Hello hello everyone, and happy new year! We are starting January with a very very loved pattern of mine, the Cloud Blanket, but this time a bulky weight version!. The Cloud Blanket has quickly become one of those projects I keep coming back to. It’s soft, cozy, and genuinely fun to make, especially when you’re looking for something relaxing that doesn’t require too much thinking. This bulky version is made with plush chenille yarn, which ... Read the Post...
Christmas is around the corner, and if you are in desperate need to make a meaningful gift this holiday season, this list is for you! I have curated a list of 17 easy to knit/crochet patterns that you can make in 1 day or less. Just click in the photo that corresponds to each pattern and it will take you to that pattern. Pretty much all patterns have a video tutorial for easy understanding. I hope you have fun and start creating! You ... Read the Post...
Hello hello everyone! I’m so excited to finally share the Big Patchwork Cardigan with you, a bold, playful knit that brings together everything I love about modern handmade fashion. This design is all about colour, and that effortless oversized vibe that makes a cardigan feel like a warm hug. If you’ve been craving a project that feels creative and relaxing, this one is for you. The Big Patchwork Cardigan is built from simple ... Read the Post...
Hello hello everyone! Meet the Lagos Blanket, a cozy and colourful knit that’s as fun to make as it is to snuggle under. This blanket is all about texture and stripes, simple stitches combined in a way that gives it that effortless, modern look. It’s the kind of project that feels relaxing from start to finish, with an easy rhythm you can settle into and endless colour combinations to play with. Whether you go for soft neutrals or bold ... Read the Post...
Hello hello everyone! Meet the Nora Scarf, a cozy, chunky and simple infinity scarf that you can make in a couple of hours! This fun knit scarf is all about texture and simple stitches, with just knit and purl stitches, you can create a beautiful scarf to use or gift this holiday season. It makes for the perfect last-minute christmas gift that your loved ones will actually wear! This post includes affiliate links which help ... Read the Post...
Hello hello everyone! Meet the Nollie Scarf & Cowl, a free beginner-friendly pattern that is as fun to make as it is quick! This post includes affiliate links which help support the content on CJ Design's blog. My views are entirely my own. For detailed info, please review our Privacy & Disclosures policy here. This cowl and infinity scarf are made using just two simple stitches, worked in the round, and repeated to ... Read the Post...
Hello hello everyone! Meet the Nollie Bag, part of the same cozy family as the Nollie Scarf & Cowl (we’re keeping that same beautiful stitch!). This fun little crochet pouch is about to become your new favourite way to store all your notions. It’s quick, easy, and so satisfying to make, trust me, you’ll want one in every colour! This post includes affiliate links which help support the ... Read the Post...
Hello hello everyone! It feels like a long time since I wrote a blog post! I’m so excited to finally share my 70’s Throw Blanket with you, this one has quickly become one of my favourites. It’s cozy, fun, and full of that retro charm (hence the name, wink wink). This post includes affiliate links which help support the content on CJ Design's blog. My views are entirely my own. For detailed info, please review our ... Read the Post...
The Snowberry Blanket is sweet, festive, and so easy to knit. Inspired by Christmas, this baby blanket is made with a cheerful blend of pink, red, and white that evokes the sweetness of candy canes and frosted berries. This pattern is completely beginner-friendly and worked with just knit and purl stitches, creating a fun texture that looks beautiful but is simple to make. Not ready to knit yet? Pin this image and get to it ... Read the Post...
Oh, hi there! Long time no see! It's been a little while since I wrote a pattern, but here we are again! Installed in my new office and ready to get working on new designs. This precious blanket is my newest knit pattern. It is fun and relatively easy to make; we only use knit and purl stitches and change colours. A fun, beginner-friendly pattern for those who are starting to play with a bit of texture. Not ready to knit yet? Pin this ... Read the Post...
Hello hello friends! It's absolutely mind-blowing to me that I'm sharing a sewing pattern with you guys. My business is fully knitting and crocheting, but lately I have been enjoying sewing a bit too much. Quick story: My Spanish YouTube channel started with sewing videos back in 2015, and it feels like a full circle moment going back to my "beginnings". Anyway! This is a quick, but easy sewing idea for those who are looking for a ... Read the Post...
Say hello to the Feels Like Summer Knitting Cardigan! Summer is here, and so there's a need to knit light and airy pieces. I had the idea for the perfect baggy and breezy knit cardigan that we can use to layer our outfits, whether to add a nice touch to our outfit or to wear on a chilly night, this cardigan has it all! Not ready to crochet yet? Pin this image and get to it later! This post includes affiliate links which help support ... Read the Post...
Hello everyone! I'm not too sure about the weather yet. It's mid-April, and we still have cold weather occasionally, but hey! That's perfect for a brand-new pattern. Believe it or not, this is my very first Crochet Sweater Pattern, and I couldn't be more proud and happy with the results! Not ready to crochet yet? Pin this image and get to it later! This post includes affiliate links which help support the content on CJ Design's ... Read the Post...
New to the blog! A new member of the Andes collection. This beautiful and easy hooded scarf will be your staple this winter! If you're anything like me, your hair's probably up most of the time, and hats just aren’t it—this hooded scarf is the perfect fix! You can keep your hair up and stay warm all winter long. And if you don’t feel like wearing the hood? Just drop it back and use it as a cozy scarf—so easy and cute! 💁♀️🧣 Not ready ... Read the Post...
Hello hello everyone! So many of you loved the Never Off Cardigan, so I knew I had to use the same square to make a blanket. Let me introduce you to the Rosewood blanket, a beautiful and feminine design, with a simple, yet eye-catching border. This square is exactly the same as the one from the cardi, the only difference is that we are making the centre of the square a different colour. Not ready to crochet yet? Pin this image and get ... Read the Post...
