I love a good crochet raglan sweater! Are you a fan of top down designs? Or do you like working from the bottom up? The Willow Sweater is top down or “raglan” style! I haven’t really made too many crochet patterns from the top down. It was fun being able to try it on as I went!
This sweater has no seams and no sewing. Thats definitely a plus. I have to admit though, I don’t mind sewing pieces together and I think my favorite will always be bottom up sweaters in separate pieces. Each time you finish a panel it’s like checking off a task and it seems to go quicker for me!
I love the look of a cozy cowl on a crochet raglan sweater but you could also easily leave it off. It would save you yarn, time and be less bulky in the warmer months!
Sweaters are definitely my favorite thing to design. Check out these free ones on my blog! The Coffee Shop Cardigan, The Cozy Boyfriend Cardigan, and The Color Block Cape!
I’m a little bit addicted to making c2c (corner 2 corner) blankets but I think you guys already know that lol. I’ve worked with the baby boucle yarn before for a cardigan pattern (the cozy boyfriend cardigan) and knew that It would be perfect for a teddy bear design. The teddy bear crochet blanket!
This blanket is a bit smaller than my other recent c2c’s and I think it’s the perfect size for baby or toddler! I think it would be an awesome handmade baby shower gift as well. The chunky yarn and smaller size makes it work up pretty quickly and only took me a couple weeks on and off to complete. Check out my other free c2c patterns- The Covered In Cats Afghan, The Draped In Dogs Afghan and Unicorn Dreams Afghan.
I uses Lion Brand Color Made Easy for the main blanket and Baby Soft Boucle for the teddy bear. The Baby Soft Boucle is held double stranded. You won’t want to skip out on that part so be sure you hold 2 strands at once or the bear wont be big enough.
I also think it works great as a floor mat for babies and toddlers! The bulky yarn makes it extra squishy and soft. It’s definitely on the thicker side for a blanket! Like I said, perfect baby shower gift. 😉
I’m super excited to be bringing you guys the new and improved Coffeeshop Cardigan! This pattern was one of my very first designs and was always a huge hit + top seller. It definitely needed a little face lift and some larger sizes added to it. It’s crazy how much you learn as a designer in just a couple of short years!
I’ve added more sizes to the design so now it goes from XS all the way to 5X! I also updated the construction of this sweater so there is a lot less seaming and sewing pieces together. Now, there is only 2 small sections up the side to seam. YAY! The sleeves have NO seaming!
The Coffeeshop Cardigan was inspired by all things cozy. It’s the perfect housecoat to throw on over leggings and an oversized tee. The homespun yarn gives it the perfect amount of rustic handmade feel. The pattern uses half double crochet throughout for easy stitching.
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This pattern is available as a kit from the Lion Brand website. It includes the printed ad-free PDF + all the yarn needed to make the sweater. Purchase it here! It is currently 40% off with code JAN40 (as of 1/17/20)
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You can find all the info for this pattern + the ad-free printable PDF pattern on Ravelry, here!
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You can find the ad-free printable PDF in my Etsy shop, HERE!
Materials:
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Bulky Yarn (5) Lion Brand Homespun. 5(5,6,6,6,7,7,8,8) skeins. 875(910,970,1050,1100,1180,1250,1325,1400) Yards needed.
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6.5mm Crochet Hook
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Yarn Needle
Unicorns are a big craze right now with little girls, don’t you agree? I’m sure most people know somebody who is a unicorn lover! My girls inspired me to create the ultimate unicorn blanket and I’m so happy I did.
The Unicorn Dreams Afghan was a blast to make and actually works up pretty quickly for a blanket. The bulky yarn makes it extra squishy and soft. I held the Terryspun yarn double stranded for the unicorn. This is something you will want to do as well! It’s not thick enough on it’s own so be sure to hold 2 strands of yarn at the same time.
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This blanket is available as a kit from Lionbrand.com. It comes with all the yarn required to make it + the printed PDF that includes written row by row instructions. It is currently 40% off with code “DEC40” at checkout. Be sure to grab it now at such a good price!
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You can purchase the ad-free PDF with row by row instructions from my Ravelry shop. (don’t forget to save it to your queue!)
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You can purchase the ad-free PDF with row by row instructions from my Etsy shop.
Description: Are you ready for the ultimate c2c unicorn blanket? It uses double stranded terryspun in the most perfect array of colors for the unicorn. The bulky yarn works up quick and the unicorn lover in your life will be snuggling under it in no time!
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Color Made Easy (5) bulky yarn in “birch”. 5 skeins or 1200 yards needed
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Terryspun (5) bulky yarn in “cotton candy”. 4 cakes or 1250 yards needed. Strands are held double.
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(K)6.5mm crochet hook
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Yarn needle
It’s finally heeeeerrrreee!! I’m so excited to bring you guys The Draped In Dogs Afghan! Many of you will recognize it’s counterpart- The Covered In Cats Afghan. Both are available for free here! It’s been a fun competition of cats vs. dogs. 🙂 This is the same construction as my cat blanket using corner 2 corner crochet. I have some resources available to you below if you are new to c2c. Please check them out for all the things you need to know to be successful with corner 2 corner!
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This blanket is available as a kit through Lion Brand. Get it here! It is currently 45% off with code “DEC45” at checkout. That is a reallllly good deal for a project this large. You get all of the yarn required + the printed pdf pattern (includes written instructions) for almost half off! Grab it before the deal is over!
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Get the printable ad-free PDF with written instructions here from Etsy.
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Get the printable ad-free PDF with written instructions here from Ravelry. (and save to your queue!)
Materials:
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Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling worsted weight (4) yarn. 11 Ecru (1,935 yards), 5 skeins Taupe Heather (900 yards)
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5.00mm (H) Crochet Hook
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Yarn Needle
Have you ever tried Landscapes yarn by Lion Brand? I remember buying some a few years ago to make a hat but never designed anything on a bigger scale with it. I’m so excited to finally share the Skyscape Shrug with you all! Its very simple. If you can make a rectangle then you can make this sweater! It’s the perfect project to work on while binging your favorite show on Netflix because you repeat the same few rows over and over! It is also super easy to customize. You can make it longer by starting with more foundation single crochet stitches. If you want a shorter wingspan, just take out a row repeat!
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You can find the kit to make this shrug HERE! It includes all the yarn you need (in 5 different color options) plus the ad-free printed PDF pattern!
You can find the ad-free printable PDF pattern HERE on Etsy or HERE on Ravelry.
Description: This cardigan was inspired by the beautiful striped serape style blankets. It’s constructed in one large rectangle with a fun group of repeats. It’s perfect for beginners and works up quickly.
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Worsted Weight (4) yarn. Lion Brand Landscapes. Amount needed- 6(6,6,6,7,7,7,8,8) Skeins. 775(800,835,875,925,950,1015,1090,1110) Yards.
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6.00mm (J) crochet hook
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Yarn Needle
Sizes: XS(S,M,L,XL,2X,3X,4X 5X)
It’s November! That means we get to post alllll the holiday designs right?! These bad boys can be wipped up within 10 minutes and are so dang cute! I think they would be perfect for holiday craft markets. I have visions of seeing them all hung on a mini tree displayed on craft tables! 🙂 A lot of people also brought up the idea of making a ton of them and stringing them up on a garland! I think thats what I’ll end up doing with mine. Just have to work up a few more! I hope you guys love this quick pattern!
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Materials:
- Bulky Yarn (5) I used Color Made Easy (scrap amount)
- Super Bulky (6) Fur yarn. I used Go For Faux. (scrap amount)
- 6.00mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- String/twine to hang ornament
Is there a crochet stitch or technique you’ve always wanted to try but never got around to doing? For me, that was corner 2 corner crochet.
I always saw so many beautiful c2c blankets while scrolling through Pinterest and always thought to myself…”hmmm I need to give that a try.” Well, I finally did and I guess you can call me a c2c addict now!! I’m so excited to show you guys my Covered In Cats Afghan!
What do you think? 🙂
I had so much fun designing the Cross Stripe Poncho and I hope you guys love it! I used Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti Pilling yarn which is amazing to work with. If you haven’t tried it yet I definitely recommend giving it a go! The pattern repeat on this is super easy. If you want a longer poncho just add an extra repeat on both panels. This pattern is also very beginner friendly. You are making two big rectangles and seaming together. The hood can be easily left off if you aren’t a fan. I also love that you can pick your own color palette for the stripes to add your own unique flair! Let me know what you guys think! 🙂
If you want a PDF printable version of the pattern you can find it in my Ravelry Shop and Etsy Shop!
Description: Whether you are at the beach or sitting around the campfire this poncho is the perfect piece to keep warm. The stripes give it a fun boho vibe and provides a great way to add your own unique colors. The optional hood is also easy to add!
Materials:
- Worsted (4) Weight yarn. Lion Brand Basic Stitch. 6 skeins (1,110 yards) ecru (color A), 1 Skein (185 yards) Taupe Heather (Color B), 1 Skein (185 yards) Mustard (Color C), 1 Skein (185 y ards) Frost (Color D). Note- If you are not making the hood only 925 yards in Color A are needed.
- 5.00mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
There is finally a chill in the air! I woke up this morning and it was cold enough for a cozy sweater while waiting at the bus stop with Evie! I’ve been keeping this pattern a secret for sooooo long. I finally get to share with you guys my “Cozy Boyfriend Cardigan” which is part of Lion Brands, 12 Weeks Of Christmas! I know, I know. Christmas seems so far away but it’s never too early to start making gifts right? Especially when they are handmade and take a bit more time. Yay for slow fashion!
My Cozy Boyfriend Cardigan is available as a kit from Lion Brand at a super awesome discounted price of 40% off! Use code “SAVE40SEPT” at checkout. Go snag yours now so you can get started! Did you know you get a free printed PDF of my pattern when you buy the kit? Yup.
If you have the yarn but still want a pretty PDF to print out, grab it from my Etsy Shop or Ravelry Shop.
This design was inspired by the chunky oversized sweaters you see at the mall. I wanted it to be something you could throw on with leggings and a tee. The Boucle yarn gives it just the look I was going for! I know the Boucle yarn can sometimes be intimidating but if you take it slow, use stitch markers and count by feeling your stitches you will be fine!
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Baby Soft Boucle (bulky,5) Skeins needed 9(10,11,11,12,13,13). 1040(1120,1210,1290,1360,1450,1500) yards. I recommend buying the kit here.
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6.00mm Crochet Hook
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Yarn Needle
