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Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan

The Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan was designed with love and appreciation for the people who influence us with our love of crochet and for the legacy they leave behind.

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In this post, I am sharing a FREE crochet pattern of the Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan.

Story Behind the Design

Thank you for your interest in my Mae’s Flowers Crochet Pattern. This is a project that has been in the works for over 25 years. My gram started making these flowers for an Afghan back in 1994. I inherited the Afghan when she passed away about 20 years ago. It moved from house to house, taken out every once in a while, and I always said I was going to finish it and I have.

I decided I would write out the steps she did and turn it into a crochet pattern. I took the flowers apart to learn the stitches she used, so I could make my own. This pattern is dedicated to Gram. She was a very important part of my life. I hope you enjoy making the Mae’s Flowers too!

The FREE crochet pattern of the Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan below is for a Throw Size. I do have a premium copy of the Mae’s Flower Garden Crochet Pattern for $5 at my Ravelry Store. It contains:

2 Sizes to Choose from – Throw or Lapghan
Step-by-Step Picture Tutorials
Video Tutorials of Flowers and Assembly

Crochet Pattern Details

I used a variety of yarns in a variety of colors. The Mae’s Flowers can be made in solid or contrasting colors. This crochet pattern is a great way to use up your scrap yarn.

Materials:
2-4 yds of 4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
US H Crochet Hook or 5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
ch = chain
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
rep = repeat
RS = Right Side

Flower Size: 3” x 3”
Flowers Needed: 176

Throw Afghan Size: 48″ x 60″

Notes:
It would be a great idea to weave in your ends as you go. If you do not, you will spend a long time weaving them in after the afghan is complete

Mae’s Flower Video Tutorial

Mae’s Flower Free Crochet Pattern

R1: make a loose slip knot or a magic circle, ch 2, 8 sc in ch 1 or magic circle. sl st in 1st sc to join.

R2: ch 4, dc in ch 1 just made , ch 4, dc in 2nd ch 1 made, sl st in same sc. *sl st in next sc, ch 4, dc in ch 1 just made, ch 4, dc in 2nd ch 1, sl st in same sc. rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join.

Rep R2 until you have 8 flower petals.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Continue these steps until you have 180 flowers

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Border Pieces

ch 1, 4 dc in ch-1 sp. sl st in 1st dc to join. 4 dc

Fasten off and weave in ends.

rep until you have 50 Edgers.

Connection Pieces

ch 1, 8 dc in ch-1 sp. sl st in 1st dc to join. 8 dc

Fasten off and weave in ends.

rep until you have 180 Connectors.

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The Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan Assembly

The assembly of the afghan is simple, but it is better explained in my Assembly Instructions Video Tutorial found on my YouTube Channel.

You can purchase the premium copy of the Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan Crochet Pattern for $5 at my Ravelry Store.

Inside the premium copy of the Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan crochet pattern there are a lot of extra goodies. You get:

2 Sizes to Choose from – Throw or Lapghan
Step-by-Step Picture Tutorials
Video Tutorials of Flowers and Assembly

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Gram-Mae’s Purse Crochet Pattern

My Gram loved crocheting flowers. In the Gram-Mae’s Purse crochet pattern I will be using one of the flowers my Gram designed and I created a crochet pattern for, the Mae’s Flower.

Making the Gram-Mae’s Purse is a fun little project you can crochet any time of year. You can make it in one color or as many colors as you like. There are so many uses for a purse like this; carrying your WIPs, making for the little ones, carrying your essentials, and SO much more!

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Water Colors Blog Hop

My Gram-Mae’s Purse Crochet Pattern is being featured in the Water Colors Blog Hop hosted by My Fingers Fly. You will find free and discounted crochet patterns from July 1-24, 2023. Find out more about the hop by clicking on the image below.

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On my day, July 9, 2023 starting at 10a EST you can get my Gram-Mae’s Purse crochet pattern for $2! This is $4 off the regular price! Visit the main blog hop on July 9th or 10th to get the Coupon Code needed to get the discounted price.

Once you have the Coupon Code, use it when you Check Out at my Ravelry Store. Click on the Image below to add the Gram-Mae’s Purse Crochet Pattern to your Cart and Check Out. That’s it!

History behind the Design

The design came about because I have had an Afghan my Gram started over 25 years ago using a flower she designed. In 2022 I finally decided to take one of her flowers apart from her Afghan. I wanted to see how she made it so I could finish her Afghan.

Because I loved her flower design so much that I decided to create the Maes Flower crochet pattern. I was able to finish my Gram’s Afghan. Also, my Gram’s Afghan was so easy to put together, that I decided to create another crochet, which I then turned into the Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan crochet pattern in honor of my Gram.

You can find the Mae’s Flower Crochet Pattern that I designed using these flowers free HERE on my website.

You can also find an Ad-Free copy of the Mae’s Flower crochet pattern at my Ravelry and LoveCrafts Stores.

You will also find my Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan Crochet Pattern at my Ravelry and LoveCrafts Stores.

While you are there be sure to sign up for my Newsletter by clicking on the Subscribe Button in the top right hand corner. You will receive news about my New Crochet Pattern Releases, Collaborations, and MORE! For signing up you will also get a FREE crochet pattern!

If you are looking for to make this fun crochet project, you can get an Ad-Free premium copy of my Gram-Mae’s Crochet Pattern from my Ravelry and LoveCrafts and Etsy Stores for a small fee.

Information about my Gram-Mae’s Purse Crochet Pattern

The making of the Gram-Mae Purse is a fun crochet project. You will be following several steps to help you make your own unique purse. I kind of think of it as putting a child’s puzzle together. lol

Flower Size: 3” x 3”
Granny Square Size: 4” x 4”
Purse Size: 10” x 10”

Notes:
There are 5 steps that are needed to make the purse.

Crochet the Mae’s Flowers
Crochet the Granny Squares around the Flowers
Connect the Granny Squares
Crochet the Border around the Granny Squares
Connect the Purse sections
Crochet the Straps
Connect the Straps to the Purse

Inside the Gram-Mae’s Purse Crochet Pattern you will find step-by-step picture tutorials for right and left handed crocheters. These picture tutorials will show you how to make the Mae’s Flower.

You will also find a left handed video tutorial showing you How to Crochet the Mae Flower.

Also inside the Gram-Mae’s Purse Crochet Pattern you will find step-by-step picture and video tutorials guiding you through each of the 7 steps in making the purse.

Supplies Used

I used vintage Wintuk Coats & Clarks 4 ply Medium Worsted Weight Yarn in Peach, Tangerine, and Off White. 100% Acrylic Yarn (3.5 oz/83 g)

Materials:
US H or 5 mm Crochet Hook
MC – 160 yds of#4 ply Medium Weight Yarn (cream)
CC – 100 yds of #4 ply Medium Weight Yarn (optional)
CC2 – 100 yds of #4 ply Medium Weight Yarn (optional)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Again, if you are looking for to make this fun crochet project, you can get an Ad-Free premium copy of my Gram-Mae’s Crochet Pattern from my Ravelry and LoveCrafts Stores for a small fee.

Again, you can find the Mae’s Flower Crochet Pattern that I designed using these flowers free HERE on my website.

Thank you for stopping by Jo’s Crafty Hook! I pray you find exactly what you were looking for! I would love to see your version of the purse or any of my crochet pattern you have done!

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