Hi, sweet crafter! As the 4-part Zendoodle Blanket series has come to a close, I have had messages regarding the rectangle POC inclusive rainbow version that I have been working up in Scheepjes Softfun and showing on my Instagram.
So I decided to create a free pattern version for this rectangle Zendoodle as well! It is just as wide as the original Zendoodle, but extended upward to make a big rectangle.
Here are links to the 4 parts of this free rectangle version:
- 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)
Use this hashtag to keep all of the Zendoodle Blankets progress photos together, whether you make the Original or the Rectangle.
#ZendoodleBlanket and #cypresstextiles
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!
Zendoodle Blanket – Rectangle Version
Blanket Details
Head to Part 1 for blanket details!
Yarn Information
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Scheepjes Softfun (Affiliate links: WoolWarehouse / Deramores / Black Sheep Wools)
- Softfun No. 2623 x 3
- Softfun No. 2492 x 2
- Softfun No. 2617 x 1
- Softfun No. 2650 x 3
- Softfun No. 2651 x 3
- Softfun No. 2634 x 2
- Softfun No. 2605 x 2
- Softfun No. 2535 x 2
- Softfun No. 2640 x 2
- Softfun No. 2423 x 2
- Softfun No. 2626 x 2
- Softfun No. 2515 x 2
- Softfun No. 2426 x 1
Scheepjes Softfun Denim (Affiliate links: WoolWarehouse / Deramores)
I also provide comparable Softfun color numbers below, to omit the Denim and Aquarel and use only Softfun.
- Softfun Denim No. 510 or Softfun No. 2408 x 3
- Softfun Denim No. 505 or Softfun No. 2607 x 3
- Softfun Denim No. 506 or Softfun No. 2516 x 3
- Softfun Denim No. 517 or Softfun No. 2604 x 2
- Softfun Denim No. 516 or Softfun No. 2647 x 2
Scheepjes Softfun Aquarel (Affiliate links: WoolWarehouse / Deramores)
- Softfun Aquarel No. 804 – or simply omit and use Softfun No. 2426 in its place x 1
Stitch Guide (US Terms)
Note: This pattern is only 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.
Note: for the remaining 5 strips, the shape location diagram will be omitted, as it should be clear now that we are working each sequential shape, working from bottom to top. The instruction will be abbreviated on shapes that have been worked previously. From the first 3 strips, the methods should be fairly clear.
Head to Part 1 to choose a construction method and to see Tips for Neat Edges!
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 Softfun No. 2423, 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 after Row 10. [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 5 at all.
Rows 1 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2515 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 Softfun No. 2626, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Here is a photo of the work right before Row 1, with PLT Join in progress. This is an important photo because it shows that the PLT is worked before EVERY WS row – even is that means the first row. After you join your yarn with a slip st, you make the PLT Join maneuver.
Here is the second triangle in progress, and you can see the PLT Join worked before each odd-numbered row. Remember, this photo shows the WS of the work, because the PLT is always worked with WS facing.
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 Softfun No. 2651 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 41 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 4 at all.
Rows 1-21 With RS facing, join Softfun Denim No. 517 with ss in first st/sp, work as for previous Bow Tie.
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 Softfun No. 2640, 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 the completed strip.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2535 in final sc of first triangle of Bow Tie from Step 4, sc in same st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across using photo as a guide, ch1, sc in center st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across, ch1, sc in final sc of second triangle on Bow Tie from Step 4, 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 shape as it does not touch the completed strip.
Rows 1-21 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2423 with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, work as for previous Bow Tie.
Second triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: Work PLT Join before each WS row unless sewing.
Rows 1-21 With WS facing and Softfun No. 2426, 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 Softfun No. 2535 with ss in final st of second triangle on Bow Tie, (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, 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: There is no PLT joining on this shape, because it does not touch the completed strip.
Rows 1-41 With RS facing, join Softfun Denim No. 516 with ss first sp and work as for previous Large Triangle, Tail pointing right. [21 sc, 20 sp]
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 Softfun No. 2535 in the first sp, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 19 times evenly across, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final sp, 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
Row 1 With WS facing, join Softfun Denim No. 506 with ss in final sc of second triangle of Bow Tie, sc in same st, (ch1, sc in next sp) 20 times evenly across placing final sc in final sp 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 11: Large Trapezoid, Tail pointing right
Note: This shape is made by working Parallelogram, Tail pointing left through Row 20, and then Large Triangle, Tail pointing right – all in the same color.
Joining Note: PLT before WS rows that touch the completed strip.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2634 in the first sp, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 19 times evenly across, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final st/sp, 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 4-20 Rep Rows 2 and 3 for pattern. [22 sc, 21 sp]
Row 21 sc in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 20 times evenly across placing final sc in last sp, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Row 22 (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, turn. [20 sc, 20 sp]
Row 23 (Sc in next sp, ch1) across to final sp, sc in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 19 sp]
Rows 24-61 Rep Rows 2 and 3, cutting yarn after Row 61. [1 sc]
Step 12: 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 Softfun No. 2651 with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across placing final sc in last sp, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Rows 2-20 Work exactly as for Large Triangle from Step 6 stopping after Row 20, cut yarn and weave all ends. [11 sc, 11 sp]
Step 13: Bow Tie
First triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: There is no joining on this shape as it does not touch the completed strip.
Rows 1-21 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2650 with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, work as for previous Bow Tie.
Second triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: Work PLT Join before each WS row unless sewing.
Rows 1-21 With WS facing and Softfun Denim No. 505, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 14: Fill Triangle B
Joining Note: There is no joining on this shape because it doesn’t touch the completed strip.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Softfun Denim No. 510 with ss in final st of first triangle of Bow Tie, sc in same st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across, ch1, sc in center st, (ch1, sc) 10 times evenly across placing final sc in final st of second triangle on Bow Tie, turn [21 sc, 20 sp]
Row 2-9 (Sc in next sp, ch1) across to just sp just before center st, sc2tog over next 2 sps, (ch1, sc in next sp) to end, turn. [4 sc, 4 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 10 Sc in sp, ch1, sc2tog over next 2 sps, ch1, sc in final sp, turn. [2 sc, 2 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 11 Sc2tog over 2 sps, 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, but instead of cutting the yarn after the Base Triangle, continue vertically as to make the House shape as instructed.
Row 1 WS Using Softfun No. 2423, 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]
If you are working Join-as-you-go strips, join to Strip 1 at this point as follows:
- Turn both Strip 1 and Base Triangle to the WS, and align them as in the photo below.
- Release the loop from the hook, insert the hook front to back through the left corner of the base triangle on strip 1, and grab the loop. Now your work should look like the photo below.
- Pull Loop Through to the front like in the second photo below. PLT Join maneuver complete!
This is how you will join Strip 2 to Strip 1 as you go. Before every WS Row, when the row touches the completed strip, you will work the PLT maneuver in the space of the corresponding row that you are about to work. I have plenty of photos, don’t worry.
If you are working the strips separately and sewing them afterward, simply omit this PLT Join maneuver and work the strips as instructed.
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]
Here are some photos of the PLT Join process for the House shape.
This photo shows that before you begin Row 13, you release the loop to prepare to PLT Join.
This next photo shows the PLT Join in progress. You can see that the loop is being pulled through the corresponding row that is about to be worked.
Here is Row 3 being worked, and you can see that the first sc of Row 3 is simply continued after the PLT Join maneuver is worked. It is a common mistake to make a chain after you pull the loop through. Instead, you just work the first sc of the next row.
Here is the House shape when it’s done! The work is turned to the RS in this photo. You can see that the House shape is joined on the left hand side, before every WS Row, when the row touches the completed
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 4 at all.
Rows 1-21 With RS facing, join Softfun Aquarel No. 804 with ss in first sp, and work as for previous Bow Tie.
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 Softfun No. 2626, 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 Softfun No. 2515 with ss in final st of second triangle on Bow Tie , (sc, ch1, sc) in same st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across, ch1, sc in center st/sp, (ch1, sc) 10 times evenly across placing final sc in final st of first triangle of Bow Tie, 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 Softfun No. 2626 with ss in first st/sp, 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 4 at all.
Rows 1-21 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2426 with ss in first st/sp, work as for previous Bow Tie.
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 Softfun No. 2535, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 6: Trapezoid A, Tail pointing right
Joining Note: No joining on this shape.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Softfun Denim No. 517 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 7: Arrow B, Tail pointing left
Note: The Arrow B above was created with slightly different construction. General shape is correct. Follow chart and written instruction. Arrow B is made by working a Parallelogram and then a Trapezoid B.
Joining Note: Work PLT Join before each WS row unless sewing.
Row 1 With WS facing, join Softfun No. 2640 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 4 at all.
Rows 1-21 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2423 with ss in first sp, and work as for previous Bow Tie.
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 Softfun Denim No. 516, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 9: Trapezoid A, Tail pointing right
Joining Note: No joining on this shape.
Row 1-21 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2640 with ss in first sp, work as for previous Trapezoid A, Tail pointing right.
Step 10: Large Trapezoid, Tail pointing left
Note: This shape is made by working Parallelogram, Tail pointing right through Row 20, and then Large Triangle, Tail pointing left – all in the same color.
Joining Note: PLT before WS rows that touch the completed strip.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Softfun Denim No. 506 in the first sp, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 19 times evenly across, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final st/sp, 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 4-20 Rep Rows 2 and 3 for pattern. [22 sc, 21 sp]
Row 21 sc in first sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 20 times evenly across placing final sc in last sp, turn. [21 sc, 20 sp]
Row 22 (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, turn. [20 sc, 20 sp]
Row 23 (Sc in next sp, ch1) across to final sp, sc in final sp, turn. [20 sc, 19 sp]
Rows 24-61 Rep Rows 2 and 3, cutting yarn after Row 61. [1 sc]
Step 11: 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 Softfun No. 2634 with ss in first st/sp, 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 12: Bow Tie
First triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: There is no joining on this part, because the first triangle does not touch strip 4 at all.
Rows 1-21 With RS facing, join Softfun Aquarel No. 804 with ss in first st/sp, work as for previous Bow Tie.
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 Softfun No. 2651, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 13: Fill Triangle B
Joining Note: There is no joining on this shape because it doesn’t touch the completed strip.
Row 1 With RS facing, join Softfun Denim No. 506 with ss in final st of first triangle of Bow Tie, sc in same st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across, ch1, sc in center st, (ch1, sc) 10 times evenly across placing final sc in final st of second triangle on Bow Tie, turn [21 sc, 20 sp]
Row 2-9 (Sc in next sp, ch1) across to just sp just before center st, sc2tog over next 2 sps, (ch1, sc in next sp) to end, turn. [4 sc, 4 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 10 Sc in sp, ch1, sc2tog over next 2 sps, ch1, sc in final sp, turn. [2 sc, 2 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 11 Sc2tog over 2 sps, cut yarn and weave ends.
Strip 7 is complete! 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 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 Softfun No. 2426, 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 after Row 10. [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 5 at all.
Rows 1 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2515 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 Softfun No. 2515, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Here is a photo of the work right before Row 1, with PLT Join in progress. This is an important photo because it shows that the PLT is worked before EVERY WS row – even is that means the first row. After you join your yarn with a slip st, you make the PLT Join maneuver.
Here is the second triangle in progress, and you can see the PLT Join worked before each odd-numbered row. Remember, this photo shows the WS of the work, because the PLT is always worked with WS facing.
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 Softfun No. 2626 with ss in final st of second triangle on Bow Tie , (sc, ch1, sc) in same st, (ch1, sc) 9 times evenly across, ch1, sc in center st/sp, (ch1, sc) 10 times evenly across placing final sc in final st of first triangle of Bow Tie, 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 Softfun No. 2515 with ss in first st/sp, 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 4 at all.
Rows 1-21 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2426 with ss in first st/sp, work as for previous Bow Tie.
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 Softfun Aquarel No. 804, 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 WS facing, join Softfun No. 2515 in final sc of second triangle on Bow Tie, (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 of first triangle on Bow Tie, 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) 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 22 (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 23 (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 24 (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 25-40 Rep Rows 3 and 4, using chart as a guide when needed. [11 sc, 12 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 41 (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: 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 Softfun No. 2626 with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across placing final sc in last sp, 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 shape as it does not touch the completed strip.
Rows 1-21 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2426 with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, work as for previous Bow Tie.
Second triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: Work PLT Join before each WS row unless sewing.
Rows 1-21 With WS facing and Softfun No. 2423, 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 WS facing, join Softfun No. 2626 in final sc of second triangle on Bow Tie, (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 of first triangle on Bow Tie, 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) 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 22 (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 23 (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 24 (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 25-40 Rep Rows 3 and 4, using chart as a guide when needed. [11 sc, 12 sp, 1 sc2tog]
Row 41 (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: 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 Softfun No. 517 with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc) 20 times evenly across placing final sc in last sp, 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 11: Bow Tie
First triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: There is no joining on this shape as it does not touch the completed strip.
Rows 1-21 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2535 with ss in first sp, sc in same sp, work as for previous Bow Tie.
Second triangle of Bow Tie
Joining Note: Work PLT Join before each WS row unless sewing.
Rows 1-21 With WS facing and Softfun No. 2426, work as for first triangle of Bow Tie. Weave all ends.
Step 12: 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 Softfun No. 2640 with ss in final st of second triangle on Bow Tie, (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, 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 13: Parallelogram, Tail pointing left
Row 1 With RS facing, join Softfun No. 2605 in the first sp, sc in same sp, (ch1, sc in next sp) 19 times evenly across, ch1, (sc, ch1, sc) in final 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 14: Fill Triangle A, 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 Softfun Denim No. 506 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! You are a rock star!
Happy crafting,
Rachele C.
Linen Stitch Blanket Pattern Series
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