Wow, wow, wow! We’re moving right along, arent’ we? It's been so fun to see everyone's full Marguerite motifs. The possibilities really are endless when it comes to mixing and matching colors. I've loved the versions using a single background color and swapping out "petal" colors, and I've loved the versions that use a whole … Continue reading Marguerite Blanket CAL Part 2
February 8 is fast approaching, which means that the start of the Marguerite Blanket CAL is almost here! As I noted in my first post, this is the first CAL I've hosted, and even before it's begun, I've learned a lot about how this process tends to go down. Most notably, I've learned about all … Continue reading Marguerite Crochet Blanket CAL FAQ
Welcome to the first in a series of posts for my very first CAL! I'm nervous about putting this design out into the world in CAL form since it's something I've never done before. There's a certain kind of vulnerability around sharing work with the world in this way. But I know that the upside … Continue reading Marguerite Blanket CAL Introduction
This post was first published in February, 2017. It's the dead of winter (or at least it feels like it), which means that I've been seeking out bright and cheerful colors to combat the low daylight blahs. This motif was inspired by an intricate tile pattern, and evolved from there. It makes me happy, and … Continue reading Marrakech Motif
Free crochet pattern for a sweet, lacy hexagon motif
The first time I laid eyes on Bear's Rainbow Blanket by Purl Soho, I knew I had to crochet it. The bright, bold design, and the brilliant spectrum of yarn drew me in at first glance. The original pattern calls for Koigu yarn, an absolutely stunning 100% merino wool yarn, whose hand-painted colors are to … Continue reading Bear’s Rainbow Blanket