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Bonnets, Flowers, and More

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I found this charming little blog and want to share it with you.  First, there are three different baby bonnets with tutorials.  This one is made with strips of t-shirt fabric!

Baby Bonnet With Flower

What little girl wouldn’t look adorable in this bonnet?  The other baby bonnets are equally charming – and are quick projects which you can work up in an afternoon or evening.  Continuing on the baby theme – which is not all there is to this blog – is a cute grouping of tot toys that can be used as a mobile, accompanied by a tutorial to make them.  Check out the teeny dragon toy, too.  I couldn’t find a pattern for it, but there is inspiration there!

Another thing I especially like on this blog are the flowers.  We can find flower patterns all over the internet.  Flowers can be added to all kinds of projects, adding a dash of color or whimsy.  But, these flowers are more enchanting than most.  I think it’s the combination of simplicity and color that draw me to them.

 

Looking for more patterns for flowers? Check out this Crochet Flower Pattern Book.Multicolored Flowers

You’ll find other goodies on this blog.  Alba has created a blog that offers tutorials, charming pictures and tales, and lots of inspiration for crocheters.  While it’s clear that English is not Alba’s first language, she is quite a good writer and conveys a lot of information in her brief articles.  Poke around and you’ll find time well spent.

 

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Shock Wave Free Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern

This Free Shock Wave Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like one of those wonderfully satisfying projects that gives big cozy payoff without fiddly detail. Mary Maxim lists it as a free download, designed as a crochet afghan/lap blanket, with a finished size of 45 x 50 inches.

What immediately stands out is the yarn choice. The pattern is made with Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, using 5 skeins, and calls for a U.S. U/50 (25 mm) crochet hook. That is gloriously chunky territory, which usually means fast progress and lots of squishy texture. If you are in the mood for a project that feels substantial in your hands and grows quickly row by row, this one definitely has that appeal.

Mary Maxim describes the blanket as having a beautifully textured, plush, soft finish and suggests it as a project for home décor or gifting. Based on the materials and oversized hook alone, that sounds about right. This feels like the sort of blanket you make for curling up on the couch, draping over a chair, or giving as a practical handmade gift that will actually get used instead of folded away “for best.”

The pattern is marked Easy, and the listed stitch requirements are straightforward: chain, repeat, double crochet, single crochet, and slip stitch. That makes it sound approachable for confident beginners and very appealing for anyone who wants a relaxing crochet project without too much counting drama.

I also think the lap blanket size is a smart one. Not every crochet blanket needs to become a giant commitment that takes over the lounge room and your will to live. A 45 x 50 inch blanket is a useful, manageable size for gifting, for wheelchairs or reading nooks, or just for keeping on hand for chilly evenings. That practicality gives this pattern extra appeal. The usability point is my own take based on the finished dimensions Mary Maxim provides.

At the moment, the pattern page shows no reviews, so there is not much customer feedback to go on yet. Still, if you enjoy easy crochet blanket patterns, super chunky crochet throws, or quick lap blanket projects, this one looks like a solid freebie to save.

My overall take? This looks like a fast, cozy, beginner-friendly crochet blanket pattern with plenty of texture and instant-gratification energy. Very much the sort of project you start because it looks easy, then keep going because the yarn feels ridiculously soft.