Follow the Sun Afghan | Crochet Pattern | Launched Today!

Today is the day!

The launch of the 

Follow the Sun Afghan 

Crochet Pattern

The pattern can be found by clicking on the following Apple Blossom Dreams shops:

Etsy

Ravelry

Lovecrafts

Wool Warehouse

The afghan can be crocheted with any DK-weight yarn. 

I like 100% acrylic because it is so soft, and the costs are reasonable for a large project.

Wool Warehouse has put together yarn packs for the project

and they can be found by clicking here.

This is how the listing reads:

Whether you're snuggling up on the couch, adding a touch of elegance to your guest room, 

looking for a thoughtful gift, or welcoming a little one into the world, 

this floral afghan is the perfect project. 

Featuring a sunny floral design, this pattern is just right for adding a touch of color 

and sweetness to any home and/or nursery.

With basic crochet stitches and simple techniques, although the pattern is listed as "intermediate," 

it is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. 

The pattern includes 26 pages of clear and detailed instructions, 

along with over 100 step-by-step photos to guide you through the process. 

Links to exclusive videos for each step are also included. 

Additionally, you'll find a two-page abbreviated version of the pattern that is perfect for printing.

Crafted with soft and cozy yarn, this afghan will keep you, a loved one, or a little one warm and comfortable all year round. 

And with its timeless design, it's sure to become a cherished family heirloom.

With instant download, you can start crocheting right away! 

Simply download the pattern and start working on this beautiful floral afghan today.

The finished afghan including the border measures 37" x 70" (94 cm x 178 cm)

100% acrylic DK weight yarn was used in the featured blanket.

The pattern is written and verbalized in US crochet terms.

Look at that little bit of sunshine coming through in this photo.

Warms my heart!

Thank you all for your interest and for visiting my little crochet space.

I hope you are all

With warmest regards,

Astri

Apple Blossom Dreams may receive a small commission on purchases made via

the Wool Warehouse links,

however, it is at no additional cost to you.

Follow the Sun Afghan | Crochet Pattern | Release Date Friday, March 7, 2025

 

Stay tuned for the release of this pattern on Friday, March 7th, 2025. It will be listed on Etsy, Ravelry, and Lovecrafts,

AND at Wool Warehouse, along with yarn packs! Thank you all for your patience. This has been a long time coming.

I just snapped out of a two-year brain fog, including and ending with writing this pattern.

It started with losing my only sister, Eva, to cancer in 2023.

This pattern is dedicated to her, and the blanket was gifted to our mother, Erna.

Eva had requested the song "I'll Follow the Sun" by the Beatles

to be played at her graveside service.

She loved the sun and she loved flowers more than anyone I have known.

I miss her. 😔 After that, coupled with the lack of exercise and healthy nutritional choices,

I simply could not concentrate like I had been able to in the past.

There were 12 versions of this pattern,

each with a plethora of mistakes until it got to where it is now. Okay, with that said, I am now back on track and ready to "carry on."

A lot of stuff is in the works,

and I am very excited about feeling better

and the prospect of delivering on my intentions/ideas. I appreciate the love and support of each and every one of you!

What an awesome community. ♥️

I am now ready for some

How about you?

With warmest regards,

Astri

Follow the Sun Afghan | Crochet Pattern | Tests are in

 The "Follow the Sun Afghan" tests are in!

Yay!!!

These lovely first-time testers all came from an Instagram call.

Unbelievable, what a fantastic job by all!

@lovemyneedle

@crochetwithclairex

@haekellok_crochet

@maman_makes

A great BIG thank you to these awesome makers!!!

Pattern - Follow the Sun Afghan 

(to be released the first week of March.)
Yarn - Yarnsmiths Create DK, Scheepjes Colour Crafter, or Stylecraft Special DK.
Tech Editor - @krosha_prapancha

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Follow the Sun Afghan | Crochet Pattern | Out to Testers

The "Follow the Sun Afghan"

crochet pattern is out with testers!

Yay!!!

Meanwhile, I'm testing the pattern in this luscious Deep Ocean Blue

as the MC (Main Color.)

These have been temporarily joined with stitch markers.

This helps me keep track and makes the afghan easier to join once they are all done.

I don't know how big it will be.

I'll keep crocheting the motifs until the tests come back...or maybe longer. 

Luckily I have plenty of yarn.

Oh, and BTW I love this yarn!

Yarnsmiths Create DK, it's a 100% acrylic DK weight yarn.

It comes in over 100 colors!!!

The price is so good too.

I purchased it from Wool Warehouse.

Click here for a link to the yarn.

(I do not receive a commission on the purchase of this yarn.)

Stay tuned for more on this project and the call for pattern "maker" testers.

Pattern - Follow the Sun Afghan
Yarn - Yarnsmiths Create DK
Tech Editor - @krosha_prapancha

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Follow the Sun Afghan | Pattern Testing | Forthcoming Crochet Pattern

These are a couple of tests from the 

"Follow the Sun Afghan"

crochet pattern coming soon. 

❄️🩷🩵💛💚💜🧡❄️

 On this wintry day, I am questioning the naming of this project.

It seems like "Summer in Snow" might have been more appropriate.

  as it may likely be closer to summer once the pattern is all rolled out!  

Well, not really...probably closer to spring.

 

Here's the border.

It really changes the look to change colors.

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The pattern will be about 26 pages!

Including a two-page abbreviated version for printing, 

 Additionally there are plenty of step-by-step photos and exclusive videos for every step.

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A few more tweaks with tech editing and it'll be ready to go out to pattern testers.

❄️🩷🩵💛💚💜🧡❄️

Stay tuned for more on this project and the call for pattern "maker" testers.

Pattern - Follow the Sun Afghan
Yarn - Yarnsmiths Create DK
Tech Editor - @krosha_prapancha

Warmly,

Astri Elisabeth

Granny Heart Bauble | Crochet Pattern | Fun for Valentine's Day

How about crocheting some Valentine's Day decor?

♥️🤍🩷♥️🤍🩷

♥️ Pattern - Granny Heart Bauble
🩷 Designer - Moi 😉
🧶 Yarn - Catona by Scheepjes

♥️🤍🩷🤍🩷

A downloadable pdf version of this pattern is available

for purchase by clicking on the following sites:

Etsy
Ravelry
LoveCrafts

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.

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.

Wool Warehouse | Apple Blossom Dreams | Designer Page

It's a very exciting day at Apple Blossom Dreams!!!

So many wonderful emotions going on over here: 🩷Happy 🩷Honoured 🩷Humbled 🩷Overjoyed And most of all: 🙏🏼Grateful You see, Apple Blossom Dreams has been included as one of

Wool Warehouse's Designers!!!

I can't believe I'm typing those words!

(This is definitely a post worthy of many exclamation marks!!!)

Here's a screenshot of the page that can be found by clicking here:

Wool Warehouse has been so awesome to work with over the last few of years

and I'm head over heels delighted to be included.

With a heart bursting at the seams with gratitude,

a big thank you to Wool Warehouse and all their lovely peeps!

Stay tuned for a lot more love of Wool Warehouse and crochet and a lot of

Warmly, 

Astri Elisabeth

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.