Introducing the top banner in the “CR Balloons” Graph Collection!

The Cedar Rapids area is home to several balloons that can be seen flying around town and at local balloon glows.

The top banner titles the collection and features two retired balloons of the Cedar Rapids area, formerly operated by Balloon Travels Unlimited, named Autumn Harvest and High Spirits.

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With different graphed projects being wildly popular right now, this chart should work for a variety of styles. The overall pattern size was based off of Sarah Zimmerman’s Crochet Christmas Character Afghan. She has lots of amazing tips and advice, so I recommend checking out her Repeat Crafter Me blog.

This block (and others for the CR Balloons Collection afghan), use the hdc C2C pattern with a size F hook.

If you intend to complete the collection as a blanket, I strongly encourage you to do your research and pick your method (dc C2C, hdc C2C, bobble stitch, etc.) before you begin. I also recommend using a single brand of yarn for the project as different brands tend to work up (and wash up) differently. Plan on 1-2 skeins for the background color, and one skein each of the other colors. You can use these colors in other blocks as well.

Happy Hooking!

Loops & Threads Impeccable

• True Grey
• Soft Taupe
• Kelly Green
• Royal
• Soft Rose (only a yard or two)
• Butterscotch
• Black
• Rich Orchid (only a yard or two)
• Cherry
• Orange Crush
• White

Yarn bobbins or clips for color changes
Finishing needles (not yarn needles--trust me!)
Size F hook (see notes above)