Linen Stitch

Linen Stitch

Linen, Moss, Granite – all names that are used for similar stitches. There may be a slight difference, but all of them work really well for temperature blankets because it is easy to fit 365 rows – the height of the row is small. Here are some photos of...
Jacob’s Ladder

Jacob’s Ladder

Jacob’s Ladder is typically made with double crochet stitches with chains in between that are looped together at the end. However, it can be made with other stitches and there are many varieties. There is a general guide to Jacob’s Ladder below. Here is an...
Chevron

Chevron

There are multiple Chevron patterns out there. Working one that is single or half double crochet in the back loops only gives a nice thick blanket. What is really interesting about back loop crochet (chevron OR single crochet) is that it has a reversible look to it....
Alternative Color Palettes

Alternative Color Palettes

I am considering using a non-rainbow spectrum palette. However, my OCD in keeping with what makes sense temperature wise keeps getting in my way. I LOVE anything ocean inspired (hence the sea star pattern I used this year), so was considering ocean colors, but they...