Welcome to Part 10 of Charlotte’s Universe.  This week, we are making Roses.  One hundred of them!  Reading back through my notes, I found a very candid one about making all those roses.  I think I will include it after the Rose round so that you can get a glimpse into my mind. The roses […]

Welcome to Part 9 of Charlotte’s Universe.  This week, we will be completing the Petal Border, which is a squared-up version of a section I designed for Sophie’s Universe. My favourite part of this border is the grape hyacinths that bloom in each corner.  Or… the arches are pretty lovely too… Let’s say that my […]

Welcome to Part 8 of the Charlotte’s Universe crochet-along.  I loved watching your Petal borders start to blossom last week, and am really looking forward to seeing this week’s part grow in your hands. This week, we will use simple stitches and front post stitches, with the occasional corner popcorn thrown in for fun.  Can […]

Welcome to Part 7 of Charlotte’s Universe.  This week we start a three-part Petal Border that can be used as a stand-alone border for any blanket (provided your stitch count matches what is suggested below. Most of you will recognise this border as a squared-up version of Parts 5 and 6 of Sophie.  It was […]

Welcome to Part 6 of Charlotte’s Universe.  This week we will be completing the triangles.  Most of this should be a breeze because it is largely a repeat of Part 2.  The round that goes ALL THE WAY around the square will need some focus, though.  Sorry!!! When I turned 40 in June, I asked […]

Welcome to Part 5 of Charlotte’s Universe. Did you enjoy making the Forget-Me-Nots last week?  I loved seeing them pop up in all the different colours. This week, we are painting a whimsical story.  We start off by making little arches to frame the flowers.  Then we plant some tulips, followed by a white picket […]

Welcome to Part 4 of Charlotte’s Universe.  Up until this point, the pattern has been familiar and/or known to some of you as the Large Charlotte Square I designed back in 2016.  From Part 4, however, we are entering uncharted territory. This week we will be making pretty little flowers.  I think they look like […]

Welcome to Week 1 of the Charlotte’s Universe CAL.  I have been waiting for this day for a VERY LONG time (and I know many of you have too).  I hope you have SO MUCH FUN! This week, we will be making the large central square that I designed in 2016 for 67 Blankets for […]

My dear Jenny is making this beautiful version of Charlotte in Scheepjes Softfun. I so wish I could still see her for lunch-time yarn goodness and uplifting chats.  I would especially have loved to be able to squish this blanket as it grows.  And those Roses!!!!  I need to see them in person soon :) […]

This beautiful blanket has been made by my dear friend and tester, Sabi Bulla.  I LOVE IT!  Skies light is a gorgeous yarn to work with, and it has a beautiful, subtle stonewashed look.  Sabi is one of the admins in the Facebook Group and you will soon learn that she has a great sense […]