Another example of how you may use this technique is the rainbow mix blanket. Here, the stitch creates solely the eye-catching texture underlining the centre of the blanket. The Rainbow Mix Baby Blanket was designed by Corinne Ward and is available on: Ravelry; photos: Ravelry.
The yarn used is this blanket Sirdar Snuggly DK in the following shades: Pastel Lemon, White, Pearly Pink, and Pearly Green and a 3.5mm hook (E/4). It’s very interesting how the zig zags of voids interplay with the different color bands. The original pattern and the photos are available on The
Colors and optical illusions – that’s what I like! This amazing project consists of various geometric shapes, such as squares, triangles, and octagons. They all come together in the end. If you introduce black to vivid hues, you will end up with a striking stained glass effect. The full article
Shells worked in rows transform simple blankets into works of art – just look at this texture! Once again the combination of white and shades of green creates a palette reminiscent of seafoam. As you can see, SassyGinger’s version is nicely finished with a very simple but neat edging. The full
Looking beyond the très amusant name, this is a lovely afghan pattern with a gorgeous, shingled texture. The pattern is designed to use up an existing yarn stash, instead of buying a bunch of new stock. Of course, the reason we would use up the yarn stash is so that we can buy more yarn, which may
Ripple stitches come in all shapes and sizes, but this one is truly spectacular. Delicate openwork at the bottom of each “valley” adds character and style to the whole project. The next step is the choice of colors, and you can’t go wrong with pastel shades and neutrals. More info about project
Here is the next square blanket. Start with small squares using basic stitches. Once you have enough squares, join them together with a whipstitch or slip-stitch. The voids setting out 90 degree squares neatly offset the colored squares at 45 degrees to them. The original pattern and the photos are
A ripple afghan is always a very popular item as it is eye-catching and colorful. Although straight lines are fun, these wavy ripples are so much more enjoyable and rich. Use a yarn weight chart to match textures. Go to the pattern: Easy Ripple Afghan More info also on Ravlery.
It’s a granny afghan, but granny’s put on her air pods and has gone to Starbucks for a salt caramel frappucino. This means it’s a modern take on a timeless classic. It uses interwoven blocks instead of squares. As a result, you get a more cohesive and interesting texture without a traditional
Little crochet squares are perfect building blocks for bigger projects because they work like pixels. You can combine them to create geometric patterns, optical illusions, or illustrations. This granny square blanket features concentric squares in mesmerizing colors – stunning! Download this
This classic shell stitch blanket has won the hearts of crocheters from all around the world. It looks lovely and working on it is truly meditative. As you can see below, Jean’s version features stunning ombre yarn in shades of cream and blue. The full article about the pattern is available on