Inca Gold Cotton is a Winner!

Inca Gold Cotton From Galler Yarns

Galler Yarns is a company that was new to me. They sent me a skein of delicious Inca Gold Cotton. I wasn’t sure it would be delicious since I am not a fan of crocheting with cotton yarn. BUT! Then I got my hands on this yarn. It feels like silk! I very quickly devised a pattern to crochet for myself – no one else! This is what my one skein of this wonderful yarn wanted to be (kindly modeled by my friend Melinda):

So, here’s the before (obviously not in the same color):

And the after – where you can get a better idea of stitch detail:

You can make the same cowl as I did by following my simple pattern.

Using an L hook and a single strand of Inca Gold Cotton, chain 21

hdc in 3rd chain from hook and in each stitch across, chain 2, turn

continue to crochet in pattern (hdc, ch 2 turn at the end of the row) til you’re almost out of yarn then turn the beginning edge of the scarf over to create the moebius drape and stitch the two ends together (i single crocheted the edges together). Voila! You’ve got your very own, deliciously soft and beautiful cowl.

Look for Inca Gold Cotton and other Galler Yarn products at your local yarn shops. Check out more about the Blog Tour and the wonderful Galler Yarns here. You’ll love the selections! To find this yarn in a store near you, check here . You’ll also enjoy perusing their blog . Further, Galler Yarns also has a couple of crochet patterns for the Inca Gold in the pipeline. Right now, you can see some great patterns at Ravelry made using a very similar yarn that’s available in larger skeins. Enjoy yourself!

Looking for more Crochet Cowl patterns? Check out these crochet cowl patterns we found on Etsy.

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.

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