How could I stay away from making this set?

After my Table of elements blanket, I was playing around with elements to make some words. The list I came up with is long, both words and names can be written with these. I chose a few fun ones to make, and here is my first.

The idea here started with the background. I wanted to make a background with a small, compact and intricate pattern. Therefore, the central motif had to be smaller and simpler to not make the blanket messy. So, then came the rose.

I can never have enough scarves it seems. And when Scheepjes launched Arcadia last year, I was eager to try it out into yet another scarf… I admit I was not a fan of variegated yarn since I feel it doesn’t work well for some of my patterns which are usually full of drawings and detail, but using the variegated purple as a background colour, con...

I have long wanted to make a Periodic Table of Elements blanket. I had trouble coming up with proper letters that were both legible enough but small enough for each element symbol, if not the blanket would be huge.

Following on the design of my Dala horses blanket, I was inspired to make this version with roosters. It shares the same style, background and flowers.

By popular demand, I had to make a cushion cover to match Astrid’s Dala horses blanket. It is meant for a 40x40cm fill.

This variation of the word “beautiful” is such a statement. It is very descriptive, and I could write endless pages on why this is so important for people at any age. The background is full of my signature curls and doodles. The hardest part was choosing the colours since there are countless combinations possible!

I had to make a cushion cover to match both Astrid’s Coloured pencils and Astrid’s Pencil stubs blankets. It is meant for a 40x40cm fill.

By popular demand, after the reaction when I published my Astrid’s Coloured pencils blanket, I made this blanket to be done in any size you want. From a baby blanket to a king size one, it is you who decides this time. I guide you through the how and it is very easy! You can even reduce the width and extend the length to make a scarf, now that ...

The passing of time is perhaps the one thing common to all. And to each it has a different meaning. Seasons changing from dark winters into light summers. Developments. Dreams coming true, others left behind. Routines. Each gives time a different interpretation, but the one thing we can agree to, this blanket is perpetual!

I made this sample in Interlocking crochet with a 3mm hook with Scheepjes Catona (fingering weight). But it can be done with any yarn and any hook, the finished size will vary accordingly. I added instructions on how to make a loop in a corner to make a potholder out of it.

With children growing up in the house, the paper bits with drawings were all over the place, and years back, clearing the kitchen table one day before dinner I looked at these drawings and pencils scattered, and they inspired me. I usually sketch my ideas with some notes, and they go into a box (a few boxes by now). I recently went through one ...

After I made my first bag (the Flower bag), I knew I wanted one for my WIP. So this one needed all sorts of pockets on the outside. But as it began to take shape, it was the perfect beach bag for me. So, now I still have to make a WIP bag!

Pure geometry, playing with shapes and then adding colour!

What better way to brighten up the dark cold winter days than a colourful scarf?

I have been wanting to make a bag for a while, and finally I got around to making one, so this is my first. It was fun to figure out the details, the corners, and even the lining! Not all bags need lining, but I liked the challenge so I went for it. You can choose to line it or not.

What happens when you get a new set of thick dry pens and start playing with calligraphy? …of course, you turn it into a blanket!

Trondheim, a town in the north of Norway founded in 997 as a trading post, served as the capital of Norway from the Viking Age until 1217. In summer you can see endless rows of colourful houses with lots of windows to let in as much light as possible, to balance off with the dark winters where everything is covered in white snow.

The Dalecarlian horse, or Dala horse is a traditional carved, painted wooden statue of a horse originating in the Swedish province of Dalarna. In the old days the Dalecarlian horse was mostly used as a toy for children, and in modern times it has become a symbol of Sweden in general.

Sunflowers are a bold statement, they are big, happy flowers, that grow tall regardless of the environment they are in. And to me, an opportunity to draw endless small patterns and not leave a square inch blank…

I love lavender, and am always mesmerised by the huge lavender fields in bloom, with the waves of violet and green… so I depicted them in a scarf.

When I heard Scheepjes was re-launching the Scrumptious colour pack, I knew I had to jump in. I looked at all those colours and this wave came floating in my mind. I first designed the Astrid’s Colour wave blanket, and with what was left in the box, a cushion cover was a must!

When I heard Scheepjes was re-launching the Scrumptious colour pack, I knew I had to jump in. I looked at all those colours and this wave came floating in my mind. Graph paper, pen, white out (lots of), and some hours later I had the Colour wave drawn up. It was a bit of a reverse-engineering job to then plan the colours. With only 30g of each ...

This blanket is done in interlocking crochet, and once I was almost done with the drawing I knew it had to be done with a Colour Pack. I used most of a Scheepjes Catona 10g colour pack, extra blue for the lines plus some white and skin colour.

This is the second (and last) set of my Dutch tiles potholders.

It was a given that after my Dutch tiles blanket, potholders had to follow…

It is not hard to guess that the typical Delft® decorations is what inspired this blanket… I stuck to two shades of blue but it is possible to use as many as you want, since every tile takes its own skein. And, of course, I thought the tulips should stand out to break the monotony…

By popular demand, here are 4 potholders matching the School of fish blanket!

I can’t stay away from fish…. and after my last blanket (Astrid’s Zentangle) which was in only two colours, I had a growing itch to handle lots of colours again. I chose the simple drawings, without all the small line detail I usually add, which together with the bright basic colours against white gives it a special effect.

I tend to make complex drawings, but to me a baby blanket calls for a lighter, less cluttered drawing. If you follow me, you know fish end up in my designs very often, and I made a centre band with large stars, because undoubtedly, a baby is always a star.

Based on a drawing by one of my kids who is an avid reader, this may well be the perfect blanket to cuddle under and devour chapters of our favourite read!

Done in interlocking crochet, these potholders are fun, quick to make, great stash busters and make the perfect gift. And of course, make the perfect potholder (as long as you don’t use acrylic yarn which may melt if in contact with heat). The pattern comes with extra instructions on the technique, as well as charts and full written instruction...

Lately my blankets have lots of colours, I seem to increase the amount of colours I use in each new drawing. I do get requests to go back to my earlier designs, two colours only. So here it is, a 2 coloured straight forward blanket!

Inspiration sometimes comes when you least expect it. I live in Norway, where the winters are cold, dark and long. It snows from November to March if we are lucky, longer if we are not. Unlike rain, snow makes no sound, so suddenly you are surprised when you look out of the window and it is snowing heavily. That silence, and the coloured wooden...

This blanket is made in two stages, I first the whole blanket in interlocking crochet with Scheepjes Metropolis and when done, I used Scheepjes Terrazzo (thicker than Metropolis) to slip stitch the red and blue lines to make the tartan effect.

I’ve been wanting to do a four seasons blanket for a while, and never quite got the drawing to work the way I wanted. First it was a landscape and it seemed awkward, then it was just a tree, and it seemed bare. Eventually came the window and then the seat with cushions and as soon as the cushions were done, this cat found a cozy spot and stayed.

My throw is square, but the pattern is written for another 40cms in case you want to make yours longer.

Done in interlocking crochet, this blanket is the new chapter in a story that includes Middle Age English romance from the 1300’s, my grandmother’s chopping board, and my father’s artistic skills. The whole story is included in the pattern for the curious ones.

It all started with numerous requests to make a blanket with the fishes at the bottom of my Poppy field blanket, and my drawings were too monotonous for such a size. So, I turned it into a wearable, and made instead this fun, colourful and not least super warm shawl.

Done in interlocking crochet, these potholders are fun, quick to make, great stash busters and make the perfect gift. Oh, and can be used with hot pots as well (as long as you don’t use acrylic yarn which may melt if in contact with heat). The pattern comes with extra instructions on the technique, as well as chart and full written instructions...

It all started with a bunch of neon colours on my table, then came an orange fish, and the rest just followed, all swimming in circles…

Done in interlocking crochet, these potholders are fun, quick to make, great stash busters and make the perfect gift. Oh, and can be used with hot pots as well (as long as you don’t use acrylic yarn which may melt if in contact with heat). The pattern comes with extra instructions on the technique, as well as chart and full written instructions...

Christmas doesn’t really start until you untangle the tree lights…

Done in interlocking crochet, these potholders are fun, quick to make, great stash busters and make the perfect gift. Oh, and can be used with hot pots as well (as long as you don’t use acrylic yarn which may melt if in contact with heat). The pattern comes with extra instructions on the technique, as well as chart and full written instructions...

This potholder is done in Interlocking crochet with a 3mm hook. By popular demand, I am today launching a YouTube channel with tutorials based on this potholder. If you are not yet acquainted with the technique and would like to try something new, this is the perfect opportunity to find some leftover yarn in your stash and check the videos out....

A tessellation is an area filled with exactly the same shape without air in between or blank spaces. As a jigsaw puzzle where all the pieces have the same shape.

By popular demand, the Peace cushion is made to match my Peace blanket. More than a cushion, or a blanket, these are a statement!

Done in interlocking crochet, these potholders are fun, quick to make, great stash busters and make the perfect gift. Oh, and can be used with hot pots as well (as long as you don’t use acrylic yarn which may melt if in contact with heat). The pattern comes with extra instructions on the technique, as well as chart and full written instructions...

Made to match my popular Flock of birds blanket, this cushion cover is made in interlocking crochet. The pattern comes with general instructions on the technique, as well as a photo tutorial on how to get started and how to manage your colour changes. Details of amounts used of each colour are included (from 20gr of each) so you will surely fin...

Done in interlocking crochet, this Peace blanket is quite a statement. The pattern comes with written instructions as well as technique instructions, and a photo guide on how to get started. The colours used and how much of each are listed in detail, which may help you find yarn in your left-over stash.

After Astrid’s Cat blanket, it was almost a given that a Cat cushion had to be made to match!

A tessellation is an area filled with exactly the same shape without air in between or blank spaces. As a jigsaw puzzle where all the pieces have the same shape.

Done in Interlocking crochet, this baby blanket can actually be done in any size you please. The pattern comes with clear instructions on how to make a larger (or smaller) blanket, as well as instructions on the technique with a photo tutorial on how to get started. Both a chart and row-by-row written instructions are included. I made this for ...

Done in interlocking crochet, these potholders are fun, quick to make, great stash busters and make the perfect gift. Oh, and can be used with hot pots as well! The pattern comes with extra instructions on the technique, as well as chart and full written instructions. Yoga, anyone?

As a bit of a Scheepjes Catona addict, I have been wanting to design something that would require a 10g colour pack. I was immediately challenged in two ways, both using all the 109 colours, but each should not surpass a certain amount of stitches so as not run out of a colour before time. It was a bit of reverse-engineering to get to the final...

The ultimate patchwork blanket that does not require sewing all the patches together! … this Boho blanket is done in interlocking crochet. Instructions on the technique and photo guide on how to get started are included in the pattern, as well as full information of all the colours used, how many grams for each single patch, so that you can fin...

I love tessellations (a surface using one or more geometric shapes with no overlaps or gaps), and they are not so difficult to draw, until you want these shapes to have a specific shape. Here is one of my first ever tessellations, and I just HAD to crochet it!

What started as a lot of curls on a piece of paper while I was having one of those long old-fashioned telephone conversations that we seldom ever have these days, ended up as a wing, then came the bird, then the garden of small Flower Powers.

Yet another set of potholders, this time with fruits. These 4 are made in interlocking crochet, and the instructions come with extensive information on the technique itself, including a photo guide on how to get started. Each is done in two colours, using somewhere between 30 and 35g of each colour. If you avoid the hanging loop, you have squar...

Eat your veggies! (…though the lemon is technically not one)

Yet another set of potholders, I keep making sets but giving them away as gifts. The perfect stash buster, done in interlocking crochet. The pattern comes with photo guide on how to get started, and how to make the colour changes.

What would originally be a patchwork blanket, ended up being a blanket of a blanket, and then someone curled under to have a nap.

This colourful blanket is made in interlocking crochet, a technique which basically is two filet crochet which are interlocked. The pattern comes with description of the technique, as well as photo guides on how to start and how to do the colour changes. It took approximately one kilo of yarn A (grey for all outlines and back), and a lot of scr...

These potholders were made with lots of colours on purpose. It is a great way to get acquainted with one of the ways to work with colour changes in this technique, interlocking crochet. It is done with literally scraps, as each colour used was less than 5gr, in some cases just a couple of meters of yarn.

I wanted to do a blanket with a huge heart… but needed to decorate it inside. It started with one flower, and then another… I ended up with this “love-ly” heart.

It’s the season to be jolly! This Xmas stocking is made with Scheepjes Catona using interlocking crochet. It is a simple technique using only dc, chain 1, skip 1. Lots of information on the technique is included, plus the chart and of course row by row written out. It is easy to do, and assemble.

I know there is quite a while before Xmas is here, but still, who doesn’t like to have all those gifts and ornaments ready well in time? These 4 potholders are done in Scheepjes Catona with a 3mm hook. The technique is interlocking crochet, which is a big name but a simple technique. All you do is dc, chain 1 skip 1, as per written in the patte...

A new set of potholders, definitely summer and beach inspired. This perfect stash-buster is done in Scheepjes Catona with a 3mm hook in interlocking crochet. The finished potholder is approx 22 x 25cms. If you choose to do it with a larger hook/yarn and avoid the loop to hang it, they can be turned into pillow cases, joined into a blanket, or a...

This peacock blanket is done in interlocking crochet, which gives flexibility to make the colour changes, and different patterns to add textures and highlights. My finished blanket, with a 3mm hook, measures approximately 1,3m wide x 1,45m long.

After making the farm potholders, we needed animals to roam around. So, here they are. These small stash-busters are made with Scheepjes Catona (100% mercerised cotton) and a 3mm hook, and the technique is interlocking crochet. The finished potholders are approx 22 x 25cm. If you choose to make them with thicker yarn/needle, there is countless ...

I once thought that I was done making potholders, but the requests kept coming :-) This set of two potholders is made in interlocking crochet, the perfect stash buster, is made with Scheepjes Catona and a 3mm hook. The finished potholders measure approx 22 x 25cm. If you choose a larger hook/yarn, you can use them as blanket patches, cushion co...

This black sheep blanket is made in interlocking crochet. Information on the technique and a photo guide on how to get started is included with the pattern.

Yet another set of potholders, I get inspired by all the requests, what can I say? This perfect stash-buster is done in Scheepjes Catona with a 3mm hook in interlocking crochet. The finished potholder is approx 22 x 25cms. If you choose to do it with a larger hook/yarn and avoid the loop to hang it, they can be turned into pillow cases, joined ...

This cushion cover is made to match the Waka waka blanket, and it is made for a cushion fill of 40x40cm. However, using other sizes of hooks plus the possibility of making thicker borders by adding rows, can ensure you can customise your cushion cover to almost any size. The cushion front is longer than the back, and it folds on the top to be j...

Just when I thought I was taking a break from making potholders, by popular demand these had to be done! They are the perfect stash-buster! Done in Scheepjes Catona, with a 3mm hook, the finished potholder is approx 22 x 25cms. If you choose to do it with a larger hook/yarn and avoid the loop to hang it, they can be turned into pillow cases, jo...

Potholders, potholders, I just have this thing that I cannot stop making them! The technique is interlocking crochet, the pattern comes with a lot of info on the technique and a photo guide on how to get started. They are simple squares before you make the border, so you can make lots in different colours and sew them together to make a love-ly...

Inspired by an artist (@gvidalarte), and receiving his permission to use one of his paintings to design a blanket, I started this fascinating colourful journey. The pattern is written in full, and you can choose to do the colourful version, and have also instructions on how to make it in less, or just two colours.

I’m obviously inspired with potholders… whether to use them ourselves, or to gift to others, it is the perfect small project to take and work on all over the place. And with spring here and outdoor grilling being once again possible, colourful potholders were high on my list. These are the ones needed for grilling on the beach!

One can never make enough potholders… whether to use them ourselves, or to gift to others, it is the perfect small project to take and work on all over the place. And with spring here and outdoor grilling being once again possible, colourful potholders were high on my list.

This blanket is made in interlocking crochet. Instructions on the technique are included, as well as a photo guide on how to get started. The finished blanket (using a 3mm hook) measures approximately 1,30 x 1,70m. It can be made with any yarn and hook, the picture will stay proportional, but the overall size will change accordingly.

Papillon means butterfly in French. And with spring coming I thought that a butterfly was needed. I drew it with doodles, to match my flower power blanket, and I really enjoyed making it. The contours of the drawing are made with plain dc’s which makes the motif stand out very nicely. The technique is interlocking crochet, and the pattern comes...

Two potholders, done in interlocking crochet. This technique calls for a double layer, which makes it ideal for a potholder. They are 22 x 25cm in size and I used approx 30-35g of each colour, so this project is perfect for using left-overs. Enjoy!

This blanket is inspired by wooden carvings from the viking era from the 11th and 12th century. The Urnes style is characterised by slim and stylised animals that are interwoven into tight patterns. The animal heads are seen in profile, and there are upwardly curled appendages on the noses and the necks. And runes are included. These were the a...

This cushion cover is made to match the TG blanket, and it is made for a cushion fill of 40x40cm. However, by using other sizes of hooks plus the possibility of making thicker borders by adding rows, you can customise your cushion cover to almost any size. The cushion front is longer than the back, and it folds on the top in a flap to be joined...

This cushion cover is made to match the flower power blanket, and it is made for a cushion fill of 40x40cm. However, by using other sizes of hooks plus the possibility of making thicker borders by adding rows, you can customise your cushion cover to almost any size. The cushion front is longer than the back, and it folds on the top in a flap to...

Done in interlocking crochet, this blanket brings a ray of sunshine into a winter day. There are different elements which one can chose to do or drop. Like how many colours, between the classic 2 for interlocking to 4 colours. Solid stitches or not, and extra stitching at the end on top of the stars is also possible. Weighing 1,9k, this blanket...

This cushion cover is made to match the big fish blanket, and it is made for a cushion fill of 40x40cm. However, using other sizes of hooks plus the possibility of making thicker borders by adding rows, can ensure you can customise your cushion cover to almost any size. The cushion front is longer than the back, and it folds on the top to be jo...

A few potholders, done in interlocking crochet. This technique allows for a double layer, which makes it ideal for a potholder. Also, they are kind of on the large side (22 x 25cms), I have big hands and often potholders are not big enough and I burn a finger. I used Scheepjes Catona, (30-35gr of each colour) this project is tailor-made for usi...

This blanket, inspired by a drawing I made on my own wall at home, is done in interlocking crochet. The pattern is very detailed, and extra files with instructions and tips on the technique itself. It looks complicated, but it is very simple, only using dc+chain 1 (us terms). It is though, on the heavy side, it is done with mercerised cotton an...

This blanket, using interlocking crochet technique, is inspired by the beautiful coloured African patterns. It is done sideways to make the colour changes easy. The name, Waka waka, is taken from Cameroon slang, and it means “do it!”. The pattern is written row by row, and a graph is also included, as well as general information on the techniqu...

For years I doodled in my school books, specially in the ones with squared paper. Some where so large and detailed, that I wonder how I ever learned anything. They came back to mind when I found this drawing in one of my kids’ books, which inspired me to design this blanket. I am really happy with the result, and I hope you enjoy making this! T...

This throw was inspired by Scandinavian Christmas knitting patterns. They are replicated in everything, from knitwear to book covers, cards, kitchen utensils, prints, embroidery and the list goes on. The colours are usually red and white, often green is added and sometimes beige or grey. Of course, you can pick your own colours. The technique i...

Growing up was so different when I was a kid. Most of the day was spent on the sidewalk with other neighbourhood kids. We played all kinds of things, and you couldn’t walk a straight line without finding all kinds of hopscotch drawings with chalk all over the place. I had to re-create that, and used interlocking crochet to make each block. Now,...

I was inspired by the Moore curve (a continuous fractal space-filling curve), in other words a never ending line which totally fills a space. By using two stages of the curve I liked the contrast of making a shape, so in came the gecko. It is done in interlocking crochet which was perfect to bring forward the pattern. The pattern files include ...

I am more the type to design large, bold, colourful stuff. And when news came of the first baby in our family in 15 years, I immediately sat down to make a new blanket. It had to be soft, and sweet, and small. So I had to go back to basics. It is made in interlocking crochet technique, which is my favourite. I used baby wool and used a 3 mm hoo...

The tree of life, tree of knowledge or Yggdrasil, is present in many different religions and cultures. Here in Scandinavia, it represents an immense mythical tree that plays a central role in Norse cosmology, where it connects the Nine Worlds. I admit I am not a believer, but when I was looking for a round motif for a blanket, this one fell int...

I was originally inspired by both Dutch and Danish houses, all tight shoulder to shoulder, with their somehow majestic height, a fasade full of windows, each with a unique roof, and all in different colours.

A cozy wrap, worked from side to side, resulting in the perfect small blanket or wrap to have around your shoulders. Interlocking crochet allowed for the diagonal pattern in contrasting colours. The pattern has a repeat, so you can make it short, medium, long or very very long to wrap around all your loved ones.

After searching long for a good pattern for a boy’s blanket, I ended up deciding to design one myself. However, by mixing and matching squares you can make it any size you want. I used a 3,5mm hook.

This blanket was made with 100 pct cotton (50grs = approx 130mts), I used a 3mm hook (initial chains with 3,5mm hook to avoid a tighter base, unless your chains are quite loose) and the finished blanket weighs 2,5kgs and measures 190cm x 135cm. I used two colours (grey for A and off-white for B), each colour representing about half the yarn use...