Jack-O’-Lantern Applique

jack o' lantern applique

Jack-O’-Lantern Applique

Hey everyone!

I’m here today to share my design for a jack-o’-lantern applique.

There are so many things you can do with an applique such as attaching to bags, clothing, blankets, decor, etc. This applique was used on the Halloween Wreath that I designed. You can see that pattern at the link.

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Grand Canyon Shawl

grand canyon shawl

Grand Canyon Shawl

I adore shawls!

With this pattern, I kind of worked backwards in my design. First I picked the yarn. This pattern uses the Lion Brand Heartland yarn. This is the first time I’ve ever worked with this and I tell you what…I don’t think I’ve ever felt a softer yarn. Hands down. And I’m not an affiliate for Lion Brand.

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Grand Canyon Shawl Photo Tutorial

grand canyon shawl photo tutorial

Grand Canyon Shawl Photo Tutorial

I wanted to share a photo tutorial with you today to help you better understand the stitches and increases necessary to crochet the Grand Canyon Shawl.

This tutorial assumes that you are already familiar with how to crochet the basic stitches of chains and double crochets.

I will also be including photos depicting the four double crochet decrease (dc4tog) that is also required.

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