Thursday, April 30, 2020

Camping Crochet-A-Long


Do you love to camp?  Do you have friends or family that camp?  This CAL is sure to have something for everyone!  Don't want to make a blanket or throw?  You could make one or two blocks and make a fun tote bag!

These graphghan blocks are 60x60 unless otherwise noted.  Patterns include both row-by-row instructions and a full-color graph.

Blocks will be released 1-2 each week starting May 1st.  Bookmark this post, because blocks will be added here as they become available.

Don't miss the bonus 120x120 camping block - Happy Camper

Be sure to check out these other fun graphghan sets!  I have many other free graphghan patterns too!  

Baby Animals (twenty-four 60x60 blocks)
Ocean/Beach (twenty-four 60x60 blocks)
ABC Blocks (twenty-six 24x24 blocks)
Number Blocks (ten 24x24 blocks)
Christmas (thirty 60x60 blocks)
Flower Garden (twenty-four 60x60 blocks)


July 11 Raccoon & Mosquito




   



 

June 15: Owls & Binoculars

 



 


May 30: Squirrel & Canoe

 


May 23:Backpack  May 20: Fishing Pole

          


May 15: Don't Feed the Bears.  May 13, 2020: Bear

  


May 10, 2020 blocks: Campfire & Lantern 

  

May 1, 2020 blocks:  Tent & Camper

   

You can find my other free graphghan blocks and sets of blocks here: Grandma Duck Designs Graphghan Designs.

If you download any blocks, please consider leaving me a comment.  I would love to hear from you!  If you want to connect with me, you can email me at grandmaduckdesigns@gmail.com.


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Sunday, April 26, 2020

Ocean & Beach: 24 Free Graphghan Blocks

This is one of the many projects I've been working on over the past few months: a set of twenty-four Ocean & Beach 60x60 graphghan blocks.  Links to each of the blocks can be found below.  I'm in love with the crab and clownfish blocks!  Whatever your style, you are sure to find a few blocks that you love too.

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Be sure to check out these other fun graphghan sets!  I have many other free graphghan patterns too!  

Camping (twenty-four 60x60 blocks)
Baby Animals (twenty-four 60x60 blocks)
ABC Blocks (twenty-six 24x24 blocks)
Number Blocks (ten 24x24 blocks)
Christmas (thirty 60x60 blocks)
Flower Garden (twenty-four 60x60 blocks)
Row 1:  
Sun
Light House
Palm Tree
Sailboat
Bucket & Shovel
Starfish
Row 2:
Turtle
Crab
Seahorse
Colorful Swim Trunks
Whale
Beachball
Row 3:
Sandcastle
Octopus
Anchor
Jellyfish
Plain Swim Trunks
Clown Fish





 Row 4:
Flip Flops
Beach Umbrella
Beach Scene
Bikini
Life Ring
Sea Shell

If you download any blocks, please consider leaving me a comment. I appreciate the feedback.  If you have a suggestion for an item you'd like to see, drop me a comment or email.  I would love to hear from you!

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Saturday, April 25, 2020

Happy Camper Free Graphghan


Camping season is just around the corner!

Free Graphghan 120x120.

Written for single crochet.

Pattern: Happy Camper

You can find my other free graphghan blocks and sets of blocks here: Grandma Duck Designs Graphghan Designs.


If you download a copy, please consider leaving me a comment. I appreciate the feedback.  If you have a suggestion for an item you'd like to see, drop me a comment or email.

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Friday, April 24, 2020

Carousel Pincushion


What are your most-used sewing supplies?  When I am working at my sewing machine I keep a pincushion, scissors, and seam ripper close at hand.  About 15 years ago, I made myself a pincushion.  It is getting pretty worn out, so I needed a new one. 

The green and white one pictured here is made with some small balls of yarn leftover from other projects.  The other one pictured below is made from about 1/3 a skein of yarn.  These are quick and easy to make; a perfect gift for friends and family who sew.

If you make one of these pincushions, please tag me on social media or share a photo with me in the comments.  I love seeing my designs come to life!


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Finished size: 
Two inches tall with a four-inch diameter

Supplies:
Acrylic yarn weight 4, approximately 80 yards
Size H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
blo = back loop only
st = stitch
sts = stitches
hk = hook
sl-st = slip stitch

Notes:
  • The turning chain does not count as a stitch.
  • Gauge: 16 stitches x 12 rows = 4" x 4"
  • This pincushion consists of four separate pieces approximate yardage for each is as follows: Piece 1 - 13 yards, piece 2 - 17 yards, piece 3 - 22 yards, and piece 4 - 28 yards

Instructions:

Piece #1 
ch 17
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and in each ch across, turn
Rows 2-9: ch 2, hdc blo in each st across
Seam - see instructions below
Weave in ends

Piece #2
ch 17
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and in each ch across, turn
Rows 2-12: ch 2, hdc blo in each st across
Seam - see instructions below
Weave in ends

Piece #3
ch 17
Steps to seaming
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and in each ch across, turn
Rows 2-17: ch 2, hdc blo in each st across
Seam - see instructions below
Weave in ends

Piece #4
ch 17
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and in each ch across, turn
Rows 2-25: ch 2, hdc blo in each st across
Seam - see instructions below
Weave in ends

Seam Instructions:
Use your preferred method to seam the final row to the foundation chain.  I used sl-st.  See photo.  This creates a tube shape.

Assembly instructions:
Fold each piece in half lengthwise.  This makes each of the tube-shapes half as long.  See the photo.  Now place piece one inside of piece two with the open edges down and the folded edge at the top.  Next, gently insert pieces one and two into piece three.  Finally, place pieces one through three inside of piece four.  See photos for guidance.  Make sure that all folded edges are up and open edges are down.  You are done!

Design notes:  You can make the pincushion smaller by only completing 3 rings or larger by making 5 or more.  If you would like to change the height of the pincushion, increase or decrease your starting chain. 

  
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Monday, April 13, 2020

I Solemnly Swear - Free Graph


Do you love Harry Potter?  Are you looking for a little magical getaway?  You can cuddle under this blanket while reading your favorite Harry Potter book or watching your favorite Harry Potter Movie.  This design is 200 x 200 written for single crochet.

The 30-page pdf pattern contains both a graph and row by row instructions.  You can find many other free graphghan designs here: Grandma Duck Designs Free Graphghans & Graphghan blocks.

Pattern: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good
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Note: If you downloaded this pattern prior to 3/14/21 there was an error in the PDF.  The corrected pattern is linked above.

If you download a copy, please consider leaving me a comment. I appreciate the feedback.  If you have a suggestion for an item you'd like to see, drop me a comment or email.  I would love to hear from you!  If you want to connect with me, you can email me at grandmaduckdesigns@gmail.com.


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