Welcome to PART 3 of the second free pattern of my five-blanket Linen Stitch series. Zendoodle Blanket is a pattern you may recognize. I released it in 2015, and five years later it was in need of a huge makeover as well as clarifying and simplification, so now I am re-releasing it as part of this exciting series!
Here are links to the 4 parts of this free pattern:
- Part 1: Strip 1
- Part 2: Strips 2 and 3
- Part 3: Strips 4 and 5 (This post)
- Part 4: Strips 6-8 and Border
Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee on Etsy, and Ravelry. Both square and rectangle version PDFs are included!
Update: I have started a rectangle version tutorial also and it will be a 4-part series like this one! Check out Part 1! Here’s what that schematic looks like – it’s in Scheepjes Softfun ranges.
Note: If you have previously purchased my Zendoodle Blanket on Etsy or Ravelry, I will send the updated PDF as soon as I am finished with it. Thank you!
Use this hashtag to keep all of the Zendoodle Blankets progress photos together.
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Coming soon! Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee on Etsy, and Ravelry. Coloring pages for layouts are also included.
Zendoodle Blanket
Part 3: Strips 4 and 5
Note: Head to Part 1 to see blanket details and yarn amounts, etc.
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Stitch Guide (US Terms)
Note: This pattern is in US Terms, but there is only 1 stitch used: single crochet, so if you are used to reading UK Terms, please know that you are using UK dc for this entire project. (US) sc = (UK) dc
- chN chain N number of times
- MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
- PLT Join “Pull Loop Through” join (See more info within pattern)
- Rep repeat
- Rnd round
- RS right side
- sc single crochet
- sk skip
- sp space (chain space)
- ss slip stitch
- st stitch
- WS wrong side
- yoh yarn over hook
Instructions
Zendoodle is worked in strips from bottom edge to top edge. I give two options to construct this blanket. You can either work the first strip complete and then join all subsequent strips on as you go, or you can make all of the strips complete (separately) and then sew them together using my instructions. I provide full instruction for the join-as-you-go strips method, and then I give notes for the sewn strips method.
Choosing a Construction Method
Should you join-as-you-go, or should you sew the separate strips together?
Join-as-you-go Strips: Make Strip 1 complete, and then join all subsequent strips as you go.
- Love a no-sew project? This method is for you!
- Want to learn my popular PLT Join method? Choose this method!
Sewn Strips: Work all strips complete (separately) and then sew them together when you’re done.
- Want to take your project on the go? Choose this method!
- Don’t mind a bit of sewing? This method is for you!
Tips for Neat Edges
- Head to Part 1 for these tips!
Schematic
Strip 4
Note: If you are working the blanket join-as-you-go, then this strip is joined onto Strip 3 at the left hand edge as per the instructions. Notes will be given if you’d like to work all of the strips separately and then sew them together.
Step 1: Base Triangle
Row 1 WS Using Yarn I, MR, (sc, ch1) 3 times, sc, turn. [4 sc, 3 sp] (Mark this row as the WS – this pattern is reversible and tough to tell which side is which.)
Row 2 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, * ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in next sp, rep from * 1 time, turn. [6 sc, 5 sp]
Rows 3-10 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) across to center sp, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in center sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) across to final sp, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, turn, cut yarn and weave ends. [22 sc, 21 sp]
Step 2: Bow Tie
First triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: There is no joining on this part, because the first triangle does not touch strip 1 at all.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn L with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 10 times, turn. [11 sc, 10 sp]
Row 2 (Ch1, sc in next sp) 10 times, turn. [10 sc, 10 sp]
Row 3 (Sc in next sp, ch1) 9 times, sc in final sp, turn. [10 sc, 9 sp]
Rows 4-21 Rep Rows 2 and 3. Cut yarn after row 21. [1 sc]
Second triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: If you are Joining as-you-go, then before you work all odd-numbered rows, be sure and work the PLT Join maneuver as shown in the photos below.
Rows 1-21 With WS facing and Yarn G, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 3: Trapezoid A, Tail pointing right
Joining Note: no joining as this shape doesn’t touch the completed strips.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn H with ss in first sp, (sc, ch1, sc) in same sp, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly using above photo as a guide, ch1, sc in center sp of Row 10 of Base Triangle, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly using above photo as a guide, ch1, sc in final sp, turn. [22 sc, 21 sp]
Row 2 (Ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, sc2tog as follows: (Insert hook in next sp, yoh, pull up loop) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps – sc2tog made, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 20 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 3 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, sc2tog, (ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, placing final sc in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 20 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 4 (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to within 1 sp of sc2tog, sc2tog across next 2 sps, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, turn. [19 sc, 20 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Rows 5-20 Rep Rows 3 and 4, using chart as a guide when needed. [11 sc, 12 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 21 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 10 times, ch1, join with ss to sc2tog of Row 20, cut yarn and weave ends. [11 sc, 11 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Step 4: Large Triangle, Tail pointing left
Joining Note: PLT Join before all WS rows
Row 1 With WS facing, join Yarn G with ss in final sc of Bow tie from Step 2, sc in same st, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across placing final sc in last sp on Trapezoid A from Step 3, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Row 2 (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, turn. [20 sc, 20 sp]
Row 3 (Sc in next sp, ch1) across to final sp, sc in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 19 sp]
Rows 4-41 Rep Rows 2 and 3, cutting yarn after Row 41. [1 sc]
Step 5: Large Triangle, Tail pointing right
Joining Note: No joining at this shape doesn’t touch the completed strips.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn M with ss in first sp of Large Triangle, sc in same st, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across placing final sp of Large Triangle, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Row 2 (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, turn. [20 sc, 20 sp]
Row 3 (Sc in next sp, ch1) across to final sp, sc in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 19 sp]
Rows 4-41 Rep Rows 2 and 3, cutting yarn after Row 41. [1 sc]
Step 6: Trapezoid B, Tail pointing left
Joining Note: Be sure to work PLT Join before every WS row, unless you are making all your strips up and then sewing them together. .
Row 1 With WS facing, join Yarn L with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Rows 2-20 Work exactly as for Large Triangle stopping after Row 20, cut yarn and weave all ends. [11 sc, 11 sp]
Step 7: Bow Tie
First triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: There is no joining on this part, because the first triangle does not touch strip 1 at all.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn B with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 10 times, turn. [11 sc, 10 sp]
Row 2 (Ch1, sc in next sp) 10 times, turn. [10 sc, 10 sp]
Row 3 (Sc in next sp, ch1) 9 times, sc in final sp, turn. [10 sc, 9 sp]
Rows 4-21 Rep Rows 2 and 3. Cut yarn after row 21. [1 sc]
Second triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: If you are Joining as-you-go, then before you work all odd-numbered rows, be sure and work the PLT Join maneuver as shown in the photos below.
Rows 1-21 With WS facing and Yarn E, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 8: Trapezoid A, Tail pointing left
Joining Note: If you are joining strips as-you-go, be sure to work the PLT Join maneuver before each WS row.
Row 1 With WS facing, join Yarn N with ss in final st of second triangle on Bow Tie from Step 7, (sc, ch1, sc) in same st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across, ch1, sc in center sp of Trapezoid B from Step 6, (ch1, sc) 10 times evenly across placing final sc in final st of first triangle of Bow Tie from Step 7, turn. [22 sc, 21 sp]
Row 2 (Ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, sc2tog as follows: (Insert hook in next sp, yoh, pull up loop) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps – sc2tog made, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 20 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 3 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, sc2tog, (ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, placing final sc in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 20 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 4 (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to within 1 sp of sc2tog, sc2tog across next 2 sps, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, turn. [19 sc, 20 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Rows 5-20 Rep Rows 3 and 4, using chart as a guide when needed. [11 sc, 12 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 21 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 10 times, ch1, join with ss to sc2tog of Row 20, cut yarn and weave ends. [11 sc, 11 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Step 9: Parallelogram, Tail pointing left
Joining Note: If you are Joining as-you-go, then before you work all WS rows, be sure and work the PLT Join maneuver as shown in the photos below.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn A in the first sp of Row 21 of Trapezoid A from Step 3, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 19 times evenly across, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc), turn. [22 sc, 21 sp]
Row 2 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 20 times, turn. [22 sc, 21 sp]
Row 3 (Sc in next sp, ch1) across to final sp, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, turn. [22 sc, 21 sp]
Row 4-21 Rep Rows 2 and 3 for pattern, cut yarn and weave ends. [22 sc, 21 sp]
Step 10: Large Triangle, Tail pointing right
Joining Note: No joining at this shape doesn’t touch the completed strips.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn K with ss in first sp of Parallelogram, sc in same st, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across placing final sp of Parallelogram, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Row 2 (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, turn. [20 sc, 20 sp]
Row 3 (Sc in next sp, ch1) across to final sp, sc in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 19 sp]
Rows 4-41 Rep Rows 2 and 3, cutting yarn after Row 41. [1 sc]
Step 11: Fill Triangle A, Tail pointing left
Joining Note: PLT Join before each WS row.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn Join yarn H in the first sp of Large Triangle from Step 9, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Row 2-21 Sc in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) across, turn. Work until 1 sc remains, cut yarn and weave ends.
Strip 4 is complete! Do a happy dance!
Strip 5
Note: If you are working the blanket join-as-you-go, then this strip is joined onto Strip 4 at the left hand edge as per the instructions. Notes will be given if you’d like to work all of the strips separately and then sew them together.
Step 1: House
Note: The House shape is made by working up a Base Triangle as for Strip 1, but instead of cutting the yarn after the Base Triangle, continue vertically as to make the House shape as instructed.
Row 1 WS Using Yarn I, MR, (sc, ch1) 3 times, sc, turn. [4 sc, 3 sp] (Mark this row as the WS – this pattern is reversible and tough to tell which side is which.)
Row 2 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, * ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in next sp, rep from * 1 time, turn. [6 sc, 5 sp]
Rows 3-10 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) across to center sp, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in center sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) across to final sp, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, turn. DO NOT cut yarn after Row 10. [22 sc, 21 sp]
Joining Note: PLT Join before every WS row.
Rows 11-31 Sc in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in next sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, sc in final sp, turn [22 sc, 21 sp]
Step 2: Bow Tie
First triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: There is no joining on this part, because the first triangle does not touch strip 2 at all.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn B with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 10 times, turn. [11 sc, 10 sp]
Row 2 (Ch1, sc in next sp) 10 times, turn. [10 sc, 10 sp]
Row 3 (Sc in next sp, ch1) 9 times, sc in final sp, turn. [10 sc, 9 sp]
Rows 4-21 Rep Rows 2 and 3. Cut yarn after row 21. [1 sc]
Second triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: If you are Joining as-you-go, then before you work all WS rows, be sure and work the PLT Join maneuver.
Rows 1-21 With WS facing and Yarn G, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 3: Trapezoid A, Tail pointing right
Joining Note: no joining as this shape doesn’t touch the completed strips.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn A with ss in first sp, (sc, ch1, sc) in same sp, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly using above photo as a guide, ch1, sc in center sp of Row 10 of Base Triangle, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly using above photo as a guide, ch1, sc in final sp, turn. [22 sc, 21 sp]
Row 2 (Ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, sc2tog as follows: (Insert hook in next sp, yoh, pull up loop) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps – sc2tog made, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 20 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 3 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, sc2tog, (ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, placing final sc in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 20 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 4 (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to within 1 sp of sc2tog, sc2tog across next 2 sps, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, turn. [19 sc, 20 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Rows 5-20 Rep Rows 3 and 4, using chart as a guide when needed. [11 sc, 12 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 21 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 10 times, ch1, join with ss to sc2tog of Row 20, cut yarn and weave ends. [11 sc, 11 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Step 4: Large Triangle, Tail pointing left
Joining Note: PLT Join before each WS row.
Row 1 With WS facing, join Yarn F with ss in final sc of first triangle of Bow Tie from Step 2, sc in same st, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across placing final sc in first sp on Row 21 of Trapezoid A from Step 3, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Row 2 (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, turn. [20 sc, 20 sp]
Row 3 (Sc in next sp, ch1) across to final sp, sc in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 19 sp]
Rows 4-41 Rep Rows 2 and 3, cutting yarn after Row 41. [1 sc]
Step 5: Trapezoid B, Tail pointing right
Joining Note: There is no joining on this shape because it doesn’t touch the completed strips.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn E with ss in first sp of Row 21 of Trapezoid A from Step 3, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across placing final sc in last st of Large Triangle from Step 4, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Rows 2-20 Work exactly as for Large Triangle stopping after Row 20, cut yarn and weave all ends. [11 sc, 11 sp]
Step 6: Bow Tie
First triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: There is no joining on this part, because the first triangle does not touch strip 2 at all.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn M with ss in final st of Large Triangle from Step 4, sc in same st, (ch1, sc) 10 times evenly across placing final sc in first sp of Row 20 on Trapezoid B from Step 5, turn. [11 sc, 10 sp]
Row 2 (Ch1, sc in next sp) 10 times, turn. [10 sc, 10 sp]
Row 3 (Sc in next sp, ch1) 9 times, sc in final sp, turn. [10 sc, 9 sp]
Rows 4-21 Rep Rows 2 and 3. Cut yarn after row 21. [1 sc]
Second triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: If you are Joining as-you-go, then before you work all WS rows, be sure and work the PLT Join maneuver.
Rows 1-21 With WS facing and Yarn L, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 7: Diamond
Joining Note: There is no joining on this part, because the Diamond does not touch strip 4 at all.
Row 1 With RS facing, join yarn H in final sc of first triangle of Bow Tie, sc in same st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across using photo as a guide, ch1, sc in center sp, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across, ch1, sc in final sc of second triangle on Bow Tie, turn. [21 sc, 20 ch]
Rows 2-21 (Ch1, sc in next sp) up to final sp before center st, ch1, sc2tog as follows: (Insert hook in next sp, yoh, pull up loop) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps – sc2tog made, (ch1, sc in next sp) to end, placing final sc in last sp. On Row 21, work sc in ch-sp, cut yarn, and finish off. [1 sc]
Step 8: Bow Tie
First triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: There is no joining on this part, because the first triangle does not touch strip 2 at all.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn N with ss in final st of Bow Tie from Step 6, sc in same st, (ch1, sc) 10 times evenly across placing final sc in last st of Diamond from Step 7, turn. [11 sc, 10 sp]
Row 2 (Ch1, sc in next sp) 10 times, turn. [10 sc, 10 sp]
Row 3 (Sc in next sp, ch1) 9 times, sc in final sp, turn. [10 sc, 9 sp]
Rows 4-21 Rep Rows 2 and 3. Cut yarn after row 21. [1 sc]
Second triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: If you are Joining as-you-go, then before you work all WS rows, be sure and work the PLT Join maneuver.
Rows 1-21 With WS facing and Yarn J, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 9: Fill C
Fill C is a combination of 2 shapes: Arrow A, Tail pointing left, and Fill Triangle A, Tail pointing right.
Make Arrow A, tail pointing left:
Joining Note: Be sure to work PLT Join before each WS row, unless you are making all your strips up and then sewing them together..
Row 1 With WS facing, join yarn E in final sc of second triangle on Bow Tie from Step 8, (sc, ch1, sc) in same st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across to just before center, ch1, sc in Diamond, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across to just before end, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final st of first triangle on Bow Tie from Step 8, turn. [21 sc, 20 ch]
Row 2 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, sc2tog over the next 2 sps, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, turn. [21 sc, 21 ch, 1 sc2tog]
Rows 4-20 Rep Row 2.
Row 21 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, sc2tog over next 2 sps, (ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, turn. [21 sc, 21 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 22 (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to ch-sp just before sc2tog, ch1, sc2tog over next 2 sps, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 21 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Rows 23-40 Rep Rows 21 and 22, using chart as a guide. [11 sc, 12 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 41 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, sc2tog, DO NOT CUT YARN. [11 sc, 11 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Make Fill Triangle A, tail pointing right:
Joining note: No joining as this shape doesn’t touch the completed strips.
Row 1 Sc in first sp, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Row 2-21 Sc in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) across, turn. Work until 1 sc remains, cut yarn and weave ends.
Strip 5 is finished!! Woohoo! Give yourself a fist bump!
I can’t wait to share more with you, but for now, Part 3 is finished!
I hope you enjoy working on your strips!!
Happy crafting,
Rachele C.
Linen Stitch Blanket Pattern Series
Have a look at the other blankets in this series! They are all free patterns, releasing on the last day of each month from May through September.
- French Braid Blanket
- Zendoodle Blanket (Part 1)
- LissMiss Blanket (Coming July 31)
- Beach Hut Blanket (Coming August 31)
- Chevronnie Blanket (Coming September 30)