Once Upon a Castle

Step into a storybook with Once Upon a Castle, a filet crochet blanket inspired by childhood fairytales, enchanted castles, and magical adventures.

This beginner-friendly design works up quickly, with simple repeats and no colour changes — perfect for relaxed stitching on the go or cosy evenings at home. The finished blanket (before adding the border) measures approx. 127 x 111 cm (50 x 44 in), making it an ideal size for children, or for anyone who loves a touch of adventure.

✨ Why you’ll love this pattern:

• Beginner-friendly filet crochet design
• Quick to work up thanks to simple stitch repeats
• A magical, heirloom-worthy gift for a child you love
• Easy-to-follow written instructions + filet chart included
• UK and US crochet terms + large print option.
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Whether you crochet it as a Christmas gift, for a special birthday, or just to spark a little imagination, Once Upon a Castle is sure to become a treasured keepsake.

Bring a fairytale to life — one stitch at a time. ✨

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You may sell the items that you crochet by following this pattern on a small scale provided that you credit Elimee Designs as the designer. Mass production is not permitted. This pattern or any of its parts may not be altered, reproduced, distributed, sold, made into a video tutorial, or translated without written permission from Elimee Designs. Copies can be made for personal use only.

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