In March, I began to test a pattern for a designer I came across online. I met her because I was impatient, hahaha!
That story goes like this:
I found a really beautiful baby blanket pattern, and while I don’t have a baby, I thought it would make a beautiful gift, so I bought it and made it.
Awesome, right?? The link is available here 🙂 I really really liked this pattern, and I ended up making a couple of these to have on hand for gifting. But, I messaged the designer to beg for the rest of her alphabet. Lettering in mosaic crochet is a little bit tricky, because its not as simple as just graphing out a letter and crocheting it. Its hard to explain, but the counts are specific and its just not that easy. So I contacted her a couple of different ways, and we got to talking. She was super sweet, and we had good easy banter. Very quickly, we decided I would test her next pattern!
It was released earlier this month, and I want to show you guys!
Bethany Moore created “Homecoming” and released it on April 1st!
Homecoming is a really nice, smaller throw blanket. Its a manageable size but it still covers the toes!
If you are a crocheter yourself, I can vouch for this pattern! It has the charts, as well as step by step written instructions. If you are unfamiliar with the “special” stitches that are slanted/diagonal, this is a great blanket to learn them on, because you learn to predict what is to come, and they will become more natural as you go!
Anywho. I know I have a vested interest in this pattern because it was my first tester, but I also just really really liked making it! Its not complicated, and it creates a really nice piece! I say again, it also is a nice size. I like how not huge it is. It doesn’t stretch or get in the way. Its compact and cozy.
So, I’ve linked both patterns above, but Homecoming was the blanket I had the pleasure of testing 💜 I have another one I’ve tested for Bethany that isn’t released yet, and I’m on the books for her next one that should be in hand this weekend! Eek!
I’m having SO much fun, and part of me feels like I’m paying my dues to someday maybe need my own testers 💜
Thanks again, Bethany, for letting me join the fun and be part of your tester group! My hook is burning for the next one!!!