Poppin’ Spades by Heather C. Gibbs

Welcome to Week 48, our final block of our 2019 Block of the Week Crochet Along.  Don’t forget to join in chatting and sharing photos on my Ravelry board and my Facebook Crochet-A-Long group.  Thank you to all who have crocheted along and posted progress photos of your work. Please use hashtags #BAWJ2019 and #crochetalongwithJulieanny.

This week I was happy to receive a new design from Heather C. Gibbs of Keep Calm and Crochet On UK blog.   We featured one of Heather’s designs earlier in the year – Encompass Me Afghan Block  – when she was under the weather, and I am so glad she is feeling better and gave us this new design.  Poppin’ Spades is fun and easy but makes a striking statement and I think it is just right to finish off our year!  (Free on her blog and available on Ravelry for a nominal fee.)

Please share on the boards how you are finishing your afghans.  I’ve finished three and have one more to go. Don’t forget to tag your Ravelry projects for a chance to win a tote bag.  There will be two more drawings, look for details on my Rav board.

If you purchase yarn through any of my links, I will receive a commission. If you need help with color coordination, check out pre-made palettes at Wool Warehouse and Deramores. Look for good prices at Deramores, Wool Warehouse, Lion Brand Yarn, or Yarnspirations. (links updated 11/2019)

Clusters Afghan Square by Julie Yeager

Welcome to Week 47 of our 2019 Block of the Week Crochet Along.  Don’t forget to join in chatting and sharing photos on my Ravelry board and my Facebook Crochet-A-Long group.  Feel free to jump in any time. Please use hashtags #BAWJ2019 and #crochetalongwithJulieanny.

This week we revisit one of my older designs, Crochet Clusters Afghan Square – tried it out recently in my Stylecraft Batik palette. Pattern will be free on Ravelry until the end of 2020 with Coupon Code BAWJ.  Please make a project page and show photos of your work on social media! (When I was working it up I noticed an error – In Rounds 7 and 10 I mention working into the fpdc of a previous round, but it should be fptr.)

If you purchase yarn through any of my links, I will receive a commission. If you need help with color coordination, check out pre-made palettes at Wool Warehouse and Deramores. Look for good prices at Deramores, Wool Warehouse, Lion Brand Yarn, or Yarnspirations. (links updated 11/2019)

Buffalo Plaid Square by Julie Yeager

Welcome to Week 46 of our 2019 Block of the Week Crochet Along.  Don’t forget to join in chatting and sharing photos on my Ravelry board and my Facebook Crochet-A-Long group.  Feel free to jump in any time. Please use hashtags #BAWJ2019 and #crochetalongwithJulieanny.

This week we feature one of my new designs in the Tapestry Crochet technique called Buffalo Plaid Square.  I loved seeing all the designs lately in Buffalo Plaid so I thought I would try it in the round like a granny square.  From seeing the results that my testers came up with, the color possibilities are endless. You can choose a traditional Buffalo Plaid palette or venture into any combination and number of colors. Pattern will be free on Ravelry until the end of 2020 with Coupon Code PLAID.  Please make a project page and show photos of your work on social media!

f you purchase yarn through any of my links, I will receive a commission. If you need help with color coordination, check out pre-made palettes at Wool Warehouse and Deramores. Look for good prices at Deramores, Wool Warehouse, Lion Brand Yarn, or Yarnspirations. (links updated 11/2019)

Popcornucopia Square by Laurie Dale

Welcome to Week 45 of our 2019 Block of the Week Crochet Along.  Don’t forget to join in chatting and sharing photos on my Ravelry board and my Facebook Crochet-A-Long group.  Feel free to jump in any time. Please use hashtags #BAWJ2019 and #crochetalongwithJulieanny.

This week we feature a pretty design called Popcornucopia (love the name) by Laurie Dale, a meticulous and prolific crocheter known as “DakotaStamper” on Ravelry.  Now we know that not only does Laurie have the neatest work, best color combinations, and drool-worthy photos, she also designs and writes a stunning pattern.  See her other free patterns in her Ravelry Store.  I enjoyed stitching this fun and well-written pattern.

f you purchase yarn through any of my links, I will receive a commission. If you need help with color coordination, check out pre-made palettes at Wool Warehouse and Deramores. Look for good prices at Deramores, Wool Warehouse, Lion Brand Yarn, or Yarnspirations. (links updated 11/2019)

Barcelona by Pattern Paradise

Welcome to Week 44 of our 2019 Block of the Week Crochet Along.  Don’t forget to join in chatting and sharing photos on my Ravelry board and my Facebook Crochet-A-Long group.  Feel free to jump in any time. Please use hashtags #BAWJ2019 and #crochetalongwithJulieanny.

This week I’m pleased to present a pretty design by Maria Bittner of the popular crochet blog Pattern-Paradise.com, called Barcelona Square. Maria has dozens of lovely designs including another interesting square called Casablanca.  Take a look at all her work!

Since I didn’t get a chance to work it up, I’m offering a bonus square of my own design called Another Sunflower Block, free until the end of January 2020, with coupon Code Another.

If you purchase yarn through any of my links, I will receive a commission. If you need help with color coordination, check out pre-made palettes at Wool Warehouse and Deramores. Look for good prices at Michaels, Joann, Lion Brand, Hobby Lobby, Red Heart, Annies, and Consumer Crafts.

Infinity Three Granny Skull by Spider Mambo

Welcome to Week 43 of our 2019 Block of the Week Crochet Along.  Don’t forget to join in chatting and sharing photos on my Ravelry board and my Facebook Crochet-A-Long group.  Feel free to jump in any time. Please use hashtags #BAWJ2019 and #crochetalongwithJulieanny.

This week I thought it would be fun to feature a spooky block – I’ve always wanted to try a skull motif by Spider Mambo and she was kind enough to offer us a free Coupon Code to download Infinity Three Granny Skull Block, good for the next year.  Code is INFINITY. I didn’t get a chance to work up the block yet but I will amend soon.  Check out all the skully goodness in her Ravelry Store.

As a Halloween bonus, I am offering my Spider Web pattern here on the blog.

If you purchase yarn through any of my links, I will receive a commission. If you need help with color coordination, check out pre-made palettes at Wool Warehouse and Deramores. Look for good prices at Michaels, Joann, Lion Brand, Hobby Lobby, Red Heart, Annies, and Consumer Crafts.

Gwendolyn by Polly Plum

Welcome to Week 42 of our 2019 Block of the Week Crochet Along.  Don’t forget to join in chatting and sharing photos on my Ravelry board and my Facebook Crochet-A-Long group.  Feel free to jump in any time. Please use hashtags #BAWJ2019 and #crochetalongwithJulieanny.

This week I’m excited to present Gwendolyn by Polly Plum. If you love afghan blocks then you are very familiar with the innovation and expertise of Polly’s creations. Gwendolyn is no exception; it is well-written and fun to stitch. See all Polly’s work at her Ravelry Store and find her on her blog, Every Trick on the Hook. Have you seen her latest Arabella blanket? Please support our participating designers with your purchases. (And is that her real name? Hmmmm.)

I am loving my new palette in Stylecraft Batik, purchase at Wool Warehouse or Deramores through my links!

Have you purchased your CAL bag yet – only a few left – my custom heavy-duty canvas tote bag. NEW: For the bag alone without included patterns, see this Etsy listing. For a free bag with pattern purchase see here for more information.

If you purchase yarn through any of my links, I will receive a commission. If you need help with color coordination, check out pre-made palettes at Wool Warehouse and Deramores. Look for good prices at Michaels, Joann, Lion Brand, Hobby Lobby, Red Heart, Annies, and Consumer Crafts.

Oriental Star by Christine Bateman

Welcome to Week 41 of our 2019 Block of the Week Crochet Along.  Don’t forget to join in chatting and sharing photos on my Ravelry board and my Facebook Crochet-A-Long group.  Feel free to jump in any time. Please use hashtags #BAWJ2019 and #crochetalongwithJulieanny.

This week I’m happy to present Oriental Star by Christine Bateman of Cat Whiskers Crochet.  This is a fun and straightforward design with a striking result. It can look very different depending upon your color placement.  Thanks for this lovely design, Christine! Christine has burst on the scene recently with stunning designs and I cannot wait to see what else she comes up with.  I love Fired Earth and the Jackfield Tile Square.  See all Chris’s patterns here in her Ravelry Store.  

I am loving my new palette in Stylecraft Batik, purchase at Wool Warehouse or Deramores through my links!

Have you purchased your CAL bag yet – only a few left – my custom heavy-duty canvas tote bag. NEW: For the bag alone without included patterns, see this Etsy listing. For a free bag with pattern purchase see here for more information.

If you purchase yarn through any of my links, I will receive a commission. If you need help with color coordination, check out pre-made palettes at Wool Warehouse and Deramores. Look for good prices at Michaels, Joann, Lion Brand, Hobby Lobby, Red Heart, Annies, and Consumer Crafts.

Hestia Afghan Square by Diana Krenz

Welcome to Week 40 of our 2019 Block of the Week Crochet Along.  Don’t forget to join in chatting and sharing photos on my Ravelry board and my Facebook Crochet-A-Long group.  Feel free to jump in any time. Please use hashtags #BAWJ2019 and #crochetalongwithJulieanny.

This week we have another beautiful creation from the talented Diana Krenz, of Koernerklaus Designs, Hestia Square.  Beautiful and well-written, you will really enjoy this design!  Diana has a gift and I cannot wait to see her future work! See all here: Diana’s Ravelry Store.

Have you purchased your CAL bag yet – only a few left – my custom heavy-duty canvas tote bag. NEW: For the bag alone without included patterns, see this Etsy listing. For a free bag with pattern purchase see here for more information.

If you purchase yarn through any of my links, I will receive a commission. If you need help with color coordination, check out pre-made palettes at Wool Warehouse and Deramores. Look for good prices at Michaels, Joann, Lion Brand, Hobby Lobby, Red Heart, Annies, and Consumer Crafts.

X Marks the Spot by Jessica Phillips

Welcome to Week 39 of our 2019 Block of the Week Crochet Along.  Don’t forget to join in chatting and sharing photos on my Ravelry board and my Facebook Crochet-A-Long group.  Feel free to jump in any time. Please use hashtags #BAWJ2019 and #crochetalongwithJulieanny.

This week’s design is X Marks the Spot by Jessica Phillips. I was able to crochet this block quickly because of the well-written pattern and I love how it looks! I am using a new palette in Stylecraft Batik DK that I bought at Deramores. Jessica writes and designs excellent squares; check out Forest Chains and all the designs on her blog and Ravelry Store.

Have you purchased your CAL bag yet – only a few left – my custom heavy-duty canvas tote bag. NEW: For the bag alone without included patterns, see this Etsy listing. For a free bag with pattern purchase see here for more information.

If you purchase yarn through any of my links, I will receive a commission. If you need help with color coordination, check out pre-made palettes at Wool Warehouse and Deramores. Look for good prices at Michaels, Joann, Lion Brand, Hobby Lobby, Red Heart, Annies, and Consumer Crafts.