Stash to snuggle - A crochet blanket journey - Week 4 - Adding Shades of green

 Welcome back, dear readers! I'm happy to have you join me for Week 4 of my crochet blanket journey. The blanket is continuing to grow steadily, and I'm enjoying experimenting with different colours from my yarn stash. This week, I introduced cream and two shades of green, adding a fresh and natural touch to the colourful ripple design.

Catch Up on the First Three Weeks

If you're joining me for the first time, you can catch up on the earlier stages of my crochet blanket journey before reading this week's update. In Week 1, I introduced the project, shared my yarn stash and colour palette, and began the blanket using the Neat Ripple Pattern. Week 2 brought another seven rows and the addition of maroon, while Week 3 added 12 more rows along with three beautiful shades of pink. Each week has brought new colours and steady progress, and it's wonderful to see how the blanket is gradually growing. Take a look at the previous three updates below and follow along from the very beginning!

→ [Read Week 1 – The Beginning of My Crochet Blanket Journey]

→ [Read Week 2 – My Second Week of Progress]

→ [Read Week 3 – Adding Three Shades of Pink]

Week 4 Update

Six More Stripes Completed

This week, I completed another six stripes, with each stripe consisting of two rows. That makes a total of 12 new rows added to the blanket this week.

I'm pleased that I have been able to maintain a steady rhythm with this project. Working on the blanket row by row makes this large project feel much more manageable, and it is incredibly satisfying to see the ripple pattern getting longer with every week.

Adding Cream and Shades of Green

For this week's colour palette, I introduced cream and two shades of green. The cream adds a soft, neutral element to the bright colours already present in the blanket, while the two greens bring a fresh and natural feel to the design.

I particularly enjoy how the new colours contrast with the recurring bright blue. The blue continues to appear between the different colour combinations, helping to create continuity throughout the blanket while allowing each new shade to stand out.

As the number of colours increases, the blanket is becoming more vibrant and interesting. I love the little surprise that comes with adding each new stripe and seeing how it works with the colours already crocheted.

Another 12 Rows Completed

With 12 more rows completed this week, the blanket is steadily growing into a colourful ripple creation. What started as a collection of 4-ply acrylic yarn from my stash is slowly turning into a beautiful handmade blanket.

I'm learning that consistency is the key to completing a large crochet project. A few rows each day may seem like a small achievement, but when those rows are added together week after week, the progress becomes quite remarkable.

I'm looking forward to continuing this journey and seeing which colours from my stash will make their way into the next section of the blanket.

Another six stripes, 12 rows, and three new colours added—one week closer to completing my ripple blanket! 

I'll be back next week with another progress update as the blanket continues to grow, one ripple at a time.

Flower Embroidery #17 - Granitos Stitch Flower

Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series!

I’m happy to have you here as we continue our journey with the 17th flower design — the Granitos Stitch Flower. This lovely stitch creates small, raised petals with a beautiful textured appearance, making the flower look delicate yet full. Follow the video tutorial below and learn how to create this charming flower step by step.

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Pattern for the design

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This flower is drawn out of a 2cm diameter circle, with 12 equally spaced spokes.  Each spoke is 0.75cm in length. Design fits a 2" *2" square.

Stitches & Threads Used

Flower - Granitos stitch with 4 stitches - 6 strands  - 46

Centre of flower - Straight stitch from each petal towards centre - 6 strands - 307

Buds - Granitos stitch with 4 stitches - 6 strands - 307

Stem - Couching stitch - 6 strands - 257

Leaves - Fishbone stitch - 6 strands - 257

Your Granitos Stitch Flower is now complete, with its raised petals adding lovely texture and dimension to your embroidery. It’s wonderful to see how each new stitch brings a completely different character to a flower. I hope you enjoyed adding this textured bloom to your growing embroidery garden.

Have a happy time with your needle n thread!

Stash to snuggle - A crochet blanket journey - Week 3 - Adding Shades of Pink

Welcome back, dear readers! I'm delighted to have you join me for Week 3 of my crochet blanket journey. With each passing week, this colourful blanket is slowly taking shape, and I'm excited to share the progress I've made. This week brought some beautiful new additions to the colour palette, including three lovely shades of pink, which add a fresh and vibrant touch to the ripple design. So, let's take a look at what I accomplished this week and see how the blanket has grown, one row at a time! 🧶💗

Catch Up on the Previous Weeks

If you're new to my crochet blanket journey, I'd love for you to start from the beginning! In Week 1, I introduced the project, shared the yarn from my stash, the colour palette, the 4 mm crochet hook, and my first experience with the chainless foundation row. In Week 2, I shared the next stage of the journey, including the addition of seven more rows and the introduction of maroon into the colour sequence. You can read both updates below and then continue here to see how the blanket has grown in Week 3.

→ [Read Week 1: The Beginning of My Crochet Blanket Journey]

→ [Read Week 2: My Second Week of Progress]

Week 3 Update: Adding Shades of Pink

Six More Stripes Completed

This week, I added six more stripes, with each stripe consisting of two rows. That means I completed a total of 12 new rows this week.

I was able to maintain a steady rhythm of two rows per day, which made the project feel much more manageable. Although this is going to be a large blanket and there are still many rows ahead, seeing consistent progress each day is very encouraging.

Introducing Three Shades of Pink

For this week's colour combination, I decided to introduce three different shades of pink into the blanket. The pinks bring a lovely brightness and feminine touch to the existing blue, maroon, brown, orange and yellow shades.

I particularly like how the pink stripes stand out against the recurring bright blue rows. Using the blue between the other colours continues to create a sense of consistency while allowing each new shade to make its own statement.

The ripple pattern is becoming more interesting with every colour I add, and I'm beginning to get a better idea of how the finished blanket might look.

12 More Rows, One Week at a Time

With 12 additional rows completed this week, the blanket is gradually becoming larger and more colourful. It's satisfying to look back at the beginning of the project and see how much it has already grown.

This project is teaching me that a large crochet blanket doesn't have to be completed all at once. Setting a small daily goal—in my case, two rows a day—makes the project enjoyable and achievable.

I'm looking forward to continuing this colourful journey and discovering how the next set of colours will come together.

Another 12 rows completed, three beautiful shades of pink added, and one more week of crochet memories created! 🧶💙💗

I'll be back next week with another update as this Neat Ripple Blanket continues to grow, one row at a time.

Flower Embroidery #16 - Satin Stitch Flower

Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series!

I’m delighted to have you here as we continue our journey with the 16th flower design — the Satin Stitch Flower. Satin stitch creates smooth, closely packed stitches that give the petals a beautiful, neat, and polished appearance. It’s a simple technique that can make your flowers look rich and elegant. Follow the video tutorial below and learn how to create this lovely flower step by step. 

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Pattern for the design

Stitches & Threads Used

Flower - Satin stitch - 3 strands

Centre of flower - Satin stitch - 3 strands

Leaves - Satin stitch - 3 strands

Stem - Stem stitch - 3 strands

Your Satin Stitch Flower is now complete, with its smooth and beautiful petals adding a lovely finish to your embroidery. With a little practice, satin stitch can be used to create flowers in many different shapes and sizes. I hope you enjoyed adding this elegant bloom to your embroidery garden.

Have a happy time with your needle n thread.

Flower Embroidery #15 - Whipped Spider Wheel Stitch flower

Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series!

I’m happy to have you here as we continue our journey with the 15th flower design — the Whipped Spider Wheel Stitch Flower. This beautiful stitch creates a lovely, rounded flower with a woven texture that gives the petals a fuller and more dimensional look. It may look intricate, but it’s quite simple once you understand the basic technique. Follow the video tutorial below and learn how to create this beautiful flower step by step. 

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Pattern for the design

Stitches & Threads used 

Flower - Whipped Spider Wheel stitch - 6 strands

Stem - Split Back Stitch - 6 strands

Leaves - Pistil Stitch - 6 Strands - 2 wraps

Your Whipped Spider Wheel Stitch Flower is now complete, with its beautiful woven texture adding a lovely touch to your embroidery. This is a wonderful stitch to experiment with using different thread colors and sizes to create flowers of different looks. I hope you enjoyed adding another special bloom to your embroidery garden.

Have a happy time with your needle n thread!

Stash to snuggle - A crochet blanket journey - Week 2

Welcome back, dear readers! I'm so happy to have you join me for Week 2 of my crochet blanket journey. This colourful project is slowly growing row by row, and I'm excited to share the progress I've made this week. It has been wonderful watching the Neat Ripple Pattern come to life as I add new colours from my yarn stash. So, grab your favourite cup of tea and let's take a look at how the blanket has grown this week! 

If you’re joining me for the first time, you can catch up on how this crochet blanket journey began in my Week 1 update. I shared the yarn colours from my stash, the Neat Ripple Pattern, my first experience with a chainless foundation row, and the progress I made during the first week. Read the Week 1 Crochet Blanket Update here and then continue with this week’s progress. 

It’s time for the second weekly update on my crochet blanket journey!

This week, I managed to add seven more rows to the blanket. With each new row, the ripple pattern is becoming more defined, and I’m really enjoying watching the blanket gradually take shape.

For this week’s colour combination, I continued using my bright blue as the main recurring shade and introduced maroon into the stripe sequence. The deep maroon adds a lovely contrast to the bright blue and gives the blanket a richer, more vibrant look.

I’m particularly enjoying the way the bright blue keeps appearing throughout the blanket. Since I have more of this colour in my yarn stash, I plan to use it alternately between the other colours, creating a consistent flow throughout the design.

Here’s a closer look at the stitches and colour combination in this week’s progress. The close-up shows the beautiful texture of the Neat Ripple Pattern and how the bright blue and maroon stripes complement each other. I’m especially enjoying the neat, flowing ripples and the way each colour adds its own character to the blanket.

So far, the project is progressing steadily, one ripple and one row at a time. There is still a long way to go, but seeing those colourful stripes grow is making every stitch worthwhile.

Seven more rows completed this week—and I’m excited to see what the next week brings!

Small Floral Cross Cross Stitch Pattern | A Simple Handmade Christian Embroidery Project

A Small Cross-Stitch Project with a Meaningful Message

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Sometimes the smallest embroidery projects carry the deepest meaning. Recently, I completed this miniature cross-stitch design featuring a simple wooden cross adorned with delicate blue flowers and green leaves. Though it fits in the palm of my hand, it reminds me that faith and beauty are often found in the little things.

This design was stitched on 14-count white Aida fabric using 2 strands of embroidery floss, which provided excellent coverage while keeping the stitches neat and well-defined. The combination of the crisp white fabric and vibrant thread colors makes the design stand out beautifully.

The brown cross symbolizes strength and hope, while the blue flowers add a gentle touch of peace and grace. 

Framing the finished piece in a clear acrylic frame gives it a clean, modern appearance and protects it beautifully.

One of the things I enjoy most about small cross-stitch projects is that they can be completed in a relatively short time while still providing the same sense of accomplishment as a larger design. They also make thoughtful handmade gifts for family and friends, especially for occasions such as baptisms, confirmations, birthdays, Easter, Christmas, or simply as a reminder of God's love.

Every stitch in this project reminded me that patience, consistency, and attention to detail create something truly meaningful. Handmade creations are more than just decorative pieces—they tell a story and preserve memories through thread and fabric.

I hope this little cross-stitch inspires you to pick up your needle and create something that reflects your faith and creativity. No matter how small a project may be, every stitch is made with love.

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If you would like to own this handcrafted cross-stitch piece, I'm happy to share that it is available for sale through my Instagram page. Each stitch has been carefully handcrafted with attention to detail, making it a unique piece of art that's perfect for home décor, a thoughtful gift, or a meaningful keepsake.

To purchase this piece or explore more of my handmade creations, please visit my Instagram page using the link provided below. Feel free to send me a direct message for pricing, availability, and shipping details.

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Happy stitching!