We are delighted to bring you details of Stylecraft"s latest Crochet Along starting 5th April. Designed by the very talented Jane Crowfoot, the project features the Frida"s Flowers blanket, a wonderful, colourful design inspired by the the Mexican artist Firda Kahlo. Published in 8 fortnightly instalments over 4 months all the patterns will be available to download free from our blog so don"t forget to check in every fortnight. We will let you know on our Facebook page when the next free pattern is available. You can also share your progress with us on Facebook Home Focus Facebook.
The blanket is created in Stylecraft"s Classique Cotton available online and in the following Hickeys Fabrics stores: Henry Street, Dublin 1 & Corbett Court, Galway . The yarn is available in 50g balls and costs €3.15 each. Download the Stylecraft"s Get Started guide which is full of useful information and tips to help you prepare for the start of the project on April 5th.
This project is designed for those looking to improve their crochet skills rather than complete beginners.
For the project you will need:
- 7 x 50g balls of Classique Cotton Black 3093
- 4 x 50g Balls of Classique Cotton Plum 3567
- 4 x 50g Balls of Classique Cotton Nocturne 3669
- 3 x 50g Balls of Classique Cotton Ivory 3665
- 2 x 50g Balls of Classique Cotton Poppy 3672
- 2 x 50g Balls of Classique Cotton Shrimp 3674
- 2 x 50g Balls of Classique Cotton Sunflower 3662
- 2 x 50g Balls of Classique Cotton Leaf 3907
- 1 x 50g Balls of Classique Cotton Teal 3566
- 1 x 50g Balls of Classique Cotton Greek Blue 3095
- 1 x 50g Balls of Classique Cotton Mauve 3658
- 1 x 50g Balls of Classique Cotton Toffee 3658
- 3.5mm, 4mm & 4.5mm crochet hook
- Small locking stitch markers
- Knitter"s sewing needle
- Sharp pair of scissors,
- Tape measure
- Project bag/basket