Snowflake Crochet Motif

I had such fun working on this Snowflake pattern this week and I hope you have lots of fun making them too.  I'm looking forward to making a whole blizzard of them each night while I watch television to decorate the house and tree with this winter - which might also help me to stop nibbling on mince pies quite so much.  

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Love, Karen x

 

Macmillan Crochet Square

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Gemstone Blanket 'Energised' Crochet Pattern

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Coming Soon: Gemstone Blanket 'Energised'

Hello there! 

There is a new project on my hook and all will be revealed soon.

I'm so excited to share this with you.  It's going to be the first in a series of blankets inspired by my love of gemstones and crystals.

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K x

The Big Reveal: Sunny Sunflowers Blanket is complete

Here it is in all it's glory!  My completed Sunny Sunflowers Blanket.

Guaranteed to brighten up any setting and will be extra lovely in Autumn with it's complementing colours and cosy for those slightly fresher evenings.

This morning I updated the pattern to include the instructions to make the border.  You'll find the pattern for the blanket by visiting my website.

I'd love to see if you make your own blanket using this pattern, so please remember to tag me in on your posts and also use #sunnysunflowersblanket and #karenwiederholddesigns so others can find them.

Wishing you loads of fun if you choose to make your own blanket or project using the squares.

Karen  x



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Updated Edition of the Mitred Granny Square

So pleased to re-release my pattern for a Mitred Granny Square, which was first published here on the blog in February 2013.  Mitred granny squares create a patterned blanket with a multitude of colour, shading and pattern effects depending on the rotation and sequence of each square  - so there's lots of fun to be had in creating your unique blanket. 

Click the image to be taken to the pattern.

Wishing you loads of fun and please feel free to tag me on your pictures on Instagram and Facebook using   #karenwiederholddesigns and #mitredgrannysquare so I can see your fabulous creations.

Easiyo Cosy Pattern

Hi everyone, it's been a while though as you know i'm always busy making something.  Last month I bought the Easiyo Yoghurt Maker which i've been wanting to get for quite a while.  Because the place on the counter where the maker is used is next to the window there was a concern for me about drafts affecting the temperature so decided on crocheting a cosy for it.  Seems sensible since there are cosies for teapots, cafetieres and mugs, why not an Easiyo.






So here it is.....

If you would like the pattern to make your own instead of using a tea towel, contact me using the form in the side column and i'll be happy to email it to you.

Click on this image to view a video closeup.

Snazzy Circle Squares Cushion Reveal

The Snazzy Circle cushion i've been working on is finished.  You can read up about it's progress and pattern here.

Snazzy Circle Squares

Patons UK Smoothie DK yarn and 3.5mm hook.

Round1.    
Ch5, join to form ring.

Round 2.  
Ch3 (this forms first Tr), Tr11 into ring, join to first Tr with SS to close round.  (12 Tr's)

Round 3.  
Join new yarn into a space between Tr's.  Ch3 (this forms first Tr)  Tr1 into same space, Tr2 into each space,  join to first Tr with SS to close round. (12 clusters)

Round 4.
Join new yarn into a space between clusters.
Ch3 (this forms first Tr)  Tr2 into same space, *Ch1, Tr3 into next space* repeat * to * to end.   Join to first Tr with SS to close round. (12 clusters)

Round 5.
Join new yarn into a space between clusters.
Ch4 (this forms DTr) Tr2 into same space, *Ch1, Tr3 into next space, Ch1, Tr3 into next space, Ch1,  Tr2 and DTr1into next space Ch2 then into this same space DTR1 and Tr2 to form a corner* now repeat * to* to end, join to first Tr with SS to close round.

I joined the motifs together by working single crochet on the outward facing edges to form a defined border between each square.

First I joined five squares together at a time, then when I had five strips, I joined these together.  The finishing edge around the whole piece is worked in double crochet stitches.

To make a cushion: Make two pieces as shown in the photo above, or make one piece as shown above and a second one as a single large Granny Square.

Place the pieces together with the right sides facing out and crochet three of the sides together using Double Crochet stitches.  Place the cushion pad inside and crochet the final side together.

Designed by Karen Wiederhold  © 2000 - 2020   All rights reserved.

Personal use only.  Please do not sell or reproduce this pattern or use it for a paid class you may be teaching.  If you wish to use it as a group project, please contact me in advance.  Please remember to credit me if you make this project by linking my Instagram, Facebook Page or Blog on your social media posts or Pinterest etc.

Free Cross Stitch Chart: Gingerbread Man.

Here's a cheerful little fellow for a moment of stitching with a mug of coffee or tea.  He is a making his appearance a bit early but I couldn't resist and I know some of you out there may already be working on your festive projects.  Enjoy x

Loopy Flower Motif

© Karen Wiederhold

I hope you enjoy making these Loopy Flowers as much as the fun I had in creating the design and pattern.  Whether you make one flower to turn into a brooch or produce a whole bouquet of these motifs joined together to reveal scarves, wraps, cushion covers etc, I wish you lots of joy. 

The flower pictured above was made using oddments of Double Knit yarn from my stash and 3.5mm hook. 

Round 1:   Using white, Ch5 and SS into first stitch to join into a ring. 

Round 2:   Ch3, then Tr11 into the ring, SS into first stitch to join.

Round 3:   (Ch6 skip a stitch then SS into next stitch) and repeat until you have five loops. Ch6 then SS into the base at the start of the first loop of the round and tie off.

Round 4:   Join on blue yarn in one of the stitches skipped in previous round.  Working behind the white loops created in earlier round (Ch6 then SS into next skipped stitch from previous round) and repeat until you have five loops.  Ch6 then SS into the base at the start of the first loop of the round and tie off.

Round 5.   Join purple yarn at centre point of blue loop, (Ch8, SS at centre of next blue loop) and repeat to form 5 purple loops, Ch8, SS into the first chain of first loop to join.

Round 6.   In this first petal loop (Ch3, Tr9, SS into same loop then SS into the next loop) and repeat for each petal, ending with SS, tie off yarn.

Designed by Karen Wiederhold  ©2000 - 2020   All rights reserved.

Personal use only.  Please do not sell or reproduce this pattern or use it for a paid class you may be teaching.  If you wish to use it as a group project, please contact me in advance.  Please remember to credit me if you make this project by linking my Instagram, Facebook Page or Blog on your social media posts or Pinterest etc.

How to Crochet a Granny Square

This was the first crochet motif I learned to make and it has been used time and again for all sorts of projects.

Make a whole batch of small motifs and join them to form a patchwork style blanket or cushion cover.  You could make one very big square consisting of several rounds and have a giant one-square blanket. 

Stitches used:

Ch = Chain

SS = Slip Stitch

Tr = Treble Stitch

1.  Ch5, SS into first chain to join into a ring.














2.  Ch3 (acts as first Tr), Tr11 into the centre of the ring, SS into space between first and second Tr's to close the round.

3.  Ch3 (acts as first Tr)Tr2  Ch2  Tr3,  then *Ch1, skip 3 Tr's then into next space Tr3 Ch2 Tr3* repeat from *to* two more times, Ch1,  SS into space between first and second Tr's to close the round.

 

 

4.  SS along top of Tr's of previous round to the corner space.  Ch3 (acts as first Tr) Tr2 Ch2 Tr3, * Ch1, Tr3 into space, Ch1 Tr3 Ch1 Tr3 into next corner*.  Repeat from *to* two more times, Ch1, SS into space between first and second Tr's to close round.











 

5.  Repeat in the style of round 4, working corner sets in each corner and Tr3 groups separated by Ch1 along each side. 

Grow your granny square to whichever size you choose, working each round as before in Round 5.  You will notice that with each round you make the number of Tr-groups increases along each side of the square.

Instructions by Karen Wiederhold  ©2000 - 2021   All rights reserved.        Personal use only. 

 

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