The Karoo scarf/wrap is designed for a workshop at the Karoo Winter Wool Festival (2024) in South Africa. The workshop was presented by myself, Annamarie Esterhuizen.

The block can be used for a temperature blanket. It is also suitable to make a blanket or a scatter cushion cover.

Please note: The Stormy Seawaves Ripple throw is offered as a paid CAL starting on 22 March 2024. The complete pattern is not on Ravelry yet; only the General Information file is available. The pattern will be released weekly as from 22 March 2024 in my Ravelry store.

This pattern is for the on Magic Loop method.

The Apache Paragon throw is the very first Mosaic throw with PIANNA YARNS. PIANNA YARNS is my own yarn I dye and available from my online shop at https://www.piannayarns.co.za

Bag size: Height: 34cm  Width: 32cm

CAL START DATE: 5 August 2022

Size: 100cm x 25cm

I combined filet crochet with traditional crochet for the baby blanket. The border is traditional crochet.

The crochet technique is Mosaic Overlay crochet and I used the NO loose ends technique where you begin and end the work without any yarn cutting. I do explain the technique in the pattern.

The Tenuto motifs are different in the centre with the same border of 4 rounds with the same stitch count. It can all easily be used in a blanket or you can use the motifs you like most.

The Xmas table runner is ideal to make for your Xmas table and matching place mats.

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BACKGROUND OF THE DESIGN

BACKGROUND OF THE DESIGN

The Graff Diamond is Mosaic Overlay and can be used to make a throw or table runner or even a beautiful bed runner.

The Cadre throw is a combination of knitting and crochet. The pattern consists out of blocks. The center piece is knitted with a crochet border around it. Surface crochet is also done on each block. The blocks are simple but looks elegant.

The Dinosaur Kitties throw is designed using the Tapestry Mosaic Overlay crochet technique. I used MoYa Shimmer (blend 50% cotton/50% bamboo) with a 3.5mm crochet hook.

The Retro Flower Table Runner reminds me of the Retro colors and therefore I decided on the name for it. The table runner consists out of 14 octagon motifs with a beautiful lacy border. The motifs are joined with a zigzag join method. You can use your own join method.

Background of the throw

The Harlequin Blanket motif is designed to use it from a 40cm x 40cm scatter cushion to a blanket of the size you want to make it. I used the beautiful MoYa Shimmer yarn and 3.5mm hook.

The HARMONY is designed in the shape of a hexagon. It has a centre piece consisting out of small hexagons. Thereafter it is worked in the round. I rounded it off with tassels. The HARMONY can be used as a throw or as a tablecloth.

The AFRICAN MOSAIC throw was inspired by the South African artist, the Ndebele dr. Esther Mahlangu. She is a world-known artist and to be more specific for the art she did on a BMW. I added photos.

I incorporated different crochet techniques into the Magical Moments. This way you can learn different skills and also decide if you like the specific technique or not. You will need to know basic stitches such as sc, dc, tr, etc. There are no tricky stitches. I also explain special stitches into detail. All you have to do is to read, count and...

I designed the Peacock throw keeping in mind that sometimes we just want to crochet without thinking. I used the very excited MoYa Celebration yarns which are available with different weights of yarn in one 50g ball! How exciting is that? You also do not change colours. A dream yarn to work with.

I designed the Boho using MoYa cotton yarn with a 3.5mm and 4mm crochet hooks. This is an ideal project for all your leftover yarn. I designed it with granny motifs with stripes and rounds. It can easily be enlarged.

I designed the IKENA Mosaic Throw with 2 different yarns, i.e. MoYa Double Knit cotton and MoYa Shimmer which is a blend of 50% bamboo and 50% cotton.

The JANICE Mosaic table runner is a combination of Mosaic and traditional crochet. The join of the blocks can be done using your favorite join method. And the 2 rounds of the border can be followed as per pattern.

What more can I say than the name of the throw? During the COVID-19 lock down period in South Africa, I designed the Extended Lock down Throw using available stash. I mostly used Eco-Fusion and Shimmer that is a 4-ply yarn (125mtrs/50g).

The HALIME Throw is designed with the Mosaic crochet technique with clear instructions. I used shades of blue combined with the colours taupe and stone. The throw begins with a centre square, then rounds of: border, 20 small Mosaic crochet motifs, wide border, 24 large Mosaic crochet motifs ending with a border again.

I designed the beautiful Lockdown Scatter Cushion with MoYa Shimmer (4-ply weight) using a 3.5mm hook size. I also used yarn out of my stash. The size of the cover is 40cm x 40cm.

Make this cute little Mosaic crochet make-up bag for Mother’s day or for yourself. Spoil a friend with it.

The Mosaic crochet technique will take you to a next level to experience the crochet world. (Warning: It is HIGHLY addictive)

The tablerunner is Mosaic crochet working in rows and using 2 colours.

The Country Garden can be used as a tablecloth or unique throw on your bed.

The Amaretto is a combination of Mosaic and traditional crochet. It can be used as a bed runner, table runner or cloth.

The Fairy Dreams is traditional crochet and the ideal little throw for any special girl. The mix of cotton and bamboo gives it a luxurious feel and look

Many people are confused with interlocking crochet. Mosaic crochet might look the same to you but there is a difference.

The Dreamy Bed Runner is designed by Annamarie Esterhuizen. It has a lacy look with front post and back post stitches. You can make as many blocks as you wish. It is ideal for a baby blanket as well.

The Iris throw is a very good beginners project to start with. It has different stitches and will also challenge you to crochet motifs and join the motifs to the centre piece.

The Nostalgy cowl is worked in the round with a twist. I designed it using MoYa Caresse and Bamboo together with a 4mm crochet hook. Any yarn can be used.

The Queen throw is designed by Annamarie Esterhuizen and 175cm in diameter. It is designed with 44 different colours. You will need 35 x 50g for a one colour throw. The Queen throw is round and can also be used as a table cloth.

The Queen Mother throw is designed by Annamarie Esterhuizen and is 135cm x 135cm. It is designed with 21 x 50g MoYa cotton using a 3.5mm crochet hook.

The Celebrations Overlay top usess the MoYa Celebrations yarn which is a blend of 8 different weights of yarns. You will need 4 x 100g skeins of the Celebrations yarn. The design also needs the skills of freeform crochet and garter stitch knitting.

The Venetia is designed by Annamarie Esterhuizen. The finished size is 125cm square. It can easily be enlarged by adding additional border rounds.

The Macaroon Log Cabin is a Tunisian crochet design

I fell in love with the MoYa Opal blend of Merino wool and 100% cotton. It is super soft and the ideal yarn for a baby shawl. I designed the shawl specifically for a newborn baby and/or christening ceremony. The size of the shawl is 90cm x 90cm and is worked in 3 different stitch patterns with a border.

I designed the rug for you to enjoy. Challenging stitches and crochet techniques were used and I was inspired by other rugs where these techniques were used. I enjoyed it and I hope you will too.

The Market day poncho is designed for the in between days. It uses 5 x different colours and needs approx. 1875mtrs of double knit yarn. It fits all adult sizes.

The throw is designed by Annamarie Esterhuizen. It is worked in the round with squares worked into the design. It has colourwork and a lot of texturized work such as Front post and Back post stitches. The size of the finished throw is 110cm x 110cm. It is finished off with tassels with beads.

The Shimmer Baby Ripple Blanket is done in Tunisian crochet with the ripple effect and a border. Each colour is a different ripple pattern.

The Mira throw is made with 5 different circles (5 of each circle) squared off. The squares are joined to each other to get the throw size of 135cm x 135cm.

The Carnival Throw is worked in rounds with small 3-round granny squares positioned in a diamond effect. It has an unique tassel border.

Original the Princess throw is the outflow of the Queen throw which is now called the Country Garden Table cloth.

The King throw is designed to lay flat on a King size bed. It is worked in the round with colour work, squares and surface crochet. It has a lot of front post and back post stitches in it.

The Diamond throw is designed with small granny squares to give the illusion of quilt work. The granny squares have only 3 rounds. I used a different way to join the corners with each round. Clear photos are part of the pattern and also a layout diagram.