August 2020 Summary

August was pretty busy, September didn’t slow down.

Abstract Queen

September 1st started my 3rd CAL (Crochet-A-Long)! The Abstract Queen is a beautiful, big queen-size blanket that uses motifs from my small abstract squares. This was my first CAL to be offered in both techniques: LFM and Mosaic.

You can find the Abstract Queen on Ravelry and Etsy and also for free, here on the blog.

Don’t forget to create your project on ravelry (with at least one picture) to enter the weekly draw!

Abstract Princess

Quite a few people have asked about making the Abstract Queen smaller – and there’s no easy way to do that.

Many mosaic patterns out there are just repeats of 8 or 12 or some small number like that but this was drawn up more like a single image (like the Speedy Train). You can cut the end off if you want, but it wasn’t designed for that.

I did draw up a smaller blanket using the same abstract themes and I call it the Abstract Princess. You can get that pattern on Ravelry and Etsy.

Birthday Sale

Offer expired.

My 33rd birthday meant a sale for you: for a few days everything was 33% off and a lot of you grabbed some new patterns! I can’t wait to see all your new projects!

New Patterns

Speaking of new projects… I really meant to just focus on getting the mosaic instructions for the patterns I already have. I really didn’t plan on creating new patterns. But, then my husband lost his job and I wanted the instant gratification that comes from a new pattern (or two).

All of my new patterns come with interlocking and mosaic instructions. And I publish them to Ravelry and Etsy. These are the new ones this month:

Mosaic Updates

I did also manage to update these patterns to include the mosaic instructions (the interlocking patterns are still there, don’t worry!). This is the Ravelry list:

    Etsy List

    Then I updated these patterns on Etsy and I learned that there is no easy way to get updated patterns to my customers on Etsy!? So, that really disappoints me and I don’t know what to do to fix that.

    If you have purchased on Etsy and you want an update please send me a message asking for the pattern, including your email address!

    That’s It!

    October is sure to be just as busy! We have moved into a small apartment temporarily while my husband looks for a job. Depending on where he gets a job, we may be doing another big move right away here. I am sure the second move will go smoother because of all the packing and unpacking practice we have now lol. Thanks for sticking with me through this big transition!

    Warm Wishes

    This new blanket shows a tasty gingerbread man with some icing decorations!

    Interlocking & Mosaic

    Just like all my designs, Warm Wishes can be made using the interlocking crochet technique or the overlay mosaic crochet technique.

    Both options come with the fully written pattern and charts. The mosaic charts have X’s for the dropped double crochets.

    Size

    This blanket uses a chart size of 181 x 181 so it is about 45″ square when you use worsted weight yarn.

    Important Details

    Each design comes with the fully written pattern and charts for two colorwork techniques: interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet.

    This is one of my older designs so the mosaic crochet option uses the same chart as the interlocking option. You will see the interlocking mesh dots. Read more about the differences at https://ashleeslint.com/tutorials/interlocking-and-mosaic-crochet/.

    The file format is also different than my new designs (and is on the list to get a formatting update). You will get access to two files. One file has the fully written pattern for interlocking crochet, then a chart, and then the fully written pattern for mosaic crochet. The other file has the X-marked chart for mosaic crochet.

    Interlocking Crochet Details

    • Chart is 181 x 181 = 32,761 stitches
    • Finished size approximately 45” x 45”
    • Gauge: 4 DC x 2 rows = 1”
    • 4.5 mm hook (US7)
    • Worsted weight yarn (2342 yards total)
      • Main color (MC) – 1146 yards plus 50 for optional SC border
      • Accent color (AC) – 1146 yards

    Mosaic Crochet Details

    • Chart is 181 x 181 = 32,761 stitches
    • Finished size approximately 45” x 45”
    • Gauge: 16 stitches x 16 rows = 4”
    • 4.5 mm hook (US7)
    • Worsted weight yarn (2680 yards)
      • Main color – 1310 yards
      • Contrasting color – 1310 yards
      • Plus 60 yards for optional border

    Are you crocheting one of my designs? I’d love to see it. Tag me on social media or join one of my groups!

    The first Facebook icon takes you to my public page, the second Facebook icon goes to my private group.

    Oh Tannenbaum

    In English, this pattern is titled “Oh Christmas Tree”. For fun I drew it with some abstract details.

    Interlocking & Mosaic

    Just like all my designs, Warm Wishes can be made using the interlocking crochet technique or the overlay mosaic crochet technique.

    Both options come with the fully written pattern and charts. The mosaic charts have X’s for the dropped double crochets.

    Size

    This blanket uses a chart size of 181 x 181 so it is about 45″ square when you use worsted weight yarn.

    Important Details

    Each design comes with the fully written pattern and charts for two colorwork techniques: interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet.

    This is one of my older designs so the mosaic crochet option uses the same chart as the interlocking option. You will see the interlocking mesh dots. Read more about the differences at https://ashleeslint.com/tutorials/interlocking-and-mosaic-crochet/.

    The file format is also different than my new designs (and is on the list to get a formatting update). You will get access to two files. One file has the fully written pattern for interlocking crochet, then a chart, and then the fully written pattern for mosaic crochet. The other file has the X-marked chart for mosaic crochet.

    Interlocking Crochet Details

    • Chart is 181 x 181 = 32,761 stitches
    • Finished size approximately 45” x 45”
    • Gauge: 4 DC x 2 rows = 1”
    • 4.5 mm hook (US7)
    • Worsted weight yarn (2342 yards total)
      • Main color (MC) – 1146 yards plus 50 for optional SC border
      • Accent color (AC) – 1146 yards

    Mosaic Crochet Details

    • Chart is 181 x 181 = 32,761 stitches
    • Finished size approximately 45” x 45”
    • Gauge: 16 stitches x 16 rows = 4”
    • 4.5 mm hook (US7)
    • Worsted weight yarn (2680 yards)
      • Main color – 1310 yards
      • Contrasting color – 1310 yards
      • Plus 60 yards for optional border