Christmas in August?

I was recently looking through some vintage doily patterns, and these pretties from 1950 quickly caught my eye!

They are lovely Holly Wreath Doilies, and I'm so glad there is still plenty of time to crochet some of these to give as Christmas presents this year!

If you look closely, you can see on the second photo that there are two different centers for the two doilies shown. I still don't know which center I like the best. I guess I'll have to make both variations and then decide!

This gorgeous and festive pattern is available at my Etsy shop if you'd like to make some for Christmas presents for your own friends and relatives this year. :)

Blast from the Past in Pattern Form

Remember this afghan?
I blogged about it back in February.
And... in response to some requests, the pattern is available at my Etsy shop.

The colors remind me of an ice-cream sundae...
Sweet shades of cherry, mint, blueberry...
Vanilla cream and chocolate brown.


PATTERN DESCRIPTION

This PATTERN is for a delightfully soft blanket crocheted with sweet shades of pink, aqua, green, chocolate brown, and vanilla cream. The pattern is a modern take on the classic Granny Square, featuring a pinwheel in the center of each motif for a bit of whimsy. The vanilla cream scalloped edging is the perfect finishing touch to this cozy afghan.

Pattern includes instructions for motifs and includes the exact color combination of all 77 motifs, so you will not have to think about color arrangement at all. It's already been done for you!

A Motif Arrangement Chart is included, so you will know precisely where each motif should be placed. Also included are instructions for a join-as-you-go method of joining motifs, so your afghan will come together quite quickly. (Your own favorite method of joining motifs will also work.)

Finished afghan size is 48" x 32", and is just the right size for a baby, toddler, or even a lap afghan.

Pattern includes lots of photos and a large, easy-to-read font.

Stitches Used:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Double Crochet Cluster (dccl)
(Instructions for special stitches included.)

You may sell finished items you've made from this pattern. Please link back to my shop if selling online or if you blog about your finished afghan. Thanks! :)