Month: March 2016

Floating Picot Edging

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  Hello, everyone!  I wanted to document an edging that I’ve been using for a long time when I want something simple, but still cute. It adds that perfect little something.  No step-by-step photos here, but it’s so simple! You can set it up with a foundation round of either (SC, Chain 3) – chain-3 loops, or plain SC all around..    Floating Picot Edging pattern: (SC, Chain 3, SC in third chain from hook, chain 1…) repeat… If you have a chain-3 loop foundation, then SC in the next chain loop to start the next repeat..  If you have an SC round foundation, then skip 2 stitches, and SC in the next stitch to start the next repeat..         

Crochet Motif – Sofia Square

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Sofia Square VVCAL Pages Pin Me! Related Links Charted instruction: Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Special stitches Beg DC = (SC, Chain 1) Beg TR = (SC, Chain 2) BPDC = Back Post DC – YouTube link within pattern Foundation: Ch-3 and join in first Ch to make ring. Round 1: All in ring, working over center tail so as to pull center circle closed tight when square is complete: Make Beg DC, 15DC,  join with a slip stitch in top of Beg DC _16 DC total_ Round 2: (Beg DC, chain 1, 2DC) all in same stitch as join, (DC in next 3 stitches, (2DC, Chain 1, 2DC) in next stitch to make corner) 3 times, DC in next 3 stitches, DC in first corner to complete it, join with a slip stitch in top of Beg DC _28 DC, 4 Chain-1 spaces total_ Round 3: (Beg DC, chain 1, 2DC) all in first chain space, (Chain 6, (2DC, Chain 1, 2DC) in next chain space to …

Crochet Motif – Mary Square

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Mary Square VVCAL Pages Pin Me! Related Links Charted instruction: Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Special stitches Foundation: Ch-3 and join in first Ch to make ring. Round 1: All in ring, working over center tail so as to pull center circle closed tight when square is complete: Make Beg DC, Chain 1, (3DC, Chain 1) 3 times, 2DC, join with a slip stitch in top of Beg DC _12 DC, 4 Chain-1 spaces total_ Round 2: Beg DC in first chain space, (Chain 4, (DC, Chain 4, DC) in next chain space to make corner) 3 times, Chain 4, DC in first corner, Chain 2, DC in top of Beg DC (this method of finishing the round ensures you will begin the next round in the center of the corner – the Chain 2, DC acts as a chain-4 space) _8 DC, 8 Chain-4 spaces total_ Round 3: In center of Chain space: (Beg DC, Chain 3, 3DC), (Chain 1, 5DC in next chain space, Chain 1, (3DC, Chain 3, 3DC) in next chain space to make corner) …

Trellis & Chevron Crochet Blanket

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Etsy || Craftsy || Ravelry Why buy?? -No sew! All join as you go instruction included! -Unique and solid construction – get creative with this beauty and make any design! You can use this pattern as a springboard to create the blanket to your liking! Here are some great pattern features: 1) 20-page description/tutorial-style pattern to help you make this blanket 2) Many photos detailing the crochet process 3) A personal reading experience; not a cold, industrial pattern style 4) 24-hr/day support for your blanket creation process – I am always available and happy to chat! 5) Lifetime pattern updates. If I make any future improvements to the pattern, I’ll email you the freshest copy automatically! I enjoyed making this pattern a great deal, and I am so pleased to pass it on to you.  

Crochet Motif – Delton Square

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Delton Square VVCAL Pages Pin Me! Related Links Charted instruction: Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Special stitches Foundation: Ch-3 and join in first Ch to make ring. Round 1: All in ring, working over center tail so as to pull center circle closed tight when square is complete: Make Beg DC, Chain 1, (3DC, Chain 1) 3 times, 2DC, join with a slip stitch in top of Beg DC _12 DC, 4 Chain-1 spaces total_ Round 2: In first chain space: (Beg DC, Chain 2, 2DC), * DC in next 3 sts, (2DC, Chain 2, 2DC) in next chain space to make corner, (Chain 1, DC between next 2 sts,) twice, Chain 1, make corner, repeat from  * once more, omitting final corner, DC in first corner space to complete it, join with a slip stitch in top of Beg DC _26 DC, 6 Chain-1 spaces, 4 Chain-2 spaces total_ Round 3: In first Chain space: (Beg DC, Chain 2, 2DC), * DC in next 7 sts, make corner, Chain 2, (DC in chain space, Chain 1) 3 times, Chain 1, make corner, …

PLT Join – SC, Continuous JAYG

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 Hello, all! This is the join we will be using in the VVCAL – main post – but you can definitely browse my Free Joining Methods and pick one you love! The edging is written for any size blanket, so feel free to mix and match pattern elements.  If you’ve never worked a Continuous Join as you go, you should note it is different from a regular Join as you go because you do not cut yarn and finish off until all of your squares are joined together. Think of drawing a line around the squares in a certain way, without picking up your pencil. The path that you will take around the squares can be the most confusing part! I’ll try to include as many photos as I can in order to be clear.  When I was learning, I found it took a long time for it to “click”, but once it did, I had a major “Aha!” moment, and I was in love. Okay, let’s start. You’ll need your squares, arranged in columns. …