Year: 2016

Crochet Motif – Raymond Square

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Raymond Square (opens in a new tab) VVCAL Pages Pin Me! Related Links Charted instruction: Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Rnd 1 MR, beg tr, (ch1, 1tr) 15 times, ch1, ss in beg tr. [16 tr, 16 sp] Rnd 2 (1sc, picot) in 16 sp, ss in first sc. [16 picot, 16 sc] Rnd 3 Ss in first ch, * (1sc in sp, ch2) 3 times, 1sc in next sp, ch4, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp] Rnd 4 Beg dc in sp, * 2dc in same sp, 3dc in next 3 sps, ch2, 3dc in same sp, 1dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [60 dc, 4 sp] Rnd 5 Ss, beg dc in next st, (ch1, sk1, 1dc) 4 times, ch1, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in sp, (ch1, sk1, 1dc) 2 times, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [36 dc, 36 sp] Rnd 6 (1sc …

Joining Options! 

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Meet Celtic Lace Join, and its little kiddoes, Celtic Lace Junior and Mini!  Here they are – Mini, Junior, and big mama the original Celtic Lace.         My VVCAL blanket will use the plain SC join, since that’s what I used on the original patchwork blanket; however, the border pattern is written to accommodate any size blanket, with any join. So feel free to use your favorite joining method!  My personal fave of these is the Mini version.. I’ll be using that join a lot I think! Hope you all enjoy them 🙂 I know many of you are waiting until all your squares are complete to begin joining, so I’m looking forward to seeing your progress pics! Be sure to hashtag #VVCAL, and check out Facebook and Ravelry groups if you’re not on there already 🙂  And if you’re loving this forever free CAL, please consider donating – any tiny amount will help! Each week, 100% of donations will go to a dear friend who is battling cancer while raising 2 toddlers …

Celtic Lace Junior and Mini! 

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Hello again! Today I have another option for joining your Vibrant Vintage CAL squares. It’s actually two options, because I have a Junior version and a Mini version of the Celtic Lace Join for you, so you can choose the perfect width join for your square size. Try this pretty edging in a built tough, but super soft DK weight yarn like: Scheepjes Colour Crafter Knitpicks Brava Sport Stylecraft Special DK See all projects where I’ve used Celtic Lace Junior and Mini here! For the VVCAL, you have edged your squares in DC – here I have (some of) them edged in pale orange. The actual VVCAL pattern calls for 5DC in each corner, but here I’ve used (2DC, Chain 1, 2DC) corners. It makes no difference! My squares for this demo are a grid of 4×4 = 16 squares. Okay, I’m going to jump right in, using a darker orange color. Celtic Lace Mini Join (great for smaller squares) ROW 1, MOTIF 1 Round 1: Join yarn with a slip stitch in any corner …

Crochet Motif – Ashley Square

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Ashley Square VVCAL Pages Pin Me! Related Links Charted instruction: Written instruction US Terms: Special stitches: Beg hdc = Beg dc = (1sc, Chain 1) Round 1: MR, beg hdc, (Chain 1, 1hdc) 7 times, Chain 1, join with a slip stitch in top of Beg hdc_8 hdc, 8 Chain-1 spaces total_ Round 2: 1sc in first Chain space, (Chain 4, skip one chain space, 1sc in next chain space) 3 times, Chain 4, join with a slip stitch in first sc _4 sc, 4 Chain-4 spaces total_ Round 3: In first chain space: (Beg Popcorn, Chain 2, Popcorn), [Chain 3, (Popcorn, Chain 2, Popcorn) all in next chain space] 3 times, Chain 3, join with slip stitch in top of Beg Popcorn _8 Popcorns, 4 Chain-3 spaces, 4 chain-2 spaces total_ Round 4: In first chain space: (Beg Popcorn, Chain 2, Popcorn), [Chain 2, 6dc in corner chain-3 space to make Corner, chain 2, (Popcorn, chain 2, Popcorn) all in next chain-2 space] 3 times, Chain 2, Make Corner, Chain 2, join with slip stitch in top of Beg Popcorn _8 Popcorns, 12 chain-2 spaces, 24 …

Crochet Motif – Faye Square

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Faye Square VVCAL Pages Pin Me! Related Links Charted instruction: Written instruction US Terms: For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down. Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, * ch3, (3dc, ch3) 3 times, 2dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc, 4 sp] Rnd 2 Beg dc in sp, * ch3, 3dc in same sp, ch1, 3dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [24 dc, 8 sp] Rnd 3 Beg in sp, * ch3, 3dc in same sp, (ch1, 3dc in next sp) 2 times, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [36 dc, 12 sp] Rnd 4 * (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in sp, (ch5, sc in next sp) 2 times, ch5, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp] Rnd 5 * (1sc, ch4, 1sc) in sp, (ch4, 1sc in next sp) 3 times, ch4, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [20 sc, 20 sp] Rnd 6 (5sc in sp, 4sc in next 2 …

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. …

Crochet Motif – Rachel Square

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Rachel 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, 1SC, (Chain 7, SC) 7 times, (Chain 3, TR) –substitute chain-7 loop made- _8 SC, 8 Chain-7 spaces total_ Round 2: SC in same spot as Round 1 finish, (Chain 2, SC in next chain loop, Chain 5, SC in next chain loop) 3 times, Chain 2, DC in first SC of round. _8 SC, 4 Chain-2 spaces, 4 Chain-5 spaces total_ Note: The chart instruction shows slight variation of the end-of-round method for Round 2. Use either chart or written instruction for Round 2. Round 3: Beg DC in same spot, 5 DC in same chain space, (Chain 2, 11 DC in next chain-5 corner space) 3 times, chain 2, 5 DC in first corner to complete it, join with a slip stitch in top of Beg DC _44 DC, 4 Chain-2 spaces total_ Round 4: In same st as join: (Beg DC, Chain …

Crochet Motif – Michele Square

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Michele 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, Beg DC, (Chain 2, 3DC) 3 times, Chain 2, 2DC, join with a slip stitch in top of Beg DC _12 DC, 4 Chain-2 spaces total_ Round 2: In first chain space: (Slip St, Beg DC, Chain 1, 3DC), (Chain 1, Skip 1 st, DC in next st, Chain 1, Skip 1 st, 3DC, Chain 1, 3DC) 3 times, Chain 1, Skip 1 st, DC in next st, Chain 1, Skip 1 st, 2DC in first corner to complete it, join with a slip stitch in top of Beg DC _28 DC, 12 Chain-1 spaces total_ Round 3: In first Chain space: (Beg DC, Make Beg Popcorn), **Chain 1, skip 1 st, DC in next st twice, Chain 1, DC in next DC, Chain 1, DC in next st twice, Chain 1, Make Popcorn in corner chain space, repeat from ** 3 times more, omitting final Popcorn on third repeat, Chain 1, join with a slip stitch …

Crochet Motif – Melissa Square

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Melissa 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, Beg DC, (Chain 3, 2DC) 3 times, Chain 3, DC, join with a slip stitch in top of Beg DC _8 DC, 4 Chain-2 spaces total_     Round 2: In first chain space: (Beg DC, 3DC), (Chain 1, 7DC in next corner space) 3 times, Chain 1, 3DC 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: In same stitch as join: (Beg DC, 3DC), **Chain 1, skip 2 DC, (DC in next DC, Chain 1) 2 times, 7DC in corner DC -corner made- , repeat from ** 3 times more, omitting “corner” on third repeat, 3DC in first corner to complete it, join with a slip stitch in top of Beg DC _36 DC, 12 Chain-1 spaces total_ Round 4: In same stitch as join, (Beg DC, 3DC), **Chain 1, skip 2 DC, (DC in next DC, Chain 1) 4 times, 7DC in corner DC -corner made- , repeat …

Crochet Motif – Darlene Square

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Darlene 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-4 and join in first Ch to make ring. Work 5 Rounds as follows… 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 5, 5DC) 3 times, Chain 5, 4DC, join with a slip stitch in top of Beg DC _20 DC, 4 Chain-5 spaces total_     Round 2: Slip Stitch in 2 chains, All in same chain space: (Beg DC, Chain 3, 3DC), ** Ch1, 1dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc, Chain 1, (3DC, Chain 3, 3DC) in corner chain space -corner made- , repeat from ** 3 times more, omitting “corner” on third repeat, 2DC in first corner chain space to complete it, join with a slip stitch in top of Beg DC _52 DC, 4 Chain-3 spaces, 8 Chain-1 spaces total_ Round 3: In first chain space: (Beg DC, Chain 3, 2DC), ** Chain 1, skip next stitch, DC in next stitch, Chain 3, skip next DC, Make Popcorn Petal, …