Large Pillow: 24X21 Inches

Small Pillow: 19X14 Inches

The Inspiration: My children are most often my inspiration for my creations. These pillows were created for my own little sweet toddler, to match her Follow Your Heart Toddler Blanket. She has been my best model since birth and she is always ready to love (or steal) my creations before anyone else. She and my son are my biggest fans! I knew I wanted something special for her and cluster stitch hearts seemed to hit the nail right on the head.

Materials: To create the Follow Your Heart Pillows, you will need an I hook, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors for cutting the yarn, and a measuring tape to check gauge. The preferred yarn used in this project is Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn; however any worsted weight yarn will work.

Length and Width Options:
The finished large pillow measures 24 Inches X 21 Inches after the lace edging.

The finished small pillow measures 19 Inches X 14 Inches after the lace edging.

Embellishments and edge options:  The heart square included in these patterns contain a graph/chart so that you can more easily to follow along and so that if you would like to use the squares themselves as pot holders, bath rags (using cotton yarn), or blanket that is created using the squares and sewn together, then you can absolutely do that easily!

These patterns utilize a plethora of post stitches including the front and back post double crochet, the elongated front and back post double crochet, the front and back post half double crochet and the front and back post single crochet. I have included a written walk through on each stitch in the abbreviations section and links to video walkthroughs for each stitch created by myself so they are sure to give you all the information that you need to apply these stitches to these patterns. I also include a written walk through on how to complete the 7dc cluster stitch in the abbreviations section.

The lace edging on these pillow patterns give them a very frilly look, but one of my testers has proven that even with the hearts and frilly lace edging, that if the color choices are masculine enough, these pillow patterns will work perfectly for the male toddler or baby!

Other Pattern options available for purchase!

Buy the Follow Your Heart Matching Blanket Pattern on Ravelry

Buy the Follow Your Heart Ebook for small pillow AND Blanket Patterns on Ravelry

Buy the Follow Your Heart Ebook for large pillow AND Blanket Patterns on Ravelry

MOST IMPORTANTLY about this pattern sale: You are getting TWO blanket patterns with this purchase! One pattern has more of a beveled look to it at the corners (Pink blanket) and one has fixed, square 90 degree angle corners. (Brown and pink camo) I did this because I goofed on the first one, but I really did like it! And then I fixed it with the other pattern. Enjoy my mistake! lol

The Inspiration: My children are most often my inspiration for my creations. These blankets were created for my own little sweet toddler. She has been my best model since birth and she is always ready to love (or steal) my creations before anyone else. She and my son are my biggest fans! I knew I wanted something special for her and cluster stitch hearts seemed to hit the nail right on the head. I also knew that I wanted this blanket to have the LOOK of a granny square blanket, but to be worked in such a way that I didn’t have to finish off and sew pieces together. This blanket pattern includes no sewing and no construction. It is worked in rounds so that (except for where you change skeins) there are only the end and beginning ends to finish off when you’re done!

Materials: To create the Follow Your Heart Toddler Blanket/Throw, you will need an I hook, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors for cutting the yarn, and a measuring tape to check gauge. The preferred yarn used in this project is Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn; however any worsted weight yarn will work. This calls for 4 skeins of I Love This Yarn for the actual blanket and about a ½ a skein for the lace edging.

Length and Width Options: When I first created this blanket, I did not use enough increases in the corners, so the finished product came out looking beveled and skewed. I did not like the look of it, however many others DID like this look. I recreated the pattern using more increases in the corners so that the blanket sits square. In my opinion, this is much more attractive. Take a look at my tester photos under the projects tab to see the different options available. I have tested both the beveled and the square cornered blankets, and I have included both blanket patterns in this purchase. The beveled blanket measures 52X40 inches, while the fixed corner blanket measures 56X44.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Embellishments and edge options: Every heart square included in this pattern contains a graph/chart so that you can more easily to follow along. These patterns utilize a plethora of post stitches including the front and back post double crochet, the elongated front and back post double crochet, the front and back post half double crochet and the front and back post single crochet. I have included a written walk through on each stitch in the abbreviations section and links to video walkthroughs for each stitch created by myself so they are sure to give you all the information that you need to apply these stitches to these patterns. I also include a written walk through on how to complete the 7dc cluster stitch in the abbreviations section.

The lace edging on these blanket patterns give them a very frilly look, but one of my testers has proved that even with the hearts and frilly lace edging, that if the color choices are masculine enough, these blanket patterns work perfectly for the male toddler or baby!

MOST IMPORTANTLY about this pattern sale: You are getting TWO blanket patterns with this purchase! One pattern has more of a beveled look to it at the corners (Pink blanket) and one has fixed, square 90 degree angle corners. (Brown and pink camo) I did this because I goofed on the first one, but I really did like it! And then I fixed it with the other pattern. Enjoy my mistake!

Buy the Follow Your Heart Toddler Blanket/Afghan in 2 sizes/types Pattern on Ravelry
Don’t crochet? Buy the Follow Your Heart Toddler Blanket/Afghan in either type or size (finished item) by messaging me on Etsy (Custom orders are my specialty)

“Love is friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce,
but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes
as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.” Bruce Lee

Buy the Love is in the Air Ring Bearer Pillow Pattern on Ravelry

Don’t crochet? Buy any of the Bridal Set items (finished item) by messaging me on Etsy (Custom orders are my specialty)

The Inspiration: I was commissioned to create a Texas Flag Blanket by my cousin and friend. She has recently moved to Texas after securing an reo bank owned property in a real estate auction and wanted a blanket to decorate the couch in her living room. Her new home looks absolutely gorgeous. She has been so lucky, as despite the fact that it is a foreclosure property, her new home seems to be in such good condition. It had clearly been a very well looked after house. Anyway, being from Texas myself this was a very special project for me. It was also very nice to see my friend start flying the flag of Texas over her new home, especially as she could have had the choice of her home state or other us state flags she has also lived in through her life. So, considering she’s flying that flag and now wanting to decorate her home further, why not create something for her?!

Materials: To create the Texas Flag Blanket, you will need an I hook, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors for cutting the yarn, and a measuring tape to check gauge. However, if this feels like it is beyond your skill set then you can always look at finding a personalized blanket (personalisierte decke for our German Texas enthusiasts) online! The preferred yarn used in this project is Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn. I used 3 skeins of each color to create the size in my photos. I had half or more of each of my 3rd skeins to spare. I then used more of the white yarn to create the star.

Length and Size Options: I have included in this pattern all of the measurements for baby blankets in sizes: Stroller, Receiving, Toddler and Swaddle and all adult sized blankets in sizes: Throw, Twin, Full, Queen, Super Queen, and King and all the information you will need to create this blanket in measurements very close to those sizes, as the proportion may not be perfectly in line with those sizes, but you can get close. NO MATH REQUIRED.

I take pride in the fact that my patterns are very versatile, and a plethora of sizing options or embellishment options are available with most of my patterns, and this one is no different. It is my greatest hope that you are able to use this pattern in a variety of different ways!

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Buy the Texas Flag Blanket (Baby to Bedspread sizes) Pattern on Ravelry

Don’t crochet? Buy any size Texas Flag Blanket (finished item) by messaging me on Etsy (Custom orders are my specialty)

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The first thing I think of when I think love is: my husband. I am married to the love of my life. He is my soul mate, my equal in the things that matter, and my opposite where it counts. He completes me. If I had to create something that said “LOVE” to me, I would have to be inspired by my own marriage to him. My wedding was perfect, we made the most of Event Rentals in Stockton, CA to create the most beautiful setting in which to say our vows to each other and celebrate with all of family and friends. However, I wish I crocheted more during the planning of my own wedding because I would have loved to have created my own fingerless gloves and veil to go with my wedding dress. If you’re a bride-to-be and looking for some wedding dress inspiration, why not check out something like https://www.winniecouture.com/franchise for some ides. When it came to my overall style, I pined over the long, elbow length gloves, the petite little wrislets, and the long, flowing, white veils. But they were so expensive and I had not yet learned the value of DIY at that time. Of course, if this were my wedding, I would be showing you bridal photos with all my bridesmaids and my flower girl wearing the same elbow length fingerless gloves, or matching wristlets with long flowing ribbons, and the veil would be much fuller, and at least knee length with lots of embellishments. Alas, time was my enemy here, but I think I have captured what was in my mind’s eye.

I have included in this pattern all of the options that a blushing bride would have at any bridal shop, because width, fullness and length of the veil and length of the gloves/wristlets really are personal preference. Brides, bridesmaids and flower girls come in all different age groups, heights, shapes and sizes so be sure to look at these bridesmaid dress measurements if you’re unsure. There is a modest veil width; which typically measures about 54 inches in width, (which I am showing you here) a moderate veil width; which typically measures about 72 inches in width, and a full veil width; which typically measures about 108 inches in width. There are photos depicting the process I used to attach the veil to the comb, which can be quite vexing, but I think I was able to simplify the process so that others can follow along easily. I also included options for creating a shoulder, elbow (shown here), waist, fingertip, knee, floor, chapel and cathedral length veil. The glove/wristlet pattern will accommodate all sizes of bride, flower girl or bridesmaid from toddler to large adult. I have included wrist width, arm length, arm width and some hand measurements for the toddler, child, small adult, medium adult, and large adult sizes included within the pattern, so that knowing which size group you fall under only takes a few measurements and any alterations to this sizing should only take beginner skills to accomplish.

I only had the time to embellish my veil, gloves and writslets with a few flowers. I have included in this pattern 3 different flower sizes, with options for each to have leaves attached or not. Again, time is my enemy in this instance because if time were no issue or this were my own wedding, I would be showing you a wedding veil with embellishments not only at the top, but along the bottom along the large spaces in a lace fashion, spread evenly across the solomon’s knot space openings in random fashion across the veil, or lining the face along the side edging. My gloves and wristlets would be embellished heavily with flowers and my bridesmaids and flower girl might even have differing embellishments to show the personality of each lady. I have given ribbon lengths for each size for fitted ribbon ends or for long, flowing ribbon ends.

Between the length, width, sizing, and embellishment options for both the veil and the gloves/wristlets, it really would be possible for many different brides, bridesmaids and flower girls to utilize these patterns and for no two sets to be exactly alike.

Others used worsted weight and the sizing was not affected. Others used worsted doubled up with a sparkly dk weight, which I think might be a nice addition. Another nice option might be a worsted held double with fur.

–All with female/male and unisex variations (except the ladybug).

-Many more options for scarf ends like adding pom poms and tassels.

-Each has multiple furry or non furry options as to where and how to add fur.

-SO MANY options not shown here!

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