Granny Bunting Triangle by Attic 24 | Carry On Crafting Festival | Summer 2025

Hello! I hope everybody's 2025 is off to a good start

 and that it includes all kinds of yarn and crochet entertainment. 

🧶

I finished up a pattern for Little Box of Crochet for their April 2025 box and it is off to testers, 

so this week I've taken a little break from designing/writing and decided to

 attack my stash with the pictured granny triangles. 

🔺🔺🔺

These are "Granny Bunting Triangles," a free pattern by the lovely Lucy at Attic 24 .

Attic 24 was one of the first crochet blogs I ran across back in late 2010, 

and I've been an avid admirer and follower ever since. 

Attic 24 inspired and motivated me to start crocheting again

 after several decades of a hiatus. 

Once again I'm inspired and motivated after a short hiatus in 2024. 

It's so refreshing to work on somebody else's awesome pattern, 

this was just the ticket I needed. 🎟️

I'm sending these off to Carry On Crafting Festival 
in the UK to add to their Summer Festival 2025 "decor." 

(See below photo for the text from their post referencing the details.) 🌞

It's a great way to have a little fun and contribute to something colorful planned for July. 

🎨

Stay tuned for a lot more love of yarn and crochet and a lot of

Yarn Organizing Distractions | Five Petal Blossom | Free Crochet Pattern

While organizing my Scheepjes Catona yarn today I thought it would be fun to make some

happy colored little blossoms. I know, I know...focus on the job at hand...😉

Oh well, I only made a few.

They were so easy that I wanted to make one in every color...🤪

I resisted and got back on the organizing track.

Here's the "how to:" Work a MR, ch 1 to secure ring, ch 2, dc into the ring, ch 3, sl st into the ring, [ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st into the ring] 4 times, fasten off, weave in ends. (5 petals – each petal has 2 sl sts, 6 chs, 1 dc)

And here are the colors that were used:

271 Tangerine
392 Lime Juice
205 Kiwi
280 Lemon
282 Ultraviolet
398 Coral Rose
114 Shocking Pink

Wanna' make some?

Grab some yarn from your stash or try making them with

Scheepjes Catona, it is my absolute favorite cotton yarn!

*Scheepjes Catona is also available in a color pack of little cuties (109 of them!)

 from *Amazon by clicking here.

If you are in the US, you will receive your yarn quickly.

Stay tuned for a lot more love of yarn and a lot of

*Apple Blossom Dreams may receive a small commission

 on purchases made via these Amazon affiliate links, 

however, it is at no additional cost to you.

2024 | The Year of the Granny Sweater | Granny Square Travel Turtleneck

 🎵🎶Wrap me up in a sweater this Christmas...🎶🎵

This was Apple Blossom Dreams' most popular project in 2024. 

I would have never guessed.

It was a random sweater I started making while traveling last autumn.

 Perhaps I'll write the pattern in 2025.

I ended up loving this yarn that I purchased in Tromsø, Norway - Drops Fabel.

This is what I wrote about it last fall:

The Granny Square Turtleneck Travel Project is done! 

 ♥️🧓🏼◻️

I decided to use the JAYGO method to join the squares, sleeves, and neck. 

Before leaving Norway I went back to the yarn shop and purchased the gold-colored yarn for all the joining. I think it might be called mustard. 

I felt like this made it a little bit more autumn-like. 🍂🤎🍁🧡

This was an easy and fun project. 

It got a little bit fiddly creating the joins along seams, though. 🤯🤪

I'd like to make another one, and if I do I could possibly write a pattern. 

I have so many different color ideas! That's the super fun part!!! 🎨

Yarn is Drops Fabel 75% Wool. Fingering/4 ply. Two strands held together. 🧶😁

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Snowflakes for Christmas | Holiday Crochet

Crocheted Snowflakes!!!

These snowflakes from January 2024 were lying in real snow.

It was very exciting. 

Due to some late-in-the-year traveling and medical issues for 

poor Mr. Digger aka the NVO, that brought us to the "BIG" city of hospitals and specialists,

we have not yet been home to make and prepare magic for this wonderful time of the year!

 

So far everything is okay and we hope to be home before Christmas,

in the meantime here's some magic from last January.

 

Crochet Patterns:

Snowflake from the Snowflake Table Runner Pattern by Michelle King at Knitted Flowers.

You can find the pattern on Etsy by clicking here.

and

How to Crochet for Beginners CROCHET snowflake motif by Crochet by Notika on YouTube by clicking here. 

Yarn:
*Scheepjes Catona and a mysterious ribbon yarn that I purchased on clearance

 that did not have a label. 

If anybody knows what yarn this is I would be so grateful

 if you would share that information.

*Scheepjes Catona is available in a color pack of little cuties (109 of them!)

 from *Amazon by clicking here.

If you are in the US, you will receive your yarn quickly.

Stay tuned for the return of

*Apple Blossom Dreams may receive a small commission

 on purchases made via these Amazon affiliate links, 

however, it is at no additional cost to you.

Amanda Quiltghan | By Loulabella.knits | Crocheted Quilt Pattern

Check out this Amanda Quiltghan by 

@loulabella.knits!

All blocks are made with hand-dyed yarns.

All photos are credited to loulabella.knits.

Check out her IG account for a list of all the lovely yarn!

 

The pattern can be found in the Apple Blossom Dreams Shops:

A click on the following shops will take you to the pattern:

Etsy

Ravelry

Lovecrafts

This is how the listing reads:

💮🍃💚💙🩵🩷🍃💮

Amanda Quiltghan Crochet Pattern - Instant Download

Transform your space or the space of a loved one with 

this modern take on a crocheted quilt. 

It's a fun and happy design, reminiscent of bunting or confetti.

Pattern Details:
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Language: English (US terms)
Instant Download: Yes
Format: PDF
Step-by-Step Instructions: 26 pages of detailed guidance with 164 clear, 

high-quality images, a four-page abbreviated version, 

and exclusive links to nine videos 

to ensure success, even for those new to crochet.

Materials Needed:
Cotton fingering (#1 Super Fine) yarn. 

A chart for DK weight (#3 Light) yarn substitution is also included.

Crochet hook size: 3.5 mm for fingering yarn and 4.00 mm for DK yarn.
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Scissors
Stitch Markers
Steamer (optional)
Sewing machine and sewing machine thread (optional)

Dimensions:
The finished blanket measures 70 in x 70 in (178 cm x 178 cm).
A finished block with border measures 17 in x 17 in (43 cm x 43 cm).

Instant Download:
You will receive a link to download the PDF pattern instantly upon purchase. 

Print it out or keep it on your digital device for easy access.

Note: This listing is for the crochet pattern only, not the finished product.

Begin crafting your Quiltghan today. 

Download now and warm your world with happiness!

💮🍃💚💙🩵🩷🍃💮

This blanket was inspired by “The Birdling Quilt” by Amanda of Prairie Quilt Co. 

Permission was given by Amanda Loewen.

Please see Amanda’s beautiful designs, especially if you are a quilter.

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Metamorphosis 1 | Caterpillar Play Pad | Free How-To Videos Live on YouTube

Metamorphosis 1 - Caterpillar Play Pad

Videos are Live!

A couple more rows are done on the Caterpillar Play Pad.

🐛🌸🍃

Unfortunately, it's slow going due to pain in my right wrist up to my elbow... 

overuse, perhaps. 🙁

I don't know when I'll finish, but in the meantime if you would like a go at this pattern

 then check out the following "how-to" videos are now available for free on YouTube:

Caterpillar Play Pad | Video 1 of 7 - Intro

Caterpillar Play Pad | Video 2 of 7 - Start a Row and Change Colors

Caterpillar Play Pad |  Video 3 of 7 - Back Side Joins

Caterpillar Play Pad |  Video 4 of 7 - Back Rows

Caterpillar Play Pad |  Video 5 of 7 - Sew One Side

Caterpillar Play Pad |  Video 6 of 7 - Stuff and Join Other Side

Caterpillar Play Pad |  Video 7 of 7 - Little Feet Border

So gather up your yarn, a 4 mm hook, a tapestry needle, 

and a bag of fiberfill, and let's get started with these videos.

I used the following 16 colors, but if you use 10 of these and make the pad 10 x 10 rectangles then you will need only one skein of each color and an extra skein of green for the little feet.

Yarn in this order:

SSDK = Stylecraft Special DK

YSCDK = Yarnsmiths Create DK

SSDK Shrimp

SSDK Blush

SSDK Soft Peach or YSCDK Peachy Pink

SSDK Candy Floss

SSDK Fuschia Purple

SSDK Magenta

SSDK Wisteria or YSCDK Lilac

YSCDK Sky Blue

YSCDK Hydrangea Blue

SSDK Turquoise or YSCDK Light Turquoise

SSDK Sherbet or YSCDK Glacier Blue

SSDK Aspen

SSDK Spring Green or YSCDK Hint of Mint

SSDK Grass Green

SSDK Citron

SSDK Lemon

I've organized my yarn in a box I picked up from the Wine Store. 😉🍾

Pictured are the first three sections/rows. 

At least seven more sections will be joined for a playpen pad, a floor pad, a reading pad, 

a pet bed, or simply a squishy soft pad to play upon! 

Easily customizable to your size and your colors.

See how the colors are lined up in the color wheel order? 

And then the colors go diagonally across the pad as well. 

Makes me happy! 

This has been such a fun and easy project. 

The puffy rectangles are crocheted together all in one piece vertically and 

then sewn together horizontally, but there will be more about that later on 

with strategically placed yarn ends.

 

We'll start with just the basic stitch, then a color change, 

then the very cool joining of the same color on the other side. 

And how about those little caterpillar feet as a border?

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Metamorphosis 1 | Caterpillar Play Pad | Crochet Project

Announcing a good start on a "June" Tunisian crochet project with the longest name ever...

Metamorphosis 1 - Caterpillar Play Pad 🐛

Pictured are the first three sections/rows. 

At least seven more sections will be joined for a playpen pad, a floor pad, a reading pad, 

a pet bed, or simply a squishy soft pad to play upon! 

Easily customizable to your size and your colors.

See how the colors are lined up in the color wheel order? 

And then the colors go diagonally across the pad as well. 

Makes me happy! 

This has been such a fun and easy project. 

The puffy rectangles are crocheted together all in one piece vertically and 

then sewn together horizontally, but there will be more about that later on 

with strategically placed yarn ends.

 

We'll start with just the basic stitch, then a color change, 

then the very cool joining of the same color on the other side. 

And how about those little caterpillar feet as a border?

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth