Granny love

Thursday is looking good with ‪#‎crochetyarnyoga‬

Chevron Blanket

Chevron patterns should be on every crocheters to do list. They create amazing design patterns and look great for all kinds of projects.

There's something captivating and thrilling about the way the ripple effect makes the colors hop and jump. 

For this blanket I used this pattern:

Foundation Row: Chain a multiple of 14 stitches + 2 stitches (I crocheted 182+2) and used crochet hook of 3mm.

Row 1:  2 dcs in 3rd ch from hook, *dc in each of the next 3 stitches, dc3tog 2 times, dc in each of the next 3 stitches, 3 dcs in next st 2 times*; repeat from * to * across, ending with 3 dcs in last ch.

Row 2:  Ch 2. Turn.  2 dcs in first dc, * dc in each of the next 3 stitches, dc3tog 2 times, dc in each of the next 3 stitches, 3 dcs in next st 2 times *; repeat from * to * across, ending with 3 dcs in turning ch. Repeat row 2 until blanket is to desired length.

Plan a #Weekend

Do you agree that weekends should feel different from the weekdays?

I know, you need to do things to be a good spouse, a good parent, a good friend — but aren’t you just a little tired of being “good” all the time? Schedule a weekend of things that make you really happy.

New autumn design

Working on it....

Halloween mandala - free pattern

1st Round: start with a magic ring (or ch 5 and sl st into the first chain to make a ring). Work 15dc inside the ring, sl st

2nd Round: work 2dc in each dc of previous round, sl st

3rd Round: work 2dc, 1dc alternately, (total 45dc)

4th Round: work 4ch, skip 2st, sc in third dc, repeat (total 15 ch4 spaces)

5th Round: in every ch4-space work 5hdc,

6th Round: sl st to the center of 5hdc group (in third hdc), work 5ch and sc in the center of the next 5hdc group

7th Round: in every ch5-space work 7hdc,

8th Round sl st to the center of 7hdc group (in fifth hdc), work 6ch and sc in the center of the next 7hdc group

9th Round in every ch6-space work 9hdc, sl st. Finish off.

10th Round (yellow): work 5ch, skip 3st, sc in fourth hdc (total 34 ch5 spaces)

11th Round (new color): work (2ch, 7hdc, 2ch) in every ch5-space. Finish off, and weave in all the loose ends.

#ColorKeeper pillow

A wonderful crocheted pillow case, both to make, have or give, made with fresh looking colors. My #ColorKeeper pillow pattern & step-by-step tutorial is finally available. 

The pattern is very detailed. It has 18 pages, more than 40 photos, detailed instructions on how to make flower square, how to join the squares and how to make a back with envelope opening. The pattern is written using U.S. crochet terms, and it's available only in English.

If you like the pillow case, the pattern is available HERE. If you have any questions or difficulties with the pattern, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Oh, Scraps!

There is nothing worse than wasted material! Do your scraps just piling up? Well, it’s time to use all of those little bits of yarn and bring them into play.

I decided to make a warm, cozy, colorful blanket with all my leftover yarn. This is an official announcement (in case I change my mind). Follow my progress. I would love to follow yours. #crochetyarnyoga

Do you crochet.....flowers?

Are you addicted to crocheted flowers. Do they always look much nicer on other people's blogs?   

#ColorKeeper tested!

My pattern for #ColorKeeper granny square is tested and finally released.

Today I would like to express my gratitude to fantastic ladies and true crochet companions. They worked magic out of my pattern. Ladies, I really appreciate your effort and time you put in this!

Mary from Mary’s Creative Activities, Ausra from Madametrico and Carol. Carol doesn’t have a blog of her own but her comments and suggestions helped me a great deal!

I would also like to thank Lucie from Lucie, Love and Anna from Foto&Hobby

Pattern for #ColorKeeper granny square is available here.

A dish from Belgrade

Some day ago lovely people from Cut Out + Keep asked me to prepare a dish from Serbia. I decided to go with "Turkey with mlinci". Learn how here.

The best way to really get to know ‘mlinci” is to taste it. If Serbia is too far, please yourself and get into adventure which you won’t regret. Delicious, juicy and unusual dish, that’s what you’ll got.

New pattern release soon....

#ColorKeeper pillow

I love to crochet pillow covers, I really do. However, there's something slightly disheartening about crocheting a pillow back once you've already completed the front.

Anyway, the pattern testing is almost done. I can’t wait to show you the magic that my lovely crochet companions managed to work out! Meanwhile, here it is - my #ColorKeeper pillow. 

My time

By activating your finger tips you stimulate brain activities.

Invest in your peace of mind #crochetyarnyoga.

Come along! Share your story! Get this community blossom! To join all you need to do is tag your image with #crochetyarnyoga.

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Colorful, vivid garland

Uplift yours spirit and the spirit of loved ones. Fanny one hour project!

This is what you need: scraps of yarn, crochet hook, scissors and needle. I am quite certain that you have a lot of scraps lying around. Am I right? Use them to make a nice wrap for a present, to tie the curtain, decorate fireplace, brightened your home…..

I used cotton yarn and a 3mm hook.

So let’s get going. Tutorial is written in US terms.

Chain 4, slip stitch to make a ring and chain 1. Make 6 single crochets in the circle. Join with a slip stitch. Like in picture 1.

Ch 4 (picture 2), work tr2tog (Treble Crochet two stitches together). Don’t panic! It’s easy. Yarn over the hook TWICE.  Pull trough two loops. Yarn over the hook again, pull over two loops. Don’t finish the stitch. Start another incomplete treble crochet (picture 3).

When you have three loops left, pull the yarn trough them (picture 5). Chain 4 and slip stitch in the same stitch. One petal done.  Slip stitch to the next single crochet. Repeat 5 times. Sl st to the base of the first petal.You’ve finished your flower!! Isn’t it lovely?

Now finish off the loose ends. Make as much flowers as you like to make a garland. For this mini garland, I use 10.

It is time to make the garland. Ch 20, use the back loop of the middle tr2tog’s  from one of the petals and join the flower with a sc, *ch 20, join in the next flower*. Repeat * to *, then ch 20, cut your yarn and pull it through.

Enjoy! Share yours!

#ShareInspiration #Mandalas

Here are some October projects for you. Inspiring mandalas:

Red Agape

Amazing Mandy shares her passion for living a happy and creative life with you. Great pattern!  

Anabelia has a different perspective. Fantastic color mix. I love it!

And here is a mandala from lovely blog Vinksallaan. I love it! Pattern for this one find on my blog post.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Pattern testers needed!

#ColorKeeper granny square pattern is almost ready. I’ve now got the draft crochet pattern finished and I’d love you to test the pattern for me. It’s nice to have a second set of eyes to look over my work.

Making the #ColorKeeper square is neither hard nor time consuming, requires a small amount of cotton yarn and 3mm crochet hook. 

I’m looking for a wide range of skill levels, so please feel free to submit, no matter what your skill level is.

Please have in mind that you should be comfortable with reading patterns, isn’t afraid to point out mistakes to me, you can take great photos of finished work. I mean not super professional or anything, just nice photos.

Of course you can keep pattern to yourself and has no problems with confidentiality. You are getting the pattern for free; please be respectful.

If you’d like to test the pattern please apply by leaving a comment below or send an email to cutnelacut@gmail.com with the following info:

– your name and way to contact you (preferably e-mail)

– your skill level

– examples of your work, or a link where I can see it.

In return for your feedback (I’d love to hear the good and the bad) on the pattern I’ll send you the finished pattern and any updates.

Would you like to help me out? I’d love to hear from you.

With love,

Nela
Update: Thank to all - I have my crochet companions. It was fast!