The Moonstone Throw crochet pattern is heeeeere! This one was so much fun for me to make. I wanted something simple that was easy enough for a beginner but also wasn’t toooo simple that it would be boring.
Each different color uses the same stitch throughout the blanket. And the blanket is actually only 4 big repeats of the same section! If you like to always have a big project to work on in your WIP rotation then you definitely have to start the Moonstone Throw.
Have you used Lion Brand Pound Of Love before? If not, you have got to give it a shot! This yarn is perfect for blankets in my opinion. It comes in a HUGE skein…a whole pound! It’s also super affordable for all of that yarn. Only $11.69 for an entire 1,020 yards. That is craaaaazy! Also, it has so many cute color options!!
You guys know that I’m blanket obsessed. Here are a couple other free blanket patterns- The Hello Sunshine Afghan and The Draped In Dogs Afghan.
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The Moonstone Throw crochet pattern is a fun beginner blanket with an easy color and stitch repeat. The stripes are modern and fit with any home decor.
The Market Mitts crochet pattern is actually an older pattern of mine. I designed these for crocheters who sell lots of crochet items at markets and need to make things in bulk! These things work up sooooo fast let me tell you! You can make a pair of these in adult size in less than half an hour. It also takes less than 1 skein of WET&Q so you can make multiple gloves from one skein!
I’ve been wanting to work on building my YouTube channel for a while now and I’m so excited to announce that I have a tutorial video available for the Market Mitts Crochet Pattern! I hope you will check it out and give it a thumbs up. I plan on adding more tutorials to my channel so you might as well subscribe too! 😉
Check out the YouTube video tutorial here!
Save it to your Ravelry queue here! Or purchase the low cost ad-free printable PDF.
I really can’t get enough of Lion Brand Truboo yarn. After making my Sweetpea Top with it, I knew I had to use it again! Since I had already used it before I knew whatever I was making would be super silky and drape perfectly. The Saltwater Taffy Tee was so fun to make!
I wanted to change things up a bit with the construction of this top so I decided to work the pattern vertically from side to side instead of bottom up! Have you ever made a crochet top this way before? I love the vertical striping of the stitches, I think it’s so slimming and works well on all body types!
The Saltwater Taffy Tee also uses 3 different colors of yarn. There are so many different color combos you could use that would turn out so cute! If you purchase the kit from Lionbrand.com you can pick any color you want and customize your own top!
I wanted a short sleeve cardigan to throw on in the morning when I got up. You know those hot summer days where the AC is blasting non stop so when you wake up first thing its freezing cold in the house?! That’s what the Sunday Morning Cardigan is for! I like to keep it by my bed and put it on while i’m making coffee and getting ready for the day.
I think The Sunday Morning Cardigan would be SO cute over a little sundress. Maybe somebody will decide to take some photos wearing it? 😉 Make sure you tag me on Instagram so I can share your work!
I used Lion Brand Cobblestone yarn for the very first time for the Sunday Morning Cardigan. This yarn was amazing to work with. It’s soft and squishy with just a little bit of bounce when worked up! I love how quickly this cardigan worked up with the worsted weight yarn.
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The Sunday Morning Cardigan is available as a kit through Lionbrand.com! It includes all the yarn needed to make the cardigan + the PDF digital download of the pattern.
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The Sunday Morning Cardigan is available as a low cost ad-free PDF digital download in my Etsy shop!
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The Sunday Morning Cardigan is available as a low cost ad-free PDF digital download in my Ravelry shop!
Description: The Sunday Morning Cardigan is perfect to throw on first thing in the morning while it’s still chilly. It’s beginner friendly with no shaping at all! The stitch repeat is easy and fun for a quick make.
The Hello Sunshine Afghan is finally here! I wanted this blanket to have old school retro vibes to it. I was super excited to find the exact colors I wanted in the Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling yarn. There are so many different color combinations you can go with though so i’m excited to see crocheters make this pattern there own!
I think some purples would be so pretty in this pattern. Maybe even light pastel colors as a baby blanket!
I’m a big fan of using C2C to work up different graphs. I have multiple blanket patterns available free on my blog as well as for purchase! A couple favorites are- Covered In Cats and Draped In Dogs!
I’m sure you know by now all of the details on The Traveling Afghan project put together by Lion Brand but I’ll give you a quick rundown just in case! This year long project involves 49 different crochet and knit designers to bring you two beautiful blanket designs- one knit and one crochet. Each designer is contributing a unique 10X10″ knit or crochet square design and sharing the pattern free on their blog! Each square has a fun story behind it that represents this designers life in yarn. This project started in January of 2020 and will continue throughout the year. I’m so excited to be the traveling afghan knit square 13!
I love that there is both a knit and crochet version. So depending on your craft you can pick which one you want to do! Most of you know me as a crochet designer buuuuut SURPRISE! I designed a knit square not a crochet one. Shocker I know! lol. I actually tried to learn how to knit before I started crocheting!
If you don’t already have it- get the knit kit from Lion Brand here!
Or you can grab the crochet version!
If you prefer a low cost ad-free printable PDF you can grab it from my Ravelry shop ($1)
Oh sweet summer! Summer is my favorite season, what about you? I love the long lazy days, the sunshine and warmth, playing outside with my girls, hiking, swimming and the pretty sunsets! The Sweet Summer Tee is a must-make for the warmer months.
It’s slightly oversized for a comfy fit that flatters all body types. You can easily add or take away rows for a longer or shorter fit. It’s also perfect for beginners because there is minimal shaping and seaming.
I used Lion Brand Coboo for this top. It’s one of my absolute favorite yarns for garments. I used it for my Happy At Home Hoodie and my Bobble Crop Top!
Are you a plant lady? I like to think I am. I admit sometimes I can’t keep all of my plants and succulents happy and alive but I try my hardest! The Plant Lady Tote is perfect for anyone who loves plants and succulents! I hope you love it as much as I do!
The Plant Lady Tote is made with Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn. This is my favorite yarn to use to make sturdy bags and home decor. Not to mention it has so many gorgeous color options! Most recently, I used it for my Magical Market Tote.
If you haven’t tried tapestry crochet or any type of color-work before I definitely recommend checking out some tutorials and make a practice swatch! It can be a bit cumbersome switching back and fourth between colors at first. But with a little bit of practice you’ll be a pro in no time! Check out the recommended tutorials below before you get started.
Im a huge fan of FAST patterns, what about you?! The Magical Market Tote works up in just a few hours. Maybe even less if you don’t take any breaks! Its double stranded and uses a few different large hooks for a quick make!
This mesh like bag stretches to a really decent size. When I was making it I didn’t realize it would lengthen so much when I put items into it. It reminded me of Hermione Grangers magical extended purse when I started putting things in…it can fit SO much. If you don’t want it to stretch to the long length that my bag is I would omit a couple of rows. Personally, I love how big it is!
I used Lion Brand 24/7 cotton for this bag, held double! I love this yarn for bags because its so sturdy. Have you used it before? A great substitute for this yarn would be Lion Brand Comfy Cotton! I used it for my beehive bag!
The Magical Market Tote is perfect for the beach, the farmers market or even used as a WIP bag! Be sure to tag me on social media when you finish yours so I can share!
Find The Magical Market Tote on Ravelry! Add it to your queue for later or share the love with a heart! 😉
I’m so excited to share with you guys the “Take Two Top” as part of the Summer Must Haves with Lionbrand.com! This is such a fun collection of different patterns perfect for summer so definitely check them out!
I used a newer yarn from Lion Brand called “Low Tide”. This is a fun yarn with a chainette style construction. The reason why I named my tank the Take Two Top is because you only have to make 2 of the EXACT same panels to create it! The front and back are exactly the same and then seamed up the sides. The straps at the top are tied into cute little bows so no worrying about seaming there!
I may or may not have crocheted an entire tank top before ripping it out and designing this one in a second attempt or a “take 2”. 😉 All part of the design process! I’m glad I started over because the second time was a big success!
Getting photos of the Take Two Top was a little difficult while in quarantine. A lot of times I have to design pieces way in advanced and sometimes the weather is not prepared for a summer top Lol! Usually I would go to a local indoor studio if I’m taking spring/summer photos in the winter but had to skip it this time. First I tried (unsuccessfully) to get photos in my backyard. That ended up being a fail with all of the fencing and houses around. Then I tried taking photos in my house. I managed to get a few good ones but I still wasn’t completely satisfied. Thankfully, I was able to go to a local trail and get a few good shots in while staying at a safe social distance! 🙂
