So here it is: The ocean, beach, waves, summer inspired "Pure Shores" blanket. Highly adaptable to your own needs. There is a little photo tutorial and I did my best to do a little video that those of us who are visual learners also can crochet this blanket. I really hope that the video does... Continue Reading →
Reveal: „Pure Shores“ blanket
Yes, the new blanket is called "Pure Shores". Yes, it is because of the All Saints song featured on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of "The Beach". And yes, I feel a little bit ashamed that I like the song. But hey, everyone has his very own guilty pleasure. I will give you some information... Continue Reading →
WIP: Happiness comes in waves
I already told you that there is a new crochet blanket in my mind. And this idea made it to my hook and now I am in the middle of crocheting this pattern. Simple as that. The pattern is based on the wavy border pattern which is quite common. There are a lot of tutorials... Continue Reading →
Back to the crochet game!
I know, I know, it was a lot of knitting the last few weeks and month. Right now I try to balance things out and I have a new crochet project on my hook. And guess what? I am aiming for a new blanket since i did not crochet bigger things since the pattern release... Continue Reading →
The “Navigator” baby blanket – FREE PATTERN inside US and Deutsch
Enough talk. Let's crochet. Here is the "Navigator" baby blanket pattern crocheted in SCHEEPJES Cahlista. You can find more information about the one row mosaic technique used in this blanket HERE. You can find a list of all Scheepjes retailers HERE. There is a ready to print PDF version on Ravelry in US, UK and... Continue Reading →
The “Navigator” Baby Blanket
So I finally finished the blanket and the name is decided. "Navigator" it shall be. There are a few reasons for that. First of all, it is one of my all time favorite songs. And I always try to name my crochet work after songs I have a connection to. Second: a few people did... Continue Reading →
WIP -A new (still nameless) baby blanket
So there is a new baby blanket on my hook. And there are a few reasons why I chose to make this blanket. The idea came as I said in a previous post when I visited our local historical museum JAMTLI. It is a magical place and I really love to be there. An old carpet caught... Continue Reading →
An old love….
Most of you who follow my blog and my patterns know that i really like to work in SCHEEPJES Cahlista. It is, as most of you also know a 100% natural cotton yarn in Aran weight (50grams/85meters). Most of my blankets are done in Cahlista but recently I tried a few different yarns from the Scheepjes... Continue Reading →
Connected – cushion sized square – UK and German terms – FREE PATTERN INSIDE
So here is it. The first pattern in the "CONNECTED" series. Made in SCHEEPJES River washed with a Stone Washed border. Enough talking -let´s crochet! You can find more information about the pattern and the process here: Something new… WIP „Connected“ I’m gonna get myself CONNECTED If you want to go for a bigger version, just... Continue Reading →
Crochet Hack: Every now and then I fall apart.
Ok, this is not really crochet. But here is the thing: I really like pompoms. I really like huge, massive pompoms. I think this gives your hat that special something. But I hate pompoms that loosen. That means that there are tiny bits of yarn everywhere. And as i am a father of two wildlings... Continue Reading →