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Sunday, December 31, 2023

Macaroon Blossom Throw | Included in 2023 Wrap-up | With Gratitude

 


A great BIG outpouring of gratitude to Jimmy Beans Wool for all the maker
they sent to the Apple Blossom Dreams Ravelry Shop to purchase this pattern!
Thank you JBW for featuring the "Macaroon Blossom Throw" in your 2023 wrap-up.
And thank you also for creating Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn packs for this blanket
for our USA makers!
You can find the pattern for the Macaroon Blossom Blanket
with the supplement for a 
Scheepjes Stone Wash Colour Pack version 
included, as well, by clicking on the following
Apple Blossom Dreams Shops:
Clicking on the above photo will take you directly to the Etsy listing, as well.

This is how the listing reads:
Crochet this lusciously delicious and colorful Macaroon Blossom Afghan using 23-27 skeins of 50 gm Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn or yarn of your choice. This instantly downloadable pattern will teach you step-by-step how to complete the JAYGO (join-as-you-go) method with blossom circles and leaf squares. The 29-page pattern includes over 100 step-by-step photos and charts, as well as, several links to exclusive videos for extra added assistance. Additionally, you'll a three-page abbreviated version of the pattern, as well as, a five-page instructional guide on how to adjust the pattern to utilize one Scheepjes Stone and River Washed Colour Pack and 2-3 50 gm skeins of Scheepjes Stone Wash yarn. 
The pattern is written and verbalized in US crochet terms.

The colour pack version with all six rounds of the border measures
 29" x 47" (74 cm x 120 cm)

The original version measures 36" x 54" (91 cm x 138 cm)

Yarn Packs for Original Version:
The 27 skeins of Scheepjes Stone Washed Yarn in yarn packs can be found at
and

Yarn for Colourpack Version:
A Colour Pack of Stone Washed Yarn is available on *Amazon by clicking here.


2023 was a good year but I think 2024 will be better!

Happy New Year's Eve everybody

and
Warmly,
Astri Elisabeth
*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.

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Countdown to Christmas | Espresso - Cookies - Crochet | Day 24

   "Berlinerkranser, Nespresso, and Something Crocheted" countdown...

Day 24 

A crocheted snowflake and a stained glass skier ornament
made by the NVO's father circa 1980.
Crochet Pattern:
The free pattern is by 
NotikaLand Crochet and Knitting and can be found on YouTube. 
Search: How to crochet for beginners CROCHET snowflake motif.
Yarn:
*Scheepjes Catona and ribbon yarn (one strand of each.) 
For the featured snowflake Catona in a darker blue was used instead of the white.
Ribbon yarn - brand unknown see photo below to find something similar. 

Nespresso:
Festive Black Espresso (Espresso Noir Festif)
and it came with a beautiful mug!
We love our original Nespresso (that uses the smaller pods as shown in this countdown); 
however, for a larger cup, I recommend this Vertuoline:


It can be found at *Amazon by clicking here.
And for a variety pack of delicious pods for 
the Vertuoline click here.

Cookie:
Berlinerkranser rolled into number shapes. 
Berlinerkranser recipe found here.

Happy Holidays
and
Warmly,
Astri Elisabeth

*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.

 

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Countdown to Christmas | Espresso - Cookies - Crochet | Day 23

   "Berlinerkranser, Nespresso, and Something Crocheted" countdown...

Day 23 
Oops, this is the only cookie number that broke!
Crochet Pattern:
Velvety Soft Baby Blanket
free on YouTube:Here's the YouTube video:
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Yarn:
The blanket is made with the luscious "Parfait Chunky Chenille" yarn in 
Cotton Candy, Ballet Pink, Bubble Gum, Key Lime, and Cream
 by Premier Yarns.
You can find this yarn as a 3-pack on *Amazon by clicking here.

Coffee:
Flavored Caramello
We love our original Nespresso (that uses the smaller pods as shown in this countdown); 
however, for a larger cup, I recommend this Vertuoline:


It can be found at *Amazon by clicking here.
And for a variety pack of delicious pods for 
the Vertuoline click here.


Cookie:
Berlinerkranser rolled into number shapes. 
Berlinerkranser recipe found here.

Happy Holidays
and

Warmly,
Astri Elisabeth

*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.

 

Friday, December 22, 2023

Countdown to Christmas | Espresso - Cookies - Crochet | Day 22

  "Berlinerkranser, Nespresso, and Something Crocheted" countdown...

Day 22 

Crochet Pattern:
A snowflake from the Snowflake Table Runner by Knitted Flowers
pattern, yarn, and supplies available at Hobbii.com by clicking here.

Yarn:
One strand of Scheepjes Catona in white and one strand of 
Go Handmade Cocktail "Deluxe" in gold.

Coffee:
Arpeggio

We love our original Nespresso (that uses the smaller pods as shown in this countdown); 
however, for a larger cup, I recommend this Vertuoline:


It can be found at *Amazon by clicking here.
And for a variety pack of delicious pods for 
the Vertuoline click here.

Cookie:
Berlinerkranser rolled into number shapes. 
Berlinerkranser recipe found here.

Happy Holidays
and
Warmly,
Astri Elisabeth

*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.


Thursday, December 21, 2023

Countdown to Christmas | Espresso - Cookies - Crochet | Day 21

 "Berlinerkranser, Nespresso, and Something Crocheted" countdown...

Day 21
Crochet Pattern:
Apple Blossom Dreams Afghan

 The Apple Blossom Dreams Afghan Crochet Pattern 
is available at the following Apple Blossom Dreams shops:

Yarn:
Stylecrafts Special DK
You can purchase this yarn at
Wool Warehouse by clicking here.
Apple Blossom Dreams is not affiliated with Wool Warehouse
for these yarn sales at this time, but almost all our yarn is purchased here.

Coffee:
Indonesia

We love our original Nespresso (that uses the smaller pods as shown in this countdown); 
however, for a larger cup, I recommend this Vertuoline:


It can be found at *Amazon by clicking here.
And for a variety pack of delicious pods for 
the Vertuoline click here.


Cookie:
Berlinerkranser rolled into number shapes. 
Berlinerkranser recipe found here.

Happy Holidays
and

Warmly,
Astri Elisabeth

*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. 

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Countdown to Christmas | Espresso - Cookies - Crochet | Day 20

 "Berlinerkranser, Nespresso, and Something Crocheted" countdown...

Day 20
Crochet Pattern:
Tri-Color Granny Rose 2 Pillow
You can find this pattern at the Apple Blossom Dreams Etsy shop by clicking here

Yarn:
Stylecrafts Special DK
You can purchase this yarn at
Wool Warehouse by clicking here.
Apple Blossom Dreams is not affiliated with Wool Warehouse
for these yarn sales at this time, but almost all our yarn is purchased here.

Coffee:
Cosi
(Oooooooo...nice coffee name!)

It can be found at *Amazon by clicking here.
And for a variety pack of delicious pods for 
the Vertuoline click here.


Cookie:
Berlinerkranser rolled into number shapes. 
Berlinerkranser recipe found here.

Happy Holidays
and

Warmly,
Astri Elisabeth

*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.

  

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Countdown to Christmas | Espresso - Cookies - Crochet | Day 19

 "Berlinerkranser, Nespresso, and Something Crocheted" countdown...

Day 19
A warm scarf based on the Macaroon Blossom Afghan pattern.
Crochet Pattern:
You can find the pattern for the Macaroon Blossom Blanket
with the supplement for a 
Scheepjes Stone Wash Colour Pack version 
included, as well, by clicking on the following
Apple Blossom Dreams Shops:
Adjust the pattern for a scarf, making 26 motifs in various colors,
 with Black Onyx leaf squares,
and a border in Moonstone and Black Onyx

Yarn:
Scheepjes Stone Washed Yarn.
A Colour Pack of Stone Washed Yarn is available on *Amazon by clicking here.

Coffee:
Ristretto
 
We love our original Nespresso (that uses the smaller pods as shown in this countdown); 
however, for a larger cup, I recommend this Vertuoline:


It can be found at *Amazon by clicking here.
And for a variety pack of delicious pods for 
the Vertuoline click here.


Cookie:
Berlinerkranser rolled into number shapes. 
Berlinerkranser recipe found here.

Happy Holidays
and

Warmly,
Astri Elisabeth

*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.

 

Monday, December 18, 2023

Countdown to Christmas | Espresso - Cookies - Crochet | Day 18

   "Berlinerkranser, Nespresso, and Something Crocheted" countdown...

Day 18
Sunnyside Up Afghan!
Crochet Pattern:
You can purchase the pattern at Wool Warehouse by clicking here
or at the following Apple Blossom Dreams shops:
Stylecraft Special DK or Scheepjes Colour Crafter
also
  Wool Warehouse
stocks yarn packs for 
the Sunnyside Up Afghan, as well.

Coffee:
Venezia

We love our original Nespresso (that uses the smaller pods as shown in this countdown); 
however, for a larger cup, I recommend this Vertuoline:


It can be found at *Amazon by clicking here.
And for a variety pack of delicious pods for 
the Vertuoline click here.

Cookie:
Berlinerkranser rolled into number shapes. 
Berlinerkranser recipe found here.

Happy Holidays
and
Warmly,
Astri Elisabeth

*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.