Happy Sunday! It's a beautiful day here in the Northern Adirondacks. Yesterday it was raining and chilly. Hard to get motivated to do much of anything. However, today is a different story (or blog). Sunshine and bright blue skies change things don't they? Speaking of a little slice of happiness today's blog is all about Daisy Farm Crafts. Daisy Farm Crafts main driving force is Tiffany. Mom of 4 beautiful daughters. Each of her daughters have learned to crochet and to design. I like the idea of mother/daughter teams as my daughter and I often create together. (Though our pattern writing remains largely for personal use.) If you read last week's blog you know that I've had a rather long list of projects to complete (no surprise there). I've needed some well written, modern designs but with a classic look and I needed them quickly. No time to waste scouring the internet or my library. I had to put my hands on the right designs... yesterday. The team at Daisy Farm Crafts has come to my aid. (Tiffany and Hannah the oldest daughter, specifically) The projects occupying my crochet hooks are, to a large extent blankets for babies and toddlers. At this point in time I have one really fantastic baby blanket project that I found on Daisy Farm Crafts. daisyfarmcrafts.com/crochet-woodland-heather-baby-blanket/ The finished product will look like an airfield (hopefully). This little guy's mom completed her Personal Pilot's License not long before her baby boy was born. Thus the airplane themed blanket. Since mom picked the theme I'm sure it will be perfect for her baby boy. I love the colors and the texture of this blanket pattern. Since this blanket is to As you can see the rich deep colors of grass green and heather gray are a fine compliment to each other. This creates the look of a grassy edge to an airport runway. I am taking a cue from the width of the stripes on the "Woodland Heather Baby Blanket" It does help to get perspective. There is an excellent video tutorial to teach the herringbone double crochet stitch on the same page as the pattern or you can find the video on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kis3DqDSbmg I had done the herringbone half double stitch but needed clarification on this stitch. Obviously Tiffany is very good at video instruction because my stitches turned out even.
There are many excellent patterns on the Daisy Farm Crafts website. I have a few favorites but this one is next on my list I do believe: daisyfarmcrafts.com/crochet-colorful-polka-dots-baby-blanket/Wouldn't this be a fun project for a Christmas baby? Main color in bright red with bright dots that look like Christmas lights. :) I very much enjoy the blog that Tiffany and her daughter Hannah maintain on the Daisy Farm Crafts website. daisyfarmcrafts.com/category/blog/ The blog contains great ideas, pattern links, roundups and thoughts on crocheting, and that crocheters are one big family. When Tiffany needed support during a fight with cancer she received it... from a world of people. We feel passionately about offering help when the chips are down. What about social media? Yes, you'll find Daisy Farm Crafts all over social media!
If you haven't checked out Daisy Farm Crafts before, I hope you will now. It's a really enjoyable experience if you are a crocheter or if you are looking for a handmade gift to commission. Thanks for reading today!
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