2024 VVCAL
Published on March 22, 2024

2024 VVCAL: Marigold Motif

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 1 of the 2024 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! I love spending this time with the VVCAL community! We are going to have so much fun relaxingly working through these motifs each week.

Attention!

If you have not yet seen the Week 1 Instruction post, please head there first and see the instructions for the version that you are working. Below, you will find the Marigold Motif pattern, in US, and UK Terms, Chart, Video, and Step by step photos.

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Marigold Motif

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

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Ode to Flowers: Marigold

Enjoy a small reflection on one of this week’s featured flowers.

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From Florigraphy: An illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers, by Jessica Roux, 2020:

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From The Language of Flowers: The Floral Offering, a Token of Affection and Esteem, Comprising the Language and Poetry of Flowers (A Scholar Select), by Henrietta Dumont, 1851:

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I highly recommend both of these books if you can get your hands on them! I found mine second-hand. They will change your perspective on flowers with their thoughtful poetry and insights.

Marigold Motif Pattern

Reference

Scroll for chart and video instruction.

Stitch Guide (US Terms)

Note: Scroll down for UK Terms.

  • 2dccl 2dc cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 3dccl 3dc cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2dccl (beg dc, dc) in st/sp indicated – when joining rnd, ss into full dc st – counts as 1 2dccl
  • beg 3dccl (beg dc, 2dccl) in same st/sp – counts as 1 3dccl
  • beg dc (1sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg tr (1sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • sc single crochet
  • sp space (ch-sp = chain space)
  • ss slip stitch
  • st stitch
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

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

Rnd 1 MR, beg tr, [ch1. 1tr] 17 times, ch1, ss in beg tr. [18 tr, 18 sp]

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Rnd 2 Beg 2dccl, [ch2, 2dccl] 17 times, ch2, ss in beg 2dccl. [18 2dccl, 18 sp]

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Rnd 3 Beg 3dccl, [ch3, 3dccl] 17 times, ch3, ss in beg 3dccl. [18 3dccl, 18 sps]

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Rnd 4 Beg dc in first ch-sp, [2dc in same sp, 1dc in next st, 3dc in next ch-sp, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch-sp, 1dc in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [66 dc, 6 sp]

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Rnd 5 [8sc, 3sc in corner sp, 3sc] 6 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [84 sc]

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Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

  • 2trcl 2tr cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 3trcl 3tr cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through 4 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2trcl (beg tr, 1tr) in st/sp indicated – when joining rnd, ss into full tr st
  • beg 3trcl (beg tr, 2trcl) in same st/sp – counts as 1 3trcl
  • beg tr (1dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
  • beg dtr (1dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble crochet
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • sp space (ch-sp = 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 dtr, [ch1. 1dtr] 17 times, ch1, ss in beg dtr. [18 dtr, 18 sp]

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Rnd 2 Beg 2trcl, [ch2, 2trcl] 17 times, ch2, ss in beg 2trcl. [18 2trcl, 18 sp]

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Rnd 3 Beg 3trcl, [ch3, 3trcl] 17 times, ch3, ss in beg 3trcl. [18 3trcl, 18 sps]

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Rnd 4 Beg tr in first ch-sp, [2tr in same sp, 1tr in next st, 3tr in next ch-sp, (2tr, ch1, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 1tr in next ch-sp] 6 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [66 tr, 6 sp]

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Rnd 5 [8dc, 3dc in corner sp, 3dc] 6 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [84 dc]

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Chart

Note: Chart is meant as a visual guide to the written instruction and might not be able to stand alone due to special stitches.

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Video

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Note: Video is spoken in US Terms.

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Links to Weekly Instruction Posts

Quick Links to Each Week: 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16/17/18/19/20

Links to Published Hexagon Patterns

  • Plain Hexie A
  • Plain Hexie B
  • Half Hexie A
  • Half Hexie B
  • Marigold (You are here!)
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Daffodil
  • Daisy
  • Sunflower
  • Primrose
  • Violet
  • Dandelion
  • Forget Me Not
  • Lilac
  • Pansy
  • Snowdrop
  • Rose
  • Bluebell
  • Cowslip
  • Jasmine
  • Crocus
  • Hawthorn
  • Wallflower
  • Heather
  • Periwinkle
  • Lavender
  • Poppy
  • Geranium
  • Belladonna
  • Buttercup
  • Snapdragon
  • Myrtle
  • Foxglove
  • Apple Blossom
  • Dahlia
  • Baby’s Breath
  • Orchid
  • Fuchsia

Pin the Marigold Motif!

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Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 1 of the 2024 VVCAL!

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Happy crafting,

Rachele C.

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