Patterns & tutorials to help you crochet your next treasure
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Christmas in July Starts July 10
A cozy month of Christmas crochet is coming! Join my newsletter to take part in a series of Trinity Stitch patterns, weekly releases, giveaways, and exclusive subscriber perks throughout the event.
Each pattern builds on the last, helping you grow your Trinity Stitch skills while creating beautiful handmade gifts for the holiday season.
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If you’ve been curious about Trinity Stitch, now is the time to jump in!
Trinity Stitch creates a dense, beautifully textured, reversible fabric that’s perfect for blankets, accessories, and home décor. It has a rich, star-like appearance that looks intricate, but is surprisingly rhythmic and relaxing to stitch once you understand the structure.
In this step-by-step video tutorial, I’ll walk you through everything you need to confidently start using Trinity Stitch in your own projects, including stitch placement, alignment, troubleshooting, and two different methods for working the stitch in rows.
Whether you’re a confident beginner ready to expand your skills or an experienced crocheter looking for a fresh texture to explore, this tutorial will help you understand not just how to work the stitch, but why it behaves the way it does, so you can use it with confidence in future projects.
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Interested in Pattern Testing?
If you enjoy trying new designs and helping shape a pattern before it’s released, you’ll love being part of my tester community on Ravelry.
Start here:
• Join the Ravelry Group – A cozy place to chat about designs, share your projects, and get the latest testing news
• Introduce Yourself – Say hello, tell us what you love to crochet, and meet fellow testers
• Testing Schedule – See what pattern tests are planned
• Tester Guidelines – Learn what to expect and how testing worksWhen a new test opens, you’ll be able to sign up right in the group.
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Meet the My Little Nest Blanket!
The My Little Nest Blanket is a cozy, reversible crochet blanket designed to be both calming and engaging to make. Featuring a puff V-stitch border built directly into the fabric, this thoughtful design pairs soft, squishy texture with smooth double crochet for a relaxing crochet experience from beginning to end.
Worked in rows from the bottom up, the puff V-stitch border is worked alongside the double crochet center as you go. No separate edging or finishing rounds required. Once established, the stitch pattern becomes easy to memorize, making it an enjoyable project for quiet crochet sessions.
Available in 16 sizes ranging from a small lovey to a king-size blanket, the My Little Nest Blanket is designed to fit a wide variety of gifting, decorating, and everyday needs.
The pattern includes:
• 16 blanket sizes, from lovey to king
• A fill-in-the-blank format to customize the instructions for your chosen size
• Stitch counts provided for every row
• Gauge swatch instructions with stitch chart
• Reduced stitch charts for the center panel and top border
• A detailed photo tutorial for working the puff V-stitch
• Linked Table of Contents and Bookmarks for easy navigationTo celebrate the launch of the My Little Nest Blanket, enjoy 20% off through Friday, June 26 with coupon code LITTLENEST.
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Try the Rocking Puff V-Stitch
Create beautiful texture with this playful variation on the classic Puff V-Stitch. The gentle rocking motion and rhythmic stitch pattern make it a joy to crochet, while the soft, textured fabric is perfect for blankets and handmade gifts.
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Our Cozy Ravelry Group Is Open—Come Say Hello!
Come on in and be part of a friendly, inspiring community! Connect with fellow makers, share your projects, ask questions, discover testing opportunities, and enjoy sneak peeks from Jennifer Olivarez Designs. Settle in and stay awhile. We’re excited to meet you!
“ I love that through crochet I’m able to help you make heirlooms that you and your loved ones will treasure, and unique pieces you will be proud to show off. ”
What you can expect from Jennifer Olivarez patterns
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Professional instructions
All of my patterns are tech edited, most are tested, and many are now being updated to a brand-new, screen-reader–friendly layout to make them even more accessible.
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Clear, easy-to-follow layout
As a professional designer and pattern writer, I take great care in creating patterns that are easy to follow and navigate. Every pattern is organized with the maker in mind so that you can be assured of an enjoyable and entertaining experience.
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Additional resources to guide you step by step
Most patterns include supplemental stitch charts to help illustrate the stitches and how they work together to create the design.
Detailed photo tutorials will guide you through the more complicated steps.
Step-by-step video tutorials cover special stitches and techniques beyond the basics.