Lilacs in Bloom Baby Afghan, Baby Lace Blanket, New Crochet Pattern

I can't believe May is almost over! Where did it go? 

I had one post in the beginning of the month, and now I have another one at the end! 

A few several years ago, there actually was time when I was blogging twice a week. But back then, I was simply crocheting and sharing my projects. Now I design and write my own patterns, which takes way more time and energy. But no, I'm not complaining! Not at all!

I have a new baby blanket design! I named it Lilacs in Bloom! 

A simple lace pattern that works pretty quickly. 

Pattern Details

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner 

Finished Measurements: approximately 37 by 32 inches (can be adjusted to any other size)  

Materials:

US hook size G/6 (4.25 mm) 

Light worsted 100% acrylic yarn, about 1100 yards (I used Snuggly Wuggly by Loops & Threads)

The pattern is available in my Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry shops!

Pink Marshmallows Baby Hat to Match the Blanket

Thank you for your kind comments on my latest baby blanket pattern. 

I now have a pattern for a matching hat. 

Unlike most of the baby hats I've created before, this one is worked from bottom up. 

The pattern comes in one size 0-3 months, and the finished hat measures about 12 inches in circumference and 5 inches in height. 

I used a hook size G/6 (4.25 mm) and the same yarn as for the blanket - Snuggly Wuggly Big by Loops & Threads. In fact one skein was enough to make the blanket and the hat. 

The pattern is available in my shops: Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry. 

Pink Marshmallows Baby Blanket, Crochet Afghan Pattern

I'm so excited to announce I have a new baby blanket pattern! 

I named it Pink Marshmallows. The lace and puffs design gives it a very delicate and soft texture. 

I am now working on a matching baby hat pattern.

The blanket looks different on the front and back sides, but both are very pretty!

This year we've been blessed with April showers. My garden looks so green and lush right now. 

I took some pictures of my new baby blanket in my front yard. 

It's amazing how different the color looks in the photos taken outdoors.  

Pattern Details

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner 

Finished Measurements: approximately 36 by 28 inches (can be adjusted to any other size)  

Materials:

US hook size G/6 (4.25 mm) 

Light worsted 100% acrylic yarn, about 1100 yards (I used Snuggly Wuggly by Loops & Threads)

Gauge: not important 

The pattern is available in my Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry shops.  

Spring Stripes Afghan Blanket, Impeccable Yarn by Loops & Threads

When I saw this Impeccable yarn by Loops & Threads at Michael's several weeks ago, I was so drawn to its bright colors! I instantly had an idea to crochet myself a bright spring vest. But even though the colors would be perfect, the yarn itself is too heavy for a vest or sweater. 

But it's perfect for an afghan! 

I worked with a hook size H/8 (5 mm) and my afghan was growing in size quickly. I completed it in less than a week. 

The blanket I made is of a small size (about 31 by 27 inches), and at the moment I don't have anyone in mind who I can gift it to. So for now I'll just keep it in my bedroom hanging on a chair as a decor item. It's so pretty and cheerful; it deserves to stay on display! 

The pattern (which can be easily adjusted to any size) is available in my shops: Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry! 

I'm linking this post to

Craft Schooling Sunday @ Crative Jewish Mom

Lace Cupcakes Baby Blanket With Ruffled Trim

I took a break from making doilies and made a baby blanket. 

A soft, airy, lacy baby blanket! 

It was easy and quick to make! 

I like repetitive stitches because you can easily do something else as well, like listening to an audiobook or watching TV. 

I recently discovered on Netflix a British TV show called Escape to the Country. It's about city dwellers that want to relocate to a quieter life, house hunting in the beautiful UK country side. 

I'm totally hooked on it right now. It's just so beautiful to watch. So relaxing. So peaceful. 

The country views are simply breathtaking! The country houses are charming! The gardens are spectacular! 

It is so enjoyable to watch...  And to crochet along! 

I used Snuggly Wuggly Big by Loops & Threads yarn, and a size G/6 (4.25 mm) hook. 

The finished blanket is about 38 by 31 inches. It can be easily adjusted to other sizes, smaller or bigger. 

The skill level is beginner and only basic stitches are used here.

The pattern is available in my shops: Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry. 

Puff Triangles Afghan, Lapgan, Baby Blanket, New Crochet Pattern

I haven't crocheted much recently as so many things are happening in my life right now (some good, some bad, and some just scary). 

Then one day I felt a crochet itch. I felt crocheting and doing nothing else.

So I crocheted! I made this blanket in two days only!

I worked with size H/8 (5 mm) hook and Soft Baby Steps yarn by Red Heart. One would think that because of all those puffs, the texture would be dense. But no, the blanket came out soft and airy. 

The pattern can easily be adjusted to any size and made in one, two, or more colors!

My new pattern is available on Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry. Please, like/favor to help me promote it. Thank you!

Popcorns Baby Sweater and Baby Blanket Set

Those popcorns are so much fun to make! 

I used Bernat Baby Sport yarn and a size E/4 (3.3 mm) hook. 

The sweater is made in one piece. Crocheting starts at the bottom of the front and ends at the bottom of the back. 

The front has an opening with a small button. 

And the blanket is very simple to make. It can be adjusted to other sizes (mine was about 38 by 27 inches).

The patterns are available free on my new website:

olgapoltava.com

White Spider Lace Crochet Baby Blanket or Christening Shawl with Wide Ruffled Trim

Does this spider stitch looks familiar to you? It might be because you've seen the tutorial for it that I shared recently. 

Click here for the stitch pattern and photo tutorial. 

This stitch is perfect for a light baby blanket or a christening baby shawl. 

The size of my finished blanket is about 40 by 31 inches. But it can easily be made in a different size. 

I used Snuggly Wuggly Big! yarn by Loops & Threads. And I worked with a size G/6 (4.25 mm) hook.

I'm sure an advanced crocheted could easily make this blanket simply from the stitch pattern. 

But also, my full detailed pattern is available in my shops: 

Ravelry

Craftsy 

Etsy

Happy crocheting! 

I'm linking this post to

Craft Schooling Sunday @ Crative Jewish Mom

Cooking and Crafting with J & J

Crochet Star Stitch Baby Afghan with Scalloped Trim

This is the second blanket that I was commissioned to make.

I love the way it turned out! It looks simple, yet beautiful!

I used Snuggly Wuggly yarn in ivory color and a size G/6 (4.25 mm) hook.

The pattern is from my Etsy shop. 

I already mailed the blankets to the lady who commissioned them and she was happy with my work. 

She wrote: "Thank you for helping me out and making them for me. God Bless you. I will keep in touch for other blankets."

It's such an amazing feeling when people like and appreciate your work. Feels great!

I'm linking this post to

Craft Schooling Sunday @ Crative Jewish Mom
Link Your Stuff @ Annamarie's Haakblog

Home Sweet Home Friday @The Charm of Home

Blog Hop at Stone Cottage Adventures
Cooking and Crafting with J & J

Lacy Baby Blanket with Ruffled Trim and a Matching Hat

I often get emails or messages through my Etsy shop from people asking whether I take crochet commissions. Most of the time I don't. 

I always have so many crochet (and now knitting!) projects of my own, that I can hardly find time for commissions. In addition, I've had some negative experiences in the past when the commissioner would just disappear.

Someone contacted me recently, and I was really moved to help this lady. It turned out she used to live in my city though now she lives in a different state. She needs two baby blankets for her friends' babies. 

And I absolutely love working on baby items. There is just something very special and heartwarming about crocheting for new little angels. 

She was also very kind to pay me upfront, which any crocheter who takes commissions greatly appreciates. 

So this is the first set that I made!

Those of you who follow my blog would probably recognize the Lacy Baby Blanket pattern. It is the most popular pattern on my blog. And it also was the very first pattern that started me on my pattern writing path!

The pattern for the matching hat in size 3-6 months is also available free on my blog.

And I also have the pattern for the same hat in size 0-3 months. 

But you will notice that I made a different edging both on the blanket and the hat (my customer wanted a ruffled border). I don't have a written pattern for that, but this link could be useful. 

The yarn I used was Snuggly Wuggly by Loops & Threads, which is one of my favorite yarns for baby blankets. I used size E/4 (3.5 mm) hook for the blanket. For the trim I used a bigger, size G/6 (4.25 mm) hook as I wanted it to be very light and airy. 

I am now working on the second blanket!

I'm linking this post to

Craft Schooling Sunday @ Crative Jewish Mom

The Homemaking Party @ Hope in Every Season

Clever Chicks Blog Hop at The Chicken Chick

The Real Crafty Link Party at Keep It Real
Link Your Stuff @ Annamarie's Haakblog

Home Sweet Home Friday @The Charm of Home

Blog Hop at Stone Cottage Adventures 

Cooking and Crafting with J & J

White Lace Spiders Baby Blanket, Baby Afghan, Baby Christening Shawl

I can't believe I haven't updated my blog for more than a month! 

Time goes by so quickly, and now that it's spring and the clock was switched to the day light savings, my children and I spend a lot of time outdoors. 

But I still manage to get some crochet done, here and there. 

My last complete project is this lace baby blanket, or christening shawl. 

I like this stitch. It looks so delicate in white. I think it will look even better made with a finer yarn. 

I used Snuggly Wuggly by Loops & Threads, and a size G (4.25 mm) hook. 

The finished blanket measures about 36 by 30 inches, but it can easily be adjusted to a bigger size. 

The pattern is available in my Etsy shop, and in my Craftsy shop, and on Ravelry.

Happy Spring!