Hey, y’all! Stopping in real quick to let y’all know that the free crochet blanket pattern, Soulful Sierra, that I wrote exclusively for AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com for their generous participation in Project Linus is now available for me to share with you all.
Want the yarn kit to make this blanket? Click here to see it in my storefront! (affiliate link)
Scroll down for the free pattern. I love this one because a deep chevron has always appealed to me, and you know that straight sides are a must for me. This is the best of both worlds!
This pattern is featured in 30+ Favorite Ripple Crochet Afghan Patterns on AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com and it also has its very own page!
As always, you can find an easy-print, ad free, convenient 3-page PDF on Ravelry / Etsy / and LoveCrochet.com
Soulful Sierra Free Pattern
Introduction
Soulful Sierra will become your go-to project any time you need a quick make. It starts with large striped triangles and then the stripes continue in a deep chevron pattern until desired length is reached. Finally, top edge is squared off, and a simple border is added for the perfect finishing touch. You will simply adore this gorgeous, modern blanket.
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Notions & Sizing
- US Size 4.25mm hook, Tapestry needle for weaving ends
- Gauge 20 stitches, 24 rows to 10 cm on 4 mm needles
- Measurements Finished piece measures about 38x48in
Yarn
Scheepjes Colour Crafter, DK, 100% Premium Acrylic, 328yds/100g,
- 1722 x 2
- 1725 x 1
- 1034 x 1
- 2017 x 1
- 2012 x 1
- 1708 x 1
- 1820 x 1
Shop this yarn
- My Scheepjes Color Crafter Review to learn more
- Shop this yarn at your favorite shops (affiliate links)
- Find a Scheepjes retailer close to you!
Stitch Descriptions (US Terms)
- ch chain
- beg beginning
- beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
- dc double crochet
- dc2tog (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up loop, yoh, draw through 2 loops) twice, yoh, draw through all loops
- dc3tog (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up loop, yoh, draw through 2 loops) 3 times, yoh, draw through all loops
- dc5tog (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up loop, yoh, draw through 2 loops) 5 times, yoh, draw through all loops
- lp(s) loop(s)
- MR make ring: ch3, ss in third ch from hook
- rep repeat
- RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
- sc single crochet
- sk skip
- sp space
- ss slip stitch
- st(s) stitch(es)
- yoh yarn over hook
Instructions
Notes: Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Do not make a turning chain when beginning the row with a single crochet. This creates neater edges without rippling or puckering. Consistently turn work counter-clockwise for neater edges.
This blanket does not begin with a long chain like most chevron blankets do; rather, it begins with three Base Triangles which are lined up end to end, and the chevron portion is worked off of them.
Base Triangle (Make 3)
Row 1 (WS): Using any color, MR, (beg dc, 8dc), turn. (9dc)
Rows 2-12: (Beg dc, dc) in first st, dc in all sts to center st, 5dc in center st, dc in all sts to final st, 2dc in final st, turn. (75dc after Row 12)
To make stripes as shown in photo:
Striped pattern in sample blanket is worked by changing to a random new color at the beginning of every odd row starting with Row 3. Cut previous color and weave tail. Join new color with a slip stitch in first st of row. Begin working row as instructed in pattern starting in this same stitch. Save second ball of Color 1722 for border.
Chevron portion of blanket
Row 1 (WS): Holding first Base Triangle with WS facing, attach next color with ss in first dc, beg dc – does not count as a st for the chevron portion, dc2tog, make 34 dc, 5dc in next st, make 34 dc, *yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a lp, yo, pull yarn through 2 lps on hook**, rep from * to ** 2 times, pick up next Base Triangle and holding WS facing, rep from * to ** 3 times over first three sts of Base Triangle – special dc6tog made, yo, draw yarn through all 7 lps on hook, make 34 dc, 5dc in next st, make 34 dc, join third Base Triangle on with special dc6tog as before, make 34 dc, 5dc in next st, make 34 dc, dc3tog, turn. (2 special dc6tog, 1 dc3tog, 1 dc2tog, 219 dc)
Row 2: (Beg dc) in dc3tog, dc2tog, * make 34 dc, 5dc in next st, make 34 dc, dc5tog, rep from * 2 times omitting final dc5tog, dc3tog, turn. (2 dc5tog, 1 dc3tog, 1 dc2tog, 219 dc)
Repeat Row 2 until blanket reaches desired length when measured from bottom edge to tallest peak of chevron, changing color when necessary. Be sure to end with a RS row.
Square off top edge
Note: There are four triangle gaps at the top of the blanket. Each one will be filled in separately as follows.
First triangle gap – hold blanket with WS facing
Row 1 (WS): Attach new color with ss in dc2tog, beg dc in same st – does not count as a st for the “Square off top edge” section, dc2tog, make 34 dc, dc3tog placing last “leg” of decrease in the peak stitch of the chevron, turn.
Rows 2-8: Beg dc in dc3tog, dc2tog, dc in all sts to final 3 sts, dc3tog placing last “leg” of decrease in dc2tog, turn.
Row 9: Beg dc in dc3tog, dc2tog, dc3tog, turn.
Row 10: Sk 1 st, sc in next st, cut yarn.
Second and third triangle gaps
Row 1 (WS): Attach new color with ss in center dc of chevron peak (same st as ending of Row 1 on first triangle gap), beg dc in same st, dc2tog, make 34 dc, dc5tog, make 34 dc, dc3tog placing last “leg” of decrease in the next chevron peak st, turn.
Rows 2-8: Beg dc, dc2tog, dc in all sts down to center 5 sts at valley of chevron pattern, dc5tog, dc in all sts across to final 3 sts, dc3tog placing last “leg” of decrease in dc2tog, turn.
Row 9: Beg dc, dc2tog, dc5tog, dc3tog, turn.
Row 10: Sc, sk 1 st, sc in next st, cut yarn.
Fourth triangle gap
Work as for first triangle gap, but begin at the top of the last chevron peak (same st as ending of Row 1 on third triangle gap).
Work border
Rnd 1: Using color 1722, sl st in any corner, (3sc in corner st, sc evenly to next corner placing 5 sc on the side of every 2 rows, being sure to work them into the dc sts, not around them for a neater edge) 4 times, being sure that opposing sides have the same amount of stitches, sl st in first sc.
Rnd 2: Sc in all sts around, sl st in first sc, cut yarn.
Finishing or Assembly
Weave remaining ends and block if necessary.
Copyright Information
No pattern or other material may be reproduced — mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying — without written permission of Rachele Carmona. This applies to all content on CypressTextiles.net, BabyLoveBrand.net, and all other URLs and social media used by Rachele Carmona. Paid patterns are for personal use only. You may sell finished items.
Hey, y’all! I am thrilled and honored to have created an original blanket design for the Security Blankets Charity Drive hosted by AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns and in partnership with Project Linus and Lorna’s Laces. When I was invited to participate, the perfect design popped into my mind immediately. I dropped everything with my book CAL and got hooking!
Want the yarn kit to make this blanket? Click here to see it in my storefront! (affiliate link)
When I first started designing blankets in 2012, I had a chicken-scratch quasi-pattern scrawled in my notebook for a very deep chevron blanket. That design has lingered in the back of my mind just waiting for the right moment for me to finish it!
The Soulful Sierra Blanket is an extremely improved and updated version of that mock-up. The blanket needed to be a certain size (Soulful Sierra is 42x44in) and must have no little holes where fingers and toes can get through. So the solid chevron is perfect!
I’m so happy with this design and you all will love it too – such a fast and entertaining make. Your future go-to for baby blankets!
Social Media Tips
If you start making Soulful Sierra, please hashtag as follows on IG:
#cypresstextiles
#soulfulsierrablanket
Project Linus Blanket Drive Info
I hope y’all will join me in making security blankets for sick and traumatized children who are so in need of warmth and comfort, especially around the holidays. This time of year reminds me to be grateful for all I have, and inspires me to reach out with compassion to those who don’t have enough. So let’s reach out together, work up some security blankets, and become “Blanketeers”! We can all use our hooks to help nourish the little hearts of needy children.
From November 16 to December 17, 2018, AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns will be collecting your beautiful blankets to donate to Project Linus.
PLUS! When you send in a blanket, you’ll be entered to win a fabulous yarn bundle from Lorna’s Laces!
Just make sure your blanket measures at least 36 inches on its shortest sides, and that you wash it before you send it if in a home with pets.
Yarny Info
I used the soft and lush easy-care Scheepjes Colour Crafter to make the Soulful Sierra Blanket.
- My Scheepjes Color Crafter Review to learn more
- Shop this yarn at your favorite shops (affiliate links)
- Find a Scheepjes retailer close to you!
Thank you for everything y’all have done to support me and our crafty community! Your comments and love really inspire me to create more patterns and keep going, and most of all – to give back to the community and use my design power (the thing I’m best at!) for a great cause. Head to the site and check out the details – and my free Soulful Sierra pattern!
Happy crafting, y’all! Love you guys!
Rachele C.
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Photo by Carmen of New Leaf Designs
The Rainbow Sprinkles Clutch by Carmen of New Leaf Designs is so precious! I just love the bright colors – although you could make it in any palette – but isn’t it so very well suited to a candy-color mix like this one?
Head to Carmen’s Ravelry page for the Rainbow Sprinkles Clutch to make one of your own.
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