Colors, Colors, Everywhere.
The Lotus Moon CAL starts in just two days! I’m so excited and nervous. Are you ready? Did you choose your colors yet? The original colors (which you can read all about in my last post) are extremely...
View ArticleLotus Moon CAL – Week 1
Today begins week 1 of the Lotus Moon Tiles Crochet-Along. I hope you’re ready and excited! Over at the CAL Facebook group I’ve posted a chatty little video where you can meet me and listen to me...
View ArticleLotus Moon – Week 2
Hi everyone! It’s officially week 2 of the Lotus Moon Tiles Crochet-Along. This week we are finishing our flowers and your assignment is as follows: Rounds 4 through 6 of the octagon motifs. Talking...
View ArticleLotus Moon CAL – Week 3
Welcome to week 3 of the Lotus Moon Tiles CAL! But, before we get started with week 3, I wanted to address some concerns from week 2. It was brought to my attention that several people were having...
View ArticleLotus Moon CAL – Week 4
Welcome to week 4 of the Lotus Moon Tiles CAL. We are moving right along with out octagon motifs which make up the greatest part of our afghan, but this is the last week we’ll be working on their...
View ArticleLotus Moon CAL – Week 5
Welcome to week 5 of the Lotus Moon Tiles Crochet Along. Let’s get straight to business. This week’s assignment: Round 14 of octagons while joining as you go OR round 14 of octagons and join octagons...
View ArticleLotus Moon CAL – Week 6
Welcome to week 6 of the Lotus Moon Tiles CAL! Last week we made our octagons and joined them. You guys did an amazing job with that! Your afghans are looking beautiful and I’m so impressed at how...
View ArticleLotus Moon CAL – Week 7
Hi guys! Week 7 is here and it’s all about triangles. These little babies are probably my favorite part of this entire afghan. They are also the smallest part, and they are the most advanced part. But...
View ArticleLotus Moon CAL – Week 8
Welcome to week 8 of the Lotus Moon Tiles CAL! We’re so close to the finish line now, and this week and next will be so easy. Your assignment this week: Round 5 of the triangles while joining as you...
View ArticleLotus Moon CAL – Week 9
Welcome to week 9 of the Lotus Moon Tiles CAL. This is our final week! I can’t believe it’s over. You’ve all made some amazing afghans and I’m so impressed by your workmanship, your color choices,...
View ArticleGrand Bazaar – Picking Palettes, Part 1
Welcome to my first installment of information for the A Day at the Grand Bazaar CAL Lite which will officially begin on January 20th and will be held in the Facebook group called Polly Plum Pattern...
View ArticleGrand Bazaar – Picking Palettes, Part 2
Welcome back to more color placement fun! We’re looking at Ravelry user afghans and getting inspired by their masterful color choices in preparation for the Grand Bazaar CAL Lite that begins on Friday...
View ArticleGrand Bazaar – Before We Begin: Pattern Reading
Today, a member in the Polly Plum Pattern Posse commented that she is planning on stepping out of her comfort zone to make A Day at the Grand Bazaar. That is simply the most wonderful thing I could...
View ArticleGrand Bazaar – Before We Begin: Advanced Techniques
The advanced techniques I’ve used in A Day at the Grand Bazaar are fairly common these days. If you’re already familiar with them, great! If you’re not, have a look below and remember: you do NOT have...
View ArticleGrand Bazaar – Before We Begin: Special Stitches
Before we get started with the Grand Bazaar CAL Lite, you’ll want to make sure you’re familiar with the special stitches needed to make this pattern. We’ll go over the basics you need to know here, but...
View ArticleNew Pattern – Simbelmynë
My! My! My! How time does fly! I can’t believe it’s been almost 5 months since I’ve published a new pattern. That’s just not like me! But it’s not to say that I haven’t been designing. Yep, you heard...
View ArticleAnnouncing!
Hear ye! Hear ye! An announcement is to be made! That’s it. Really. I’m here to tell you an announcement is coming and it may have something to do with some textured afghan squares I’ve been working on...
View ArticleAnnouncing: Stardust Melodies Crochet Along
Announcing (for real this time): The Stardust Melodies Crochet Along from Polly Plum! An afghan crochet along of sweet, soft, touchable squares like a lullaby of yarn that you can wrap around your...
View ArticleStardust Melodies – Planning
Possibly the very best part of the Stardust Melodies crochet along is just how easy it is to plan. So today we’re going to talk about the options you have and how to go about deciding some things. If...
View ArticleStardust Melodies – Planning Pt. 2
There are a couple things I forgot to talk about in the first post on planning for the Stardust Melodies crochet along – specifically: joining and bordering our afghan. These are two things you may...
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