Who doesn't love a cozy nap and Disney magic? American designer Carol L. Hladik has masterfully blended the two with her inventive crochet blankets modeled after Disney princess dresses. Incredibly, she picked up crocheting just this year—in February—while recovering from a foot operation. What began as a relaxing TV companion activity evolved into a true passion, as she moved from following existing patterns to designing her own originals. That's real talent.
Carol shares that her love for blankets inspired her to create one resembling a princess dress—she started with Belle's iconic yellow gown from Beauty and the Beast. After listing the pattern in her Etsy shop, she was flooded with rave reviews and requests for more. She responded by designing versions for Cinderella and Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, offering each in baby, child, and two adult sizes—all for a single price of €5.75. Her next project? A mermaid-tail blanket. Note that Carol operates independently, with no official Disney connection, which is why princess names aren't used in her pattern titles.
One small wish? That she sold the finished blankets too. For now, grab a pattern and crochet your own before winter arrives!
