Busy Lizzy’s Patchwork Blanket

The patchwork blanket is made using the Elizabeth stitch (AKA mini bean stitch). You can make the blanket as small or as big as you like plus the pattern includes a handy size guide so you know how many square lane to make.

DK (weight 3) yarn. I used ‘King Cole Pricewise DK’ in various colours. 1 Square - 15m / 16yd / 5g 1 Border - 23m / 25yd / 8g

Supplies you will need - Crochet hook 4mm - Tapestry needle - DK yarn - Stitch markers (optional) - Scissors Recommend skill level is easy - intermediate. The pattern is written in USA terminology.

You will need to know basic crochet stitches (sc, hdc, dc, tr) as well as the mini bean stitch. Instructions for the mini bean stitch are included. The pattern is 5 pages long and includes progress photos, gauge instructions and measurements.

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Tinted Mayapple Flower Blanket

This show-stopping motif blanket features 6-petal mayapple flowers. A self-striping yarn does all the colorwork for you, so there are fewer ends to weave in on this colorful, motif project. This pattern is also available as part of a kit on Bluprint (formerly Craftsy). Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round, increasing, skipping stitches, crocheting in chain spaces, joining motifs Special stitches: cdc and pf (with written explanation in pattern) Skill Level Easy Finished Sizes Stroller Blanket (Baby Blanket, Child’s Blanket, Throw). Stroller Blanket: 23” (58.5 cm) wide x 30.25” (77 cm) long. Baby Blanket: 37.5” (95 cm) square. Child’s Blanket: 44.75” (113.5 cm) wide x 52” (132 cm) long. Throw: 52” (132 cm) square. Materials Sprightly Spectrum Worsted yarn (50% acrylic/50% wool, 3.5 oz/100 g/190 yd/174 m) - 5 (10, 13, 18) skeins in 506-005 Mai Tai, or approximately 881 yd (1781 yd, 2956 yd, 3,420 yd/805.5 m (1628.5 m, 2602.5 m, 3,127 m) in any medium weight yarn. US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. Yarn needle. Gauge Motif = 7.25” (18.5 cm) square in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project"

Moonstone Throw

Description: The Moonstone Throw is a fun beginner blanket with an easy color and stitch repeat. The stripes are modern and fit with any home decor. Materials: Worsted (4) Weight Yarn, Pound Of Love in Antique White (2 skeins,1550 yards), Succulent (1 Skein, 470 yards), and Taupe (1 Skein, 400 yards). 6.00mm Crochet hook Yarn Needle Scissors Finished Blanket Measurements: 50X64” Pattern Notes: The Ch1 and Ch2 do not count as stitches The Antique White color will be used for Hdc stitches and Hdc (FLO) stitches throughout. Taupe will be for Sc stitches throughout and Succulent will be Dc throughout. Be sure when you cut your yarn after each color that you leave tails long enough to weave in.

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Looking for a one-day crochet project? This Quick Bean Stitch Crochet Afghan Pattern is a fast, yet artistic design that will be ready in no time. The colorful pattern created using the bean stitch creates a lovely contrast of colors that doesn't overwhelm the senses. Use this pattern to make a treasured baby shower gift or even a fabulous piece of home decor - the possibilities are endless! Find out how quick this project is to make and start expanding your crochet skills for your future projects.

Picot Granny Spring Throw

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