As regular readers of this blog will know, we packed up all our belongings and moved from Italy to Sweden a few months ago. And do you know what the best thing about unpacking was? Getting my yarn back! OBVIOUSLY I had put a couple of little projects in my suitcase until the boxes arrived, but oh my, it was lovely to see the lot of it again. Especially all the beautiful colours that make up my Crochet meets Patchwork blanket.
It's been in progress for over a year now, this blanket. A while ago I took a big step back and changed the colour scheme (you can read about that and see the new colours here, if you missed it). I just love it now, and every now and then I even get the chance to add a couple more rows to it ;-)
Anyhoo, it's time to reveal the completed fuchsia block. I adore this colour for the way it pops against the greys and the white. Wherever possible, I’ve linked to the original patterns and their designers. As you’ll see, however, there are a couple that I can’t track beyond Pinterest. If anyone knows who owns the copyright to these pattern, I’d be very grateful if you could get in touch.
It's been in progress for over a year now, this blanket. A while ago I took a big step back and changed the colour scheme (you can read about that and see the new colours here, if you missed it). I just love it now, and every now and then I even get the chance to add a couple more rows to it ;-)
Anyhoo, it's time to reveal the completed fuchsia block. I adore this colour for the way it pops against the greys and the white. Wherever possible, I’ve linked to the original patterns and their designers. As you’ll see, however, there are a couple that I can’t track beyond Pinterest. If anyone knows who owns the copyright to these pattern, I’d be very grateful if you could get in touch.
Crochet meets Patchwork Afghan - The Fuchsia squares
Notes:
2.5 mm (C), 3.0 mm (D/3) or 3.5 mm (E/4) hooks
DMC Natura Just Cotton (fingering weight)
Colours: Amaranto, Ivory, Gris Argent, Aswan
individual square size: 10 cm x 10 cm (ca. 4" by 4")
2.5 mm (C), 3.0 mm (D/3) or 3.5 mm (E/4) hooks
DMC Natura Just Cotton (fingering weight)
Colours: Amaranto, Ivory, Gris Argent, Aswan
individual square size: 10 cm x 10 cm (ca. 4" by 4")
- "Hexagon Daisy Pattern" by Cornel at i love pom-poms - adapted after round 4 to make a square rather than a hexagon.
- Star Stitch granny - no pattern, this is just a practice square that I ended up liking a lot! It is based on a repeat of 4 rows: row 1 SC; row 2 slip st.; row 3 SC; row 4 Star Stitch (also known as Marguerite Stitch).
- "Anemone" Granny Square by Eline at Pasta & Patchwork
- Unknown - I found this as part of a set of four diagrams on Pinterest
- “Triple Puff” Granny Square by Eline at Pasta & Patchwork
- Standard Crochet Granny Square - goodness knows who came up with this pattern first (!) but I used this step-by-step photo tutorial by Allison at Dream a Little Bigger to learn how to make granny squares.
- “Snowflake on the Square” by Laura at Baking Outside the Box
- "Block Stitch Square" by Ana Benson at Craft Chic
- “Sunburst” Granny Square - no idea who came up with this first, but I used this photo tutorial by Jenny at Nittybits to learn.
There you go, nine lovely free granny square patterns! To join them I used this tutorial by Carina at Carina's Craft Blog and the edged it with a continuation of the Block Stitch. The whole lot is to go with the green block I published previously. On to blue (coming very soon) and that unfathomable but beautiful colour called "brique"!
Do let me know if you decide to make any or all of these - I’d love to see your take on my crazy patchwork project!
Tag me on Instagram (below is an "on my desk" shot I shared a couple of weeks ago) or twitter using the #crochetmeetspatchwork hashtag, or come join me on the Pasta & Patchwork facebook page.
Tag me on Instagram (below is an "on my desk" shot I shared a couple of weeks ago) or twitter using the #crochetmeetspatchwork hashtag, or come join me on the Pasta & Patchwork facebook page.
Remember that you can also find pins of all the patterns and tutorials mentioned here on my Crochet meets Patchwork pinterest board.
Happy crocheting!
Happy crocheting!
All the patterns mentioned in this post are free, but please respect all the designers' copyright and do not republish, sell or claim as your own any of the photos, patterns, tutorials or text mentioned or included here. Please visit each webpage linked to above for more information on each designer's copyright notice.
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