Asymmetry and color blocking complement each other with this bold throw worked in columns. This beginner level project is a fabulous way to play with color combinations.

Color Theory, Free PatternsAlexandra TavelMay 27, 2022color theory yarn, color theory, blanket, striped blanket, color blocked, color block, colorblock, color blocking, striped, panels, double strandedComment

Hue + Me: Stargazer Throw

Whether you're outside under the night sky or inside atop the couch or your favorite reading chair, the Stargazer Throw is the dreamiest blanket to cozy up with. A simple crochet stitch creates this mesmerizing pattern that differs slightly on …

Collaborations, Free Patterns, Hue + MeAlexandra TavelDecember 30, 2021fringe, blanket, afghan, beginner crochet, colorwork, housewarming, gift, hue and me, Hue + Me, lion brand Comments

Harvest Throw

It might be sweater season, but it's also definitely blanket season! October is my favorite month of the year and for me it evokes apple and pumpkin picking, cozy vibes, knitwear, and snuggling up to watch scary movies. I really wanted …

Collaborations, Free PatternsAlexandra TavelOctober 14, 2021free pattern, blanket, chevron, beginner blanket, afghan, throw, fall blanket, fall afghan, harvest, chart, fringe, hue and me, lion brand Comments

Traveling Seasons Afghan Square 3

Starting in January 2021, the first of 12 afghan square designs will begin the journey of the Traveling Seasons Afghan and travel to a new designer every month, spanning across the U.S. and Canada. Each designer will create a 13" x 13" square, designed with …

Collaborations, Free PatternsAlexandra TavelFebruary 28, 2021traveling afghan, traveling afghans, season afghan, afghan, throw, blanket, crochet, lotus, whistle and wool, angie, lion brand, wool ease Comments

Wildwood Plaid Blanket

Is there any better project than a big cozy blanket in the middle of February? I think not. I've been craving simple, meditative projects lately to keep me grounded and entertained, and blankets tend to be my go-to when I'm in that mood.

Collaborations, Free PatternsAlexandra TavelFebruary 19, 2021crochet, plaid, tartan, throw, afghan, blanket, beginner, hue and me, lion brand Comments

Moonstone Plaid Blanket

February is what I would call blanket season. The festive feeling of winter has usually long been forgotten and we are left with cold, dreary weather (at least in the northeast US where I am!) and still quite a ways until spring. In a typical year …

Collaborations, Free PatternsAlexandra TavelFebruary 18, 2021plaid, tartan, blanket, garter stitch, housewarming, beginner, weaving, fringe, twisted, rope, lion brand, hue and me, chunky, throw, afghan Comments

Hue + Me: Rockwell Blanket

This mid-century modern inspired blanket is a stunning graphic addition to any home. A sea of garter stitch provides a meditative knit with addicting modular color changes.

Hue + Me, Free Patterns, CollaborationsAlexandra TavelSeptember 10, 2020Hue + Me, lion brand, chunky, lion brand yarn, mid century, modern, log cabin, modular, blanket, throw, afghan, garter stitch, color block, color blocked Comment

Hue + Me: Dot to Dot Lapghan

This geometric crochet lapghan can serve as a small blanket for the couch or the car, and it can also function as a decorative rug. High contrast streams of bobbles accent a simple base of double crochet to bring a modern aesthetic to this easy project.

Hue + Me, Free Patterns, CollaborationsAlexandra TavelSeptember 10, 2020Hue + Me, lion brand, chunky, crochet, lion brand yarn, blanket, lap, afghan, throw, bobbles, double crochet Comments

Pattern Suites: Around the House

Discounted curated bundles of knit and crochet patterns with similar themes.

Pattern SuitesAlexandra TavelApril 18, 2020pattern pack, pattern bundle, bundle, pattern suite, home pattern, blanket, towel, at home, housewares, home decorComment

Pattern Suites: Snowed In

Discounted curated bundles of knit and crochet patterns with similar themes.

Pattern SuitesAlexandra TavelJanuary 27, 2020pattern suite, pattern bundle, bundle, bundle sale, discount patterns, trench coat, scarf, cable, learn to knit, learn to crochet, january, snowed in, poncho, goodie, hoodie, blanket Comment

Traveling Afghans: The First Squares

Starting in January 2020, the Traveling Afghans will set sail from NYC and journey to a new designer every two weeks. Each designer will create a 10"x10" square to add to either the knit or the crochet blanket before sending it off to the next person to add theirs. They will each publish their pattern for free online so YOU can follow along with us and create your own knit or crochet afghan! This year-long collaborative effort will feature stories from the designers about their paths as makers, and will give you the opportunity to learn new stitches and make new friends in the community along the way.

Alexandra TavelJanuary 6, 2020traveling afghans, lion brand yarn, afghan, knit afghan, traveling knit afghan, crochet afghan, traveling crochet afghan, blanket, blankets, my life in yarn, itinerary, free pattern, crochet square, knit square, basketweave stitch Comments

Pattern Suites: Home for the Holidays

Discounted curated bundles of knit and crochet patterns with similar themes.

Pattern SuitesAlexandra TavelDecember 13, 2019pattern suite, pattern bundle, scarf, easy scarf, knit scarf, crochet scarf, easy wrap, beginner, easy pattern, eyelet, waffle, cape, poncho, blanket, throw Comments

Coast to Coast Wrap

Designed on a road trip from Los Angeles to New York City, the Coast to Coast Wrap is inspired both in form and function by the sites along the way. The shape, size, and weight of the wrap makes for the essential travel companion – oversized and cozy, yet lightweight enough so as not to overwhelm.

Campfire Blanket Scarf

When I set out to design my most recent Lion Brand Yarn collaboration pattern, I knew I wanted to make something that really captured the essence of fall and the excitement in the air that comes with this season. Being a knitwear designer, these are the kinds of days ...

Free Patterns, CollaborationsAlexandra TavelOctober 3, 2016campfire, blanket, scarf, blanket scarf, fishermen's wool, lion brand, natural, plaid, tartan, weaving, fringe, rustic, free pattern, collaboration, new pattern, fall pattern, wrap Comments