2020 VVCAL
Published on July 31, 2020

2020 VVCAL Week 17, Post 2 of 2: Prague Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 17 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! It’s our last week of squares; how exciting is that?

Announcement

I have made a bundle of all of my VVCAL related patterns on Etsy and Ravelry:

  • 101 VVCAL squares, all with the same final stitch count – mix and match!
  • 9 Joining methods – Celtic Lace Join, Original, Junior, Mini, and Mini II / Whip st join / SC JAYG and Continuous JAYG with PLT Join / Granny Stitch JAYG and Continuous JAYG
  • 3 Lace Borders

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 – Chicago Square , and Prague Square(this post)
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 17” 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

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

Prague Square

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

5 Prague Fun Facts

  • There is a graffiti wall devoted to John Lennon. Since 1980, it’s been repainted numerous times and is laced in graffiti lyrics from Lennon and The Beatles.
  • Prague is home to the longest river in the Czech Republic, the Vltava.
  • The city’s famous Dancing House was inspired by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Designed in collaboration with Canadian-American Frank Gehry and Croatian-Czech Vlado Milunić, the building symbolises yin and yang.
  • Charles Square was once the largest town square in the whole of medieval Europe. What’s even more impressive is that it is still one of the largest in the world.
  • Prague is home to the largest castle in the world. Dating back to the ninth century, Prague Castle spans an impressive 18 acres and is home to stunning cathedrals, chapels, royal palaces and gorgeous ornamental gardens.
Dublin by night

Prague Square Pattern

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 512 and 513

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 249 and 414

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 249 and 524

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

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 833 and 953

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.

  • beg beginning
  • beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
  • 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
  • yoh yarn over hook

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

Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, 11 dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc]

Rnd 2 (Sc, ch3, sk2) 4 times, ss in first sc. [4 sc, 4 sp]

Rnd 3 (Sc, ch1, 3dc, ch1, sc) in each sp around, ss in first sc. [12 dc, 8 sc, 8 sp]

Rnd 4 Release lp from hook, insert hook back to front through same sc, pull lp through to back, (ch3, sc in lower back half of center dc of “petal” working so sc is not seen from front side of work, ch3, sc around sc from rnd 2) 4 times, ss in first sc. [8 sc, 8 sp]

Rnd 5 (Sc, ch1, 3dc, ch1, sc) in 8 sps around, ss in first sc. [24 dc, 16 sc, 16 sp]

Rnd 6 Release lp from hook, insert hook back to front through same sc, pull lp through to back, (ch4, sc around sc from rnd 4 working behind petals) 8 times, ss in first sc. [8 sc, 8 sp]

Rnd 7 Ss in 1 ch, beg dc in sp, * 2dc in same sp, 3dc in next sp, ch3, 3dc in same sp, dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [27 dc, 4 sp]

Rnd 8 Ss in first 2 dc, beg dc between this and next dc, * 2dc in same spot, ch1, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in sp, ch1, sk 3 dc, 3dc between this and next dc, ch1, sk 3 dc, dc between this and next dc, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [48 dc, 16 sp]

Rnd 9 Beg dc in next dc, * (ch1, sk1, dc) 2 times, ch1, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in corner sp, (ch1, sk1, dc) 5 times, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [44 dc, 36 sp]

Rnd 10 (Sc in all sts/sps to corner, 3sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts/sps to beginning, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 sc]

Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

Note: Scroll up for US Terms.

  • beg beginning
  • beg tr (dc, ch1) – 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
  • 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 tr, 11 dc, ss in beg tr. [12 dc]

Rnd 2 (Dc, ch3, sk2) 4 times, ss in first dc. [4 dc, 4 sp]

Rnd 3 (Dc, ch1, 3tr, ch1, dc) in each sp around, ss in first dc. [12 tr, 8 dc, 8 sp]

Rnd 4 Release lp from hook, insert hook back to front through same dc, pull lp through to back, (ch3, dc in lower back half of center tr of “petal” working so dc is not seen from front side of work, ch3, dc around dc from rnd 2) 4 times, ss in first dc. [8 dc, 8 sp]

Rnd 5 (Dc, ch1, 3tr, ch1, dc) in 8 sps around, ss in first dc. [24 tr, 16 dc, 16 sp]

Rnd 6 Release lp from hook, insert hook back to front through same dc, pull lp through to back, (ch4, dc around dc from rnd 4 working behind petals) 8 times, ss in first dc. [8 dc, 8 sp]

Rnd 7 Ss in 1 ch, beg tr in sp, * 2tr in same sp, 3tr in next sp, ch3, 3tr in same sp, tr in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [27 tr, 4 sp]

Rnd 8 Ss in first 2 tr, beg tr between this and next tr, * 2tr in same spot, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in sp, ch1, sk 3 tr, 3tr between this and next tr, ch1, sk 3 tr, tr between this and next tr, rep from * 3 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [48 tr, 16 sp]

Rnd 9 Beg tr in next tr, * (ch1, sk1, tr) 2 times, ch1, (2tr, ch1, 2tr) in corner sp, (ch1, sk1, tr) 5 times, rep from * 3 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [44 tr, 36 sp]

Rnd 10 (Dc in all sts/sps to corner, 3dc in corner sp) 4 times, dc in all sts/sps to beginning, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 dc]

Links to Completed Squares

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Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 17 of the 2020 VVCAL!

Happy Crafting,

Rachele C. – The Art of Crochet Blankets

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