Welcome to PART 4 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
- Part 4: Strips 6-8 and Border (This post)
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 4: Strips 6, 7, and 8 and Border
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 6
Note: If you are working the blanket join-as-you-go, then this strip is joined onto Strip 5 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 L, 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 F 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 K, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 3: Hexagon
Joining Note: Be sure to PLT join before every WS row that touches the completed strip.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn A in final st of First Triangle of Bow Tie, (sc, ch1, sc) in same st (ch1, sc) evenly across 9 times, ch1, sc in center sp, (ch1, sc) evenly across 9 times, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final st of Second Triangle of Bow Tie, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Row 2 (Sc, ch1, sc) in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, sc2tog over next 2 sps, (ch1, sc in next sp) 9 times, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, turn. [22 sc, 21 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Rows 3-20: 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) 10 times, turn. [21 sc, 21 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 22 (Ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across using photo as a guide, ch1, sc2tog over 2 sps, (ch1, sc in next sp) 10 times, turn. [19 sc, 20 ch, 1 sc2tog]
Rows 23-40 (Ch1, sc in next sp) up to final sp before center st, ch1, sc2tog over 2 sps, (ch1, sc in next sp) to end, placing final sc in last sp, turn. [1 sc, 2 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 4 Ch1, sc2tog over 2 sps, cut yarn and weave ends. [1 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Step 4: 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 H 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 C, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 5: Diamond
Joining Note: There is no joining on this part, because the Diamond does not touch strip 5 at all.
Row 1 With RS facing, join yarn J 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 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 1 at all.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn G 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 K, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 7: 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 8: 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 Trapezoid, sc in same st, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across placing final st of Trapezoid, 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 9: Parallelogram, Tail pointing right
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 WS facing, join Yarn F in the first sp of Row 21 of Trapezoid A from Step 7, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 19 times evenly across, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sc of Large Triangle, 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 left
Joining Note: No joining at this shape doesn’t touch the completed strips.
Row 1 With WS facing, join Yarn L 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 right
Joining Note: PLT Join before each WS row.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn Join yarn E 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 6 is complete! Do a happy dance!
Strip 7
Note: If you are working the blanket join-as-you-go, then this strip is joined onto Strip 6 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 E, 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 H 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 B, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 3: 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 E with ss in final st of second triangle on Bow Tie from Step 2, (sc, ch1, sc) in same st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across, ch1, sc in center sp of Row 10 of Base Triangle from Step 1, (ch1, sc) 10 times evenly across placing final sc in final st of first triangle of Bow Tie from Step 2, 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: Trapezoid B, tail pointing right
Joining Note: There is no joining on this shape because it doesn’t touch the completed strip.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn G 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 5: 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 I 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 C, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 6: Trapezoid A, tail pointing right
Joining Note: No joining for this shape.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn B 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 st/sp, (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 7: Arrow B, Tail pointing left
Note: Arrow B is made by working a Parallelogram and then a Trapezoid B.
Joining Note: PLT Join before all WS rows that touch the completed strip.
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 WS facing, join Yarn H in the first st of Trapezoid, sc in same st, (ch1, sc in next sp) 19 times evenly across, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp of trapezoid, 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. [22 sc, 21 sp]
Row 22 Sc in first sp, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across placing final sc in last sp, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Rows 23-41 Work exactly as for Large Triangle stopping after Row 20, cut yarn and weave all ends. [11 sc, 11 sp]
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 K with ss in first sp, sc in same st, (ch1, sc) 10 times evenly across placing final sc in last sp, 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 N, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 9: 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 D 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 st/sp, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly, 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 10: Fill Triangle A, Tail pointing left
Joining Note: PLT Join before each WS row.
Row 1 With WS facing, join Yarn Join yarn C in the first sp, 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 7 is finished!! Woohoo! Give yourself a fist bump!
Strip 8
Note: If you are working the blanket join-as-you-go, then this strip is joined onto Strip 7 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 A, 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 I 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 C, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 3: Trapezoid A, Tail pointed 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 2, (sc, ch1, sc) in same st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across, ch1, sc in center sp, (ch1, sc) 10 times evenly across placing final sc in final st of first triangle of Bow Tie from Step 2, 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: Trapezoid B, Tail pointed right
Joining Note: There is no joining on this shape because it doesn’t touch the completed strip.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn D with ss in first st of trapezoid, sc in same st, (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 5: 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 J 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 B, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 6: Arrow A, Tail pointing right
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 RS facing, join yarn M in final sc of second triangle on Bow Tie from Step 5, (sc, ch1, sc) in same st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across to just before center, ch1, sc in first sp of row 20 on Trapezoid B from Step 4, (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 5, 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, cut yarn and weave ends. [11 sc, 11 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Step 7: 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 of Row 41 of Arrow A from Step 6, 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 8: Bow Tie
First triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: There is no joining on this part, because the first triangle does not touch completed strip
Row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn K 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 D, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 9: Arrow A, Tail pointing right
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 RS facing, join yarn B in first st, (sc, ch1, sc) in same st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across to just before center, ch1, sc in center st/sp, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across to just before end, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final st, 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, cut yarn and weave ends. [11 sc, 11 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Step 10: Fill Triangle A, Tail pointing left
Joining Note: PLT Join before each WS row.
Row 1 With WS facing, join Yarn Join yarn C in the first sp, 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 8 is complete! Do a happy dance!
Working in strips? Now’s the time to join them! This is a variation on Zendoodle that I worked up in strips.
Whip Stitch Join
Whip st strips together as follows:
- Hold 2 strips with wrong sides together, and use a long piece of yarn – about 24in. Join the yarn with slip st in the bottom corner of the strips.
- Pull the long tail through the bottom corner of both strips, back to front.
- Insert the hook front to back through both sps of the next st to the left, on both motifs.
- Grab the long tail 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.
- 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.
- When the next corner is reached, if there are no more subsequent sides to join, you can weave the excess tail, cutting it down if necessary.
- If there are more sides to join, do so, then cut yarn shorter if needed and weave in.
- Important: Do not pull yarn tail to tighten whip sts. I prefer to let the whip sts rest flush and snug against the joined edge. Then when you open the motifs flat, you have a cute sewn edge with nice little stitches, giving a very cozy (but not messy) handmade look.
A complete view of the blanket.
Border
Here is an easy five-round border with a little bobble edge, which acts as a frame without taking away from the geometric design. For a polished look, use three different colors for Rounds 1-3, and one color for Rounds 4 and 5.
Round 1 Sc all around, putting 3sc in the corners, being careful to make the same amount of Sts on opposing sides. Top and bottom: 165 Sts and sides: 150 Sts. Place an SC at the end of every row. Join with ss to first sc.
Round 2 (sc, ch1) in corner sc – counts as first dc, 2 more dcin same St, dc in all Sts across to corner, 5 dc in corner St, Continue around until you reach the first corner, squeeze 2 dc in first corner St to complete the 5dc. Join with ss to ch1.
Round 3 and 4 Work same as Round 1 – these Rounds help the border stay straight.
Round 5 Turn work to WS facing. Sc in first St, [tr, sc] all around the piece. I do not put (sc, tr, sc) in the corners, but you certainly can! Work whichever variation you like best. Cut yarn and weave ends.
When you flip the work to RS facing, the tr Sts make bobbles on the front side. The end! Yay!
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)