Easy as Pie crochet cable blanket is my second pattern with cables. The first one was my Gretta shawl. When I finished the shawl I knew that I would make more cable patterns in the future, because I quite like making them. They are easy to do, very appealing to the eye, and they create such a nice texture – the quality I highly appreciate in any crochet project.
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Easy as Pie cable blanket is a beautiful and modern crochet blanket. It is 95 cm (37.4”) wide and 133 cm (52.4”) long, but you can make it in any size. Just add more repeats if you want it bigger, or make fewer repeats if you want a smaller blanket.

For this blanket I used the beautiful and trusty Alize Angora Gold yarn (color 599), which I used in many recent projects. Gretta shawl, Weldy shawl, Into the woods blanket and Al Amal shawl are all made with this yarn. Plus, my next pattern also uses Angora Gold yarn.
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Working on this blanket was a real pleasure, because the pattern is repetitive and easy to remember so you can watch your favorite TV show or listen to an interesting audio book while crocheting. I love those kinds of projects when you don’t have to count the stitches, and pay close attention to what you are doing, but you can immerse yourself completely in the story you’re watching or listening to…

The pattern is very detailed and it has:

– a written pattern,
– a step-by-step picture tutorial on how to make cable2 and cable6,
-a step-by-step photo tutorial of the first 15 rows,
– a stitch guide,
– two crochet charts,
– information on material needed,
– and information on how to make the blanket in any size.

I would say that this pattern is suitable for intermediate crocheters or even adventurous beginners who are eager to learn something new. And even if you’ve never tried cables before, don’t be intimidated by them. They’re actually quite simple to do, and I must say pretty addictive! You’ll see if you give them a go!
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I can’t wait to see your versions of Easy as Pie cable blanket! So, please tag me and use the hash tag #easyaspiecableblanket when you post it on social media. I will share the best ones in my Instagram and Facebook stories and on Pinterest.

Easy as Pie cable blanket is now available in all my shops. You can buy it in Dada’s place shop, HERE.
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You can also purchase it in my Ravelry shop, HERE, and my Etsy shop, HERE.

Into the woods blanket is my seventeenth blanket pattern. So, you can guess that I really love designing crochet blankets. Yes, I do. Especially baby blankets. Into the woods blanket is quite simple to make, and very adjustable as well. You can make it in any size, simply by increasing or decreasing the number of horizontal or vertical repeats. You can also use whatever yarn you like. If you use bulkier yarn, the blanket will be bigger and the texture will be more prominent.

I used Alize Angora Gold yarn in color beige (no. 599). I love this yarn because it’s beautiful, soft, and fluffy. It very nicely slides under the fingers while working with it. It’s quite thin, 100g/550m, 80% acrylic, 20% wool. Although it looks luxurious it isn’t expensive. I spent almost 3 skeins of 100g.

For this blanket I used only several stitches to achieve this interesting texture: chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, bobble stitch and front post treble crochet. I previously used the same textured stitch in my Weldy shawl, which was my best friend this past winter, always wrapped around my shoulders keeping me warm. I love how soft it is. The blanket is also very soft and warm. The perfect handmade baby shower gift.

The pattern is very detailed and has:
– a row-by-row written pattern,
– a step-by-step photo tutorial for the first 15 rows,
– a step-by-step photo tutorial on how to make tassels,
– 4 crochet charts and 2 diagrams.

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You can buy Into the woods blanket in Dada’s place shop HERE. (payment options: credit cards and PayPal)
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You can also buy it in my Ravelry shop HERE, and my Etsy shop HERE. (payment option: PayPal)

I’m dying to see your versions of the Into the woods blanket, so when you share it on social media, please tag me and use #intothewoodsblanket hash tag. I will share your beautiful creations in my Facebook and Insta stories and on Pinterest.

This is Menya blanket. I designed it for Crochet Now magazine. It was featured in issue 46. “The Menya blanket is a beautiful combination of cool style with interesting stitches! This blanket plays with patterns and texture to create a show-stopping piece made in luxuriously silky-soft yarn.” to quote the magazine. I must only agree with all that!

Despite the fact that last summer, when I was working on the blanket, was so, so hot, plus I had a tight deadline (so I was forced to crochet almost all day long), I really and utterly enjoyed the process. The main reason is the yarn I used – Hooked Eucalyps. Gorgeous, silky and soft like a cloud. It’s 100% eucalyptus! I know! It’s unbelievable! I’d never heard before that yarn can be made from eucalyptus. And to my surprise, it looks and feels like it’s made of silk. Working with that yarn was an incredible experience. I loved it, and I highly recommend it to everyone. Try it. It’s awesome!

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It’s aran weight yarn, 165m per 100g skein. I used 21 skeins in Pastello 06.

The blanket is quite big; it’s a 143 cm square. It consists of 25 squares. Each square is approximately 25 X 25 cm.

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I used 4.5 mm crochet hook.

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The blanket is pretty easy to make. To design it I used only several stitches: magic ring, chain stitch, slip stitch, double crochet and popcorn stitch. That’s all! You don’t have to use plenty of “fancy” stitches to achieve something beautiful and interesting. I strongly believe that “les is more”. In design and in life. I’m one of those people who have a constant need to get rid of things…

Let’s get back to the subject. I have one more thing to tell you. The peachy pink version of Menya blanket just got a brother. Two days ago I finished my second, gray version, which I made for the purpose of the step-by-step tutorial. So now I have 2 Menya blankets! Which is great, because it’s winter and the blankets are so warm and snugly… Can’t wait to finish with this post to wrap myself in the blanket, grab a book and enjoy the evening. Of course a cup of Earl Gray tea with milk and honey is mandatory. And yummy.

The gray version is made of 100% cotton yarn, Cotton Classic by St. George. It is light worsted, DK yarn, 120 m per 50g skein. The blanket turned out a little smaller, 130 x 130 cm, and the square is 23 x 23 cm. It weighs 1342 g, so I spent 27 skeins of 50 g. Since that yarn is very affordable, I didn’t have to spend a fortune on yarn. It cost me only $22.4 or 20.44 Euros.

The pattern is very detailed. I rated it as intermediate level, but I’m sure that it can be easily accomplished by every committed beginner. The pattern includes:

– a step-by-step picture tutorial on how to make the square,

– a step-by-step picture tutorial on how to join the squares,

– a step-by-step picture tutorial on how to make the border,

-a crochet chart for the square,

– a crochet chart for the border,

– written pattern for the square, joining, and the border,

– a stitch guide,

– information on materials used.

All that packed in a 16 page pattern with almost 100 (98 to be exact) step-by-step pictures!

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The pattern is written using US crochet terms.

The Menya blanket pattern is now available in Dada’s place shop. Click here to get it.

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You can also purchase it in Dada’s Ravelry shop, and Dada’s Etsy shop as well.

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I’m looking forward to seeing your versions of Menya blanket, so please share your pictures on Instagram and Facabook, and don’t forget to tag me and to use #menya blanket hash tag. You can also email me the pictures of your finished projects. I’m always thrilled to see your own personal touches to my patterns. And what can be done when two creativities come together.