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Friday, December 16, 2016

Plaid Multi-Wrap

This Plaid Multi-wrap can be worn any way you like. It can even be used as a nursing cover! I made the original for my bestie, Danielle. Then she made one for her expecting daughter, who is the one who thought of the nursing cover idea! Thank you, ladies <3


This pattern is available on my Ravelry.  Just follow this link!

Thanks so much for stopping by,
Rain

Plaid Baby Blanket

Next up in my parade of plaid is the baby blanket. Its so flexible and soft and warm! No big holes for bitty fingers and toes to get stuck in. Not too heavy but I guarantee you won't be able to stop touching it!

I've included two plaid designs in the pattern. It will make a great gift for the newest girl or boy in your life.



You can find this pattern on my Ravelry. Just follow this link!

Thanks for stopping by!
Rain

Plaid Super Scarf


Got to say, as much as I love me a cozy cowl, some things in life just require an old fashioned scarf. For me the thought of going ice skating, picturing it in my mind, I still wear a scarf. Its still ends forward and wrapped around my mittens for extra warmth as I glide across the ice. And all of that shatters as I begin thinking of the hot cocoa in my cupboard, mmmm.

But I digress, this supper scarf came about because my husband asked for a cozy long scarf to wear in our cold Saskatchewan winters. He so rarely requests anything I couldn't refuse. And this is the result!

The scarf comes in three lengths for those of you unwilling to wrap like a mummy this winter.
92", 82", and 72"


You can find the pattern on my Ravelry. Just follow this link!

Thank you for stopping by!
Rain

Plaid Throw Blanket
Plaid 3 in 1

Plaid 3 in 1

While working out the pattern for the Plaid Throw Blanket, other amazing ideas began to pop up and demand attention. This 3 in 1 is one of them. Its a slouch beanie, a cowl, and a messy bun hat!

It comes in two plaid patterns, two different lengths, and three sizes!

Teen, Adult female, and Adult male.

My daughter says I look angry in the photos, I wasn't. lol. Just really cold and desperate to get back inside! (I was wearing my spring jacket, my winter coat didn't match!) So don't let my scowl deter you. This is a must have for your winter wear.

The red and black one belongs to my husband and he loves it. The turquoise is my son's and my daughter has one of her own too. She wears it snowboarding. As the cowl when her helmet is on and she's swooshing down the mountain. Then as the hat to cover up her helmet hair in the lodge. No more having to cram a toque into her pocket or find a secure place for it! She loves it. 

You can find the pattern for this great 3 in 1 pattern on my Ravelry. Just follow this link!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Rain
Plaid Throw Blanket

Plaid Throw Blanket

A couple years ago, when I was first teaching myself to crochet, I really wanted to make a throw for my teenage son. I searched the Web high and low and much to my frustration, I couldn't find a single blanket that wasn't plain Jane or some type of graph.

I discovered a couple plaid patterns out there, but wasn't really satisfied with the overall look. So I grabbed my hook and set to work to create my own, and I have to say, even after making several over the years I still love it!

With the encouragement of my dearest friend Danielle I finally wrote it out! I even included two designs!

So, without further fanfare, my Plaid Throw Blanket!

 You can find the pattern on my Ravelry account. Just follow this link!

I hope you all have an amazing holiday!
Thanks for dropping by,
Rain

Thursday, September 22, 2016

C2C Split Heart Blanket


C2C
I have made this particular blanket in two different ways. The first time was as a double crochet blanket (2nd pic), and while I loved how it turned out, I love the C2C version even more. Sorry, I never did write out the pattern for the double crochet version, but the graph is available through the link below if you would like to try for yourself.

The pattern begins in the bottom right corner with colour A. (Colour B is the heart)

Approximately 1900 yards of yarn in worsted weight (4)-- I used Red Heart Comfort for both blankets -- using a 5.00mm hook and a chain 5 start. Chain 2 at the start of each block instead of chain 3 for a tighter weave blanket. Original knitting graph can be found HERE.
Link to this page on Ravelry.

 Finished blanket with border is approximately 52" x 42"

Row 1 – 31) Complete in colour A
Double crochet

Row 32) 7A, 1B, 25A

Row 33) 24A, 2B, 8A

Row 34) 7A, B, A, 2B, 24A

Row 35) 23A, 3B, A, B, 8A

Row 36) 9A, B, A, 3B, 23A

Row 37) 21A, 5B, A, 2B, 9A

Row 38) 10A, 2B, 2A, 7B, 18A

Row 39) 17A, 8B, 2A, 2B, 11A

Row 40) 12A, 2B, 3A, 18B, 6A

Row 41) 5A, 19B, 3A, 3B, 12A

Row 42) 13A, 3B, 4A, 19B, 4A

Row 43) 3A, 19B, 5A, 3B, 14A

Row 44) 15A, 3B, 5A, 19B, 3A

Row 45) 2A, 18B, 7A, 4B, 15A

Row 46) 16A, 4B, 9A, 16B, 2A

Row 47) 2A, 14B, 11A, 5B, 16A

Row 48) 17A, 5B, 16A, 9B, 2A

Row 49) 2A, 8B, 17A, 5B, 18A

Row 50) 18A, 6B, 17A, 8B, 2A

Row 51) 2A, 7B, 18A, 6B, 19A

Row 52) 19A, 7B, 18A, 7B, 2A – Last increase on left

Row 53) 2A, 7B, 18A, 7B, 20A

Row 54) 19A, 8B, 18A, 7B, 2A

Row 55) 2A, 7B, 18A, 8B, 19A

Row 56) 19A, 8B, 18A, 6B, 3A

Row 57) 3A, 7B, 17A, 9B, 18A

Row 58) 18A, 9B, 17A, 7B, 3A

Row 59) 4A, 6B, 17A, 10B, 17A

Row 60) 17A, 10B, 16A, 7B, 4A

Row 61) 4A, 7B, 16A, 11B, 16A

Row 62) 16A, 11B, 16A, 6B, 5A

Row 63) 5A, 7B, 15A, 12B, 15A

Row 64) 15A, 12B, 15A, 7B, 5A

Row 65) 6A, 7B, 14A, 13B, 14A

Row 66) 14A, 13B, 14A, 7B, 6A

Row 67) 7A, 7B, 13A, 14B, 13A

Row 68) 13A, 14B, 12A, 8B, 7A

Row 69) 8A, 7B, 12A, 15B, 12A

Row 70) 12A, 15B, 11A, 8B, 8A – Last increase on right

Row 71) 8A, 8B, 10A, 16B, 11A

Row 72) 11A, 16B, A, B, 7A, 8B, 8A

Row 73) 7A, 10B, 5A, B, A, 17B, 10A

Row 74) 10A, 17B, A, 15B, 7A

Row 75) 7A, 14B, A, 18B, 9A

Row 76) 9A, 18B, A, 14B, 6A

Row 77) 6A, 13B, A, 19B, 8A

Row 78) 8A, 19B, A, 12B, 6A

Row 79) 6A, 11B, 20B, 7A

Row 80) 7A, 20B, A, 10B, 6A

Row 81) 7A, 7B, 2A, 21B, 6A

Row 82) 6A, 21B, 3A, 4B, 8A

Row 83) 15A, 20B, 6A

Row 84) 5A, 21B, 14A

Row 85) 13A, 21B, 5A

Row 86) 5A, 20B, 13A

Row 87) 12A, 21B, 4A

Row 88) 4A, 20B, 12A

Row 89) 11A, 20B, 4A

Row 90) 3A, 20B, 11A

Row 91) 10A, 20B, 3A

Row 92) 3A, 19B, 10A

Row 93) 9A, 19B, 3A

Row 94) 2A, 19B, 9A

Row 95) 8A, 19B, 2A

Row 96) 2A, 18B, 8A

Row 97) 8A, 17B, 2A

Row 98) 2A, 17B, 7A

Row 99) 7A, 16B, 2A

Row 100) 2A, 15B, 7A

Row 101) 6A, 15B, 2A

Row 102) 2A, 14B, 6A

Row 103) 6A, 13B, 2A

Row 104) 2A, 12B, 6A

Row 105) 6A, 10B, 3A

Row 106) 4A, 7B, 7A

Row 107) 7A, 5B, 5A

Row 108 – 123) Complete in colour A – Finished!



Thank you for your interest in this pattern. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave me a message below and I will respond as quickly as possible.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Critters in the Round - The Sheep Detective



Crochet Sheep Pattern
Crochet Sheep Detective
     Next up for Critters in the Round is this adorable Sheep Detective. With his sharp looking bowler hat and puffy loop body, he is the perfect companion to help you count his fellow sheep as you nod off to sleep. And as a bonus, he is 100% Grandkid approved!

     One boy and one girl, both about 3 and a half, kept arguing over who the first sheep was for, lol. Good thing I need to make more than one critter per pattern write up!
    
original sketch for crochet sheep
Original Sheep Detective Drawing
To celebrate The Sheep Detectives release, I am offering a 50%  discount when you purchase him before midnight Sunday May 1, 2016. Just follow this link to my Ravelry and enter the coupon code COUNTING SHEEP  before checking out. Please make sure the code has discounted the pattern before you purchase it!
Crochet sheep with moustache
Bonus optional Moustache included in the pattern!
Special thank you to Debie and Lorene for testing this fella for me. Fantastic work ladies!

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Critters In The Round - Hobo Bunny

Hobo magic rabbit
Hobo Bunnies
This adorable bunny pattern is available in my  Ravelry store! Hopefully this will be the first of many 'Critters In The Round ' patterns. I have plans, huge, ginormous plans to create a whole menagerie of animals in this wonderful, huggable, round shape.

The idea for ball shaped critters came about while I was making an amigarumi for my grandson. I finished the round head and my grandkids wouldn't stop hugging and kissing it! This ball with a face enraptured them! I thought it was going to be a hit when it was completed.
Wrong.   
Original sketch for Hobo Bunny 

They had absolutely zero interest once the head had a body.

So I set out to give them what they wanted most. A ball with a face. But not just any old face. It had to be a cute, kissable face! And it worked. They absolutely love their bunnies. ❤️

Stay tuned for more Critters In The Round!

Rain 💋