2020 VVCAL
Published on July 17, 2020

2020 VVCAL Week 15, Post 1 of 2: Singapore Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 15 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here!

Announcement

The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support.

What to Expect Today

  • 2 blog posts, each with a square – Singapore Square (this post), and Los Angeles Square
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 15” section to see which granny squares to make for this week
  • Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms).

Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles

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Singapore Square

Find the Ravelry Page for this square here and add your project!

5 Singapore Fun Facts

From The New Age Parents

  • The Singapore national anthem is in micro-text on the back of the $1000 note.
  • Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world, because they don’t have a capital. The other two are Monaco and the Vatican City.
  • According to a study by the British Council, residents of Singapore have the fastest walking speed. On average, they walk about 3.82m/6.15km an hour!
  • Besides the main island, the nation of Singapore includes 63 other tiny islands. Most of these islands are uninhabited.
  • The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in Singapore contains more species of trees than the entire North American continent.
Gardens by the Bay and Singapore skyline reflection on blue water at blue hour in Singapore.

Singapore Square Pattern

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 238 and 523

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 240 and 519

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 522 and 245

Colour Crafter Version: Make 1 Note: I’m just using my stash.

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 830 and 941

Measurements and Materials

  • Measurements: Blanket will measure about 64x72in for all colorways/yarns
  • Gauge: Squares measure 4.25in for Catona, 6in for Colour Crafter, 4.5in for Stone Washed/River Washed
  • Notions: US Size 3mm hook for Catona, 4.25mm hook for Colour Crafter, 3mm for Stone Washed’/River Washed
  • Yarn: Scheepjes Catona or Scheepjes Colour Crafter or Stone Washed/River Washed (See Main Info Page for quantity and colors)

Chart

Video

Note: Video is spoken in US Terms. Watch on mute to avoid confusion for UK Terms.

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Stitch Guide (US Terms)

Note: Scroll down for UK Terms.

  • 2dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 2trcl * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh and pull through all 3 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2dccl (beg dc, dc) in sp/st – Counts as 1 2dccl
  • beg 2trcl (beg tr, tr) in st/sp – Counts as 1 2trcl
  • beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg tr (sc, ch2) – Counts as 1 tr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • lp loop
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • rep repeat
  • rnd round
  • sc single crochet
  • sp space (chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Written Instructions & Step-by-step Photos (US Terms)

Rnd 1 MR, beg 2trcl, (ch2, 2trcl) 11 times, ch2, ss in beg 2trcl. [12 2trcl, 12 sp]

Rnd 2 (Sc, tr, sc, ch1) in each sp around, ss in first sc. Note: tr sts will make tiny bobbles on front side of work. [12 tr, 24 sc, 12 sp]

Rnd 3 Ss in tr and sc, (sc in sp, ch4) 12 times, ss in first sc. [12 sc, 12 sp]

Rnd 4 Beg dc in first sp, * (ch1, dc in same sp) 6 times, ch1, sc in next sp, ch5, sc in next sp, ch1, dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [28 dc, 8 sc, 36 sp]

Rnd 5 Beg 2dccl in first sp, * (ch1, 2dccl in next sp) 2 times, ch3, (2dccl in next sp, ch1) 4 times, sc in ch-5 sp, (ch1, 2dccl in next sp) 2 times, rep from * 3 times omitting final 2dccl, ss in beg 2dccl. [32 2dccl, 4 sc, 36 sp]

Rnd 6 (2sc in next 2 sps, 5sc in corner sp, 2sc in next 4 sps, sc in sc, 2sc in next 2 sps) 4 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 sc]

Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

Note: Scroll up for US Terms.

  • 2trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 2dtrcl * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh and pull through all 3 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2trcl (beg tr, tr) in sp/st – Counts as 1 2trcl
  • beg 2dtrcl (beg dtr, tr) – Counts as 1 2dtrcl
  • beg tr (dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
  • beg dtr (dc, ch2) – Counts as 1 dtr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble crochet
  • lp loop
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • rep repeat
  • rnd round
  • sp space (chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

Written Instructions & Step-by-step Photos (UK Terms)

Rnd 1 MR, beg 2dtrcl, (ch2, 2dtrcl) 11 times, ch2, ss in beg 2dtrcl. [12 2dtrcl, 12 sp]

Rnd 2 (Dc, dtr, dc, ch1) in each sp around, ss in first dc. Note: dtr sts will make tiny bobbles on front side of work. [12 dtr, 24 dc, 12 sp]

Rnd 3 Ss in dtr and dc, (dc in sp, ch4) 12 times, ss in first dc. [12 dc, 12 sp]

Rnd 4 Beg tr in first sp, * (ch1, tr in same sp) 6 times, ch1, dc in next sp, ch5, dc in next sp, ch1, tr in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [28 tr, 8 dc, 36 sp]

Rnd 5 Beg 2trcl in first sp, * (ch1, 2trcl in next sp) 2 times, ch3, (2trcl in next sp, ch1) 4 times, dc in ch-5 sp, (ch1, 2trcl in next sp) 2 times, rep from * 3 times omitting final 2trcl, ss in beg 2trcl. [32 2trcl, 4 dc, 36 sp]

Rnd 6 (2dc in next 2 sps, 5dc in corner sp, 2dc in next 4 sps, dc in dc, 2dc in next 2 sps) 4 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 dc]

Links to Completed Squares

Pin the Singapore Square!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 15 of the 2020 VVCAL!

Happy Crafting,

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