Apple Blossom Branch Crochet Pattern - Listed

Remember that blossom crocheting addiction that I referred to in the previous post?
It has not stopped!

Another result of this obsession is this

Apple Blossom Branch 

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It brings springtime into the home all year long!

I finished up the pattern last night with the help of a desktop publishing program and

the NVO's editing skills;

 

hence, the pattern can now be found in my Etsy shop by clicking here.

Yay!!!

This is how the listing reads:

Let this pattern guide you in making this lovely apple blossom branch. 

Its fresh and soft design is also ideal for many decorative applications. 

This instantly downloadable 11-page pattern includes plenty of step-by-step photos, as well as, links to videos for extra added assistance. 

Page 11 of the pattern includes a condensed crochet "short-hand" version of the pattern. 

The pattern is written and verbalized in US crochet terms.Ideal for an intermediate crocheter. 

A great way to use up any leftover yarn from either

 the Cherry Blossom Afghan or the Apple Blossom Dream Afghans:

This is a photo of the original Apple Blossom Dream Afghan 

in Stylecraft Special DK or Scheepjes Colour Crafter.

Pattern found here.

Photos of the Cherry Blossom Afghan and The Apple Blossom Dream Afghan

in Scheepjes Stone and River Washed Yarn

 Patterns found 

here                           and                       here.

Please note that the stamen can be changed to Scheepjes River Washed yarn in Steenbras

and the leaves to Scheepjes Stone Washed in Peridot and voila you have a cherry blossom!

 

The Cherry Blossom Afghan pattern and the Apple Blossom Dream Afghan patterns
 include the instructions for the blossoms. 
Additionally, the Branch pattern includes leaves, buds, and placement information.

If you have purchased any of these three afghan patterns, 
then please forward the proof of purchase via email and

 I will happily send the branch pattern to you for free:

astri.bowlin@gmail.com

Otherwise, the pattern can be found in my Etsy shop by clicking here.

Thank you for your interest,

Warmly,

Astri

Cherry Blossom Afghan Crochet Pattern

I am addicted to crocheting blossoms, I tell ya'!

I simply cannot stop!

One of the results of this obsession is this

Cherry Blossom Afghan

🌸🌸🌸

made with 

Scheepjes Stone and River Washed yarn.

I LOVE this yarn!

I must have at least a dozen blossom project in the works, but finally,

 I sat down and produced a pattern for this one.

(Gosh it's hard to pull myself away from the hook, yarn, and crocheted blossom mania,

 and onto the computer!)

The Cherry Blossom Afghan Pattern is similar to the Apple Blossom Dream Afghan Pattern,

so if you have purchased that pattern, then please forward the proof of purchase via email and

 I will happily send this one to you for free:

astri.bowlin@gmail.com

Otherwise, the pattern can be found in my Etsy shop by clicking here.

This is how the listing reads:

Let this pattern guide you in making this lovely cherry blossom afghan 

Its vibrant color-saturated and soft design is also ideal for many applications. 

The finished size is approximately 36" x 48" (120 cm x 90 cm) which is perfect for napping or displaying. 

Cozy on up for cooler days/evenings or wrap baby snuggly for a stroll. 

Oh and think of the color possibilities!

This instantly downloadable 20-page pattern includes plenty of step-by-step photos, as well as, links to the Apple Blossom Dream Afghan (videos in different yarn and colors; however, the same stitches) for extra added assistance. Pages 19 and 20 of the pattern includes a condensed crochet "short-hand" version of the pattern. 

The pattern is written and verbalized in US crochet terms.

Ideal for an intermediate crocheter. General knowledge of crocheting a granny square is helpful.

The MC is Black Onyx,

but if you would like a lighter look, one option would be to change the MC to Moonstone:

Thank you for checking in and as always,

Warmly,

Astri

Four New Yarn Colors

Adding colors to an already splendid array of colors makes me so happy!

These are the new Stylecraft Special DK yarn colors:

Cornish Blue

Spearmint

Powder Pink

Toy

Aren't the colors pretty?

With the introduction of new colors, I make crocheted roses

 and add them to a poster that hangs on my studio door. 

For the original Granny Rose crochet pattern ( a crochet-in-the-round rose), 

please see my Etsy shop by clicking here.

 It includes an instructional video too! 

Just imagine the color possibilities and application possibilities.

Oh, how I love blossoms! 

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 Thank you for stopping by to see this pretty yarn

and

Warmly,

Astri

Blush Blossom Blanket in Muted Colors-WIP

I just simply can't stop crocheting with the springtime colors!

I have been obsessing over and chomping at the bit to try out the new Stylecraft Special DK yarn colors.

So a "Blush Blossom Blanket in Muted Colors"

 was just the ticket to cover both obsessions.

At this juncture, I have included two of the new yarn colors:

Toy and Powder Pink

(Watch out Spearmint and Cornish Blue...I have future plans for you too!)

And for once I don't have the urge to saturate with white; however, 

cream may sneak its way into this project.

This blanket is based on the Blush Blossom Baby Blanket Pattern,

found in my Etsy Shop by clicking here.

The only changes are the yarn the colors. 

Everything else will remain the same.

The blossoms are crocheted from my Stylecraft Special DK and Scheepjes Colour Crafter yarn stash.

I picked colors not too bright or dark.

Additionally, I chose flower colors that might be found in nature. 

I like the granny square as a diamond and I really like that there are only 24 of these blossom squares (diamonds) to crochet.

(Please note the pattern includes a plethora of step-by-step photos, as well as, video links for additional assistance.)

The rest of the blanket is comprised of basic granny squares and half granny squares (triangles).

The MC's (Main Colors) are:

Toy

Cloud Blue

Powder Pink

Duck Egg

The leaves are:

Pistachio

At this point, the border may include Cream, Spearmint, and Cornish Blue....we'll see...

I am making every effort to limit the yarn to no more than one skein of each color.

Stay tuned for the continuing colorways,

 and as always wishing you lots of colorful and

Warmly,

Astri

Farmhouse Rose Afghan Revisited

Since our return from Scandinavia in June there has been a lot of "settling in" happening at the

 "Koselig Hekler Hus"

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And that includes the rearranging of crocheted items, of course. 😉

So the Farmhouse Rose Afghan was moved from the porch to the master bedroom.

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Additionally, various red, white, and blue items were gathered from other areas of the home

to create a color-coordinated crochet inspired space

and

a trip to IKEA for blue and white bed linens really

pulled the look together.

"Fresh and Flowery" 

is what I was going for. 

The crochet pattern can be found on Etsy by clicking here.

The pattern includes 20 pages of step-by-step instructions, 

with dozens of photos.

Sometimes, still, the afghan ends up on the back porch,

where it coordinates with the 

"Farmhouse Rose Barn Quilt"

The barn quilt design was inspired by the afghan:

and

a barn quilt has been installed on the front and back of our home.

It welcomes crocheters to the

"Koselig Hekler Hus"

and I welcome you to lots of

Warmly,

Astri