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Botanica Blanket: Free Crochet Pattern (US Terms)

Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I am sharing the US Terms version of the Botanica Blanket CAL in its entirety. The CAL has ended, but I will still have this free pattern laid out in the weekly CAL chunks below. So if you want to follow that schedule, you’re more than welcome to! Or just work it in any order. I have copied all of the weekly Botanica Blanket US Terms CAL posts into this post and formatted them to make a full free pattern. Enjoy!

The PDF version of Botanica Blanket (both US and UK Terms included, condensed and ad-free) is still available Ravelry / Etsy / CypressTextiles Pattern Shop .

Find this pattern in UK Terms here.


Botanica Blanket: Behind the Scenes

Inspired by the Copenhagen Botanical Garden, the Botanica Blanket features many different crochet techniques by using a few simple stitches, but combining them in an engaging and unique way. Lattice and lace motifs combine with leafy green ones to create the contrast of the famous spiral staircase in the Palm Room of the garden.

You can see when the Botanica Blanket is laid flat that it has so many interesting design elements, it will feel just as refreshing and energizing to make the blanket as it will to wrap it around you.

And don’t worry, even if you haven’t really worked with many stitches, you can still make the Botanica Blanket, as the pattern will include step by step photos, videos, and written instruction to ensure gorgeous blanket success. The last thing I want is for your blanket to end up in time-out at the bottom of the WIP pile!

Botanica Blanket Quick Info

Botanica Blanket Inspiration: Copenhagen Botanical Garden

I was introduced to the Copenhagen Botanical Garden through the Instagram feed of @dori_the_plant_whisperer (YouTube)- here is the photo she posted, taken straight from her IG feed. Can you see why I was inspired?

Check out those filigree and lattice bits, and all of the different shades of green in the leaves. I was instantly smitten and knew I had to create a blanket. By now you probably know that I see a crochet blanket everywhere I look.

Photo from the Instagram feed of Dori the Plant Whisperer

I can’t help but post another shot of this staircase. Breathtaking!

Learn More

From the Natural History Museum of Denmark website, and why visiting the garden is now on my bucket list:

Visit the Palm House – a spectacular botanical collection

In the Palm House, you can view exotic and rare plants, which grow in different tropical and subtropical environments. Among other things, you can experience the greenhouses Aquatic and Mangrove PlantsWarm SubtropicsDry Tropics, and Mediterranean House.

Giant Bamboo, large palms, spectacular flowers and carnivorous plants are just a small selection of the botanical collection you can experience in The Palm House.

You can also visit the Succulent and Cactus House with plants of all sorts and shapes, as well as The Butterfly House, where you can experience living butterflies during the summer months.

Scheepjes Catona

Why Catona? Well, I do have a wide variety of Scheepjes Yarns in my stash, so I did play around with a few different lines for the Botanica Blanket. There’s something about the drape and weight of Catona – plus the incredible stitch definition – that makes it so well behaved.

Not that it’s a heavy yarn, but it just lays nice and flat, and when you fold up your botanica blanket, it’s just this perfectly neat, folded thing. I guess it’s just something about fingering weight 100% mercerized cotton that is so perfect.

I dug out my Catona Cutie Pie Colour Pack* and started to mess around with the greens, and then after I chose what I thought would be the final color scheme (what you see below) I ended up taking away a few greens (the more blue ones) and adding in others.

Order Yarn! (The fun part!)

Please order your yarn for the botanica blanket from one of the following links. I am affiliated with these shops, so by clicking the link below and buying any item, you will help support CypressTextiles and all of the content I produce – at no additional cost to you 🙂 Thank you for your support!

Sneak peek of Botanica Blanket colorways shown below: Botanica, Shy Violet, and Honeycomb

Affiliated Yarn Shops for Scheepjes Yarns

Shop Botanica Blanket complete yarn packs:

Shop individual balls (Find list for colorways below):

Colorway Yarn Lists

Shy Violet, Honeycomb, and Botanica

Botanica Colourway yarn pack contains:

Leafy Plant Inspired Color Scheme

And here is a pretty photo of the greens that I did end up choosing for the final palette. I am also working this blanket up in the Spoonful of Yarn colorway of Our Tribe, which involves no color changes. As we do the CAL, I will be making the other versions of the Botanica Blanket, and I am so pumped!

[Related Link: Browse Our Tribe yarn*!]

Fan-Favorite Blanket Components

So for the Botanica Blanket CAL design, I decided to make sure that all of the elements that makers have enjoyed in my previous works are in my blanket. It was super exciting to walk down memory lane and choose all of the best ingredients for my blanket recipe.

Check out the fill triangle, mixing motifs of different sizes, and the epic curved border corner.

Fill Triangle

I use the fill triangle to square off a blanket when I’ve made half square triangle motifs to cut off the main body design at the corner. In 2016, I used the technique for my Wildflower Blanket, and everyone really seemed to love it.

Motifs of Varying Sizes

Using all different sizes of motifs requires some math and some extra frogging, but that’s okay, because the maths are my favorite part of crochet design, and I actually find frogging to be very freeing.

A word on frogging: There’s something about knowing that your work is so fragile it can all be undone in just a few moments – it reminds me not to see my work as this huge daunting thing. Sometimes your inner crochet meanie feeds off feeling like your project is way more powerful than it really is, when at the end of the day, it’s just knots. It has no power over you. Obsessive perfection and Crafter anxiety entirely unnecessary. As I always say, crochet is meant to de-stress you, not re-stress you.

Okay, back to it! I’ve used different size motifs in a few blankets, but you really got excited about Desert Bloom and the Happy Folk Blanket. It’s just a blast when everything comes together.

Ornate Curved Border Corner

This is a big one! Crafters absolutely loved the border of my 2016 VVCAL blanket design. It was a huge sense of pride and accomplishment when people used the border design on their other blankets. Seeing that pop up in my social media feeds still makes my day, and I knew Botanica needed to have curved corners too.

When you lay this blanket on a bed, and the corners hang down, it looks magnificent.

Thanks to you, I get to live my dream. When I started my business, I made custom blankets, and as you may know, I worked up over 300 blankets in a 3.5 year time period. Sometimes I was making two 36x36in baby blankets per week. My greatest joy was thinking of the recipient wrapping themselves in the blanket I made, like a warm hug.

That’s why I am so drawn to blankets. It’s the snuggle factor. Well fast forward to now, and my feeling has multiplied, because with my designs, makers can create blankets for their loved ones to wrap up in. The coze-factor grows exponentially.

The Botanica Blanket is perfect for the adventurous beginner or even the advanced artist just looking for some simple, yet pretty stitching. The adventure lies in the fun layout, so look forward to a fun make! You will discover there are times when you can craft in front of the television, and there are times when you need to concentrate a bit more. All of this makes for a nice engaging project.

Social Media

Hashtag #BotanicaBlanket and/or #cypresstextiles to tag social media WIP/FO pics. Please use these hashtags to keep all of the lovely WIP and FO pics together 🙂

{Garish} Botanica Blanket Schedule Map

If you make this blanket according to the “CAL” schedule, you can see in this graphic which parts would be made each week.

Gauge Information

  • Gauge: First 5 Rounds of Motif 1 = 4in/10cm
  • Hook Size: 3.5mm
  • Finished blanket dimensions: 60x72in
  • Finished Motif 5 measures 9.75in/25cm
  • Finished Motif 3 measures 6.25in/16cm

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Botanica Blanket Pattern: Week 1

This week, we will be making 3 of “Motif 5” and 3 of “Motif 3”.

Included in this section, you will find:

  • Progress Tracker
  • Week 1 Stitch Guide
  • “Motif 5” instructions – Make 3
  • “Motif 3” Instructions – Make 3

Progress Tracker

Week 1 Stitch Guide (US Terms)

  • 2dccl (yoh, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 3trcl * yo 2 times, insert hook in st/sp, yo, pull up lp, (yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • ch chain
  • beg beginning
  • beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg tr (sc, ch 2) – counts as 1 tr
  • dc double crochet
  • dc3tog (yoh insert hook into next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps on hook
  • dc4tog (yoh, insert hook in next st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, pull yarn through 5 lps
  • ending dc2tog starting in same st, yoh, insert hook, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, sk 1 ch, yoh, insert hook in dc, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook
  • 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 – Important note: I do not chain up 1 for the first single crochet of a round.
  • sk skip
  • sp space
  • special dc2tog starting in st/ch indicated,yoh, insert hook, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, sk 2 chs, yoh, insert hook in next st/ch, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook
  • ss slip stitch
  • st(s) stitch(es)
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Motif 5 (Make 3)

YouTube Video Tutorial

Round 1 Using Yarn B, MR, beg dc (see Stitch Guide), dc – counts as 1 2dccl, (ch1, 2dccl) 7 times, ch1, ss in first full dc, cut yarn and weave tails. [8 2dccl, 8 sp]

Round 2 Join Yarn C with ss in first sp, beg tr (see Stitch Guide), (3tr in same sp, tr in next sp) 8 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [32 tr]

Round 3 Beg dc in next st, (ch1, dc) 31 times, ch1, ss in beg dc. [32 dc, 32 sp]

Round 4 Ss in 1 ch, (beg dc, dc) in next dc – counts as 1 2dccl, (ch2, 2dccl in next dc) 31 times, ch2, ss in first full dc, cut yarn and weave tails. [32 2dccl, 32 sp]

Round 5 Join Yarn H with ss in first sp, 3sc in all sps around, ss in first sc. [96 sc]

Round 6 Beg dc in next st, * sk2, (dc, ch2, dc) in next st, rep from * 30 times, dc in same st as beg dc, ch2, ss in beg dc, cut yarn and weave tails. [64 dc, 64 sp]

Round 7 Join Yarn F with ss in first sp, beg dc, (3dc in same sp, dc in next sp) 32 times omitting final dc, do not join round. [128 dc]

Note: Round 7 will seem to ruffle, but this will be corrected on Round 8.

Round 8 Beg dc in beg dc of Round 7, dc3tog – counts as 1 dc4tog, (ch3, dc4tog) 31 times, ch3, ss in dc3tog, cut yarn and weave tails. [32 dc4tog, 32 sp]

Round 9 Join Yarn E with ss in first sp, 5sc in all sps around, ss in first sc. [160 sc]

Round 10 Ss in 1 st, (sc in next st, ch4, sk4) 32 times, ss in first sc. [32 sc, 32 sp]

Round 11 Ss in 2 chs, sc in same sp, * (ch4, sc in next sp) 6 times, 3trcl in next sp, (ch3, 3trcl in same sp) 3 times, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave tails. [16 3trcl, 28 sc, 36 sp]

Round 12 Join Yarn G with ss in first sp, sc in same sp * (ch4, sc in next sp) 5 times, 3trcl in next sp, (ch3, 3trcl in same sp) 2 times, (3trcl, ch4, 3trcl) in next sp, 3trcl in next sp, (ch3, 3trcl in same sp) 2 times, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave tails. [32 3trcl, 24 sc, 40 sp]

Round 13 Join Yarn D with ss in first sp, * 5sc in 5 sps, 3sc in 2 sps, (5dc, ch3, 5dc) in next sp, 3sc in 2 sps, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [40 dc, 148 sc, 4 sp]

Round 14 (Sc in all sts to corner, 3sc in corner) 4 times, sc in all sts to beginning, ss in first sc, cut yarn and leave 2 arm lengths tail for whip st join later on. Wind tail up and secure to prevent tangling. [200 sc]

Make 2 more of Motif 5, using the following yarn color order:

  • Yarn: G, I, F, D, H, B, C
  • Yarn: D, E, G, H, I, F, B

Motif 3 (Make 3)

YouTube Video Tutorial

Row 1 (RS) Using Yarn A, ch40, starting in 4th ch from hook note: this turning chain counts as 1 dc + ch1, make special dc2tog (refer to Stitch Guide), (ch2, starting in same ch as previous, make special dc2tog) 11 times, ch1, dc in same ch as previous, turn. [12 special dc2tog, 2 dc, 13 sp]

Row 2 Beg dc in dc, dc in special dc2tog, (ch2, starting in same st as previous, make special dc2tog) 11 times, ch2, make ending dc2tog, turn. [11 special dc2tog, 1 ending dc2tog, 2 dc, 12 sp]

Row 3 Beg dc in ending dc2tog, ch1, (starting in same st as previous, make special dc2tog, ch2) 12 times omitting final ch, dc in same st as previous, turn. [12 special dc2tog, 2 dc, 13 sp]

Rows 4-13 Rep (Rows 2 and 3) 5 times.

Motif Border Continuing with RS facing, work left edge as follows: treating the dc sts as ch-sps, (2sc in next 2 sps, 3sc in next sp) 4 times, 2sc in next sp, 3sc in corner, work bottom edge as follows: (3sc in next sp, 2sc in next sp) 6 times, 3sc in corner, work right edge as left edge, 3sc in corner, work top edge as bottom edge, 3sc in final corner, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave tails. [132 sc]


Botanica Blanket Pattern: Week 2

This week, we will be making 4 of “Motif 1” and 6 of “Motif 2”.

Included in this section, you will find:

  • Progress Tracker
  • Week 2 Stitch Guide
  • “Motif 1” instructions – Make 4
  • “Motif 2” Instructions – Make 6

Progress Tracker

Week 2 Stitch Guide (US Terms)

  • ch chain
  • beg beginning
  • beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
  • dc double crochet
  • 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 – Important note: I do not chain up 1 for the first single crochet of a round.
  • sk skip
  • sp space
  • ss slip stitch
  • st(s) stitch(es)
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Motif 1 (Make 4)

YouTube Video Tutorial

Round 1 (WS) Using Yarn A, MR, beg dc, (ch3, 3dc) 4 times omt final dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc, 4 sp]

Round 2 Ss in first 2 chs, beg dc in same sp, turn, (ch3, 3dc in same sp, ch1, 3dc in next sp) 4 times omt final dc, ss in beg dc. [24 dc, 8 sp]

Rounds 3-8 Ss in first 2 chs, beg dc in same sp, turn * ch3, 3dc in same sp, (ch1, 3dc) in all ch-1 sps across to next ch-3 sp, ch1, 3dc in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times omt final dc, ss in beg dc. [96 dc, 32 sp]

Round 9 Continuing on RS, (3sc in ch-3 sp, sk 1 st, sc in 30 sts/sps across) 4 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [132 sc]

Motif 2 (Make 6)

YouTube Video Tutorial

Row 1 (RS) Using Yarn A, MR, beg dc, ch1, 3dc, ch3, 3dc, ch1, tr, turn. [1 tr, 7 dc, 3 sp]

Row 2 Beg dc in tr, ch1, 3dc in ch-1 sp, ch1, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in ch-3 sp, ch1, 3dc in ch-1 sp, ch1, tr in final st, turn. [1 tr, 13 dc, 5 sp]

Rows 3-8 Beg dc in tr, (ch1, 3dc) in all ch-1 sps across to ch-3 sp, ch1, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in ch-3 sp, (ch1, 3dc) in all ch-1 sps across, ch1, tr in final st, turn. [1 tr, 49 dc, 17 sp]

Row 9 2sc in first sp, (sk 1 st, sc in 30 sts/sps across, 3sc in ch-3 sp) 2 times omt final sc, cut yarn. [67 sc]


Botanica Blanket Pattern: Week 3

This week, we will be making 8 of “Motif 4”

Included in this section, you will find:

  • Progress Tracker
  • Week 3 Stitch Guide
  • “Motif 4” instructions – Make 8

Progress Tracker

Week 3 Stitch Guide (US Terms)

  • ch chain
  • beg beginning
  • beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
  • dc double crochet
  • 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 – Important note: I do not chain up 1 for the first single crochet of a round.
  • sk skip
  • sp space
  • ss slip stitch
  • st(s) stitch(es)
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Motif 4 (Make 8)

Video instruction will be uploaded soon!

Note: Motif is worked corner to corner, increasing to its widest point, and then decreasing back down to the opposite corner.

Row 1 (RS) Using Yarn A, MR, beg dc, (ch1, dc) 3 times, turn. [4 dc, 3 sp]

Note: Use a small piece of yarn (or a stitch marker) to mark Row 1 as the RS to avoid confusion.

Row 2 (Beg dc, ch1, dc) in first st, (ch1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch1, (dc, ch1, dc) in final st, turn. [6 dc, 5 sp]

Row 3 Sc in every st/sp across, turn. [11 sc]

Row 4 Beg dc in first st, (ch1, dc in same st) 3 times, ch6, sk9, dc in final st, (ch1, dc in same st) 3 times, turn. [8 dc, 7 sp]

Row 5 (Beg dc, ch1, dc) in first st, (ch1, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch1, holding ch-6 lp at WS of work, tr in 5th skipped sc from Row 3, (ch1, dc in next dc) 4 times, ch1, dc in same st, turn. [1 tr, 10 dc, 10 sp]

Row 6 Sc in every st/sp across, but when working into tr st, also put hook under ch-6 lp to grab it and secure at WS of work. [21 sc]

Row 7 Beg dc in first st, (ch1, dc in same st) 3 times, * ch6, sk9, dc in next st, (ch1, dc in same st) 3 times, rep from * 1 time, turn. [12 dc, 11 sp]

Row 8 (Beg dc, ch1, dc) in first st, (ch1, dc in next dc) 3 times, * ch1, holding ch-6 lp at WS of work, tr in 5th skipped sc from Row 6, (ch1, dc in next dc) 4 times, rep from * 1 time, ch1, dc in same st, turn. [2 tr, 14 dc, 15 sp]

Row 9 Rep Row 6. [31 sc]

Row 10 Beg dc in first st, (ch1, dc in same st) 3 times, * ch6, sk9, dc in next st, (ch1, dc in same st) 3 times, rep from * 2 times, turn. [16 dc, 15 sp]

Row 11 (Beg dc, ch1, dc) in first st, (ch1, dc in next dc) 3 times, * ch1, holding ch-6 lp at WS of work, tr in 5th skipped sc from Row 9, (ch1, dc in next dc) 4 times, rep from * 2 times, ch1, dc in same st, turn. [3 tr, 18 dc, 20 sp]

Row 12 Rep Row 6. [41 sc]

Note: From this point, the motif begins to decrease.

Row 13 Beg dc in first st, * ch6, sk9, dc in next st, (ch1, dc in same st) 3 times, rep from * 2 times, ch6, dc in final st, turn. [14 dc, 13 sp]

Row 14 Ss in 3 chs, * holding ch-6 lp at WS of work, tr in 5th skipped sc from Row 12, (ch1, dc in next dc) 4 times, ch1, rep from * 2 times, tr in 5th skipped sc from Row 12, turn. [4 tr, 12 dc, 15 sp]

Row 15 Rep Row 6. [31 sc]

Row 16 Beg dc in first st, * ch6, sk9, dc in next st, (ch1, dc in same st) 3 times, rep from * 1 time, ch6, dc in final st, turn. [10 dc, 9 sp]

Row 17 Ss in 3 chs, * holding ch-6 lp at WS of work, tr in 5th skipped sc from Row 15, (ch1, dc in next dc) 4 times, ch1, rep from * 1 time, tr in 5th skipped sc from Row 15, turn. [3 tr, 8 dc, 10 sp]

Row 18 Rep Row 6. [21 sc]

Row 19 Beg dc in first st, * ch6, sk9, dc in next st, (ch1, dc in same st) 3 times, ch6, dc in final st, turn. [6 dc, 5 sp]

Row 20 Ss in 3 chs, * holding ch-6 lp at WS of work, tr in 5th skipped sc from Row 18, (ch1, dc in next dc) 4 times, ch1, tr in 5th skipped sc from Row 18, turn. [2 tr, 4 dc, 5 sp]

Row 21 Rep Row 6. [11 sc]

Row 22 Beg dc in first st, ch6, dc in final st, turn. [2 dc, 1 sp]

Row 23 Ss in 3 chs, tr in 5th skipped sc from Row 21, turn. [1 tr]

Row 24 Sc in tr, turn. [1 sc]

Motif Border 3sc in corner, work left edge as follows: (5sc in sp, 3sc in tr) 3 times, 6sc in sp, 3sc in corner, work bottom edge as follows: (2sc in sp, 3sc in sp, 3sc in sc) 3 times, 3sc in next 2 sps, 3sc in corner, work right edge as for bottom edge, 3sc in corner, work top edge as for left edge, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [132sc]

Finished!


Botanica Blanket Pattern: Week 4

We will be making 6 squares, 3 large (Motif 6) and 3 small (Motif 3).

Included in this section, you will find:

  • Progress Tracker
  • Week 4 Stitch Guide
  • “Motif 6” instructions – Make 3
  • “Motif 3” instructions – Make 3

Progress Tracker

Botanica Blanket Week 4 Stitch Guide (US Terms)

  • 2dccl 2dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 3dccl 3dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • 3trcl 3tr cluster:* yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • 4dccl 4dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, draw yarn through 5 lps
  • ch chain
  • beg beginning
  • beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg tr (sc, ch 2) – counts as 1 tr
  • dc double crochet
  • dc4tog (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, draw yarn through 5 lps
  • ending dc2tog starting in same st, yoh, insert hook, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, sk 1 ch, yoh, insert hook in dc, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook
  • 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 – Important note: I do not chain up 1 for the first single crochet of a round.
  • sk skip
  • sp space
  • special dc2tog starting in st/ch indicated,yoh, insert hook, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, sk 2 chs, yoh, insert hook in next st/ch, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook
  • ss slip stitch
  • st(s) stitch(es)
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Motif 6 (Make 3)

Video instruction will be uploaded soon!

Instructions

Note: Sample in step by step photos is using random colors of Catona. Please use the yarn letters given in the written pattern.

Round 1 Using Yarn H, MR, beg tr, (ch1, tr) 11 times, ch1, ss in beg tr. [12 tr, 12 sp]

Round 2 (Beg dc, 2dccl) in first sp – counts as 1 3dccl, (ch 3, 3dccl in next sp) 11 times, ch3, ss in 2dccl, cut yarn. [12 3dccl, 12 sp]

Round 3 Join Yarn F with ss in first sp, 4sc in each sp around, ss in first sc. [48 sc]

Round 4 (Sc in next st, ch2, sk1) 24 times, ss in first sc. [24 sc, 24 sp]

Round 5 Sc in first sp, * ch5, (3trcl in next sp, ch2) 4 times, 3trcl in next sp, ch5, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [20 3trcl, 4 sc, 24 sp]

Round 6 Join Yarn D with ss in final ch-sp of Round 5, sc in same sp, * ch5, sc in next sp, ch5, (4dccl in next sp, ch2) 3 times, 4dccl in next sp, ch5, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc. [16 4dccl, 8 sc, 24 sp]

Round 7 Beg dc in first sp, * 8dc in same sp, sc in next sp, ch5, (4dccl in next sp, ch2) 2 times, 4dccl in next sp, ch5, sc in next sp, dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final dc, ss in beg dc, cut yarn. [12 4dccl, 36 dc, 8 sc, 16 sp]

Round 8 Join Yarn C with ss in final sp of Round 7, sc in same sp, * (dc in next dc, ch1) 8 times, dc in next dc, sc in next sp, ch5, 4dccl in next sp, ch2, 4dccl in next sp, ch5, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [8 4dccl, 36 dc, 8 sc, 44 sp]

Round 9 Join Yarn E with ss in final sp of Round 8, sc in same sp, * (3dccl in next dc, ch2) 8 times, 3dccl in next dc, sc in next sp, ch5, 4dccl in next sp, ch5, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [4 4dccl, 36 3dccl, 8 sc, 40 sp]

Round 10 Join Yarn I with ss in any 4dccl, sc in same st, * ch5, 4dc in next 8 ch-2 sps, ch5, sc in 4dccl, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc. [128 dc, 4 sc, 8 sp]

Note: I don’t know how I didn’t snap a pic after joining the round here! But you can see the joined round on the first photo of Round 11 below.

Round 11 Sc in same st as join, * ch5, (dc4tog, ch3) 7 times, dc4tog, ch5, sc in next sc, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [32 dc4tog, 4 sc, 36 sp]

Round 12 Join Yarn G with ss in same st as join, sc in same st, * 6sc in next sp, 4sc in next 2 sps, 4dc in next sp, (4tr, ch3, 4tr) in next sp, 4dc in next sp, 4sc in next 2 sps, 6sc in next sp, sc in next sc, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc. [32 tr, 32 dc, 116 sc, 4 sp]

Round 13 (Sc in all sts to next sp, 5sc in sp) 4 times, sc in all sts to beginning, ss in first sc, cut yarn leaving 2 arm lengths tail for whip st join later on. Wind tail up and secure to prevent tangling. [200 sc]

Make 2 more of Motif 6, using the following yarn color order:

  • 1) B, C, F, H, E, G, D, and
  • 2) I, D, G, H, B, E, F

Motif 3 (Make 3)

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Botanica Blanket Pattern: Week 5

We will be making 6 squares, 3 large (Motif 7) and 3 small (Motif 3).

Included in this section, you will find:

  • Progress Tracker
  • Week 5 Stitch Guide
  • “Motif 7” instructions – Make 3
  • “Motif 3” instructions – Make 3

Botanica Blanket Progress Tracker

Week 5 Stitch Guide (US Terms)

  • 2dccl 2dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 2trcl 2tr cluster: * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 3tr-popcorn 3tr in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
  • 3trcl 3tr cluster:* yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • ch chain
  • beg beginning
  • beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg tr (sc, ch 2) – counts as 1 tr
  • beg dtr (sc, ch 3) – counts as 1 dtr
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble
  • ending dc2tog starting in same st, yoh, insert hook, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, sk 1 ch, yoh, insert hook in dc, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook
  • lp(s) loop(s)
  • MR make ring: ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • picot ch3, sc in top side of previous st – do not work into top of st as you would normally
  • rep repeat
  • RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
  • sc single crochet – Important note: I do not chain up 1 for the first single crochet of a round.
  • sk skip
  • sp space
  • special dc2tog starting in st/ch indicated,yoh, insert hook, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, sk 2 chs, yoh, insert hook in next st/ch, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook
  • ss slip stitch
  • st(s) stitch(es)
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Instructions

Note: Sample in step by step photos is using random colors of Catona. Please use the yarn letters given in the written pattern. First Motif is made using colors given in instructions, and color order for the second and third motifs is given at the end of the instructions.

Motif 7 (Make 3)

Video instruction will be uploaded soon!

Note: By working Round 2 and 5 from the WS, the tr sts make tiny “bobbles” on the RS.

Round 1 (RS) Using Yarn I, MR, beg dtr, 27dtr, ss in beg dtr, turn. [28 dtr]

Round 2 * Sc in next st, (sc, tr) in next st, rep from * 13 times, ss in first sc, turn, cut yarn. [14 tr, 28 sc]

Round 3 Join Yarn D with ss in first sc of Round 2, sc in same st, (ch3, sk2, sc) 13 times, ch3, ss in first sc. [14 sc, 14 sp]

Round 4 Ss in first ch, ch 3 – does not count as a st, (3tr-popcorn, ch2, 3tr-popcorn, ch2) in 14 sps, ss in first 3tr-popcorn, turn, cut yarn. [28 3trcl, 28 sp]

Round 5 Join Yarn B with ss in first sp, * (sc, tr, sc) in sp, ch3, rep from * 27 times, ss in, turn. [28 tr, 56 sc, 28 sp]

Round 6 (Beg tr, tr) in first sp – counts as 1 2trcl, (ch3, 2trcl in same sp, 2trcl in next sp) 28 times omt final 2trcl, ss in first full tr, cut yarn. [56 2trcl, 28 sp]

Round 7 Join Yarn G with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, * (ch3, 3trcl, ch2, 3trcl, picot, ch2, 3trcl, ch3) in next sp, sc in next sp, ch3, 4dc in next sp, 4sc in next sp, ch1, 4sc in next sp, 4dc in next sp, ch3, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [4 picot, 12 3trcl, 32 dc, 40 sc, 28 sp]

Round 8 Join Yarn F with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, * ch3, (2trcl, ch3, 2trcl, ch5, 2trcl, ch3, 2trcl) in picot, ch3, sk 1 sp, sc in next sp, ch3, sk 1 sp, sc in 17 sts/sps, ch3, sk 1 sp, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [16 2trcl, 76 sc 28 sp]

Round 9 Join Yarn H with ss in final sp of Round 8, sc in same sp, * (2dccl, ch2) 2 times in next sp, 2dccl in same sp, sc in next sp, (2dccl, ch2) 5 times in next sp, 2dccl in same sp, sc in next sp, (2dccl, ch2) 2 times in next sp, 2dccl in same sp, sc in next sp, ch3, (sc in next sc, sk2, ch3) 2 times, sc, ch3, sk3, (sc, ch3, sk2) 2 times, sc, ch3, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [48 2dccl, 40 sc, 64 sp]

Round 10 Join Yarn C in first sp, (3sc in 9 ch-2 sps, 3dc in 7 ch-3 sps) 4 times, ss in first sc. [84 dc, 108 sc]

Round 11 (Sc in all sts to corner, 3sc in corner) 4 times, sc in all sts to beginning, ss in first sc, cut yarn and leave 2 arm lengths tail for whip st join later on. Wind tail up and secure to prevent tangling. [200 sc]

Make 2 more of Motif 7, using the following yarn color order: 1) H, F, D, C, E, I, G, and 2) D, E, G, H, I, F, B


Motif 3 (Make 3)

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Botanica Blanket Pattern: Week 6

We will be making 6 squares, 3 large (Motif 8) and 3 small (Motif 3).

Included in this section, you will find:

  • Progress Tracker
  • Week 6 Stitch Guide
  • “Motif 8” instructions – Make 3
  • “Motif 3” instructions – Make 3

Botanica Blanket Progress Tracker

Week 6 Stitch Guide (US Terms)

  • 2dccl 2dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 2trcl 2tr cluster: * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 3dccl 3dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • 3trcl 3tr cluster:* yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • 4dccl 4dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, draw yarn through 5 lps
  • ch chain
  • beg beginning
  • beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg tr (sc, ch 2) – counts as 1 tr
  • dc double crochet
  • dc4tog (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, draw yarn through 5 lps
  • dc5tog (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 5 times, yoh, draw yarn through 6 lps
  • ending dc2tog starting in same st, yoh, insert hook, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, sk 1 ch, yoh, insert hook in dc, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook
  • lp(s) loop(s)
  • MR make ring: ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • picot ch3, sc in top side of previous st – do not work into top of st as you would normally
  • rep repeat
  • RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
  • sc single crochet – Important note: I do not chain up 1 for the first single crochet of a round.
  • sk skip
  • sp space
  • special dc2tog starting in st/ch indicated,yoh, insert hook, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, sk 2 chs, yoh, insert hook in next st/ch, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook
  • ss slip stitch
  • st(s) stitch(es)
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Instructions

Note: Sample in step by step photos is using random colors of Catona. Please use the yarn letters given in the written pattern. First Motif is made using colors given in instructions, and color order for the second and third motifs is given at the end of the instructions.

Motif 8 (Make 3)

Video instruction will be uploaded soon!

Round 1 Using Yarn G, MR, beg dc, (3dc, ch5, dc) 4 times omt final dc, do not join. [16 dc, 4 sp]

Round 2 (Dc4tog, ch5) 4 times, ss in first dc4tog, cut yarn. [4 dc4tog, 4 sp]

Round 3 Hold both ch-5 sps from previous rounds together as one, join Yarn F with ss in sp, (beg tr, tr) in same sp – counts as 1 2trcl, * (ch2, 2trcl in same sp) 3 times, ch2, 2trcl in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final 2trcl, ss in first full tr, cut yarn. [16 2trcl, 16 sp]

Round 4 Join Yarn H in final sp of Round 3, sc in same sp, (ch2, 5dc in next 3 sps, ch2, sc in next sp) 4 times omt final sc, ss in first sc. [60 dc, 4 sc, 8 ch]

Round 5 Ss in first ch, sc in same sp, * (ch5, dc5tog) 3 times, (ch5, sc in next sp) 2 times, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [12 dc5og, 8 sc, 20 sp]

Round 6 Join Yarn B with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, * ch3, (2dccl, ch2) 3 times in next sp, 2dccl in same sp, (2dccl, ch2) 3 times in next sp, 2dccl in same sp, (ch3, sc in next sp) 3 times, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc. [32 2dccl, 12 sc, 40 sp]

Round 7 Ss in first ch, sc in same sp, * (ch3, 4dccl in next sp) 6 times, (ch3, sc in next sp) 4 times, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [24 4dccl, 16 sc, 40 sp]

Note: Somehow I deleted the photo of the joining the round! On the next pic below you can see how it is joined.

Round 8 Join Yarn D with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, * (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, (3trcl, ch3) 3 times in next sp, 3trcl in same sp, (sc in next sp, ch3) 6 times, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [16 3trcl, 36 sc, 44 sp]

Round 9 Join Yarn I with ss in first sp, * 3sc in 3 sps, 5sc in next sp, 3sc in 5 sps, sc in sc, 3sc in 2 sps, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [144 sc] 

Round 10 Beg dc in next st, * (ch1, sk1, dc) 5 times, ch3, dc in same st, (ch1, sk1, dc) 13 times, rep from * 3 times omt final dc, ss in beg dc. [76 dc, 76 sp]

Round 11 Ss in first ch, (beg dc, 2dccl) in next dc – counts as 1 3dccl, * (ch1, 3dccl in next dc) across to corner, (ch1, (3dccl, ch3, 3dccl) in corner, rep from * 3 times, (ch1, 3dccl in next sc) across to beginning, ch1, ss in 2dccl, cut yarn. [84 3dccl, 84 sp]

Round 12 Join Yarn E with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, * (ch2, sc in next sp) across to corner, ch2, (2sc, ch3, 2sc) in corner sp, rep from * 3 times, (ch2, sc in next sp) across to beginning, ch2, ss in first sc. [96 sc, 88 sp]

Round 13 (2sc in all sps to within 1 sp of corner, sc in next sp, sc in next 2 sc, 5sc in corner) 4 times, 2sc in all sps to beginning, ss in first sc, cut yarn and leave 2 arm lengths tail for whip st join later on. Wind tail up and secure to prevent tangling. [200 sc]

Make 2 more of Motif 8, using the following yarn color order: 1) I, G, D, H, F, E, B, and 2) F, I, G, C, B, D, E


Motif 3 (Make 3)

SCROLL UP TO FIND MOTIF 3 INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE 3 MORE.

Whip Stitch Join

For this project, we will be using whip stitch to join everything together in rows and then in columns. First, lay out all of your squares following the diagram below.

Remember, we are making 3 panels. Do not join the panels 2 and 3 onto the center panel yet. Of course, you will note that the center panel has the upper left and lower right corners notched out. These corners will be filled next time.

Botanica Blanket Layout Schematic

Written Instructions

Here is how I perform the Whip Stitch Join.

Lay out all Motifs 1-4 as shown in schematic. Whip stitch motifs together using instructions below, beginning with horizontal seams, then rotate and whip stitch all vertical seams.

  1. Hold 2 motifs with wrong sides together, and attach a length of Yarn A at right edge.
  2. Pull the entire yarn length through the corner sc (UK dc) of both motifs, back to front.
  3. Insert the hook front to back through both loops of the next st to the left, on both motifs.
  4. Grab the yarn and pull it all the way through to the front of the piece, allowing the whip st to rest flush against the top edge of the motifs.
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 across, inserting the hook through both motifs from front to back in the next st to the left, and pulling the yarn through to the front.
  6. When the next corner is reached, if there are no more subsequent squares to join, you can weave the excess yarn, cutting it down if necessary.

Important: Do not pull yarn to tighten whip stitches. I prefer to let the whip stitches rest flush and snug against the joined edge. Then when you open the motifs flat, you have cute little stitches for a neat and cozy handmade look.

I do have a video of how I join squares with whip stitch, but it is for a different project. However, I do think it will be a great lesson for this join, so you should watch it if you have any doubts!

Video Instruction

This video is one that I made for the Mateo’s Granny Square Blanket pattern, but it is a great description of how I work up Whip Stitch Join.

Joining Notes

It is important to note that I am working through both loops of the stitches, and I do not cinch up the yarn as I go. I let the stitches lie flush. Also, I don’t use a needle – I simply use my hook to grab the yarn and pull it to the front each stitch. If you are not in love with whip stitch, you can use any join that does not add any length or width to the dimension of the panels. For example, you can slip stitch crochet through back loops only on the wrong side of the blanket if you wish.

Just know that if you bought a yarn kit from Deramores, and you do anything other than what I advise, you risk running out of yarn.

Side note: maybe I will finally have some Scheepjes Our Tribe * kits coming up?? I have gotten numerous requests, and I think even I will start making some Our Tribe Botanica squares! Yummmmmm – stay tuned!


Botanica Blanket: Week 8 Information

We will be working the Fill Triangles today.

Included in this section, you will find:

  • Progress Tracker
  • Week 8 Stitch Guide
  • “Fill Triangle” Instructions, charted and written

Progress Tracker

Week 8 Stitch Guide (US Terms)

  • 2trcl 2tr cluster: * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 3dccl 3dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • 3trcl 3tr cluster:* yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • ch chain
  • beg beginning
  • beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg dc3tog beg dc, dc2tog – counts as 1 dc3tog
  • dc double crochet
  • dc2tog (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • dc3tog (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • lp(s) loop(s)
  • rep repeat
  • RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
  • sc single crochet – Important note: I do not chain up 1 for the first single crochet of a row.
  • sk skip
  • sp space
  • ss slip stitch
  • st(s) stitch(es)
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Chart Key – US Terms

Instructions

Note: Fill Triangle is worked off “raw edge” of motif 2. The dc and tr count as the 48 “sps” that Row 1 are worked onto.

Fill Triangle

Rows 1-6

Row 1 (RS) Hold blanket with RS facing and, beginning at raw edge of top-right Motif 2, join Yarn A with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, (ch3, sc in next sp) across, turn. [48 sc, 47 sp]

Row 2 Ss in 2 chs, sc in same sp, (ch3, sc in next sp) across, turn. [47 sc, 46 sp]

Row 3 2sc in first sp, 3sc in remaining sps across, turn. [137 sc]

Row 4 Beg dc3tog, (ch1, sk1, dc) across to final 4 sts/sps, ch1, sk1, dc3tog, turn. [2 dc3tog, 65 dc, 66 sp]

Row 5 Beg dc3tog over first 3 sts/sps, dc in all sts/sps to final 3 sts/sps, dc3tog, turn. [2 dc3tog, 127 dc]

Row 6 Sk dc3tog, sc, ch3, sk3, (sc, ch3, sk2) across to final st, sc, turn. [43 sc, 42 sp]

Rows 7-12

Rows 7 and 8 Rep Row 2. [41 sc, 40 sp]

Rows 9-12 Rep Rows 3-6, cut yarn. [37 sc, 36 sp]

Rows 13-20

Here is a closeup of the beginning of these rows.

And here is the entire length of the rows, start to finish. (Whoops, I only put 1 cross line instead of 2 on the 2trcl sts at the left hand side on Row 19. My mistake!)

Row 13 Join Yarn E with ss in first sp, 2sc in same sp, 3sc in all sps across to final sp, 2sc in final sp, turn. [106 sc]

Row 14 Rep Row 6. [36 sc, 35 sp]

Row 15 Ss in 2 chs, sc in same sp, * (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, dc in next sp, (ch1, dc in same sp) 5 times, (sc in next sp, ch3) 3 times, sc in next sp, rep from * to final sp, cut yarn. Do not turn. [30 dc, 30 sc, 49 sp]

Row 16 (RS) Join Yarn I with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, * ch3, sc in next sp, (3dccl in next sp, ch2) 4 times, 3dccl in next sp, (sc in next sp, ch3) 3 times, sc in next sp, rep from * to final sp, cut yarn. Do not turn. [25 3dccl, 24 sc, 38 sp]

Row 17 (RS) Join Yarn C with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, ch3, sc in next sp, ch3, * (3trcl, ch3, 3trcl, ch1) in next 3 sps omt final ch1, sc in next 2 sps, ch3, sc in next 2 sps, (3trcl, ch3, 3trcl, ch1) in next sp, rep from * 3 times, (3trcl, ch3, 3trcl, ch1) in next 2 sps omt final ch1, (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, cut yarn. Do not turn. [36 3trcl, 20 sc, 39 sp]

Row 18 (RS) Join Yarn A with ss in third sp, sc in same sp, * (ch3, sc in next sp) 4 times, (3trcl, ch3, 3trcl) in next sp, (sc in next sp, ch3) 2 times, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times, (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, cut yarn. Do not turn. [8 3trcl, 31 sc, 30 sp]

Row 19 (RS) Join Yarn A with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, * (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, ch1, sk 1 sp, 2trcl in next sp, (ch3, 2trcl in same sp) 2 times, ch1, sk 1 sp, sc in next sp, ch3, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times, ch3, sc in final sp, turn. [12 2trcl, 18 sc, 29 sp]

Row 20 Rep Row 2.

Rows 21-24

Rows 21-24 Rep Rows 3-6. [25 sc, 24 sp]

Rows 25-32

Row 25 and 26 Using Yarn D, rep Rows 13 and 14. [24 sc, 23 sp]

Row 27 Ss in 2 chs, sc in same sp, * (ch3, sc in next sp) 3 times, dc in next sp, (ch1, dc in same sp) 5 times, (sc in next sp, ch3) 2 times, sc in next sp, rep from * 2 times, ch3, sc in next sp, cut yarn. Do not turn. [18 dc, 20 sc, 31 sp]

Row 28 Join Yarn B with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, * (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, (3dccl in next sp, ch2) 4 times, 3dccl in next sp, (sc in next sp, ch3) 2 times, sc in next sp, rep from * 2 times, cut yarn. Do not turn. [15 3dccl, 16 sc, 24 sp]

Row 29 Join Yarn H with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, * sc in next sp, (3trcl, ch3, 3trcl, ch1) in next 4 sps omt final ch1, sc in next 2 sps, ch3, sc in next sp, rep from * 2 times, sc in final sp, cut yarn. Do not turn. [24 3trcl, 12 sc, 23 sp]

Row 30 Join Yarn A with ss in third sp, sc in same sp, * (ch3, sc in next sp) 4 times, (3trcl, ch3, 3trcl) in next sp, (sc in next sp, ch3) 2 times, sc in next sp, rep from * 1 time, (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, cut yarn. Do not turn. [4 3trcl, 17 sc, 16 sp]

Row 31 Join Yarn A with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, * (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, ch1, sk 1 sp, 2trcl in next sp, (ch3, 2trcl in same sp) 2 times, ch1, sk 1 sp, sc in next sp, ch3, sc in next sp, rep from * 1 time, ch3, sc in final sp, turn. [6 2trcl, 10 sc, 15 sp]

Row 32 Rep Row 2.

Rows 33-40

Row 33 Rep Row 3.

Row 34 Sk 1 sc, beg dc3tog, (ch1, sk1, dc) across to final 4 sts/sps, ch1, sk1, dc3tog, turn. [2 dc3tog, 16 dc, 17 sp]

Rows 35-36 Rep Rows 5-6. [11 sc, 10 sp]

Row 37 Rep Row 2, cut yarn. Do not turn. [10 sc, 9 sp]

Row 38 (RS) Join Yarn F with ss in first sp, sc in same sp (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, sc in next sp, 3trcl in next sp, (ch3, 3trcl in same sp) 3 times, sc in next 2 sps, (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, cut yarn. Do not turn. [4 3trcl, 8 sc, 7 sp]

Row 39 (RS) Join Yarn G in first sp, sc in same sp, sc in next sp, (3trcl, ch3, 3trcl, ch1) in next 3 sps omt final ch1, sc in 2 sps, cut yarn. Do not turn.

Row 40 (RS) Join Yarn A with ss in first sc, sc in same st, (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next sp, (sc in next sp, ch3) 2 times, sc in final sc, cut yarn.

Here is a full chart of Rows 25-40 all together.

REPEAT Triangle Fill at opposite side of Panel 1.

Weave all ends!


Botanica Blanket Pattern: Week 9

We will be prepping the 3 panels and then joining them together to complete the blanket body.

Included in this section, you will find:

  • Progress Tracker
  • Week 9 Stitch Guide US Terms
  • US Terms instructions to prep the panels, and join them.

Progress Tracker

Week 9 Stitch Guide (US Terms)

  • 2dccl 2dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 2trcl 2tr cluster: * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 3dccl 3dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • ch chain
  • beg beginning
  • beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg tr (sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
  • dc double crochet
  • lp(s) loop(s)
  • rep repeat
  • RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
  • sc single crochet – Important note: I do not chain up 1 for the first single crochet of a row.
  • sk skip
  • sp space
  • ss slip stitch
  • st(s) stitch(es)
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Panel 1 Border

Join Yarn A with ss in corner sp of Triangle Fill at top left, * (3sc in corner sp, sc 102 evenly across Triangle Fill, sc 204 evenly across remainder of side, 3sc in corner, sc 34 across first square on short edge of blanket, sc 102 evenly across Triangle Fill, rep from * 1 time, ss in first sc, cut yarn.

Panel 1 Side Edging

Row 1 Join Yarn G with ss in second sc of Panel 1 Border, sc in same st, (ch3, sk2, sc) across to end, placing final sc in bottom left corner sc of Panel 1 border, cut yarn. Do not turn.

Row 2 Join Yarn G with ss in first sp, (beg dc, dc) in same sp – counts as 1 2dccl, (ch2, 2dccl in same sp, 2dccl in next sp) across to end, ch2, 2dccl in same sp, cut yarn. Do not turn.

Row 3 Join Yarn F with ss in first sp, (beg tr, tr) in same sp – counts as 1 2trcl, (ch2, 2trcl in same sp, 2trcl in next sp) across to end, ch2, 2trcl in same sp, cut yarn. Do not turn.

Row 4 Join Yarn A with ss in first full tr, (ch3, 3dccl in next sp) across to end, ch3, sc in final 2trcl, cut yarn. Do not turn.

Row 5 Join Yarn H with ss in first sp, 2sc in same sp, 3sc in all sps across to final sp, 2sc in final sp, cut yarn.

Repeat Side Edging on right hand side of Panel 1.

Join Panels 2 and 3 to Panel 1

Step 1 Hold Panel 2 with RS facing, and join Yarn H with ss in bottom right corner st, sc in same st and make sc evenly across, being sure to match the same amount of sc on Row 5 of Side Edging on Panel 1, cut yarn, do not turn.

Step 2 Reattach Yarn H with ss in first st, sc in same st, (ch3, sk 2, sc) across, placing last sc in final st, cut yarn. Line up this row and Row 5 from Side Edging of Panel 1.

Step 3 Join Yarn H with ss in first sc of Row 5 of Side Edging, sc in same st, (ch1, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back in adjacent ch-sp from Step 2 row, grab lp, pull lp through ch-sp, ch2, sk2, sc) across, joining in each sp with Pull Loop Through joining maneuver, ending with sc in final st, cut yarn.

Repeat to join Panel 3 to panel 1.


Botanica Blanket Pattern: Week 10

We will be making a start on about half of the border this week.

Included in this section, you will find:

  • Progress Tracker
  • Week 10 Stitch Guide US Terms
  • US Terms instructions to prep the panels, and join them.

Progress Tracker

Week 10 Stitch Guide (US Terms)

  • 2dccl 2dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 2trcl 2tr cluster: * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • ch chain
  • beg beginning
  • beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
  • dc double crochet
  • dc5tog (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 5 times, yoh, draw yarn through 6 lps
  • lp(s) loop(s)
  • rep repeat
  • RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
  • sc single crochet – Important note: I do not chain up 1 for the first single crochet of a row.
  • sk skip
  • sp space
  • ss slip stitch
  • st(s) stitch(es)
  • yoh yarn over hook

Botanica Blanket Border

Round 1 Join Yarn H with ss in top right corner st of blanket, (3sc in corner st, sc evenly across to next corner) 4 times, being sure to make the same number of sts on opposing ends of the blanket, ss in first sc.

Tip: Shoot for about 245sc on the short sides of the blanket, and 295sc on the long sides of the blanket.

Round 2 Sc in corner st, (ch3, sk2, sc) around entire blanket to beginning, ch3, ss in first sc.

Round 3 Ss in first ch, (sc in sp, ch3) around entire blanket to final sp on Round 2, dc in first sc – dc counts as a ch-3 sp.

Round 4 (Beg dc, dc) in first sp – counts as 1 2dccl here and throughout this section, * (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, sk 1 sp, 2trcl in next sp, (ch2, 2trcl in same sp) 3 times, sk 1 sp, (2dccl, ch1, dc) in all sps across to within 3 sps of corner, sk 1 sp, 2trcl in next sp, (ch2, 2trcl in same sp) 3 times, 2dccl in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final 2dccl, ss in first full dc.

Round 5 Ss in 2 chs, ss in 2dccl, (beg dc, dc) in next sp, * (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, sk 1 sp, 5dc in next 3 sps, (dc, ch1, 2dccl) in all sps across to within 4 sps of corner, 5dc in next 3 sps, 2dccl in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final 2dccl, ss in first full dc.

Round 6 Ss in 2 chs, ss in 2dccl, (beg dc, dc) in next sp, * (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, (ch3, dc5tog over next 5 dc) 3 times, ch3, (2dccl, ch1, dc) in all sps across until dc-5 groups from previous round are reached, (ch3, dc5tog) 3 times, ch3, 2dccl in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final 2dccl, ss in first full dc, cut yarn.

Botanica Blanket Pattern: Week 11

We will be finishing up the border this week.

Included in this section, you will find:

  • Progress Tracker
  • Week 11 Stitch Guide US Terms
  • US Terms instructions to prep the panels, and join them.

Progress Tracker

Stitch Guide (US Terms)

  • 2dccl 2dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 2trcl 2tr cluster: * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 3dccl 3dc cluster:(yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • 3tr-popcorn 3tr in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
  • 4tr-popcorn 4tr in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
  • ch chain
  • beg beginning
  • beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
  • dc double crochet
  • dc3tog (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • dc5tog (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 5 times, yoh, draw yarn through 6 lps
  • lp(s) loop(s)
  • picot ch3, sc in top side of previous st – do not work into top of st as you would normally
  • rep repeat
  • RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
  • sc single crochet – Important note: I do not chain up 1 for the first single crochet of a row.
  • sk skip
  • sp space
  • ss slip stitch
  • st(s) stitch(es)
  • yoh yarn over hook

Remainder of Botanica Blanket Border

Round 7 Join Yarn B with ss in corner sp, (beg dc, dc) in first sp, * (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, sk 1 sp, 4dc in next 4 ch-3 sps, sk 1 sp, (dc, ch1, 2dccl) in all sps across to within 6 sps of corner, sk 1 sp, 4dc in next 4 ch-3 sps, 2dccl in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final 2dccl, ss in first full dc.

Round 8 Ss in 2 chs, ss in 2dccl, (beg dc, dc) in next sp, * (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, sk 1 sp, (dc in next dc, ch1) 15 times, dc in next dc, sk 1 sp, (2dccl, ch1, dc) in all sps across until 1 sp before 4-dc groups from previous round are reached, sk 1 st, (dc in next dc, ch1) 15 times, dc in next dc, 2dccl in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final 2dccl, ss in first full dc, cut yarn.

Round 9 Join Yarn D with ss in corner sp, (beg dc, dc) in first sp, * (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, sk 1 sp, (2dccl in next dc, ch2) 15 times, 2dccl in next dc, sk 1 sp, (3dccl in next sp, ch3) across all sps to within 18 sps of corner, 3dccl in next sp, sk 1 sp, sk 1 dc, (2dccl in next dc, ch2) 15 times, 2dccl in next dc, 2dccl in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final 2dccl, ss in first full dc, cut yarn.

Round 10 Join Yarn C with ss in corner sp, (beg dc, dc) in first sp, * (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, sk 1 sp, (sk 1 sp, 2trcl in next sp, ch3, 2trcl in same sp) 7 times, sk 1 sp, sc in next sp, (2sc, ch3, 2sc) in all sps across to 1 sp before next 2dccl from previous round, sc in next sp, (sk 1 sp, 2trcl in next sp, ch3, 2trcl in same sp) 7 times, 2dccl in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final 2dccl, ss in first full dc, cut yarn.

Round 11 Join Yarn G with ss in corner sp, (beg dc, dc) in first sp, ** (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, sk 1 sp, * 2dccl in next sp, (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 2 times, rep from * 6 times, sc in next sp, ch2, (2trcl, ch2, 2trcl) in each sp across to within 1 sp of next 2trcl from previous round, ch2, sc in next sp, * 2dccl in next sp, (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 2 times, rep from * 6 times, 2dccl in corner sp, rep from ** 3 times omt final 2dccl, ss in first full dc, cut yarn.

Round 12 Join Yarn E with ss in corner sp, (beg dc, dc) in first sp, * (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, sk 1 sp, (4tr-popcorn in next sp, ch2) 14 times omt final ch2, sk 1 sp, (2dccl, ch2, 2dccl) in all sps across to within 1 sp of next 2dccl from previous round, sk 1 sp, (4tr-popcorn in next sp, ch2) 14 times omt final ch2, 2dccl in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final 2dccl, ss in first full dc, cut yarn.

Round 13 Join Yarn F with ss in corner sp, (beg dc, dc) in first sp, * (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, ch3, sk 1 sp, (3sc in next sp, ch3) 13 times omt final ch3, 3dc in all sps across to next 4tr-popcorn from previous round, (3sc in next sp, ch3) 13 times, 2dccl in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final 2dccl, ss in first full dc.

Round 14 Ss in 2 chs, ss in 2dccl, (beg dc, dc) in next sp, * (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, ch1, sk 2 sps, (2trcl, ch2, 2trcl) in 12 sps, (dc3tog over next 3 dc, ch2) across to last 3-dc group of side, dc3tog, (2trcl, ch2, 2trcl) in next 12 sps, ch1, 2dccl in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final 2dccl, ss in first full dc, cut yarn.

Round 15 Join Yarn H with ss in corner sp, beg dc in same sp, * (dc, picot, dc) in same sp, (2dc, picot, dc) in next sp, sk 1 sp, (2dc, picot, dc) in next 12 sps, (sc, ch3, sc) in all sps across until next 2trcl from previous round is reached, (2dc, picot, dc) in next 12 sps, , sk 1 sp, (2dc, picot, dc) in next sp, dc in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final dc, ss in beg dc, cut yarn and weave all remaining ends. 

To Finish Your Botanica Blanket

Block Botanica Blanket as necessary to open up lace.

You’re finished your Botanica Blanket – yay! Give yourself a fist bump!


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