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Published on April 5, 2023

Free Crochet Pattern: Rosalind Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello lovely crafter! I can’t believe the Colour Lab CAL is already over, but there is a way to ride the wave for a little while longer. With every Scheepjes CAL there is a small bonus pattern, and today I want to share mine with you. I wrote the Rosalind Motif just for you all, and I hope you enjoy it!

This motif is a great way to use up leftover remnants of your Scrumptious Kit if you got one, or just add it to your pattern collection as a freebie on me.

The name comes from British chemist and X-ray crystallographer, Rosalind Franklin, whose work was central to the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA. Unfortunately, her discovery of the structure of DNA went largely unrecognized during her life, as others took credit for her works.

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Project Details

  • Skill Level Adventurous Beginner
  • Measurements Approximately 57x67in before blocking (Gauge is not necessary for this project)
  • Materials Scheepjes Scrumptious Yarn, Size 3.5mm Crochet Hook
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  • Hashtags #RosalindBlanket #CypressTextiles

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Shopping through these links will gain me a small commission to support CypressTextiles, at no additional cost to you! Yarn amounts are given for Colour Crafter Yarn and Scrumptious Yarn. The Scrumptious Yarn is also an alternate colorway.

Scheepjes Scrumptious Yarn

Motifs:

  • 1 Scrumptious Kit: Jimmy Beans Wool – 50% off while supplies last!
  • Or at least 9 x 100g balls of Scrumptious in different colors from WoolWarehouse

Joining and Border:

  • 6 x 100g balls of Scrumptious in color 302 Buttercream Icing

Repeat and Bracket Guide

Square brackets [ ] are used for small repeats: 4dc, [2dc, 3tr, 2dc] 2 times

Asterisks *are used for repeats that include small repeats: *5dc, [1ch, 1dc] 3 times in next ch, rep from * 3 times

Round brackets ( ) are used when a string of stitches are worked into the same spot: (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) in next st

Stitch Counts are given at the end of rows where necessary, in the following format: [12 dc, 3 sp]

Tips and Notes

  • Weave your ends after each time you cut the yarn to avoid having to do them all at the end.
  • Please read the stitch guide for any abbreviations.
  • To get a neater result, I do not “chain up” for the first sc of the round/row. Jump straight into the first sc.

Stitch Descriptions (US Terms)

  • 2dc-cl 2 double crochet cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw through 2 lps) twice, yoh, draw through 3 lps
  • 3dc-cl 3 double crochet cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw through 4 lps
  • 4dc-cl 4 double crochet cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, draw through 5 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2dc-cl beginning 2 double crochet cluster:(beg dc, 1dc) in st/sp indicated – when joining round, ss into full dc st
  • beg 4dc-cl beginning 4 double crochet cluster: (beg dc, 3dc-cl) in same st/sp – counts as 1 4dc-cl
  • beg tr beginning treble crochet: (1sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
  • beg dc beginning double crochet: (1sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg dc2tog beginning double crochet 2 together to decrease by 1 st:beg dc, 1dc in next st – join in full dc to finish round
  • beg dc3tog beginning double crochet 3 together to decrease by 2 sts:beg dc, (yoh, insert hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw through 2 lps) twice, yoh, draw through 3 lps on hook – join in full decrease to finish round
  • ch(s) chain stitch(es)
  • ch-sp(s) chain space(s)
  • dc double crochet
  • dc2tog double crochet 2 together to decrease by 1 st:(yoh insert hook into next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw through 2 lps) twice, yoh, draw through 3 lps on hook
  • dc3tog double crochet 3 together to decrease by 2 sts:(yoh insert hook into next st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw through 4 lps on hook
  • lp(s) loop(s)
  • pc popcorn: 4dc in st/sp, remove lp from hook, insert hook from front to back through first dc, pick up lp, draw through to front of work to close st
  • rep(s) repeat(s)
  • RS right side
  • sc single crochet
  • sp(s) space(s)
  • ss slip stitch(es)
  • st(s) stitch(es)
  • tr treble crochet
  • WS wrong side
  • yoh yarn over hook

Instructions

Make 30 motifs, then join as per instructions using my Celtic Lace Join. Add the pompom border to complete the piece.

The following are written and photo instructions. Scroll down for motif Video Instruction link.

Motif (MAKE 30)

Base Square

Ch3, ss in third ch from hook to make ring.

Round 1 (RS) Beg 4dc-cl, (ch4, 4dc-cl) 3 times, ch4, ss in beg 4dc-cl to join. [4 4dc-cl, 4 ch-sps]

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Round 2 (RS) Beg dc in first ch-sp, 6dc in same ch-sp, ch1, (7dc in next ch-sp, ch1) 3 times, ss in beg dc. [28 dc, 4 ch-1 sps]

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Round 3 *1sc in next st, ch3, sk 1 st, (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in next st, ch3, sk 1 st, 1sc, ch3, pc in ch-1 sp, ch3, sk 1 st; rep from * 3 more times, ss in first sc. [4 pc, 16 sc, 20 ch-sps]

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Round 4 Ss in first ch of ch-sp, 1sc in same ch-sp, *ch3, (1sc, ch3, 1sc) in ch-5 sp, (ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp) 4 times; rep from * 3 more times omitting final sc, ss in first sc. [24 sc, 24 ch-sps]

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Round 5 Ss in first ch of ch-sp, beg dc in same ch-sp, *1dc in same sp, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner sp, 2dc in next 2 ch-sps, 3dc in next ch-sp, 2dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in next ch-sp; rep from * 3 more times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [60 dc, 4 ch-sps]

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Round 6 (3sc, 5sc in next ch-sp, 12sc) 4 times, ss in first sc. [80 sc]

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Fasten off and weave in ends.

Inner Fill Triangles

These are joined to edges of Base Square.

Row 1 (RS) Join yarn with ss in any corner sc of Base Square, beg dc in same st, *sk 3 sts, (2dc-cl, ch2, 2dc-cl) in next st, ch1; rep from * 3 more times omitting final ch1, 1dc in final st (the cnr st), turn. [8 2dc-cl, 2 dc, 7 ch-sps]

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Row 2 (WS)  3sc in ch-2 sp, (1sc in ch-1 sp, 3sc in ch-2 sp) 3 times, turn. [15 sc]

Note: tr sts on Row 3 form tiny bobbles on RS of work; push each tr forward to RS.

Row 3 (RS) 1sc in next st, (1tr, 1sc) 6 times, turn. [6 tr, 7 sc]

Row 4 (WS) Ss in first tr, (1sc in next sc, ch2) 4 times, 1sc in next sc, turn. [5 sc, 4 ch-sps]

Row 5 (RS) Ss in first ch of ch-sp, beg dc in same ch-sp, (ch1, 2dc-cl in next ch-sp) twice, ch1, 1dc in next ch-sp, turn. [2 2dc-cl, 2 dc, 3 ch-sps]

Row 6 (WS) 1sc in next ch-sp, 2sc in next ch-sp, 1sc in next ch-sp, turn. [4 sc]

Row 7 (RS) 1sc in first st, ch3, 1sc in final st, do not turn. [2 sc, 1 ch-sp]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Rep Inner Fill Triangle for 3 remaining sides of Base Square.

Edging round (RS) Join yarn with ss in any corner sp, (3sc in corner sp, 2sc in sc, 2sc around front posts of next 2 dc, 1sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in corner st of Base Square, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next 2 dc, 2sc in next sc) 4 times, ss in first sc to join. [112 sc]

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Fasten off and weave in ends.

Outer Fill Triangles

These are joined to edges of Inner Fill Triangles.

Row 1 (RS) Join yarn with ss in any corner sc of an Inner Fill Triangle, beg dc3tog over first 3 sts, 23dc, dc3tog, turn. [2 dc3tog, 23 dc]

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Row 2 (WS) Beg dc3tog over first 3 sts, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc) 9 times, ch1, sk 1 st, dc3tog, turn. [2 dc3tog, 9 dc, 10 ch-sps]

Row 3 (RS) Beg dc3tog over first 3 sts/sps, (ch1, pc in next dc, ch1, 1dc in next dc) 4 times omitting final dc, dc3tog over final 3 sts/sps, turn. [2 dc3tog, 4 pc, 3 dc, 8 ch-sps]

Row 4 (WS) Beg dc2tog over first st/sp, 4dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog over final st/sp, turn. [2 dc2tog, 12 dc]

Row 5 (RS) Beg dc, (dc4tog, ch3) twice, dc4tog, 1dc in final st, turn. [3 dc4tog, 2 dc, 2 ch-sps]

Row 6 (WS) (1sc, 3sc in ch-sp) twice, 1sc, turn. [9 sc]

Row 7 (RS) Beg dc in next st, sk 2 sts, (2dc-cl, ch3, 2dc-cl) in next st, sk 2 sts, 1dc, turn. [2 2dc-cl, 2 dc, 1 ch-sp]

Row 8 (WS) 3sc in ch-sp, turn. [3 sc]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Rep Outer Fill Triangle for 3 remaining Inner Fill Triangle sides.

Border round (RS) Join yarn with ss in any corner sc, (3sc in corner st, 1sc, 2sc in dc st, 1sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next 2 dc, 3sc in outer ‘leg’ of next 2 dc3tog, 2sc in next dc3tog, 1sc in corner st of previous Border round, 2sc in next dc3tog, 3sc in next 2 dc3tog, 2sc in next 2 dc, 1sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next dc, 1sc) 4 times, ss in first sc to join. [152 sc]

Video Instruction for Motif

Video is spoken in English and in US Terms.

Join Squares

Refer to Joining Schematic for numbered motif joining order and placement of first corner.

JOINING SCHEMATIC

Motif 1

Round 1 (RS) Join Background color with ss in any corner st, [3sc in corner st, 1sc in all sts across to next st] 4 times, ss in first sc. [160 sc]

Round 2 Beg dc in corner st, * ch1, 2dc in same st, [(1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch1) in next st, sk3] 10 times omitting final ch1, 2dc in corner st, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [96 dc, 80 sp]

Round 3 Beg dc in corner sp, [ch3, 3dc in same sp, 5dc in each ch-2 sp across to next corner sp, 3dc in corner sp] 4 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [224 dc, 4 sp]

Round 4 Ss in ch-sp, * (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in corner sp, ch5, sk5, [1sc, ch5, sk4] across to next corner ch-sp, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc, fasten off and weave ends. [48 sc, 48 sp]

For all remaining motifs, joining as you go will occur on the fourth round. Stitch counts will remain the same, but PLT Join will be performed as instructed.

Motifs 2-5

Rounds 1-3 Work as for Motif 1.

Round 4 Work as for Motif 1 up to third corner, Join Corner as follows: 1sc in corner sp, ch2, make PLT Join as follows: remove lp from hook, insert hook front to back through arrow indicated corner, grab lp, Pull Loop Through to front of work – PLT Join made, ch3, 1sc in same corner sp – Join Corner complete, Join Side as follows: ch2, PLT in corresponding ch-sp on adjacent completed motif, ch3, sk5, [1sc, ch2, PLT as before, ch3, sk4] 10 times – Join Side complete, work fourth corner and fourth side without joining, ss in first sc, fasten off and weave ends.

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Motif 6

Rounds 1-3 Work as for Motif 1.

Round 4 Work as for Motif 1 up to second corner, Join Corner, Join Side, Join Corner, work third side, fourth corner, and fourth side without joining, ss in first sc, fasten off and weave ends.

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Motifs 7-10

Rounds 1-3 Work as for Motif 1.

Round 4 Work as for Motif 1 up to second corner, Join Corner, Join Side, Join Corner, Join Side, work fourth corner, and fourth side without joining, ss in first sc, fasten off and weave ends.

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Motifs 11-26

Continue to join following applicable instructions for Motifs 6-10.

Motifs 27-30

Rounds 1-3 Work as for Motif 1.

Round 4 Work as for Motif 1 up to second corner, Join Corner, Join Side, Join Corner, Join Side, Join Corner, work fourth side without joining, ss in first sc, fasten off and weave ends.

Blanket Border

Border is just one round and is worked with the WS of the blanket facing.

Special Stitches

  • 5dccl: (yoh, insert hook, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps on hook) 5 times, yoh, pull yarn through all lps
  • pompom: (ch3, 5dccl in third ch from hook) 2 times, ss in same ch as first 5dccl – Note: This final ss will fold the second 5dccl over the first 5dccl, creating the pompom
  • special sc2tog: insert hook in first corner sp, yoh, pull up lp, insert hook in second corner sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through all 3 lps

Work Border Round as follows: (WS) Join background color with ss in any corner sp, ** 1sc in same corner sp, * [ch3, make pompom, ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 11 times, ch3, make pompom, ch3, make special sc2tog, rep from * 4 times omitting final special sc2tog, 1sc in corner sp, ch3, make pompom, ch3, rep from ** 3 times, ss in first sc, fasten off and weave ends.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Yay! All done! Give yourself a fist bump!

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RACHELE CARMONA

Crochet Designer & Fiber Artist

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Rachele C.

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