Tiny Tulips Baby Blanket, Free Crochet Pattern

I named this baby blanket Tiny Tulips not only because it’s the color name of the variegated yarn that I used, but also because the shells used in this stitch do slightly remind me of tulips.

This baby blanket is made using exactly one ball (892 yards) of Bernat Baby Sport yarn. The stitch is simple enough, involving only two repeating rows. In case you would like to use this stitch for another project, it’s a multiple of 8, plus 1.

Finished size: 37 by 26 inches

Bernat Baby Sport, color Tiny Tulips, 1 ball (892 yds )

US hook size G/6 (4.25 mm)

Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in same space.

Ch 121 loosely.

Row 1: shell in 6^th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 3 ch, (sc, ch 3, sc) all in next ch, ch 1, skip 3 ch, shell in next ch* across, dc in last ch. 

Row 2: ch 3, turn; (sc, ch 3, sc) all in next shell, *ch 1, shell in next ch-3 space, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) all in next shell* across, dc in 2^nd ch of turning ch-3.

Row 3: ch 3, turn; shell in next ch-3 space, *ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) all in next shell, ch 1, shell in next ch-3 space* across, dc in 2^nd ch of turning ch-3.

Repeat Row 2 – Row 3 until the blanket is about 37 inches long. Fasten off.

Crochet Flower Motif

Ch 6, join in ring with sl st.

Round 1: ch 1, 12 sc in ring; sl st to 1^st sc.

Round 2: ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 2, *dc in next 2 sc, ch 2* 5 times; sl st to 3^rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Round 3: ch 3, dc in same space, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, *2 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 5* 5 times, sl st to 3^rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Round 4: sl st to space between 2^nd and 3^rd dc of dc-4 group; *(3 dc, tr, ch 3, tr, 3 dc) all in next ch-5 space, sc in space between 2^nd and 3^rd dc of next dc-4 group* 6 times. Fasten off.

Lacy Infinity Scarf in Burgundy Color

When I was making my Lacy Infinity Scarf last summer, I had no idea it would become the most popular item on my blog. The stitch was quite simple, and I used the yarn that I had previously tried for other projects, so I really didn’t expect anything that awesome to come out of it. However, once the scarf was finished and I tried it on, I was amazed how beautiful and stylish it looked.

Most of the time I don’t like crocheting the same thing more than once, but this scarf is an exception. I was very flattered when a couple of months ago a lady from the Netherlands contacted me to commission this scarf. I was pleased and proud that someone so far away wanted to have something I made.

It seems to me this might be a good idea to have a few of such scarves on hand in case someone would like to purchase it or for presents. Besides, I really want to see what this scarf will look like in other colors.

The yarn used for this scarf is quite expansive, and so far I only made one more in deep burgundy color. It turned out stunning!

I used  , Color Fawn (5 balls are required). And my free pattern  is available here.

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Daisy and Dahlia Doilies

Spring is definitely in the air here in California. Flowers are popping out here and there, and I am in the mood for bright and cheerful colors.

When I came across the patterns for these two doilies I thought they would make lovely spring embellishments. They are not big, only about 4.5 inches in diameter, and they are very quick to make.

They would make cute coasters or appliques. I plan a trip to a crafts store to see if they have crochet cotton thread in yellow, light blue, and green. I would like to make more of these doilies in those colors and use them as Easter decorations. 

Click here for Daisy Doily pattern

Click here for Dahlia Doily pattern

Huge thanks to the gal from the Netherlands who designed these lovelies and shared the patterns.  

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Please Pray with Me for Ukraine

Dear Friends,

This is not a happy crochet post; this is a cry of my soul.

If you follow the international news, you must know about the violent unrest in my native country Ukraine. The death toll now reached over 70 and there are hundreds of wounded.

Those are not just numbers, those are PEOPLE! They are someone's sons and daughters, fathers and brothers, and neighbors, and friends, who will never come back home. 

How could it all have happened?

Please pray with me for the bloodshed in Ukraine to stop.

This is a photo of Ukrainian countryside that I took on my visit several years ago. And this is how I always have perceived my native Ukraine – beautiful and peaceful.