Candy Dots Throw

Blankets. One of the most time consuming yet enjoyable things to make, amiright? There are so many things to love about blankets when it comes not only to designing and making them but also using them! My latest blanket design leans heavily into texture and colorwork to bring some brightness and cheer into the home on these grey winter days. Using only basic stitches …

Free Patterns, Hue + Me, CollaborationsAlexandra TavelNovember 29, 2024lion brand, hue and me, hue + me, colorwork, stripes, striped, home dec, home decor, blanket, throw blanket, throw, afgahn, afghan, tecture, texture, tassels, fringeComment

Hue + Me: Stargazer Throw

Whether you're outside under the night sky or inside atop the couch or your favorite reading chair, the Stargazer Throw is the dreamiest blanket to cozy up with. A simple crochet stitch creates this mesmerizing pattern that differs slightly on …

Collaborations, Free Patterns, Hue + MeAlexandra TavelDecember 30, 2021fringe, blanket, afghan, beginner crochet, colorwork, housewarming, gift, hue and me, Hue + Me, lion brand Comments

Harvest Throw

It might be sweater season, but it's also definitely blanket season! October is my favorite month of the year and for me it evokes apple and pumpkin picking, cozy vibes, knitwear, and snuggling up to watch scary movies. I really wanted …

Collaborations, Free PatternsAlexandra TavelOctober 14, 2021free pattern, blanket, chevron, beginner blanket, afghan, throw, fall blanket, fall afghan, harvest, chart, fringe, hue and me, lion brand Comments

Moonstone Plaid Blanket

February is what I would call blanket season. The festive feeling of winter has usually long been forgotten and we are left with cold, dreary weather (at least in the northeast US where I am!) and still quite a ways until spring. In a typical year …

Collaborations, Free PatternsAlexandra TavelFebruary 18, 2021plaid, tartan, blanket, garter stitch, housewarming, beginner, weaving, fringe, twisted, rope, lion brand, hue and me, chunky, throw, afghan Comments

Hue + Me: Color Pop Super Scarf

Conquer the chilliest of temps and bundle up with this bold super scarf, or simply drape it over the shoulders as an extra layer. Easy, quick, and repetitive granny clusters become addicting in this design as you watch the colors pop with each contrasting row.

Hue + Me, Free Patterns, CollaborationsAlexandra TavelSeptember 10, 2020Hue + Me, super scarf, granny stitch, lion brand, chunky, crochet, fringe, lion brand yarn, oversized scarf Comments

Quarry Duster

A sister pattern to the knit Falling Waters Duster, this crochet version uses a large hook and mimics drop stitches with cascading chains to produce an airy, flowing fabric. Optional fringe adds a bohemian touch to this quick and easy project.

Collaborations, Free PatternsAlexandra TavelJuly 10, 2020duster, kaftan, caftan, robe, beach, crochet, fringe, drop stitch, comfy cotton, lion brand, free, summer crochet Comments

Fireside Wrap

Inspired by vintage ski sweaters, this triangle wrap is basically a wearable blanket. Drape it over your shoulders as you sit in front of the fire after a snowball fight, or wrap it with the point in front to don over a coat if you’re trekking outside.

Collaborations, Free PatternsAlexandra TavelFebruary 1, 2019triangle wrap, triangle shawl, granny square, granny cluster, double crochet, free pattern, lion brand, color made easy, fringe, top down, top down shawl, latvian braid Comments

Campfire Blanket Scarf

When I set out to design my most recent Lion Brand Yarn collaboration pattern, I knew I wanted to make something that really captured the essence of fall and the excitement in the air that comes with this season. Being a knitwear designer, these are the kinds of days ...

Free Patterns, CollaborationsAlexandra TavelOctober 3, 2016campfire, blanket, scarf, blanket scarf, fishermen's wool, lion brand, natural, plaid, tartan, weaving, fringe, rustic, free pattern, collaboration, new pattern, fall pattern, wrap Comments