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!

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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

Apple Blossom Dreams | Little Box of Crochet | Designs

 I have been absolutely thrilled to create two designs for 

Little Box of Crochet!

In 2024 

Apple Blossom Sachets for the May box:

 

and

In 2023

Cottage Rose Dish/Face clothes for the August box:

Check out this fun monthly crochet subscription box

by clicking here.

hoping it will bring you additional

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Macaroon Blossom Afghan | Crochet Pattern | 2024 Revision

The Macaroon Blossom Afghan Crochet Pattern 

now has a 2024 revision!

These photos are a miniature version of the afghan that was made to film the new stamen, petals, and leaves videos, and to create a video for the border, but the afghan in the pattern measures 

36" x 54" (91 cm x 138 cm).

The videos for the stamen, petals, and leaves have been refilmed. 

There were a few makers that have requested a border video so that has been added, as well.

Scheepjes Stone Washed was the yarn used in the photographed mini afghan and the pattern.

Just so you know, I used Peridot for the leaves and New Jade

 for the leaf joins as I was out of Canada Jade. All greens work up nicely. 😊

If you previously purchased the pattern via Ravelry,

you would have received the 2024 revision last month 

If you purchased the pattern on Etsy, Lovecrafts or at Wool Warehouse (before March 2024) then access the YouTube links and

 the links for the new videos via the description of the old videos. 

 

The "Leaf Join" video includes a link to the new "Border" video 

referenced in the description.

In addition to new videos, the pattern has been spruced up, reformatted,

 and expertly tech-edited by the lovely
@krosha_prapancha 

A big thank you to my friend Poornima!

You can find the pattern for the Macaroon Blossom Blanket

made with Scheepjes Stone Washed Yarn 

with the supplement for a 

Scheepjes Stone and River Wash Colour Pack version 

included, as well, by clicking on the following

Apple Blossom Dreams Shops:

Etsy

Ravelry

Lovecrafts 

Clicking on the above photo will take you directly to the Etsy listing, as well.

Yarn Packs for Original Version:

The 27 skeins of Scheepjes Stone Washed Yarn in yarn packs can be found at

Jimmy Beans Wool

and

Wool Warehouse

Yarn for Colourpack Version:

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

Thank you for your interest in the Macaroon Blossom Crochet Pattern. 

I have had so much fun seeing all your projects, please keep them coming,

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.