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Timeless Textured Baby Crochet: 20 heirloom crochet patterns for babies and toddlers

Crochet a modern yet classic layette for baby’s first years with this exquisite collection of patterns from Vita Apala, the popular designer behind Mon Petit Violon.

In this value-packed collection of 20 crochet patterns, subtle colors, gorgeous yarns, rich textures, beautiful ruffles, and delicate motifs combine to create the most adorable wardrobe imaginable for babies and toddlers up to age 4.

Beautifully photographed and with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions, the collection includes rompers, dresses, sweaters, cardigans, and hoodies, as well as an heirloom cot blanket, booties and bonnet, so that you can crochet a complete and truly chic baby wardrobe with ease. There are designs for little girls and boys, and a large number of the designs are completely gender-neutral.

Baby and toddler garments and accessories are fun to crochet because they are quick to make and very rewarding. They require less yarn too, making them an accessible and speedy project that will still be valued enormously – the ultimate handmade baby gift.

Crochet designer Vita Apala, better known as Mon Petit Violon, has been delighting crocheters with her baby designs for decades, having sold over 150,000 patterns on Etsy with five stars reviews. Her patterns, which are written in US crochet terms, are renowned for being exceptionally well put together, with everything explained in detail, step-by-step photos throughout so you can compare your progress as you follow along, and with all the working out done for you.

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Vintage Florals Blanket Crochet Pattern by WoolThreadPaint

The Vintage Florals Blanket colour palette has been inspired by the soft faded colours of antique patchwork quilts and will blend beautifully in any setting.

This pattern is made up of a combination of simple granny squares and stripes, and is recommended for any level of crochet ability, from beginners upward.

The 20 page pattern contains more than 100 step by step colour photos, as well as written instructions. It is in ENGLISH only, using UK terms, but with a US converter. There are no charts in this pattern.

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Crochet Bedspread: Easy and Fun to Make Beautiful Bedspread Crochet Patterns

Bedspreads are bed covers with sides that go to the floor. There are many different types of bedspread patterns available. They can be made with yarn or thread. A completed crocheted bedspread pattern is a real investment in beauty. It wears so well and it remains a classic fashion while other bedspread fashions come and go.

Bedspreads and coverlets are engaging crochet projects that will keep you busy for quite a while. No matter what your skill level, you can crochet a bedspread. A determined beginner could make a granny square bedspread while an experienced crocheter might like to try one of the more challenging bedspread patterns we’ve posted. These bedspread patterns will provide you with many hours of pleasurable crocheting.

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Beach Walk Blanket Crochet Pattern by Wool Thread Paint

The Beach Walk Blanket crochet pattern itself is not too complicated, being made up of a combination of granny squares and granny stripes, but the detail is in the choice of colours used.

The carefully chosen colour palette will make this blanket a family heirloom and a focal point in any home, and has been inspired by walks along a pebbly beach in on the east coast of Scotland.

The 19 page pattern is written in ENGLISH, using UK terms, but with a US converter. It incorporates a lot of informative photos and step by step tutorials, including the Continuous Join As You Go technique, and hints and tips along the way.

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Bert’s Crochet Baby Blankets Paperback by Amanda Perkins

Eight gloriously modern, stunningly vibrant, crochet blankets for babies, toddlers & your own inner child.The blanket designs focus on colour and shape rather than texture and technique. This stunning book contains illustrated step-by-step charts to creating eight vibrant blankets, with colour and size variations providing a further eighty four designs to choose from. The book contains information on techniques used, colour, sewing in ends and much more. The blanket designs are made using the basic stitches to create simple, crochet motifs, that fit together like jigsaw pieces.Each blanket pattern is written in UK and US terms and has a motif chart, they also contain colour key’s and placement charts, and takes the reader step by step through the entire construction process.

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The Art of Crochet Blankets: 18 Projects Inspired by Modern Makers by Rachele Carmona

Discover a new source of inspiration for your crochet hook…the beautiful work of today’s modern makers!

Follow popular crochet blanket designer Rachele Carmona through her unique collection of crochet blankets inspired by the work of popular independent artists. The Art of Crochet Blankets will help you create your own colorful crochet blankets as unique works of art for your home! Inside this one-of-a-kind crochet blanket guide you’ll find:

Details on how to translate art to hook with 18 bold and unique crochet afghan patterns influenced by the works of their feature artist.
Modern quilts, fabric designs, tapestry weaving, digital art, and more become the source of one-of-a-kind projects for a more artful home.
Biographies and beautiful photos profiling 6 inspiring modern makers–Tula Pink, April Rhodes, Maryanne Moodie, Fransisco Valle, Maud Vantours, and Caitline Dowe-Sandes.
Discover the inspiration that lies beyond the world of crochet with The Art of Crochet Blankets.

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Medieval Tapestry Blocks Filet Crochet Pattern: Complete Instructions and Chart

Reminiscent of medieval tapestry themes, this wonderfully inventive crochet pattern has angels, a griffon, a heart and a deer, a warrior, a queen and a dancer, and more. Originally designed as a tablecloth by Emma Boardman in 1922, you can crochet these blocks for other uses such as pillow tops and panels. Includes patterns for 13 filet crochet squares of various sizes, 2 triangle, and one scalloped edging. This pattern includes instructions for the small needle-woven lace blocks and the border in netting, but they have not been edited. Embroidery patterns are not included. This is not your usual scanned vintage crochet pattern. Written instructions are in modern crochet terms! The only stitches you need to know to complete this lace are: chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, and slip stitch.

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