Turtle Nap Buddy

When it's naptime, Benjamin folds out as a striped toddler blanket, then rolls back into his shell for a cuddly companion the rest of the day. Skill level: Intermediate Finished blanket measures approximately 50" long by 28” wide (with instructions to make it longer if necessary). When rolled up, Benjamin measures approximately 18” long by 10” wide by 7” tall. Turtle is created using the African Flower motif. Materials you will need: Worsted weight yarn (I Love This Yarn) 21 oz. dark olive 6 oz. light green 5 oz. tan 2 oz. gold Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook Fiberfil Yarn needle Two 10-mm black safety eyes Three 7/8”-1” buttons

Next, among the flower appliques, this flower has a flat underside, so it's easy to add a clasp, clip, or attach/sew it to any flat soft surface

The Promenade Shawl is the perfect project for a beginner who wants to try something a little more advanced! This semi circle shaped shawl has interesting contrast in both yarn weights and colors. By not changing hook sizes when working with the lighter mohair yarn, the pattern created has an airy, open flow to the stitches. This makes the Promenade Shawl perfect for when you need a little something in warmer seasons and climates but not a bulky or tightly stitched shawl.

First, this summer cardigan is a real classic design made fancier with amazing texture transitions. In particular, I absolutely adore the on point squares outlined by the thicker ridges, as well as the denser sleeves and hem. Furthermore, there are instructions for a large array of sizes, so that this is a cardi for anyone and everyone.

Next, do you remember the Grace Shawl CAL? Based on her design, Lucia Stepankova created a beautiful square baby blanket under the same name. Additionally, one nice aspect of this pattern is that the size is infinitely adjustable. Therefore, you can make one of these for a REALLY big baby

To begin with, this square baby blanket is super versatile. Since you can make it in any yarn weight, you can really vary up the look and texture. Moreover, if you use an ombre or gradient yarn, you will give it gentle, blended color transitions. In turn, these will greatly complement the crisply delineated textures.

While it's been a while since we looked at some mandalas, let's explore this mandala-inspired spring rug. In particular, I like the edging that's such a contrast to the inner circles.

This spring rug pattern is available through the ‘AlsmaCrochet-Art(Alla Chikalova)' Facebook Group. To get the pattern you must be a member of the group, then you'll be able to download it from the “Files” section.

Although it's called the winter meadow, this spring rug is ideal for a moden or Scandinavian interior. As you can see, it is an absolute match for wooden interiors of a pale hue, such as pine and oak.