A few weeks ago, reminders of Granny Square Day were being shown everywhere I looked. It was literally the next day! I had been busy in my own little crochet bubble working away, but after seeing these reminders I thought to myself that I really should do a square. I rummaged through my yarn stash and found some Stylecraft Special DK. A couple of hours later, I had produced "Bloom and Bramble." I had not bothered to write this as I went; it was nice just to crochet on auto-pilot without any thought as to what I was doing next. I was so pleased with the finished square that I decided it deser ..read more

"Roses are the majestic beauties of the flower family, but daisies make me smile." This pattern has two uses. It can be made into a Wall Hanging or used as a Table Centre. This pattern combines flowers and shapes to create an interesting piece suitable for a wall hanging or table centre. Additional instructions for attaching the piece to a mandala ring are included. 19 small daisies are combined to create the central hexagon shape. Larger daisies form square shapes that attach to the hexagon. Groups of 3 small daisies make up the triangles that sit in between the squares. This is all designed ..read more

This is a heart stoppingly gorgeous pattern! Now I am not saying I am a mastermind of superior intelligence, but… this new stitch I have created is Mar-vel-ous! I took the simple front post/ back post stitch and made it fully reversible. The pattern is exactly the same on both sides! So you can judge if Auburncraft Design needs to be inducted into the league of brillant minds for this innovation. All jokes aside. I love this stitch and will no doubt be using it for future designs. It is my stitch. I did it and I am very prepared to share it (for a price). Designing patterns is hard work! The ..read more

My new design Vintage Dragonfly Masquerade Blanket, is of a confident intermediate level, with some high-end intermediate components in some parts. I never run out of ideas and ways to combine my signature dragonflies into new designs, and I love creating designs using them. I did need to modify the dragonflies slightly in order to fit three on each side of the hexagon shapes. I wanted to make this design special and unique, and so the cables in the corners form the corner increases to add a bit of texture and interest. I was still not completely convinced this was unique enough, but then I m ..read more

Before I sat to write this, I decided I would give AI a chance to state what it is like to be a crochet designer and see if they were right. This is what I got back: Being a crochet designer requires creativity, patience, and attention to detail. Start by mastering basic stitches and techniques, then experiment with different yarns and patterns to develop your own unique style. Practice regularly to hone your skills and don’t be afraid to frog projects that aren’t working out. Remember to take breaks to prevent burnout and stay inspired by following other designers and trends in the crochet co ..read more

This little pattern is available in both US and UK terminology. Introducing the Lavender Sachet and Potpourri Bag combo! Not only do they look great, they also smell amazing filled with lavender or potpourri. Perfect for drawers, closets, or any space needing a touch of natural freshness and a lovely gift for someone special. Both patterns for the Lavender Sachet and the Pot pourri Bag are included in the pattern. LINKTREE The pattern comes with photographs and graphs to help along the way and each row/round has written instructions. The links for purchasing are available on my webpage ..read more

Dragonfly Illusion blanket is a striking optical pattern intended to catch the viewer's eye with its unique look. It combines the Auburncraft Crochet Design signature dragonflies within filet crochet, surrounded by differing blocks of stitches of a more dense nature to create a modern aesthetic that is visually impressive while still functional and very cozy. While the pattern has repeats across some rounds, it does not have a constant repeating pattern, making this design suited to the intermediate level crocheter. The pattern comes in written format in both US and UK terminology. Pictures ..read more

So you think my crochet looks okay? Ah, but you don’t see what’s behind the curtain! When I first began designing, I wondered if I was good enough to even attempt to do so. Would people even like my designs? Was I clever enough, unique enough to even try? A number of years down the track and over 140 designs later, I try not to question myself further on this topic. I design what appeals to me and give it my best efforts, and that is all one can ever do. I know a lot of people worry that what they produce, whether it be of their own design or from a pattern, is not good enough. Well, I say wh ..read more

Intermediate Level: Do you love CALS? Love is a game of chance. Do you want to play? Pre sales are now available for He Loves Me He Loves Me Knot Blanket CAL 2024. Available in UK and US Terminology. This is a written pattern with graphs for the squares and border available. Photographs are also included. The CAL will be run through my facebook group. auburncraftcrochetdesigncommunity The pattern introduction is available now on Ravelry with part release dates as follows: Part 1: March 31st 2024 Part 2: April 5th 2024 Part 3: April 10th 2024 Part 4: April 15th 2024 Part 5: April 20th 2024 P ..read more

Who doesn’t love a little but of luxury! When I first set out to design this scarf I was thinking it needed to be front post stitches. But then the issue with using this stitch is the front of the work looks amazing, but the back of the scarf, not so much and pretty darn boring. I solved this little dilemma by creating a new stitch. Winters Blush Scarf is fully reversible and quite decadent. The pattern appears on both sides of the scarf taking this simple design to a new level. The end result is a scarf that you can be sure will keep you warm, no matter how cold it is. I have to say I was ve ..read more