I thought I would share some WIP Eye Candy with you. The Block a Week CAL 2014 is nearing its end. Come have a look at what I have planned for my afghan.
Sophie’s Garden – French Translation
The pattern for Sophie’s Garden is now available in French. Thank you very much, Sandra Larvin, for translating it and for allowing me to share it. Sophie’s Garden is a large square (more or less 19″). Each step is clearly explained and both the original English photo tutorial AND the French translation are full to the brim with photos.
Block 38: May Pole Square {Photo Tutorial}
Block 38 of the Block a Week CAL 2014 is Shan Sevcik’s May Pole Square. This square uses a lot of different stitches and is fun, but challenging.
Block 37: Prince Protea Square {Photo Tutorial and Pattern}
Block 37 of the Block a Week CAL 2014 is the never-before-seen Prince Protea Square. This is a collaborative pattern by Virginia Burrow and myself. Virginia is one of the Block a Week CAL participants and I am thrilled about working with her!
How to Crochet: Back Post 5-treble Cluster {Tr5tog}
The 5-treble cluster or tr5tog is perfect for making triangular petals. This tutorial shows you how to make a back post 5-treble cluster.
Colin the Crochet Crocodile {A Little Zoo Animal}
Colin the Crochet Crocodile is 9.5″ from nose to tail. He is part of the Little Zoo Animals Series by Anette Bak and yours truly.
How to Crochet: Single Crochet Popcorn Stitch
The single crochet popcorn stitch is not as puffy as the double crochet popcorn stitch. It is perfect for subtle surface texture and is almost scale-like.
Block 36: Frostbloom Square {Photo Tutorial}
Block 36 of the Block a Week CAL 2014 is Shan Sevcik’s Frostbloom Square. Photo tutorial done with kind permission.
Block 35: Peppermint Mocha Frappe {Photo Tutorial}
Block 35 of the Block a Week CAL 2014 is Donna Mason-Svara’s Peppermint Mocha Frappe. Photo tutorial done with kind permission. Video tutorial available.
Block 34: Embracing Variety Square {Photo Tutorial}
Block 34 of the Block a Week CAL 2014 is the Embracing Variety Square by Aurora Suominen and Ivory Herman. Photo tutorial done with kind permission.
