Crochet baby blanket patterns

Victorian flower granny square

25/07/2015 by Dada Filed Under: Crochet baby blanket patterns 24 Comments

Yes, these are the same squares as those I used to make my tote bag from the previous post. Adding colors made such a huge difference. It really seems like another square.

I named it Victorian flower square, because it reminds me of romantic, English gardens from the last century…

I like when I have both color and texture in the same project, so, this is pretty enjoyable project so far.

The yarn I use in this project is 100% cotton yarn, my trusty “Tango” and “Golf” from St. George (manufacturer from Serbia).

Many of you asked me where you can buy this yarn, but unfortunately, St. George don’t sell on line and you can buy their yarn only in Serbia (where I live) and in several neighboring countries. Which is sad, because they have really beautiful yarn.

I decided to make a pattern for this square, so, as soon as I finish this project (which will remain a little secret) I will start to make the tutorial.

Update: Victorian flower blanket pdf pattern & step-by-step tutorial is now available in Dada’s place shop (payment options: Credit cards & PayPal).

You can also buy it in my Ravelry shop and in my Etsy shop. (payment option: PayPal)

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That part is not so much fun as the crochet part, but, every time I work on another tutorial, I find it easier to do, and more enjoyable then the last time…

These flowers are part of my next project, another tote bag, this time, something totally different, colorful and blooming…

Check out my Victorian Flower tote bag here.

Victorian Flower Tote Bag

17/07/2015 by Dada Filed Under: Crochet bags 32 Comments

This will be a quick, short post. I just wanted to show you my latest crochet project.

I’m not sure if I ever crocheted something plain colored. I think I haven’t.

Usually I can’t resist colors. But, when I made this flowery square, I had a picture of a large, simple tote bag, in send color in my head.

I like the rich texture of this square, and I think that it compensates the lack of color.

Beautiful solid crochet granny square tote bag

The bag is pretty big, which I really like.

I’m going to make a pattern for this square, actually, it will be a pattern for something colorful, lavish, flowery and definitely blooming…

The pattern for this granny square is a part of my Victorian Flower Baby Blanket and it’s available in Dada’s shop.

You can also buy the pattern in my Ravelry shop.

Japanese Flower Crochet Cushion

04/07/2015 by Dada Filed Under: Crochet pillows 15 Comments

Do you remember my post about Japanese crochet flowers from the last month? Well, I finally made a cushion with those flowery granny squares. I really don’t know why it took me so long to make it… but now, I’m quite happy with how it turned out!

This is how the back side looks like. I like to add fabric to the back of cushions, because it’s faster than crocheting, it’s easy to add a zipper to the fabric, and the fabric doesn’t allow the cushion to stretch.

Of course, when I like particular pattern, I can’t stop with one item. I make two. Or three. Or four… this time I stopped at two cushions.

And this is the back side of the cushion number two.

On both cushions I added one on my favorite edges, the Pom Pom edge. The free pattern can be found here.

These cute drinking jars I found when I was on vacation in Greece this year. I fell in love with them! They look so summery, dressed in shiny, transparent colors.

I found the pattern for the Japanese flower square in this cute Japanese crochet book. I changed the pattern a little (as I usually do). Instead of three rows around the flowers, I made only one.

Have a nice and colorful weekend! 🙂