have just started your project and want to set it in your project tote, lay it in there with the working side pointed upward. It won’t collapse or come apart. If you want to put it away for later and/or have separated the colors, you can try storing it in a ziplock bag.

The packaging was made with retailers in mind. It can sit upright on shelves or it can be hung on a peg. For at home storage of your O’Go’s you have lots of options! I say stack them! Check out THIS storage solution video from The Crochet Crowd.

Where can I buy O’Go? All of the O’Go yarn styles and colors can be purchased HERE on Yarnspirations.com!

Check out this chart for Retailer Availability:

How much does O’Go Cost? Right now they range from $5 to $12 depending on if you are purchasing the Red Heart or the Bernat Blanket but keep in mind that retailers set their own pricing and sales! Keep checking all the sites and Yarnspirations.com for future price adjustments.

Where can I find Crochet Patterns using O’Go Yarn?
Find an entire O’Go pattern library HERE on Yarnspirations.com!

Check out my O’Go Yarn Review on the Repeat Crafter Me YouTube Page!

I know that Crochet Cute Critters comes with 26 Easy Amigurumi Patterns but you can absolutely make MORE than 26 designs just by changing the yarn colors! I wanted to show you how to create an adorable crochet horse using the pattern for Unique the Unicorn found on page 105.

Get your copy of Crochet Cute Critters HERE

Use two different shades of brown (I used Bernat Super Value in Walnut and Clay) and be sure to leave off the horn. Instead of curly-q’s I knotted strands of yarn for the horse mane. A quick video below shows the technique.

I chose the copper brown and gray for the hair/hooves because the mascot of my kids new school is the Trailblazer and these are the colors in the cartoon logo! I even painted a wooden horseshoe turquoise to go around the neck. If you want to purchase the wooden horseshoe (it comes with a cute message on it), I got it HERE on Amazon.com

I think I nailed it!

There are so many ways you can custom a crochet piece for gifting! I hope I have inspired you to come up with your own personalizations of these Crochet Cute Critter designs! Thank you for your continued supported and I am so grateful to everyone who has purchased a copy of my book!

A fun surprise arrived in my mailbox today! The new Annie’s Halloween Special Issue is on sale and my Halloween C2C Blanket is on the cover! This adorable Corner-to-Corner Crochet pattern is one of 50+ frightfully fun patterns to crochet, knit, sew or quilt. This issue has everything you need for a fantastic fall! You can get your copy HERE for $9.99 (available for shipping or download).

Get the Annie’s Halloween Special Issue Magazine HERE

Heres a great way to use the School Bus Granny Square: make it into a Crossbody Bag! Super cute for kids or make the strap a little longer and it’s great for adults! I think any educator or school bus driver would love this!

To make this Bus Bag you will need to make the School Bus Granny Square pattern (get the FREE pattern HERE) and you can either crochet a second School Bus Square OR just make a plain square using the same pattern but never changing colors.

You will find material list in my School Bus Granny Square post HERE

To make the strap:
Chain 6, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (5 SC)
Repeat Row 2 until length measures about 45 inches (kid size). I would double length for adult size!

Place squares in the middle of strap and SC the edges of the square to the strap. One granny square will be on one side of the strap and the other will attach to other edge of the strap. Be sure to leave the top open!

Connect the straps together at top by using your tapestry needle to stitch the ends together.

I used a piece of foam craft sheet to write Zoe’s name for the license plate. It is hot glued on.

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Here’s another fun Back to School pattern! This School Bus Granny Square can be made into blanket or used as the center embellishment for a tote bag or even made into a cute little pocket pouch! My kids are taking the bus for the first time ever this year (we never had bus service near our house until now) and we are so excited to make a sweet little gift out of this granny square for our bus driver!

Make this piece with Red Heart Super Yarn or any other similar worsted weight yarn in bright bus colors!

Materials:
– Red Heart Yarn in colors: Gold, Black, White, and Turqua.
Shop all colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Optional: small red buttons, 1 inch yellow buttons, and any other things you’d like to jazz up your bus!

Finished Size: Approximately 6×6 inches

Starting with black yarn…
Chain 16, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain,
Join in yellow yarn and chain 1, turn
Row 2-9: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Row 10-14: SC in first 2 stitches, join in white yarn, SC in next 11 stitches, SC in last two stitches, chain 1, turn (It helps to carry the yarn as you crochet to avoid weaving in a bunch of ends)
Row 15-17: SC in each stitch across (just yellow yarn), chain 1, turn
Do not fasten off
Now let’s work on the border…
Border Row 1: SC around each side of square. You will need to switch to black yarn along the bottom and then back to yellow for the other side of the square. On the rough edges of the square you will make 12 SC in yellow and and 2 SC in black. Make a SC + Chain 2 + SC in each corner.
Join in blue yarn…
Border row 2-4: SC in each stitch around and SC + Chain 2 + SC in each corner. If you want to add the wheels then you will switch to black yarn for 3 stitches on either side of the bus for rows 2 & 3. You can also add wheels on afterward by adding black buttons or crocheting circles (or half circles: magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 HDC in ring, do not join, pull tight).

Embellish!
Add on buttons for the lights (or crochet circles)
Add on a little license plate with felt or foam!
Lots of ways to customize this cute little bus!

And here are two more versions I made (and shared with you guys on my Repeat Crafter Me Facebook page). I’ve been playing around with different ways to embelish and design this granny square. As you can see, you can create your own unique version!

If you like this school bus project you may also like my School Bus C2C Blanket pattern available HERE on Yarnspirations.com!

It’s back to school time! My kids start school on August 4th this year which is much earlier than what we are normally used to. They will be at their new school in Arizona and are excited to be in-person this year and meeting new friends and getting to know their new teachers! We like to bring a little something on the first day for the teachers and I thought this Skinny Crochet Pencil Scarf would be a great gift! It is easy and quick to make using the soft and smooth Caron Simply Soft line of yarn plus it’s a fun and festive accessory!

You will start with the eraser and then work your way to the tip of the pencil. Make it as long or as short as you’d like! There are only 14 stitches across so the repetition is simple. All you need to do is change color!

Materials:
– Caron Simply Soft Yarn:
Watermelon Pink (1 skein)
Gray Heather (1 skein)
Gold (1 skein for 1 scarf – I’d suggest getting two skeins)
Off White (1 skein)
Black (1 skein)
Shop all these colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size G Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

To keep things easy in your mind, all you need to do is crochet 12 rows of pink, 10 rows of gray, and 250 rows of gold. Then the tip is just making SC Decreases every two rows. I will walk you through the pattern below.

Skinny Pencil Scarf Pattern:
Starting with pink yarn
Chain 13, 2 SC in second chain from hook, SC until last chain, 2 SC in last chain, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Row 2-12: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Change to gray yarn
Row 13-22: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Change to gold yarn
Row 23-272: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
(feel free to add rows or keep shorter by making less rows of gold)
Change to off white yarn
Row 273-274: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Row 275: SC Decrease over the first two stitches, SC in each stitch until you get to the last two stitches, SC Decrease over the last two, chain 1, turn
Row 276-277: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 278: SC Decrease over the first two stitches, SC in each stitch until you get to the last two stitches, SC Decrease over the last two, chain 1, turn
Row 279-280: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
281: SC Decrease over the first two stitches, SC in each stitch until you get to the last two stitches, SC Decrease over the last two, chain 1, turn
Row 282-283: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 284: SC Decrease over the first two stitches, SC in each stitch until you get to the last two stitches, SC Decrease over the last two, chain 1, turn
Change to black yarn
Row 285-286: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Row 287: SC Decrease over the first two stitches, SC in the next two, SC Decrease over the last two, chain 1, turn
Row 288: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Row 289: SC Decrease twice, chain 1 turn
Row 290: SC twice, fasten off and weave in ends.

You should easily be able to wrap your scarf at least once around the neck. Since the yarn is fairly light weight and the scarf is skinny, you can wear it all year round! Well maybe inside with the AC blasting if you are in this Arizona summer heat

I love the idea of packaging this up in an easy-to-gift mesh bag. I found these white mesh bags on Amazon and you can buy them in bulk! A great way package any of your smaller crochet projects. You can see what’s inside but it still looks like you took the time to make the presentation nice.

Just roller your scarf up and place it inside the mesh bag!

Attach this ADORABLE pencil tag – also from Amazon! It says “You’re the WRITE teacher for me” and you can easily write a “To” and “From” on the back side of the tag.

Hope everyone has a great school year! Thank you to our fabulous hard working teachers and staff!

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I couldn’t let the month of July pass by without a Christmas in July Crochet project! I could honestly crochet for Christmas all year long. The feeling of the holidays and the coziness of crochet brings me so much joy and contentment.

This Snow Globe Crochet Blanket is going to be a new holiday must make! The pattern works from the middle outward. The glass ball of the snow globe takes shape, then the circle becomes a square and just by changing colors as you repeat the patterns rounds, you can create the bottom of the snow globe as well as the background of the blanket at the same time!

I’m sure you have figured this out for yourself, but the center of the snow globe can be anything you’d like!! I have included the pattern for the snowman, but you could stitch on an appliqué for a tree, gingerbread man, Santa, holly berries, and much more!

GET THE FREE SNOW GLOBE BLANKET PATTERN HERE

Made with Bernat Super Value Yarn, you can easily change up the colors or add in more embellishments. Shop the wide range of Bernat Super Value shades HERE on Yarnspirations.com.

Thank you to the team and Yarnspirations for the yarn support and monthly collaborations!
Get the FREE Crochet Snow Globe Blanket Pattern HERE and later this week on Yarnspirations.com!

Having trouble changing colors? Let me walk you through it!
Check out the video below on my Repeat Crafter Me YouTube Channel:

I have a short video up on my YouTube Channel that shows how to change the colors to create the base of the snow globe and the background.

Gingerbread Applique HERE

Christmas Tree Appliqué HERE
(make one park of the cuddle buddy instead of two)

Let us know if you make this Snow Globe Blanket! Use the new hashtag #Yarnspo when posting your projects to social media!

Bucket hats are back! And although the ones featured in this post are cute for kids, you could make a very neutral hat in adult size and wear it for extra shade as well as a stylish accessory. Add embellishments like crocheted eyes and pincher claws for a crab or a green hat with buggy frog eyes. Lots of ways to adorn this adorable hat!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Tea Leaf, Coral, and Light Periwinkle
Shop Red Heart Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Safety Eyes (optional)

Size: 0-6 Months
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 11: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (66 DC)
Round 12: DC in each stitch around, join and fasten off, weave in ends. (88 DC)
Round 13: Reverse SC (crab stitch) in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: 6-12 Months
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 12: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around. (78 DC)
Round 13-14: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2
Round 15: Reverse SC (crab stitch) in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: Toddler
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 12: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around. (84 DC)
Round 13-15: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 16: Reverse SC (crab stitch) in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: Child 
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) 
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)\
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9-12: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 13: 2 DC in first, DC in next, join, chain 2 (90 DC)
Round 14-16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (90 DC)
Round 17: Reverse SC (crab stitch) in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: Teen
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) 
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 14: 2 DC in each first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (96 DC)
Round 15-17: DC in each stitch around, join and fasten off, weave in ends. (96 DC)
Round 18: Reverse SC (crab stitch) in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: Adult 
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) 
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 14: 2 DC in each first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (102 DC)
Round 15-18: DC in each stitch around, join and fasten off, weave in ends. (102 DC)
Round 19: Reverse SC (crab stitch) in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Crab and Frog Eyes:
(Make two of each)
With white
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, (20 SC)
add in red or green yarn
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail. (20 SC)
Add in safety eye
If you want to double up the eyes to make them more sturdy and to hide the safety eye, make a solid color piece using the same pattern (green for frog or red circle for crab) and then stitch the eyeball eye piece and the solid eyes piece together.

NOTE: if you don’t want to use safety eyes start eye pattern using black yarn, switch to a round of white for Round 2 and then Round 3 will remain the same using the main hat color.

Crab Claws:

Big Claw:
Magic ring, chain 1 in ring, make 4 SC in ring, continue to crochet in rounds
Rd 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (6 SC)
Rd 3: SC in each stitch around (6 SC)
Rd 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around (8 SC)
Rd 5: SC in each stitch around (8 SC)
Rd 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat around (10 SC)
Rd 7: SC in each stitch around (10 SC)
Fasten off and set aside for a moment

Small claw:
Magic ring, chain 1 in ring, make 4 SC in ring, continue to crochet in rounds
Rd 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (6 SC)
Rd 3: SC in each stitch around (6 SC)
Rd 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around (8 SC)
Rd 5: SC in each stitch around (8 SC)Do not fasten off.

Now you are going to connect the two claws. Begin to SC where you left off in big claw to begin attaching them. SC all the way around both claws. You should have 18 Single crochets but don’t worry if your stitch count is off. It really doesn’t matter 

Rd 2: SC around (18 SC)
Rd 3: SC decrease in each stitch around
Rd 4-6: SC in each stitch around (9 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.

For more pictures of the Crab Claw please refer to my Crochet Crab Post HERE.

Stitch on a smile using the Surface Slip Stitch and some black yarn.

Make a Whaley Cute Baby Hat!
You can find the Whale Appliqué pattern and video tutorial HERE

Hope you love my bucket hat ideas! You can use the basic pattern to make ANY color bucket hat for any occasion! Here is one I made for Zoe for the 4th of July! (She is wearing Child Size)

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What started as a “whaley” cute crochet appliqué can quickly be turned into a shark appliqué as well! And I must have good timing because I’m pretty sure it’s Shark Week! They measure about 6×5 inches although you could make them smaller by using thinner yarn and going down a hook size. As you can see the shark is a bit smaller only because the gray yarn was a bit thinner and my tension was tighter. Great project to attach to a hat, blanket, romper and more!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Light Periwinkle (Whale) or Light Gray (Shark)
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White
Shop these colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Safety Eyes

Video tutorial coming soon!

Whale or Shark Body:
Starting with white yarn
Chain 11, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in next 6, HDC, SC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 2: 2 SC in first, HDC, DC in next 6, HDC, 2 SC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 3: Add in blue (or gray) yarn but do not fasten off white yarn, 2 SC in first, HDC in next 2, 2 DC in next 6, HDC in next 2, 2 SC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 4, HDC, 2 DC in next + 1 DC in next (do this 4 times), HDC, SC in next 4, 2 SC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC in first 8, HDC, DC in next 7, HDC, SC in last 8, chain 1, turn
Row 6: slip stitch in first 6, SC in next 2, HDC, 2 DC in next 7, HDC, SC in next 2, slip stitch in remaining stitches, join in white yarn and work along bottom edge 3 SC, 10 HDC, 3 SC fasten off and weave in ends.

Whale (and Shark) fins (make 2):
Chain 6, SC in second chain from hook and in next, HDC in next two, DC in last, fasten off
(Make a 3rd fin for top of shark)

Whale Tail/Spout:
Chain 6, SC in 2nd chain from hook, HDC in last 4 chains… Chain 6 again, SC in 2nd chain from hook, HDC in last 4 chains, join to middle, chain 4, slip stitch back up chain. Fasten off leaving long tail.

Stitch on a cute smile for the whale and jagged teeth for the shark!
I purchased the cartoon safety eyes from Amazon. Find them HERE.

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To celebrate our move to Phoenix and in honor of Arizonas gorgeous sunsets, I crocheted a Sunset Blanket! Very easy to use colors that are already in your stash. This is a mix of yarn from Yarnspirations.com. Mostly Red Heart Super Saver but with a few Bernat Super Value shades thrown in for a gorgeous gradient of colors that looks like the sun is setting over the desert landscape. I framed the finished blanket with a solid black border using a very easy SC in the back loop technique that I will explain more about below.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Pale Yellow
– Red Heart with Love Daffodil
– Red Heart Super Saver Coral
– Red Heart Super Saver Flamingo
– Bernat Super Value Magenta
– Bernat Super Value Light Damson
– Red Heart Super Saver Dark Orchid
– Red Heart Super Saver Black
Shop all shades HERE on Yarnspirations.com
I didn’t use more than one skein of each
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry needle

Finished Size: 28 x 34 inches but you could make it bigger by making your starting chain longer.
Note: my blanket is pretty small.. more like a stroller baby blanket size so I suggest starting your blanket with a chain count of more than 100.

I chose to use the grit stitch because I like the texture and look but you could absolutely just use the basic single crochet stitch in repeating rows to make this blanket. The grit stitch is 2 SC, skip a stitch, 2 SC in next. Pretty easy!

Chain 87, SC in second chain from hook, skip a chain, 2 SC in chain, skip a chain, *2 SC in next, skip a chain, repeat from * until you get to the last chain, make one SC in the last chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC in first stitch, skip a stitch, *2 SC in next stitch, skip a stitch, repeat from * until you get to the last stitch, make one SC in the last stitch, chain 1, turn.
Repeat row 2 until you get 16 rows. Then add in a new color and crochet 16 rows of each color until finished!

To begin the border you will want to crochet around our blanket evenly with SC in black yarn. Then get started on THIS simple Single Crochet in the Back Loop Border by friends over at Daisy Farm Crafts! They have a very easy and popular video tutorial on how to make this gorgeous border. There is no awkward corner turns and you will not need to attach any pieces at the end. Such a great technique!

Let me see your sunset blanket! You could even add on a black appliqués of a cactus or sun or any thing else that could be a silhouette in the foreground! Tag me on social media using @repeatcrafterme or #repeatcrafterme. And let Yarnspirations know if you use their yarn by using #redheartyarn or #yarnspirations in your posts!

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Michaels Stores is challenging makers to reimagine the @Michaelsstores logo, and I’m here for it! What better way to show love for my favorite craft store than to crochet their logo?! Using Red Heart Super Saver yarn, I stitched each letter and attached it to a simple single crochet rectangle. I then took the project one step further and made it into a zipper pouch to hold all of my crochet accessories! It’s the perfect storage spot for my Michaels haul!

Michaels Maker Zipper Pouch:

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors of your choice. Shop HERE at Michaels.com.
– Size H Crochet Hook. Shop Crochet Hooks HERE.
– Handmade for You Buttons found at Michaels Stores
– 14″ Zipper
– Tapestry Needle
– Red Heart A to Z in Crochet. FREE pattern HERE on Yarnspirations.com

Pouch Pattern:
First make two SC rectangles
Chain 41, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down, chain 1, turn
Row 2-30: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Stitch crocheted letters onto one side of pouch and feel free to jazz it up with slip stitching lines, buttons, and however else you want to decorate!

A to Z Crochet Letters is a FREE pattern RIGHT HERE on Yarnspirations.com

Using a sharp tapestry needle and a strand of yarn, stitch on zipper to each side of pocket rectangles then Single Crochet the last 3 edges of your rectangles together.

I had so much fun stitching up my version of the @Michaelsstores logo! Now I’m challenging you to recreate the Michaels logo in your own way! I’ll be choosing up to 3 entries to receive a $50 Michaels gift card! Let’s see what you got! Be sure to tag me and #MyMichaelsLogo on social media. This is not sponsored by or in partnership with Instagram or Michaels. I will be choosing 3 winners on 8/15/21.

Why do you need a package of mini balls of yarn?! Because you must make these Crochet Popsicle Keychains in every color! And with one package of Caron Little Crafties the possibilities are endless! If you haven’t heard of Caron Little Crafties until today, let me tell you a little bit about these little skeins. It’s multi-pack of yarn that contains a rainbow of colors perfect for bringing life to all your small projects. Each pack contains 20 mini balls of colorful yarn that are well-suited to doing all sorts of patterns for any season, theme or event. Caron Little Crafties is the new go-to yarn for all your craftiest projects!

These popsicles are such a fun and quick summer project! The pattern is simple and you can use them as decor, garland, keychains, gift toppers, party take-aways, magnets, pins, and so much more!

Materials:
– One package of Caron Little Crafties Yarn. It’s ON SALE until 6/27 so buy today at Yarnspirations.com
– Size G Crochet Hook
– Key Rings (Purchase HERE)
– Mini Popsicle Sticks (Purchase HERE)
– Hot Glue Gun
– Tapestry Needle

Finished Size: Approximately 2×3 inches (not including popsicle stick)

Popsicle Pattern:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 3-15: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Lay flat and stitch bottom of popsicle together with slip stitches BUT skip two stitches in the middle so you can slide your popsicle stick in.

Put a dab of hot glue on one side of your popsicle stick and slide in space at bottom of popsicle.
Attach key ring to top.

Easy-Peasy! Make as many as your heart desires!

Find more Caron Little Crafties projects HERE

Shop Caron Little Crafties right HERE on Yarnspirations.com!

If you didn’t see the BIG news on my social media channels, we’ve officially moved to Arizona! My husband accepted an amazing job offer and since my yarn can go with me anywhere, we decide to move our family from Orange County, CA to Phoenix, AZ! We seem to always be on a new adventure. My husband and I met in Seattle, WA (my hometown) got married and had our first son there. He received a promotion shortly after that and we moved to Portland, OR for 4 years where we had our other two children. His same job took us to Orange County, CA where we had been living for the past 6 years. Now this new opportunity presented itself and we realized that as long as we have each other, we can be happy anywhere. We’ve been in Phoenix less than a week but we are already loving the desert (despite the extreme summer heat) and are having fun getting settled into our new home!

I was honored to have been contacted by Voyage Phoenix Magazine (a local media outlet) for a fun interview! They wanted to get to know the story behind my crochet business journey and get to know a little bit more about myself and Repeat Crafter Me. I was thrilled to answer all their questions and was very excited to see the article live on their website today! I hope you hop over to VoyagePhoenix.com and take a minute to read it!

READ MY INTERVIEW WITH VOYAGE PHOENIX HERE

I’m working on setting up my new yarn room and look forward to showing progress pictures and all my new ideas. If the blog seems a little sparse lately, just know that I am juggling a lot of behind the scenes!

Above is a picture of my in my new (empty) yarn studio, Thinking of what I’m going to do with this blank canvas. It has darker wood and a more rustic vibe than my old craft room. But I think I am going to have fun with this space and really make it incredible! This is all the yarn I brought with me (the rest is in boxes). Arizona already inspired me to work on a sunset blanket! Stay tuned!

Thanks for all of my reader for your continued support!

Your favorite Velvet Bear is now in pillow form! I used the same squishy soft Bernat Velvet yarn as in my crochet bear pattern and made a super squishy pillow! A skein of Bernat Velvet yarn goes a long way so it takes less than one ball to make the entire pillow! Be sure to shop all the colors of Bernat Velvet yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com and make multiple pillows in different color combos!

Get the Bernat Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear pattern HERE

Materials:
– Bernat Velvet yarn (one skien for main pillow). I used Frosted Cranberry for the main pillow and a bit of quiet pink for the snout. Shop all colors HERE.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– 14 inch round pillow form (I purchased it from Amazon)
– Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing
– One Large Safety Nose
– Two Large Safety Eyes (18mm)

Finished pillow is 14 x 14 inches.

Pillow Cover (make 2):
With darker pink yarn..
Magic ring, Chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, do not join, continue to SC in rounds.
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (50 SC)
Round 7: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (50 SC)
Round 8: 2 SC in first, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 9: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 10: 2 SC in first, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1 (70 SC)
Round 11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (70 SC)
Round 12: 2 SC in first, SC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 1 (80 SC)
Round 13: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (80 SC)
Round 14: 2 SC in first, SC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 1 (90 SC)
Round 15: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (90 SC)
Round 16: 2 SC in first, SC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 1 (100 SC)
Round 17: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (100 SC)
Round 18: 2 SC in first, SC in next 9, repeat around, join, chain 1 (110 SC)
Round 19: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (110 SC)
Round 20: 2 SC in first, SC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 1 (120 SC)
Round 21: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (120 SC)
Round 22: 2 SC in first, SC in next 11, repeat around, join, chain 1 (130 SC)
Round 23-24: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (130 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Snout:
with lighter pink yarn..
Chain 5, SC in second chain from hook, SC in next two, 2 SC in last, now working on other side of chain, SC in each stitch across making 2 SC in last chain, join to first SC, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 4-5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (30 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 7: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail
Add safety nose and sew onto one of the pillow covers. Stuff lightly with poly-fil as you are stitching it on.
Add safety eyes just a stitch above the snout on the left and right.

Ears (make 2):
with darker pink yarn…
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 4-7: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 8: SC decrease, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 9: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 10: SC decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain1
Round 11: SC in each stitch around, join,
Fasten off, leaving long tail.

SC the two pillow covers together around the pillow form.

Stitch the ears onto the top edge of the pillow.

Here is a fun and easy Crochet Camper pattern for your summer stitching! Use it as an appliqués or stitch two together to make a little cuddly camper pillow. I also thought you could leave the top open and make a cute camper purse! Lots of ways to use this pattern!

Materials:
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Pink, White, Aqua and Black
Shop All Colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
Size H Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle

Camper Pattern:

Starting with pink yarn…
Chain 21, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2: 2 SC in first, SC in each stitch until last, 2 SC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (22 SC)
Row 4: 2 SC in first, SC in each stitch until last, 2 SC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (24 SC)
Row 6: 2 SC in first, SC in each stitch until last, 2 SC in last,
switch to white yarn, chain 1, turn
Row 7-12: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (26 SC)
switch to aqua blue yarn, chain 1, turn
Row 13: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Row 14: SC Decrease over first two, SC in each stitch until last two, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 15: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (24 SC)
Row 16: SC Decrease over first two, SC in each stitch until last two, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 17: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (22 SC)
Row 18-22: SC Decrease over first two, SC in each stitch until last two, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Continue to SC around all edges, changing color to match the stripes
Join in black yarn and slip stitch in back loops only around edge. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Surface slip stitch door and window on with black yarn

Wheel:
starting with white yarn…
magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around,
join in black in yarn, chain 1
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, fasten off leaving long tail to stitch onto bottom of camper.

I decided to make 2 pieces and stitch them together to make a Crochet Camper Cuddler! Add a little poly-fil fiber stuffing to the middle and it’s cute and squishy. It measures about 9×8 inches.

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I’m finally finished with my Sparrow Bird Blanket! I will admit that I had plans to make this much larger with many more bird squares and a birdhouse in the middle… but life is very hectic right now. We are in the middle of moving.. actually we are still prepping for our move to Arizona this summer and it has taken over our lives. We are excited and nervous and more than ready to get settled! In the meantime, I have decided that I need to focus on smaller crochet projects because larger ones are too much for me right now. So I used 4 of my finished Sparrow C2C Squares and joined them together with a beautiful Tulip Border that is perfect for the Spring season. Measuring about 32 x 32 inches, this sweet little blanket will be perfect for a little one or a cute couch throw. As always, you can make your blanket much bigger if you’d like by adding in more squares or continuing the border!

To make the Sparrow Corner-to-Corner Squares, please refer to THIS PATTERN POST

To make the Birdhouse Corner-to-Corner Square, please refer to THIS PATTERN POST

I used Red Heart Super Saver Yarn for this project! You can find the material list in the Sparrow and Birdhouse Square posts but in additional to those colors, I used Red Heart Super Saver in Spring Green and Pink for the edging. I didn’t use more than one skein for this blanket.

Shop all yarn colors of Red Heart Super Saver HERE on Yarnspirations.com!

Once you have your squares made, you can start adding some edging and then join them together.

I first went around each square with same blue yarn I used in the background of my bird squares to make an even edge. You will want to make a SC between each pixel square and then chain 2 in between. Make a SC + chain 2 + SC in each corner.

Then continue around again making 2 SC in each chain 2 spaces from the previous round. Make 2 SC + chain 2 + 2 SC in each corner.

Then I went ahead and made a round of HDC stitches in saffron yellow in each stitch around (HDC + chain 2 + HDC in each corner).

Then go ahead and join all your squares! I made it really simple and slip stitched the front loops together.

Now working along the border of the entire blanket…

with brown yarn,
SC in each stitch around (2 SC + chain 2 + 2 SC in corners)
Do this for a total of two rounds.
Then to make your tulips you will start with green yarn and make v-stitches all the way around.
V-stitch = DC + chain 1 + DC all in one stitch
Make a v-stitch in the first stitch, skip 2 stitches, v-stitch in next, repeat around making one v-stitch in each corner.

Then with pink yarn you will make a puff stitch in the center chain of each v-stitch. Refer to the video below for a clearer explanation of how to do this! You will make a puff stitch + chain 2 in each v-stitch space all the way around. Join to first puff stitch and fasten off pink yarn.

To finish off your border, add another two rounds of SC in brown. You will first SC (with brown) in the top of each puff stitch and then make 2 SC in between each puff stitch. 2 SC + Chain 2 + 2 SC in the corners. Then the next round is just a simple SC in each stitch around and repeat the same corner as before.

Lastly, you will make a final round of HDC stitches in saffron yellow! HDC + Chain 2 + HDC in the corners.

So pretty!

A sweet Spring blanket to add to your to-do list!

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