Hannah Blanket Knitting Pattern

I often end up creating new patterns because of custom requests in my Etsy shop. This blanket pattern is an extra special one. A bride wanted a blanket to wrap up in for photos for her winter wedding. Her Grammy is an amazing crocheter, but arthritis made it difficult for her to create something for her granddaughter. They asked me to create something, and the Hannah Blanket pattern was created and named for the bride. 

I have always loved cables, and I ended up using three different cables, and some special cable stitches to create the V pattern. And yes, the texture is just as amazing as it looks!

I used super bulky yarn and size 15 needles, so I was able to finish this blanket in less than a month. And the super bulky yarn just gives all the cozy vibes, perfect for winter. Read on to see more information on purchase of the pattern.

Pattern on Etsy

Pattern on Ravelry

Size 15 (10 mm) US needles, 24 inch or bigger circulars.

Super Bulky Yarn #6 (Bernat Softee Chunky) Approximately 10 Skeins, about 1000 yards

Stitch Markers 

Cable Needle

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Tape Measure – For checking gauge, and length during pattern

Gauge:

Finished blanket measures approximately 34 inches by 60 inches, about a lap blanket size.

I also created a Youtube video on how to knit cables without a cable needle. This pattern has cable stitches in every other row, and I ended up making the whole blanket without using a cable needle in order to make it more quickly. 

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

I would love to see your Hannah Blankets! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

Thank you for purchasing my pattern. Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

Permissions

You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

You may not use my photos.

You may not sell this pattern or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Stella Shawl

I created this pattern specifically because I found some amazing hand dyed yarn at Yarnitoli, and I knew I needed to make something special with it. I did not want too much texture, because I wanted the yarn to really shine. But I love cables so much, so I added a cable on one of the sides of the asymmetrical shawl. Then I decided to try out an I-cord bind off for the first time. But with a twist, literally. I added a cable twist to the I-cord bind off, and the result is that the cable running along the side of the shawl, and the cable bind off edge met at the corner point of the shawl. I also added some beads, and suddenly my simple shawl pattern was anything but plain.

You can get the shawl pattern in my shops (links below). Read on to find out more about this pattern.

Stella Shawl on Etsy
Stella Shawl on Ravelry

Instructions include the option for beaded cables, and an I-cord bind off with a cable twist. If you’ve never done these methods before, there are lots of tutorial links included in the pattern, including a video tutorial for an I-cord bind off. Make it using DK or Fingering weight yarn.

Materials:
DK option:
Size 6 (4 mm) US needles, 24 inch or bigger circulars
DK Weight Yarn #3 Approximately 475+ yards
Size 6 beads – optional

Fingering option:
Size 4 (3.5mm) US needles, 24 inch or bigger circulars
Fingering Weight Yarn #1 Approximately 800+ yards
Size 8 beads - optional

I would love to see your Stella shawls! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!
Thank you for purchasing my pattern. Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

Permissions
You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.
You may not use my photos.
You may not sell this pattern or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

The Taylor Beanie

 One of my goals for 2020 was to be more consistent with pattern designing, and especially to create more crochet patterns. I have released nearly 30 patterns so far this year. And with the Taylor Beanie today, I have now released my 18th crochet pattern this year. I am very excited about this pattern. I love patterns with texture, and this pattern uses front post and back post stitches all throughout the pattern, creating gorgeous texture. 

You can find the patterns in my Ravelry and Etsy shops. And if you want a discount code, I have a VIP group on Facebook that gets all the best deals and coupons, and even some freebies! Keep reading for more info on what to expect with purchase of this pattern.

This pattern comes in 3 sizes Baby (0-6m), Toddler (1-2 years), and Adult.

Materials:

H Hook (5mm)

I Hook (5.5mm) 

Worsted Weight Yarn #4 (Caron Simply Soft) Approximately 100-150 yards

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Optional – Pom pom maker, or furry pom

Abbreviations (US terms):

CH – Chain

Sl St – Slip Stitch

FHDC – Foundation Half Double Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet

BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet

FPDC2tog – Front Post Double Crochet 2 together (decrease)

BPDC2tog – Back Post Double Crochet 2 together (decrease)

FHDC (Foundation Half Double Crochet)

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459085755770169403/

 

FPDC and BPDC Tutorial:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459085755766469437/

 

FPDC2tog and BPDC2tog Tutorial: 

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/429460514452955536/

I would love to see your Taylor Beanies! Tag me on Instagram  @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work! Thank you for purchasing my pattern. Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

 

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Lil' Pumpkin Hat Knitting

 When fall gets close, everyone goes nuts for pumpkins. Pumpkin Spice, pumpkin decor, and my favorite, pumpkin knitting and crochet projects. I've made quite a few crochet pumpkin beanies, but I wanted to design a knitting pattern for a pumpkin beanie. And since I am obsessed with cables, I could not resist throwing some into the design. This is a good pattern for cable beginners. It is a simple cable, and works up quickly with the thick yarn.

I absolutely love how it turned out! A couple of my test knitters even made the hat in cream, and now I want to as well! This pattern comes in 6 sizes from newborn to adult. Look below for more information on what to expect with purchase of the pattern. 

Materials:

Size 13 (9mm) US needles, 16” circulars and dpn’s (or longer circulars for magic loop)

Size 15 (10 mm) US needles, 16” circulars and dpn’s (or longer circulars for magic loop)

Super Bulky Yarn #6 (Wool Ease Thick & Quick) 1 skein in pumpkin, small amounts of green

Stitch Markers 

Cable Needle

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Tape Measure – For checking gauge, and length during pattern

Tutorials:

How to Check Gauge: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459085755770161780/ 

Long-tail Cast On: https://www.theblueelephants.com/2018/04/knitting-for-beginners-long-tail-cast-on.html

Knitting Cables Without a Cable Needle: https://youtu.be/MVWjYoQMZ9E 

 

I would love to see your lil’ pumpkin hats! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz, so I can see your work! Thank you for purchasing my pattern. Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not share this pattern, but please share the listing link so your friends can buy it too.

- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz