Crochet a whimsical butterfly blanket with this highly detailed crochet pattern.

A colorful parade of dancing butterflies flutter across a soft white background in this charming baby blanket. At 39 x 32 inches, it’s the perfect size for wrapping up baby or for trips in the car or stroller. Whether out and about or at home, this adorable blanket will keep little ones cozy and warm.

Makes a great shower or new baby gift!

This simple but stunning cowl can be completed in a weekend with just one cake of yarn, making it a great project for gifts. Its modern simplicity will complement a wide range of personal styles. Make one for yourself and one for someone special!

Wear this elegant yet cozy cowl in a long single loop or wrapped double around the neck.

The Moebius twist makes this design possible. A 180-degree twist is added to the foundation chain before the two ends are joined. This creates a continuous loop — each round will take you around the top and the bottom (essentially working two rounds in one!). Be sure to check out the video tutorial to learn more about learn how a Moebius twist works and see how to complete the setup round.

When this technique is used with a gradient yarn with long color changes, the colors are mirrored on both sides. Another advantage of working both sides in each round is that you can easily modify the cowl’s width.

An overlapping V-stitch consists of two double crochets with a chain between them. By working this V-stitch into the chain-1 of the V-stitch two rows below, the stitches overlap. The overlapping V’s create a cable-like column up the length of the fabric. Finding the space into which you’ll insert your hook can be a little tricky at first, but with the pointers in this video and a little practice, your hook will be flying in no time.

The Overlapping V-stitch creates a dense but flexible fabric that’s perfect for blankets and other soft furnishings.

When the folks at Annie’s asked me to design an afghan that explores textured crochet stitches, I couldn’t wait to get started. I love playing with crochet texture! I made sure to include all my favorite stitches in this design – from clusters, popcorns, and picots to post stitches, shells, and fans. Not only is the Cozy Textures Crochet Afghan filled with touchable texture, but worked in a range of eye-catching jewel tones, this cheerful blanket is entertaining from start to finish.

Read this special newsletter announcement to learn more about the afghan and how the kit club works, plus get a behind-the-scenes look at the year-long design process for this blanket and an exclusive interview with me.