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2020 VVCAL Week 7, Post 1 of 2: Barcelona Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 7 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here!

What to Expect Today

  • 2 blog posts, each with a square – Barcelona Square (this post), and Venice Square
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 7” 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 Week 7 – Stone Washed / River Washed Pack – Bottom 2 yarn balls will be granny squares!

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

Barcelona Square

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

5 Barcelona Fun Facts

From SpeakEasy BCN

  • The famous Basilica of the Sagrada Familia has taken longer to complete than the Egyptian Pyramids
  • Barcelona is the only recipient of the Royal Gold Medal for architecture
  • Barcelona was offered the Eiffel Tower before Paris
  • We have Barcelona to thank for World Book Day
  • Barcelona is the only recipient of the Royal Gold Medal for architecture
Casa Batllò – one of Gaudí’s designs, photo via @caldeh

Barcelona Square Pattern

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 205 and 258

  • Catona Color No. 205
  • Catona Color No. 258

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 249 and 240

  • Catona Color No. 249
  • Catona Color No. 240

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 249 and 212

  • Catona Color No. 249
  • Catona Color No. 212

Colour Crafter Version: Make 1 – I used color 1034 Note: I’m just using my stash.

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 961 and 836

  • River Washed Color No. 961
  • Stone Washed Color No. 836

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.

  • 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 all 3 lps
  • 5trcl 5tr cluster:* yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 4 times, yoh and pull through all 6 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2dccl (beg dc, dc) in st/sp indicated – counts as 1 2dccl
  • beg 5trcl beg tr,* yoh 2 times, insert hook in same st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 3 times, yoh and pull through all 5 lps
  • beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg dc5tog beginning dc 5 together: beg dc, (yoh, insert hook in next st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, pull yarn through 5 lps
  • beg tr (sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • dc5tog dc 5 together: (yoh, insert hook in next st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 5 times, yoh, pull yarn through 6 lps
  • 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 5trcl, (ch6, 5trcl) 3 times, ch6, ss in beg 5trcl. [4 5trcl, 4 sp]

Rnd 2 Beg 2dccl in sp, * (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, ch2, 2dccl in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final 2dccl, ss in beg 2dccl. [16 2dccl, 16 sp]

Rnd 3 Beg dc in sp, * (4dc in same sp, dc in next sp) 2 times, 4dc in same sp, ch1, sk 1 sp, dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, do not join. [60 dc, 4 sp]

Rnd 4 Beg dc5tog across first 5 dc, * ch5, dc5tog, ch4, ss in previous dc5tog working around ch-4 sp – picot made, ch5, dc5tog, ch2, dc in sp, ch2, dc5tog, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc5tog, ss in beg dc5tog. [4 picot, 12 dc5tog, 4 dc, 16 sp]

Note: I didn’t get a photo of the round joined with a ss, but you can see it has been joined in the next pic.

Rnd 5 (5sc in next sp, 5sc in picot, 5sc in next sp, 3sc in next sp, sc in dc st, 3sc in next sp) 4 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 sc]

Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

Note: Scroll up for US 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 all 3 lps
  • 5dtrcl 5dtr cluster:* yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 4 times, yoh and pull through all 6 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2trcl (beg tr, tr) in st/sp indicated – counts as 1 2trcl
  • beg 5dtrcl beg dtr,* yoh 2 times, insert hook in same st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 3 times, yoh and pull through all 5 lps
  • beg tr (dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
  • beg tr5tog beginning tr 5 together: beg tr, (yoh, insert hook in next st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, pull yarn through 5 lps
  • beg dtr (dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble crochet
  • tr5tog tr 5 together: (yoh, insert hook in next st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 5 times, yoh, pull yarn through 6 lps
  • 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 5dtrcl, (ch6, 5dtrcl) 3 times, ch6, ss in beg 5dtrcl. [4 5dtrcl, 4 sp]

Rnd 2 Beg 2trcl in sp, * (ch2, 2trcl in same sp) 3 times, ch2, 2trcl in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final 2trcl, ss in beg 2trcl. [16 2trcl, 16 sp]

Rnd 3 Beg tr in sp, * (4tr in same sp, tr in next sp) 2 times, 4tr in same sp, ch1, sk 1 sp, tr in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final tr, do not join. [60 tr, 4 sp]

Rnd 4 Beg tr5tog across first 5 tr, * ch5, tr5tog, ch4, ss in 5th ch from hook – picot made, ch5, tr5tog, ch2, tr in sp, ch2, tr5tog, rep from * 3 times omitting final tr5tog, ss in beg tr5tog. [4 picot, 12 tr5tog, 4 tr, 16 sp]

Note: I didn’t get a photo of the round joined with a ss, but you can see it has been joined in the next pic.

Rnd 5 (5dc in next sp, 5dc in picot, 5dc in next sp, 3dc in next sp, dc in tr st, 3dc in next sp) 4 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 dc]

Links to Completed Squares

Pin the Barcelona Square!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 7 of the 2020 VVCAL!

Happy Crafting,

Rachele C. – The Art of Crochet Blankets

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

You may also enjoy these completed CALs

2020 VVCAL Week 6, Post 2 of 2: Belarus Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 6 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! YES I snuck a country name in this week 🙂 – I’m so glad you’re here!

What to Expect Today

  • 2 blog posts, each with a square – Belarus Square (this post), and Amsterdam Square
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 6” 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 Week 6 Squares – “Catona Colour Pack” Colorway

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

Belarus Square

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

5 Belarus Fun Facts

From facts.uk

  • Around 40% of Belarus is covered by forest. Sometimes referred to as the ‘Lungs of Europe’, Belarus is home to one of the last and largest remaining parts of the huge primeval forest that once covered the European Plain – the Białowieża Forest.
  • Belarus has a national literacy rate of 99.6%, making it one of the most literate countries in the world. Go Belarus!
  • The European Bison is the national animal of Belarus; it’s the heaviest surviving wild land mammal in Europe!
  • During the 17th and 18th centuries straw weaving was a popular medium for Belarusian art. Have a Google, it’s pretty impressive!
  • Make sure you taste the birch sap on your next visit. The sap extracted from a birch tree every spring, is one of the favorite drinks of the Belarusians.
Sunny cloudscape over Minsk downtown and bay of Svisloch river from high observation deck

Belarus Square Pattern

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 504 and 508

  • Catona Color No. 504
  • Catona Color No. 508

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 519 and 520

  • Catona Color No. 519
  • Catona Color No. 520

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 522 and 212

  • Catona Color No. 522
  • Catona Color No. 212

Colour Crafter Version: Make 1 – I used color 1034 Note: I’m just using my stash.

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 802 and 949

  • Stone Washed Color No. 802
  • River Washed Color No. 949

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, (ch1, 3dc) 3 times, ch1, 2dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc, 4 sp]

Rnd 2 (Sc in next sp, ch5, sc in same sp, ch5) 4 times, ss in first sc. [8 sc, 8 sp]

Rnd 3 Ss in first 3 chs, (9dc in next sp, ch1, sk 1 sp) 4 times omitting final ch, ss in third ss of Rnd. [36 dc, 3 sp]

Rnd 4 (Sc in top of ch5-sp, ch5, sc in same sp, ch5, sk 4 dc, sc in next st, ch5) 4 times, ss in first sc. [12 sc, 12 sp]

Rnd 5 Ss in first 3 chs, (6dc in next sp, ch3, 6 dc in next sp, ch1) 4 times omitting final ch, ss in third ss of Rnd. [48 dc, 7 sp]

Rnd 6 (Sc in top of ch5-sp, sc in next 6 sts, 7sc in corner sp, sc in next 6 sts) 4 times, ss in first sc. [80 sc]

Rnd 7 (Sc in all sts across to corner, 3sc in corner st) 4 times, sc in all sts across 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, (ch1, 3tr) 3 times, ch1, 2tr, ss in beg tr. [12 tr, 4 sp]

Rnd 2 (Dc in next sp, ch5, dc in same sp, ch5) 4 times, ss in first dc. [8 dc, 8 sp]

Rnd 3 Ss in first 3 chs, (9tr in next sp, ch1, sk 1 sp) 4 times omitting final ch, ss in third ss of Rnd. [36 tr, 3 sp]

Rnd 4 (Dc in top of ch5-sp, ch5, dc in same sp, ch5, sk 4 tr, dc in next st, ch5) 4 times, ss in first dc. [12 dc, 12 sp]

Rnd 5 Ss in first 3 chs, (6tr in next sp, ch3, 6tr in next sp, ch1) 4 times omitting final ch, ss in third ss of Rnd. [48 tr, 7 sp]

Rnd 6 (Dc in top of ch5-sp, dc in next 6 sts, 7dc in corner sp, dc in next 6 sts) 4 times, ss in first dc. [80 dc]

Rnd 7 (Dc in all sts across to corner, 3dc in corner st) 4 times, dc in all sts across to beginning, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 dc]

Links to Completed Squares

Pin the Belarus Square!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 6 of the 2020 VVCAL!

Happy Crafting,

Rachele C. – The Art of Crochet Blankets

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

You may also enjoy these completed CALs

2020 VVCAL Week 6, Post 1 of 2: Amsterdam Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 6 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here!

What to Expect Today

  • 2 blog posts, each with a square – Belarus Square, and Amsterdam Square (this post)
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 6” 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 Week 6 Squares – “Catona Colour Pack” Colorway

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

Amsterdam Square

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

5 Amsterdam Fun Facts

From visitingthedutchcountryside.com

  • Amsterdam has officially only been the capital of The Netherlands since 1983. Before that everyone saw Amsterdam as the capital, but it wasn’t official.
  • De Torensluis bridge from 1648 is the oldest and widest bridge of Amsterdam.
  • There are more than 1 million bicycles in Amsterdam, but only around 821.000 people. Yearly around 100.000 bikes get stolen.
  • Amsterdam gets visited by around 14 million tourists each year. Around 4.5 million of those are Dutch tourists and more than 9.5 million are foreign visitors. And that in a city that has only around 821.000 inhabitants.
  • Most canal houses are very small at the entrance, the reason for this is that they only had to pay taxes for the size of the facade of the house. That’s why everyone built high and long houses. You can find the smallest facade in the world at Het Singel 7. It is only 1 meter wide and barely wider than the front door. As the house goes back it rapidly increases in width.
View of canal in Amsterdam, Holland. Amstel river, canal, and bicycles.

Amsterdam Square Pattern

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 248 and 520

  • Catona Color No. 248
  • Catona Color No. 520

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 519 and 264

  • Catona Color No. 519
  • Catona Color No. 264

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 249 and 388

  • Catona Color No. 388
  • Catona Color No. 249

Colour Crafter Version: Make 1 – I used color 1316 Note: I’m just using my stash.

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 948 and 825

  • River Washed Color No. 948
  • Stone Washed Color No. 825

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.

Subscribe on YouTube for more videos like this one! Click here for the entire 2020 VVCAL playlist!

Stitch Guide (US Terms)

Note: Scroll down for UK Terms.

  • 2trcl * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh and pull through all 3 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2trcl (beg tr, tr) in st/sp – counts as 1 2trcl
  • beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
  • chN chain N number of times
  • hdc half double crochet
  • dc double crochet
  • lp loop
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • puff st (yoh, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through all lps
  • Rep repeat
  • Rnd round
  • sc single crochet
  • sp space (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 dc, 11dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc]

Rnd 2 (Ch2, puff st in next dc) 12 times, ch2, ss in top of puff st. Note: First ch2 does not count as a st. [12 puff st, 12 sp]

Rnd 3 Beg 2trcl into ch after first puff st, (ch2, 2trcl in ch-sp, ch2, 2trcl into ch after next puff) 12 times omitting final 2trcl, ss in beg 2trcl. [24 2trcl, 24 sp]

Rnd 4 3sc in each sp around, ss in first sc. [72 sc]

Rnd 5 Beg dc in next st, * dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 7 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, tr, (tr, ch2, tr) in next st, tr, dc, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [16 tr, 16 dc, 16 hdc, 28 sc, 4 sp]

Rnd 6 (Sc in all sts across to next corner sp, 3sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts across to beginning, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 sc]

Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

Note: Scroll up for US Terms.

  • 2dtrcl * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh and pull through all 3 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2dtrcl (beg dtr, dtr) in st/sp – counts as 1 2dtrcl
  • beg tr (dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • htr half treble crochet
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble crochet
  • lp loop
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • puff st (yoh, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through all lps
  • 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, 11tr, ss in beg tr. [12 tr]

Rnd 2 (Ch2, puff st in next tr) 12 times, ch2, ss in top of puff st. Note: First ch2 does not count as a st. [12 puff st, 12 sp]

Rnd 3 Beg 2dtrcl into ch after first puff st, (ch2, 2dtrcl in ch-sp, ch2, 2dtrcl into ch after next puff) 12 times omitting final 2dtrcl, ss in beg 2dtrcl. [24 2dtrcl, 24 sp]

Rnd 4 3dc in each sp around, ss in first dc. [72 dc]

Rnd 5 Beg tr in next st, * tr, htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts, htr in next 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts, dtr, (dtr, ch2, dtr) in next st, dtr, tr, rep from * 3 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [16 dtr, 16 tr, 16 htr, 28 dc, 4 sp]

Rnd 6 (Dc in all sts across to next corner sp, 3dc in corner sp) 4 times, dc in all sts across to beginning, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 dc]

Links to Completed Squares

Pin the Amsterdam Square!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 6 of the 2020 VVCAL!

Happy Crafting,

Rachele C. – The Art of Crochet Blankets

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

You may also enjoy these completed CALs

2020 VVCAL Week 5, Post 2 of 2: Sydney Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 5 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here!

What to Expect Today

  • 2 blog posts, each with a square – Sydney Square (this post), and Las Vegas Square
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 5” 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 Week 5 Squares – “Catona Color Pack”

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

Sydney Square

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

Sunset in Sydney with Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House in the background.

5 Sydney Fun Facts

From Weekend Notes

  • It was in the Guinness Book of Records for producing the longest line of pizzas at 221 metres in the Italian quarter of Leichardt.
  • The Sydney Fish Market is the largest market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and the world’s 3rd largest fish market.
  • Operating since 1875, the Sydney Ferries carries over 14 million passengers each year in and around Sydney.
  • The cost of building the Sydney Opera House ended up at AUD102 million instead of the original estimate of AUD7 million.
  • Sydney cafe, Ambrosia On The Spot, set a record by making the world’s largest burger at 95.5 kilograms outweighing the previous record of 84 kilograms in the US.

Sydney Square Pattern

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 503 and 146

  • Catona Color No. 503
  • Catona Color No. 146

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 249 and 398

  • Catona Color No. 249
  • Catona Color No. 398

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 157 and 404

Colour Crafter Version: Make 1 – I used color 1722 Note: I’m just using my stash.

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 948 and 942

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
  • beg tr (sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
  • beg dc4tog beginning dc 4 together: beg dc, (yoh, insert hook in next st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, pull yarn through 4 lps
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • dc4tog (yoh, insert hook in next st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, pull yarn through 5 lps
  • 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
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

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

Rnd 1 MR, beg tr, (ch1, tr) 11 times, ch1, ss in beg tr. [12 tr]

Rnd 2 Ss in first ch, beg dc in next tr, (3dc in same tr, dc in next tr) 12 times omitting final dc, do not join. [48 dc]

Rnd 3 Beg dc4tog across first 4 dc, (ch4, dc4tog) 11 times, ch4, ss in beg dc4tog. [12 dc4tog, 12 sp]

Rnd 4 Beg dc in first sp, (4dc in same sp, dc in dc4tog, 5dc in next sp, 4tr in next sp, ch3, 4tr in same sp, dc in next sp) 4 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [32 tr, 44 dc, 4 sp]

Rnd 5 (Sc in all sts across to corner sp, 3sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts across 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
  • beg dtr (dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
  • beg tr4tog beginning tr 4 together: beg tr, (yoh, insert hook in next st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yoh, pull yarn through 4 lps
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble crochet
  • tr4tog (yoh, insert hook in next st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, pull yarn through 5 lps
  • 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 dtr, (ch1, dtr) 11 times, ch1, ss in beg dtr. [12 dtr]

Rnd 2 Ss in first ch, beg tr in next dtr, (3tr in same dtr, tr in next dtr) 12 times omitting final tr, do not join. [48 tr]

Rnd 3 Beg tr4tog across first 4 tr, (ch4, tr4tog) 11 times, ch4, ss in beg tr4tog. [12 tr4tog, 12 sp]

Rnd 4 Beg tr in first sp, (4tr in same sp, tr in tr4tog, 5tr in next sp, 4dtr in next sp, ch3, 4dtr in same sp, tr in next sp) 4 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [32 dtr, 44 tr, 4 sp]

Rnd 5 (Dc in all sts across to corner sp, 3dc in corner sp) 4 times, dc in all sts across 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 5 of the 2020 VVCAL!

Happy Crafting,

Rachele C. – The Art of Crochet Blankets

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2020 VVCAL Week 5, Post 1 of 2: Las Vegas Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 5 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here!

What to Expect Today

  • 2 blog posts, each with a square – Sydney Square, and Las Vegas Square (this post)
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 5” 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 Week 5 Squares – “Catona Color Pack”

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

Las Vegas Square

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

5 Las Vegas Fun Facts

From Movoto.com

  • It would take 288 years for one person to spend one night in every hotel room in Las Vegas.
  • The Las Vegas Strip is the brightest place on Earth when looked at from outer space.
  • The Bronze lion outside of the MGM Grand Hotel weighs 50 tons, making it the largest bronze sculpture in the country.
  • Wealthy business man and aviator Howard Hughes requested a bulk shipment (200 gallons) of Baskin-Robbins’ Banana Nut ice cream while staying at Las Vegas’ Desert Inn. A few days later, Hughes decided that he was tired of the ice cream and announced that he would only eat Chocolate Marshmallow ice cream. The inn ended up distributing free Banana Nut ice cream for a year.
  • Music legend Elvis Presley performed 837 consecutive sold out shows at the Las Vegas Hilton (now known as LVH–Las Vegas Hotel and Casino).
Las Vegas, Nevada with Palm trees in the foreground. Shot at Sunset.

Las Vegas Square Pattern

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 397 and 414

  • Catona Color No. 397
  • Catona Color No. 414

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 414 and 519

  • Catona Color No. 414
  • Catona Color No. 519

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 245 and 524

  • Catona Color No. 245
  • Catona Color No. 524

Colour Crafter Version: Make 1 – I used color 1080 Note: I’m just using my stash.

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 824 and 945

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.

  • 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
  • 3trcl 3tr cluster:* yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 2 times, yoh and pull through all 4 lps
  • 4dc-popcorn 4dc in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first dc, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • 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
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

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

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

Rnd 2 * (Sc, ch7, sc) in next st, ch3, sk2, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [8 sc, 8 sp]

Rnd 3 Ss in first 4 chs, * (ch3, 4dc-popcorn) 2 times in next sp, ch3, ss in ch7-sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final ss, ss in 4th ss of Rnd 2. [8 4dc-popcorn, 12 sp]

Rnd 4 * Ignoring ss, sc in ch7-sp from Rnd 2, ch3, sk 1 sp, (3trcl, ch3) 2 times in next sp, 3trcl in same sp, ch3, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [12 3trcl, 4 sc, 16 sp]

Rnd 5 Ss in first 2 chs, sc in same sp, * (2dccl, ch1) 3 times in next sp, 2dccl in same sp, ch3, (2dccl, ch1) 3 times in next sp, 2dccl in same sp, sc in next sp, ch4, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final sc, ss in first sc. [32 2dccl, 8 sc, 32 sp]

Rnd 6 (2sc in next 3 sps, 5sc in next sp) 8 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 sc]

Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

Note: Scroll up for US 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
  • 3dtrcl 3dtr cluster:* yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 2 times, yoh and pull through all 4 lps
  • 4tr-popcorn 4tr in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first dc, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • beg beginning
  • beg tr (dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble 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
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

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

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

Rnd 2 * (Dc, ch7, dc) in next st, ch3, sk2, rep from * 3 times, ss in first dc. [8 dc, 8 sp]

Rnd 3 Ss in first 4 chs, * (ch3, 4tr-popcorn) 2 times in next sp, ch3, ss in ch7-sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final ss, ss in 4th ss of Rnd 2. [8 4tr-popcorn, 12 sp]

Rnd 4 * Ignoring ss, dc in ch7-sp from Rnd 2, ch3, sk 1 sp, (3dtrcl, ch3) 2 times in next sp, 3dtrcl in same sp, ch3, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [12 3dtrcl, 4 dc, 16 sp]

End 5 Ss in first 2 chs, dc in same sp, * (2trcl, ch1) 3 times in next sp, 2trcl in same sp, ch3, (2trcl, ch1) 3 times in next sp, 2trcl in same sp, dc in next sp, ch4, dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in first dc. [32 2trcl, 8 dc, 32 sp]

Rnd 6 (2dc in next 3 sps, 5dc in next sp) 8 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 dc]

Links to Completed Squares

Pin the Las Vegas Square!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 5 of the 2020 VVCAL!

Happy Crafting,

Rachele C. – The Art of Crochet Blankets

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

You may also enjoy these completed CALs

2020 VVCAL: Nederlandse Vertaling

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Genereus vertaald door Roeska Blankevoort – IG: @handmadebyRoeska

Maten en Materialen

Maten: de deken zal in zijn geheel ongeveer 64×72 inch (162x182cm) meten, ongeacht de gebruikte draad. In totaal zullen er 108 vierkantjes gemaakt worden.

Proeflapje: 4.25 inch/10.8 cm bij gebruik van Catona, 6 inch/15.3 cm bij gebruik van Colour Crafter, 4.75 inch/12 cm bij gebruik van Stone Washed/River Washed

Haaknaald: 3mm voor Catona, 4.25mm voor Colour Crafter, 3.5mm voor Stone Washed/River Washed

Draad: Scheepjes Catona of Scheepjes Colour Crafter of Stone Washed/River Washed (Zie de Algemene Informatie voor de hoeveelheid en de kleuren)

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“Plain Granny” Vierkant

Maak er 40

In de Engelstalige VVCAL wordt elke week aangegeven er twee te haken. Maak ze wanneer jij dat wilt, uiteindelijk heb je er 40 nodig (dit is géén typefout!).

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Steken en afkortingen

  • beg begin
  • beg stk begin stokje (v, L) – telt als 1 stk
  • NL  losse, N = de hoeveelheid
  • stk stokje
  • MR maak een ring: 3L, hv in derde L van de haaknaald
  • v vaste
  • hv halve vaste
  • st steek

Geschreven instructies

T1 MR, beg stk, (1L, 3stk) 3 keer, 1L, 2stk, hv in beg stk. [12 stk, 4 lossenruimtes]

Let op: Als het midden van je vierkant uitpuilt, werk dan met deze alternatieve ronde 1: T1 MR, beg stk, (1L, 2stk) 3 keer, 1L, stk, hv in beg stk. [8 stk, 4 lossenruimtes]

T2 Beg stk in lossenruimte, (1L, 3stk in dezelfde lossenruimte, 3stk in volgende lossenruimte) 4 keer. Haak het laatste stk van de herhaling niet, haak een hv in het beg stk. [24 stk, 4 lossenruimte]

T3-5 Beg stk in lossenruimte, (1L, 3stk in dezelfde lossenruimte, 3stk tussen alle 3-stk groepen tot de volgende  lossenruimte, 3stk in de volgende lossenruimte) 4 keer. Haak het laatste stk van de herhaling niet, haak een hv in het beg stk. [60 stk, 4 lossenruimte]

T6 Beg stk in lossenruimte, (2L, 2stk in dezelfde lossenruimte, 15stk, 2stk in de volgende lossenruimte) 4 keer. Haak het laatste stk van de herhaling niet, haak een hv in het beg stk. [76 stk, 4 lossenruimte]

T7 (3v in de lossenruimte, 19v) 4 keer, hv in de eerste v, hecht af. [88 vf]

“New York” Vierkant

Maar er twee

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Steken en afkortingen

  • beg begin
  • beg stk begin stokje (v, L) – telt als 1 stk
  • NL  losse, N = de hoeveelheid
  • stk stokje
  • MR maak een ring: 3L, hv in derde L van de haaknaald
  • puff st puff steek:  (sla de draad om de naald, steek de naald in de steek, sla de draad om de naald, haal op) 3x, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door alle lussen op de naald.
  • v vaste
  • hv halve vaste
  • st steek
  • dstk dubbel stokje

Geschreven instructies

T1 MR, beg stk, 15stk, hv in beg stk. [16 stk]

T2 Beg stk in volgende st, (1L, stk in de volgende st) 15 keer, 1L, hv in beg stk. [16 stk, 16 lossenruimte]

T3 (V, dstk) in elke lossenruimte rondom, zodat de dstks naar de voorkant van het werk kunnen springen, waardoor een kleine bobbel ontstaat. hv in eerste v. [16 v, 16 dstk]

T4 hv in dstk, (v in de volgende v, 3L) 16 keer, hv in eerste v. [16 v, 16 lossenruimtes]

T5 hv in eerste L, v in dezelfde lossenruimte, * (2L, v in de volgende lossenruimte) 2 keer, 2L, (puff st, 4L, puff st) in de volgende lossenruimte, 3L, v in de volgende lossenruimte, herhaal vanaf * 3 keer. Haak de laatste v van de herhaling niet, hv in de eerste v. [8 puff st, 12 v, 20 lossenruimtes]

T6 Beg stk in de eerste lossenruimte, * 2stk in dezelfde lossenruimte, 1L, 3stk in de volgende 3 lossenruimtes, 2L, 3stk in dezelfde lossenruimte, 3stk in de volgende lossenruimte, stk in de volgende lossenruimte, herhaal vanaf * 3 keer. Haak het laatste stk van de herhaling niet, hv in beg stk. [72 stk, 8 lossenruimtes]

T7 (V in alle st/lossenruimtes rondom tot de volgende hoek lossenruimte, 3v in hoek lossenruimte) 4 keer, v in alle st rondom tot eerste v, hv in eerste v, hecht af en werk de uiteindes weg. [88 v]

“London” Vierkant

Maak er twee

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Steken en afkortingen

  • 3stkcl 3-stokjes-cluster: (sla de draad om de naald, steek de naald in de steek /lossenruimte, sla de draad om de naald, haal op, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 2 lussen op de naald) 3 keer, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 4 lussen op de naald
  • beg begin
  • beg 3stkcl begin-3-stokjes-cluster: beg stk, (sla de draad om de naald, steek de naald in de steek /lossenruimte, sla de draad om de naald, haal op, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 2 lussen op de naald) 2 keer, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 3 lussen op de naald.
  • beg stk begin stokje (v, L) – telt als 1 stk
  • beg stk5sh begin-5-stk-samen-haken: beg stk, (sla de draad om de naald, steek de naald in de steek, sla de draad om de naald, haal op, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 2 lussen op de naald) 4 keer, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 5 lussen op de naald
  • NL  losse, N = de hoeveelheid
  • stk stokje
  • stk5sh 5-stokjes-samen-haken: (sla de draad om de naald, steek de naald in de volgende st, sla de draad om de naald, haal op, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 2 lussen op de naald) 5 keer, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 6 lussen op de naald
  • MR maak een ring: 3L, hv in derde L van de haaknaald
  • puff st puff steek:  (sla de draad om de naald, steek de naald in de steek, sla de draad om de naald, haal op) 3x, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door alle lussen op de naald.
  • v vaste
  • hv halve vaste
  • st steek/steken

Geschreven instructies

T1 MR, beg stk, 15stk, hv in beg stk. [16 stk]

T2 Haal de lus op tot de hoogte van een puff st, (puff st in volgende st, 1L) 16 keer, hv in eerste L van de toer. [16 puff st, 16 lossenruimtes]

T3 Beg 3stkcl in de eerste lossenruimte, (2L, 3stkcl in de volgende lossenruimte) 15 keer, 2L, hv in beg 3stkcl. [16 3stkcl, 16 lossenruimtes]

Let op: het motief kan na deze ronde omhoog krullen, maar dit zal vanzelf oplossen na de volgende paar rondes.

T4 hv in eerste L, v in dezelfde lossenruimte, (1L, 5stk in volgende 3 lossenruimtes, 1L, v in volgende lossenruimte) 4 keer. Haak de laatste v van de herhaling niet, hv in eerste v. [60 stk, 4 v, 8 lossenruimtes]

T5 hv in eerste L, beg stk5sh over de eerste 5 stk, * 4L, stk5sh, 4L, hv in de zojuist gemaakte stk5sh, zorg dat de hv rondom 4-lossenruimte komt – picot steek gemaakt – , 4L, stk5sh, 3L, v in de volgende lossenruimte, 2L, v in de volgende lossenruimte, 3L, stk5sh, herhaal vanaf * 3 keer. Haak het laatste stk5sh van de herhaling niet, hv in beg stk5sh. [4 picot, 12 stk5sh, 8v, 20 lossenruimtes]

T6 (4v in lossenruimte, 5v in de picot, 4v in volgende lossenruimte, 3v in volgende 3 lossenruimtes) 4 keer, hv in de eerste v, hecht af en werk de uiteindes weg. [88 v]

“Paris” Vierkant

Maak er twee

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Steken en afkortingen

  • 2stkcl 2-stokje-cluster: (sla de draad om de naald, steek de naald in de volgende st/lossenruimte, sla de draad om de naald, haal op, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 2 lussen op de naald) 2 keer, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 3 lussen op de naald
  • 3stkcl 3-stokje-cluster: (sla de draad om de naald, , steek de naald  st/lossenruimte, sla de draad om de naald, , haal op, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 2 lussen op de naald) 3 keer, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 4 lussen op de naald
  • beg begin
  • beg 3stkcl beg-3-stokje-cluster: beg stk, (sla de draad om de naald, , steek de naald in de st/lossenruimte, sla de draad om de naald, haal op, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 2 lussen op de naald) 2 keer, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 3 lussen op de naald
  • beg stk begin stokje (v, L) – telt als 1 stk
  • NL  losse, N = de hoeveelheid
  • stk stokje
  • MR maak een ring: 3L, hv in derde L van de haaknaald
  • v vaste
  • hv halve vaste
  • st steek/steken

Geschreven instructies

T1 MR, beg 3stkcl, (2L, 3stkcl) 7 keer, 2L, hv in beg 3stkcl. [8 3stkcl, 8 lossenruimtes]

T2 (2v, 2L, 2v) om 8 lossenruimtes, hv in eerste v. [32 v, 8 lossenruimtes]

T3 Hv in de eerste v, hv in volgende L, (v in lossenruimte, 5L) 8 keer, hv in eerste v. [8 v, 8 lossenruimtes]

T4 Hv in de eerste 2L, v in lossenruimte * (2L, 2stkcl) 5 keer in de volgende lossenruimte, 2L, v in de volgende lossenruimte, herhaal vanaf * 4 keer. Haak de laatste v van de herhaling niet, hv in de eerste v. [20 2stkcl, 4 v, 24 lossenruimtes]

T5 Hv in de eerste L, v in lossenruimte, (3L, v in de volgende lossenruimte) 23 keer, 3L, hv in eerste v. [24 v, 24 lossenruimtes]

T6 (3v in de 2-lossenruimte, 2stk in volgende lossenruimte, 3L, 2stk in dezelfde lossenruimte, 3v in 3 lossenruimtes) 4 keer, hv in eerste v. [16 stk, 60 v, 4 lossenruimte]

T 7 (V in alle sts/lossenruimtes tot de volgende hoek-lossenruimte, 3v in de hoek-lossenruimte) 4 keer, v in alle sts tot de eerste v, hv in eerste v, hecht af en werk de uiteindes weg. [88 v]

“Munich” Vierkant

Maak er twee

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Steken en afkortingen

  • 4stk-popcorn 4-stokjes-popcorn: 4stk in st/lossenruimte, haal de lus van de haak af, steek de haaknaald van voor naar achter door de steek van het eerste stk. Pak de lus weer op en haal door de eerste stk om de popcorn steek te sluiten.
  • dstk dubbelstokje
  • 4dstkcl 4-dubbelstokjes-cluster: * sla de draad om de naald,  2 keer, steek de naald  st, sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door, (sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 2 lussen op de naald) 2 keer, herhaal vanaf * 3 keer, sla de draad om de naald en haal draad door 5 lussen op de naald
  • beg begin
  • beg 4dstkcl begin-4-dubbelstokjes-cluster: beg dstk, * sla de draad 2 keer om de naald,  steek de naald  st, sla de draad om de naald,  haal draad door, (sla de draad om de naald, haal draad door 2 lussen op de naald) 2 keer, herhaal vanaf * 2 keer, sla de draad om de naald en haal draad door 4 lussen op de naald
  • beg stk begin stokje (v, L) – telt als 1 stk
  • NL  losse, N = de hoeveelheid
  • stk stokje
  • MR maak een ring: 3L, hv in derde L van de haaknaald
  • v vaste
  • hv halve vaste
  • st steek/steken

Geschreven instructies

T1 MR, beg stk, 11stk, hv in beg stk. [12 stk]

T2 Beg 4dstkcl in de volgende st, * 6L, (4dstkcl in de volgende st, 2L) 2 keer, 4dstkcl in de volgende st, herhaal vanaf * 3 keer. Haak het laatste 4dstkcl van de herhaling niet, hv in beg 4dstkcl. [12 4dstkcl, 12 lossenruimtes]

T3 Beg stk in lossenruimte, * 3stk in dezelfde lossenruimte, 3L, 4stk in dezelfde lossenruimte, (2L, 4stk-popcorn in de volgende lossenruimte) 2 keer, 2L, stk in volgende lossenruimte, herhaal vanaf * 3 keer. Haak het laatste stk van de herhaling niet, hv in beg stk. [8 4stk-popcorn, 32 stk, 16 lossenruimtes]

T4 Hv in de volgende st, beg stk in volgende st, * 1L, (2stk, 3L, 2stk) in hoek-lossenruimte, (1L, sla 1st over, stk) 2 keer, 3L, sla 1 lossenruimte over, 4stk-popcorn in de volgende lossenruimte, 3L, stk in volgende stk, 1L, sla 1st over, stk, herhaal vanaf * 3 keer. Haak het laatste stk van de herhaling niet, hv in beg stk. [4 4stk-popcorns, 32 stk, 28 lossenruimtes]

T5 (v in 3 sts/lossenruimtes, 3v in hoek-ossenruimte, v in 6 sts/lossenruimtes, 3v in 3L-lossenruimte, v in 4stk-popcorn, 3v in 3L-lossenruimte, v in 3 sts/lossenruimtes) 4 keer, hv in eerste v, hecht af en werk de uiteindes weg. [88 v]

2020 VVCAL Week 4, Post 2 of 2: Dubai Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 4 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here!

What to Expect Today

  • 2 blog posts, each with a square – Berlin Square, and Dubai Square (this post)
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 4” section to see which granny squares to make for this week – coming noon cst
  • 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 Week 4: Catona Colour Pack Version

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

Dubai Square

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

Dubai marina with modern skycrapers

5 Dubai Fun Facts

From Jones Around the World

  • The national animal of the entire United Arab Emirates is the Arabian oryx. What’s an Arabian oryx, you ask? It’s kind of like an mid-sized antelope.
  • Dubai was founded in 1833, but back then it was just a small fishing settlement. But it was only the 1980’s and 1990’s that saw it revolutionize itself as a world class tourist destination.
  • On average, 14 million tourists a year visit Dubai.
  • More than half of the population of Dubai is aged between 25-34, so it’s a youthful city that is geared very much towards those in this age bracket. Only 15% of Dubai’s population is over 45!
  • In 1968 there were only 13 cars in Dubai. Today there are millions. Crazy!

Dubai Square Pattern

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 408 and 254

  • Catona Color No. 408
  • Catona Color No. 254

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 519 and 398

  • Catona Color No. 519
  • Catona Color No. 398

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 388 and 157

Colour Crafter Version: Make 1 – I used color 1822 Note: I’m just using my stash.

Colour Crafter Color No. 1822

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 834 and 804

  • Stone Washed Color No. 834
  • Stone Washed Color No. 804

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

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Stitch Guide (US Terms)

Note: Scroll down for UK Terms.

  • 4dc-popcorn 4dc in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first dc, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • 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 4dc-popcorn (beg dc, 3dc) in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through beg dc, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • beg 3dccl beg 3dc cluster: beg dc, (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 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
  • 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, 8sc, ss in first sc. [8 sc]

Rnd 2 Beg 4dc-popcorn in next st, (ch4, 4dc-popcorn in next st) 7 times, ch4, ss in beg 4dc-popcorn. [8 4dc-popcorn, 8 sp]

Note: somehow I didn’t get a photo of me finishing this round and closing the round with a ss… you can see it is done below.

Rnd 3 Ss in 2 chs, sc in same sp, (ch5, sc in next sp) 7 times, ch5, ss in first sc. [8 sc, 8 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in 2 chs, sc in same sp, (ch 2, 3dccl in next sc, ch2, sc in next sp) 8 times omitting final sc, ss in first sc. [8 3dccl, 8 sc, 16 sp]

Rnd 5 Ss in first ch, sc in same sp, (ch3, sc in next sp) 15 times, ch3, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp]

Rnd 6 Beg 3dccl in first sp, * ch3, 3dccl in same sp, (ch3, sc in next sp) 3 times, ch3, 3dccl in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final 3dccl, ss in beg 3dccl. [8 3dccl, 12 sc, 20 sp]

Rnd 7 * 5sc in corner sp, (3sc in next sp, sc in next sc) 3 times, 3sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [80 sc]

Rnd 8 Sc in next st, (3sc in corner st, sc in all sps to next corner st) 4 times omitting final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 sc]

Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

Note: Scroll up for US Terms.

  • 4tr-popcorn 4tr in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first tr, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • 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 4tr-popcorn (beg tr, 3tr) in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through beg tr, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • beg 3trcl beg 3tr cluster: beg tr, (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 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, 8dc, ss in first dc. [8 dc]

Rnd 2 Beg 4tr-popcorn in next st, (ch4, 4tr-popcorn in next st) 7 times, ch4, ss in beg 4tr-popcorn. [8 4tr-popcorn, 8 sp]

Note: somehow I didn’t get a photo of me finishing this round and closing the round with a ss… you can see it is done below.

Rnd 3 Ss in 2 chs, dc in same sp, (ch5, dc in next sp) 7 times, ch5, ss in first dc. [8 dc, 8 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in 2 chs, dc in same sp, (ch2, 3trcl in next dc, ch2, dc in next sp) 8 times omitting final dc, ss in first dc. [8 3trcl, 8 dc, 16 sp]

Rnd 5 Ss in first ch, dc in same sp, (ch3, dc in next sp) 15 times, ch3, ss in first dc. [16 dc, 16 sp]

Rnd 6 Beg 3trcl in first sp, * ch3, 3trcl in same sp, (ch3, dc in next sp) 3 times, ch3, 3trcl in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final 3trcl, ss in beg 3trcl. [8 3trcl, 12 dc, 20 sp]

Rnd 7 * 5dc in corner sp, (3dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 3 times, 3dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times, ss in first dc. [80 dc]

Rnd 8 Dc in next st, (3dc in corner st, dc in all sps to next corner st) 4 times omitting final dc, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 dc]

Links to Completed Squares

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2020 VVCAL Week 4, Post 1 of 2: Berlin Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 4 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here!

What to Expect Today

  • 2 blog posts, each with a square – Berlin Square (this post), and Dubai Square
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 4” section to see which granny squares to make for this week – (coming at noon CST)
  • 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 Week 4: Catona Colour Pack Version

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

Berlin Square

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

5 Berlin Fun Facts

Skyline of Berlin (Germany) with TV Tower at dusk

From AwesomeBerlin.net

  • Berlin is over 9 times the size of Paris, BUT it only has 1/5 of Paris’ density (4k inhabitants per square km as opposed to 21k inhabitants per square km in Paris).
  • It has more bridges than Venice – around 1,700 of them. It is also said that Berlin has more waterways than Amsterdam, Stockholm and Venice combined.
  • Berlin is home to 3 world class and active Opera Houses, which can accommodate over 4,400 opera attendees.
  • It is home to the longest open air gallery in the world with a little over 1.3 km. The East Side Gallery showcases over 100 murals from artists from all over the world.
  • Berlin is considered by many as Germany`s greenest city with over 44% of its area made of waterways, woods, rivers and green areas.

Berlin Square Pattern

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 172 and 261

  • Catona Color No. 172
  • Catona Color No. 261

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 520 and 264

  • Catona Color No. 520
  • Catona Color No. 264

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 522 and 212

Colour Crafter Version: Make 1 – I used color 1082 Note: I’m just using my stash.

Colour Crafter Color No. 1082

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 815 and 829

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

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Stitch Guide (US Terms)

Note: Scroll down for UK Terms.

  • 2trcl * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh and pull through all 3 lps
  • 4dccl 4dc cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, draw yarn through 5 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2trcl (beg tr, tr) in st/sp – counts as 1 2trcl
  • beg 4dccl beg 4dc cluster: beg dc, (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 dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg tr (sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • hdc half 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 2trcl, (ch3, 2trcl) 7 times, ch3, ss in beg 2trcl. [8 2trcl, 8 sp]

Rnd 2 Beg dc in sp, (4dc in same sp, dc in next sp) 8 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [40 dc]

Rnd 3 (Sc in next dc, ch3, sk1) 20 times, ss in first sc. [20 sc, 20 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in 1 ch, beg 4dccl in same sp, (ch3, 4dccl in next sp) 19 times, ch3, ss in beg 4dccl. [20 4dccl, 20 sp]

Rnd 5 * 3sc in next sp, 3hdc in next sp, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next sp, 3hdc in next sp, 3sc in next sp, sc in 4dccl, rep from * 3 times. [24 dc, 24 hdc, 28 sc, 4 sp]

Rnd 6 (Sc in all sts/sps across to corner sp, 3sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts/sps to beginning, ss in first sc, cut yarn and finish off. [88sc]

Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

Note: Scroll up for US Terms.

  • 2dtrcl * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh and pull through all 3 lps
  • 4trcl 4tr cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yoh, draw yarn through 5 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2dtrcl (beg dtr, dtr) in st/sp – counts as 1 2dtrcl
  • beg 4trcl beg 4tr cluster: beg tr, (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 tr (dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
  • beg dtr (dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble crochet
  • htr half treble 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
  • yoh yarn over hook

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

Rnd 1 MR, beg 2dtrcl, (ch3, 2dtrcl) 7 times, ch3, ss in beg 2dtrcl. [8 2dtrcl, 8 sp]

Rnd 2 Beg tr in sp, (4tr in same sp, tr in next sp) 8 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [40 tr]

Rnd 3 (Dc in next tr, ch3, sk1) 20 times, ss in first dc. [20 dc, 20 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in 1 ch, beg 4trcl in same sp, (ch3, 4trcl in next sp) 19 times, ch3, ss in beg 4trcl. [20 4trcl, 20 sp]

Rnd 5 * 3dc in next sp, 3htr in next sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next sp, 3htr in next sp, 3dc in next sp, dc in 4trcl, rep from * 3 times. [24 tr, 24 htr, 28 dc, 4 sp]

Rnd 6 (Dc in all sts/sps across to corner sp, 3dc in corner sp) 4 times, dc in all sts/sps to beginning, ss in first dc, cut yarn and finish off. [88dc]

Links to Completed Squares

Pin the Berlin Square!

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Happy Crafting,

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2020 VVCAL Week 3, Post 2 of 2: Tokyo Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 3 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here!

What to Expect Today

  • 2 blog posts, each with a square – New Orleans Square, and Tokyo Square (this post)
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 3” 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 Week 3 – Fresh Earth Palette

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

Tokyo Square

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

5 Tokyo Fun Facts

From LillaGreen Blog

  • Tokyo first settled around 3000 BC.
  • Shinjuku station is the busiest railway station not only in Tokyo but in the world. More than 3.7 million passengers pass through the station each day!
  • Tokyo Tower gets repainted every 5 years and almost 28,000 liters of paint are used to completely repaint it.
  • There are more than 100 universities and colleges in Tokyo which is the highest concentration of universities in the world!
  • Tokyo has more neon signs than any other city in the world.
View of Mt. Fuji and Tokyo skyline at dusk.

Tokyo Square Pattern

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 242 and 413

  • Catona Color No. 242
  • Catona Color No. 413

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 520 and 255

  • Catona Color No. 520
  • Catona Color No. 255

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 404 and 249

  • Catona Color No. 404
  • Catona Color No. 249

Colour Crafter Version: Make 1 – I used color 1080 Note: I’m just using my stash.

Colour Crafter Color No. 1010

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 832 and 826

  • Stone Washed Color No. 832
  • Stone Washed Color No. 826

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.

  • 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
  • 4dc-popcorn 4dc in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first dc, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2dccl (beg dc, dc) in sst/sp indicated – when joining rnd, ss into full dc st
  • beg 4dc-popcorn (beg dc, 3dc) in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through beg dc, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • 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
  • 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 4dc-popcorn, (ch5, 4dc-popcorn) 3 times, ch5, ss in beg 4dc-popcorn. [4 4dc-popcorn, 4 sp]

Rnd 2 Beg 2dccl in first sp, * (ch2, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, ch2, 2dccl in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final 2dccl, ss in beg 2dccl. [16 2dccl, 16 sp]

Rnd 3 Ss in first ch, sc in same sp, * (ch2, 2dccl) 4 times in next sp, ch2, sc in next sp, ch2, sk 1 sp, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final sc, ss in first sc. [16 2dccl, 8 sc, 24 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in first 2 chs, beg dc in next sp, * 2dc in same sp, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in corner sp, 3dc in next sp, ch2, sk 1 sp, working into ch2-sp of Rnd 2, 4dc-popcorn in ch2-sp, treating both ch2-sps from Rnds 2 and 3 as one, ch2, sk 1 sp, dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [4 4dc-popcorns, 48 dc, 12 sp]

Rnd 5 Ss in next dc, beg dc in next st, * ch1, sk1, dc, ch1, (dc, ch3, dc) in corner sp, (ch1, sk1, dc) 3 times, (ch1, dc in next sp) 2 times, ch1, dc in next dc, sk1, ch1, dc, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [40 dc, 40 sp]

Rnd 6 (Sc in all sts/sps across to corner sp, 3sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts/sps to beginning, ss in first sc, cut yarn and finish off. [88sc]

Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

Note: Scroll up for US 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
  • 4tr-popcorn 4tr in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first tr, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • beg beginning
  • beg 2trcl (beg tr, tr) in sst/sp indicated – when joining rnd, ss into full tr st
  • beg 4tr-popcorn (beg tr. 3tr) in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through beg tr, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • 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
  • 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 4tr-popcorn, (ch5, 4tr-popcorn) 3 times, ch5, ss in beg 4tr-popcorn. [4 4tr-popcorn, 4 sp]

Rnd 2 Beg 2trcl in first sp, * (ch2, 2trcl in same sp) 3 times, ch2, 2trcl in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final 2trcl, ss in beg 2trcl. [16 2trcl, 16 sp]

Rnd 3 Ss in first ch, dc in same sp, * (ch2, 2trcl) 4 times in next sp, ch2, dc in next sp, ch2, sk 1 sp, dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in first dc. [16 2trcl, 8 dc, 24 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in first 2 chs, beg tr in next sp, * 2tr in same sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in corner sp, 3tr in next sp, ch2, sk 1 sp, working into ch2-sp of Rnd 2, 4tr-popcorn in ch2-sp, treating both ch2-sps from Rnds 2 and 3 as one, ch2, sk 1 sp, tr in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [4 4tr-popcorns, 48 tr, 12 sp]

Rnd 5 Ss in next tr, beg tr in next st, * ch1, sk1, tr, ch1, (tr, ch3, tr) in corner sp, (ch1, sk1, tr) 3 times, (ch1, tr in next sp) 2 times, ch1, tr in next tr, sk1, ch1, tr, rep from * 3 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [40 tr, 40 sp]

Rnd 6 (Dc in all sts/sps across to corner sp, 3dc in corner sp) 4 times, dc in all sts/sps to beginning, ss in first dc, cut yarn and finish off. [88dc]

Links to Completed Squares

Pin the Tokyo Square!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 1 of the 2020 VVCAL!

Happy Crafting,

Rachele C. – The Art of Crochet Blankets

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2020 VVCAL Week 3, Post 1 of 2: New Orleans Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 3 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here!

What to Expect Today

  • 2 blog posts, each with a square – New Orleans Square (this post), and Tokyo Square
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 3” 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 Week 3 – Fresh Earth Palette

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

New Orleans Square

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

5 New Orleans Fun Facts

From Jones Around the World Blog

  • The game of poker originated in New Orleans, as did the game craps. It was named craps due to its original name of “crapaud”, which is the French word for “frog”. This links back to the nickname many give to the French – “frog eaters”.
  • The original streets of the city’s French Quarter are all named after French royalty and nobility. 
  • The city motto of New Orleans is “Laissez les bon temps rouler”. This French saying translates to “let the good times roll” – which really sums up the vibe of this great city!
  • Dental floss was invented by New Orleans dentist Levi Spear Parmly. Thanks Levi!
  • New Orleans has the highest number of historic neighborhoods and districts of any city in the United States. These are 20 distinct historical districts across the city.

New Orleans Square Pattern

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 281 and 114

  • Catona Color No. 281
  • Catona Color No. 114

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 240 and 414

  • Catona Color No. 240
  • Catona Color No. 414

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 388 and 524

  • Catona Color No. 388
  • Catona Color No. 524

Colour Crafter Version: Make 1 – I used color 1082 Note: I’m just using my stash.

Colour Crafter Color No. 1082

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 827 and 824

  • Stone Washed Color No. 827
  • Stone Washed Color No. 824

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.

  • 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
  • 2trcl * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh and pull through all 3 lps
  • 4dc-popcorn 4dc in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first dc, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • beg beginning
  • beg 4dc-popcorn (beg dc, 3dc) in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through beg dc, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • 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
  • tr treble crochet
  • yoh yarn over hook

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

Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, 15dc, ss in beg dc. [16 dc]

Rnd 2 Beg dc in next st, (ch1, dc) 15 times, ch1, ss in beg dc. [16 dc, 16 sp]

Rnd 3 (Sc, ch1, sc) in each ch-sp around, ss in first sc. [32 sc, 16 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in first sc, beg 4dc-popcorn in sp, * (ch5, 4dc-popcorn in next sp) 3 times, ch7, 4dc-popcorn in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final 4dc-popcorn, ss in top of beg 4dc-popcorn. [16 4dc-popcorn, 16 sp]

Rnd 5 Ss in first 2 chs, sc in same sp, * (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, ch2, 2dccl in next sp, ch2, 2trcl in same sp, ch3, 2trcl in same sp, ch2, 2dccl in same sp, ch2, sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final sc, ss in first sc. [8 2trcl, 8 2dccl, 12 sc, 28 sp]

Rnd 6 * (3sc in sp, sc in sc st) 2 times, 2sc in next 2 sps, 5sc in corner sp, 2sc in next 2 sps, sc in sc st, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and finish off. [88 sc]

Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

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  • 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
  • 2dtrcl * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh and pull through all 3 lps
  • 4tr-popcorn 4tr in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first tr, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • beg beginning
  • beg 4tr-popcorn (beg tr, 3tr) in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through beg tr, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • beg tr (dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble 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, 15tr, ss in beg tr. [16 tr]

Rnd 2 Beg tr in next st, (ch1, tr) 15 times, ch1, ss in beg tr. [16 tr, 16 sp]

Rnd 3 (Dc, ch1, dc) in each ch-sp around, ss in first dc. [32 dc, 16 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in first dc, beg 4tr-popcorn in sp, * (ch5, 4tr-popcorn in next sp) 3 times, ch7, 4tr-popcorn in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final 4tr-popcorn, ss in top of beg 4tr-popcorn. [16 4tr-popcorn, 16 sp]

Rnd 5 Ss in first 2 chs, dc in same sp, * (ch3, dc in next sp) 2 times, ch2, 2trcl in next sp, ch2, 2dtrcl in same sp, ch3, 2dtrcl in same sp, ch2, 2trcl in same sp, ch2, dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in first dc. [8 2dtrcl, 8 2trcl, 12 dc, 28 sp]

Rnd 6 * (3dc in sp, dc in dc st) 2 times, 2dc in next 2 sps, 5dc in corner sp, 2dc in next 2 sps, dc in dc st, rep from * 3 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn and finish off. [88 dc]

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Medidas y Materiales

Medidas/tensión: La manta medirá aproximadamente162,5 x 183cm (64 x 72”) en todos los tipos de lanas. Hay 108 cuadrados en total.

Tensión/medida: Los cuadrados (Granny Squares) miden 10,8 cm (4,25”) en Catona, 15, 25 cm (6”) en Colour Crafter y 12cm (4,75”) en Stone Washed/River Washed

Ganchillos: 3mm para Catona, 4,25mm para Colour Crafter, 3,5mm para Stone Washed/River Washed

Lanas: Scheepjes Catona, Scheepjes Colour Crafter, Stone Washed/River Washed (Ver página inicial para cantidades y colores)

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Motivo Cuadrado “Plain Granny”

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Guía de Puntos

  • Am anillo mágico: nudo corredizo, 3c, punto raso (pr) en la tercera cadeneta a partir ganchillo
  • An: anillo
  • c: cadeneta
  • cN: N número de cadenetas
  • esp: espacio (de cadeneta/s)
  • In: inicio
  • p: punto
  • pa: punto alto
  • Pain: punto alto inicial (1 punto bajo + 1cadeneta) – cuenta como 1 punto alto
  • pb: punto bajo
  • pr: punto raso

Instrucciones

Vuelta 1 Am,  Pain, (1c, 3pa) 3 veces, 1c, 2pa, pr en Pain. [12 pa, 4 esp]

Nota: Si el centro de tu cuadrado se hincha hacia afuera, usa esta alternativa para la vuelta 1:  Am, Pain, (1ca, 2pa) 3 veces, 1ca, 1pa, pr en Pain. [8 pa, 4 esp]

Vuelta 2 Pain en espacio, (1ca, 3pa en el mismo esp, 3pa en el siguiente esp) 4 veces omitiendo el punto final, pr en  Pain. [24 pa, 4 esp]

Vueltas 3 a 5 Pain en esp, (1ca, 3pa en el mismo esp, 3pa entre cada grupo de 3 pa hasta esp, 3pa en esp) 4 veces omitiendo el punto final, pr en  Pain. [60 pa, 4 esp]

Vuelta 6 Pain en esp, (2c, 2pa en el mismo esp, 15pa, 2pa en el siguiente esp) 4 veces omitiendo el punto final, pr en Pain. [76 pa, 4 esp]

Vuelta 7 (3pb en esp, 19pb) 4 veces, pr en el primer pb, cortar y meter hilos. [88 pb]

Motivo Cuadrado “New York”

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Guía de Puntos

  • Am anillo mágico: nudo corredizo, 3c, punto raso (pr) en la tercera cadeneta a partir ganchillo
  • An: anillo
  • c: cadeneta
  • cN: N número de cadenetas
  • esp: espacio (de cadeneta/s)
  • In: inicio
  • Laz: lazada alrededor del ganchillo, hacia delante.
  • p: punto
  • pa: punto alto
  • Pad: punto alto doble
  • Pain: punto alto inicial (1 punto bajo + 1cadeneta) – cuenta como 1 punto alto
  • pb: punto bajo
  • Piña: punto piña(1 lazada, insertar ganchillo en el punto y recoger hebra, lazada y sacar anillo) 3 veces, 1 lazada para cerrar los 3 anillos .
  • pr: punto raso

Instrucciones

Vuelta 1 Am, Pain, 15pa, pr en punto alto inicial. [16 pa]

Vuelta 2 Pain en el siguiente punto, (1c, pa en el siguiente punto) 15 veces, 1c, pr en Pain. [16 pa, 16 esp]

Vuelta 3 (pb, pad) en cada espacio, permitiendo que los pad salgan hacia adelante, pr en el primer pb [16 pb, 16 pad]

Vuelta 4 pb en pad, (pb en el siguiente pb, 3c) 16 veces, pr en el primer pb. [16 pb, 16 esp]

Vuelta 5 pr en primera c, pb en el mismo esp,* (2c, pb en es siguiente esp) 2 veces, 2c, (piña, 4c, piña) en el siguiente esp, 3c, pb en es siguen esp, repetir desde * 3 veces omitiendo el último pb, pr en el primer pb. [8 piña, 12 pb, 20 esp]

Vuelta 6 Pain en primer esp, *2 pa en el mismo esp, 1c, 3pa en los siguientes 3 espacios, 2c, 3pa en el mismo espacio, 3pa en el siguiente esp, pa en el siguiente esp, repetir desde * 3 veces, omitiendo último pa, pr en Pain. [72 pa, 8 esp]

Vuelta 7 (pb in all cada punto y espacio hasta espacio esquina, 3pb en espacio esquina) 4 veces, pb en cada punto hasta llegar al primer pb, pr en primer pb, cortar y meter hilos. [88 pb]

Motivo Cuadrado “London”

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Guía de Puntos

  • Am anillo mágico: nudo corredizo, 3c, punto raso (pr) en la tercera cadeneta a partir ganchillo
  • An: anillo
  • c: cadeneta
  • cN: N número de cadenetas
  • esp: espacio (de cadeneta/s)
  • In: inicio
  • p: punto
  • pa: punto alto
  • Pad: punto alto doble
  • Pain: punto alto inicial (1 punto bajo + 1cadeneta) – cuenta como 1 punto alto
  • pb: punto bajo
  • Piña: punto piña(1 lazada, insertar ganchillo en el punto y recoger hebra, lazada y sacar anillo) 3 veces, 1 lazada para cerrar los 3 anillos .
  • pr: punto raso
  • Racimo3: racimo de 3 puntos altos: (lazada, insertar en punto o esp, lazada, recoger, lazada y cerrar solo 2 anillos) 3 veces, lazada y cerrar los 4 anillos.
  • Racimo3ini : racimo de 3 puntos altos inicial: Pa in, (lazada, insertar en punto o esp, lazada, recoger, lazada y cerrar solo 2 anillos) 2 veces, lazada y cerrar los 3 anillos.
  • Racimo5:  racimo de 5 puntos altos: (lazada, insertar en siguiente punto o esp, lazada, recoger anillo, lazada y cerrar solo 2 anillos) 5 veces, lazada y cerrar los 6 anillos.
  • Racimo5ini : racimo de 5 puntos altos inicial : Pa in, (lazada, insertar en siguiente punto, lazada, recoger anillo, lazada  cerrar solo 2 anillos) 4 veces, lazada y cerrar los 5 anillos

Instrucciones

Vuelta 1 Am, Pain, 15pa, pr en Pain. [16 pa]

Vuelta 2 Estirar anillo a la altura de un punto piña, (piña en el siguiente punto, 1c) 16 veces, pr en primera c de la vuelta. [16 piña, 16 esp]

Vuelta 3 Racimo3ini en el primer esp, (2c, Racimo3 en el siguiente esp) 15 veces, 2c, pr en el Racimo3ini. [16 Racimo3, 16 esp]

Nota: El posible que el motivo se abombe tras esta vuelta, pero volverá a su forma tras las siguientes vueltas.

Vuelta 4 pr en primera c, pb en mismo esp (1c, 5pa en los siguientes 3 esp, 1c, pb en el siguiente espacio) 4 veces omitiendo pb final, pr en el primer pb. [60 pa, 4 pb, 8 esp]

Vuelta 5 pr en primera c, Racimo5ini en los 5 primeros pa, * 4c, Racimo5, 4c, pr en el espacio anterior de 4c pasando  por encima del Racimo5 para formar un picot, 4c, Racimo5, 3c, pb en el siguiente esp, 2c, pb en el siguiente esp, 3c, Racimo5, repetir desde* 3 veces omitiendo el último Racimo5, pr en Racimo5ini. [4 picot, 12 Racimo5, 8 pb, 20 esp]

Vuelta 6 (4pb en esp, 5pb en picot, 4pb en el esp siguiente, 3 pb en los siguientes 3 espacios) 4 veces, pr en el primer pb, cortar y meter hilos. [88 pb]

Motivo Cuadrado “Paris”

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Guía de Puntos

  • Am anillo mágico: nudo corredizo, 3c, punto raso (pr) en la tercera cadeneta a partir ganchillo
  • An: anillo
  • c: cadeneta
  • cN: N número de cadenetas
  • esp: espacio (de cadeneta/s)
  • In: inicio
  • p: punto
  • pa: punto alto
  • Pad: punto alto doble
  • Pain: punto alto inicial (1 punto bajo + 1cadeneta) – cuenta como 1 punto alto
  • pb: punto bajo
  • pr: punto raso
  • Racimo2: racimo de 2 puntos altos: (lazada, insertar en punto o esp, lazada, recoger, lazada y cerrar solo 2 anillos) 2 veces, lazada y cerrar los 3 anillos.
  • Racimo3: racimo de 3 puntos altos: (lazada, insertar en punto o esp, lazada, recoger, lazada y cerrar solo 2 anillos) 3 veces, lazada y cerrar los 4 anillos.
  • Racimo3ini racimo de 3 Pa inicial: Pain, (lazada, insertar en punto o esp, lazada, recoger, lazada y cerrar 2 anillos) 2 veces, lazada y cerrar los 3 anillos.

Instrucciones

Vuelta 1 MR, Racimo3ini, (2c 2 Racimo3) 7veces, 2c, pr en Racimo3ini. [8 Racimo3, 8 sp]

Vuelta 2 (2pb, 2c, 2pb) en cada uno de los 8 esp, pr en primer pb.[32 sc, 8 sp]

Vuelta 3 pr en primer pb, pr en siguiente c, (pb en esp, 5c) 8 veces, pr en primer pb. [8 pb, 8 esp]

Vuelta 4 pr en las primeras dos c, pb en esp * (2c, Racimo) 5 veces en el siguiente esp, 2c, pb en el siguiente esp, repetir desde * 4 veces omitiendo el último pb, pr en primer pb. [20 Racimo, 4 pb, 24 esp]

Vuelta 5 pr en las primera c, pb en esp, (3c, pb, en el siguiente esp) 23 veces, 3c, pr en primer pb. [24 sc, 24 sp]

Vuelta 6 (3pb en 2 espacios, 2pa en el siguiente esp, 3c, 2 pa en el mismo esp, 3pb en 3 esp) 4 veces, pr en primer pb. [16 pa, 60 pb, 4 esp]

Vuelta 7 (pb en cada punto / espacio hasta llegar a la esquina, 3 pb en el espacio de la esquina) 4 veces, pb en todos los puntos hasta llegar al primer pb, cortar y meter hilos. [88 pb]

Motivo Cuadrado “Munich”

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Guia de Puntos

  • Am anillo mágico: nudo corredizo, 3c, punto raso (pr) en la tercera cadeneta a partir ganchillo
  • An: anillo
  • c: cadeneta
  • cN: N número de cadenetas
  • esp: espacio (de cadeneta/s)
  • In: inicio
  • Madroño4:  (Madroño de 4 puntos altos)4pa en punto o espacio, soltar anillo del ganchillo e insertarlo por delante en el primer pa, recoger anillo que hemos soltado y cerrar hacia adelante para formar el Madroño.
  • p: punto
  • pa: punto alto
  • Pad: punto alto doble
  • Padini: punto alto doble inicial: punto alto inicial (1 punto bajo + 2cadeneta) – cuenta como 1 punto alto doble
  • Pain: punto alto inicial (1 punto bajo + 1cadeneta) – cuenta como 1 punto alto
  • pb: punto bajo
  • pr: punto raso
  • Racimodoble4: (racimo de 4 puntos altos dobles)* hacer 2 lazadas, insertar ganchillo en punto, coger hebra y sacarla; (coger hebra, pasarla por 2 anillos) 2 veces, repetir desde * 3 veces, coger hebra y pasarla por los 5 anillos. 
  • Racimodoble4Ini: (racimo de 4 puntos altos dobles inicial) Padini, * hacer 2 lazadas, insertar ganchillo en punto, coger hebra y sacarla; (coger hebra, pasarla por 2 anillos) 2 veces, repetir desde * 2 veces, coger hebra y pasarla por los 4 anillos.

Instrucciones

Vuelta 1 Am, Pain, 11 pa, pr en Pain.[12 pa]

Vuelta 2 Racimodoble4Ini en el siguiente punto, *6c, (Racimodoble4  en el siguiente punto, 2c) 2 veces, Racimodoble4  en el siguiente punto, repetir desde * 3 veces omitiendo el último Racimodoble4,  pr en Racimodoble4  inicial. [12 Racimodoble4, 12 esp]

Vuelta 3 Pain en esp, * 3pa en el mismo esp, (2c, Madroño4 en el siguiente esp) 2 veces, 2c en el siguiente esp, repetir desde * 3 veces, omitiendo último pa, pr en Pain. [8 Madroño4, 32 pa, 16 esp]

Vuelta 4 pr en el siguiente punto, Pain en el siguiente punto, * 1c, (2pa, 3c, 2pa) en espacio de la esquina, (1c, saltar 1 punto, pa) 2 veces, 3c, saltar un esp, Madroño4 en el siguiente esp, 3c, pa en siguiente pa, 1c, saltar 1 punto, pa, repetir desde * 3 veces, omitiendo último pa, pr en Pain. [4 Madroño4, 32 pa, 28 esp]

Vuelta 5 (pb en 2 puntos/espacios, 3pb en esp esquina, pb en 6 puntos/espacios, 3pb en espacio de 3c, pb en Madroño4, 3pb en espacio de 3c, pb en 3 puntos/espacios) 4 veces, pr en Pain, cortar y meter hebras. [88 pb]

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Maße und Materialien

Maße: Die Decke wird ca. 162,5x183cm (64x72in) mit allen unten beschriebenen Garnen. Es gibt 108 Quadrate insgesamt.

Maschenprobe: Die Quadrate messen 10,8cm(4,25in) für Catona, 15,25cm(6in) für Colour Crafter, 12cm(4,75in) für Stone Washed/ River Washed

Kurzwaren: 3mm Nadel für Catona, 4.25mm Nadel für Colour Crafter, 3.5mm Nadel für Stone Washed/River Washed

Garn: Scheepjes Catona oder Scheepjes Colour Crafter oder Stone Washed/River Washed (Siehe die Hauptseite (“Main Page”) für Mengenangaben und Farben)

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Plain Granny Quadrat

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Stiche

  • Anf                         Anfang
  • Anf Stb                 (fM, 1Lm)- zählt als 1Stb
  • fM                          feste Masche
  • Km                         Kettmasche
  • Lm                          Luftmasche
  • M                            Masche(n)
  • Rd                           Runde
  • Rm                         Ring machen: 3Lm, Km in 3. Lm von Nadel
  • Stb                         Stäbchen
  • Zwr                        Zwischenraum (Luftmaschenkette/brücke)[SJ1] 

Anleitung

Rd 1 Rm, Anf Stb, (1Lm, 3Stb)x3, 1Lm, 2Stb, Km in Anf Stb. [12 Stb, 4 Zwr]

Notiz: Wenn die Mitte Deines Quadrats sich nach oben wölbt, dann häkle  anstelle der obigen Rd1, diese alternative Rd 1: Rm, Anf Stb, (1Lm, 2Stb)x3, 1Lm, 1Stb, Km in Anf Stb. [8 Stb, 4 Zwr]

Rd 2 Anf Stb in Zwr, (1Lm, 3Stb in selben Zwr, 3Stb in nächsten Zwr) x4, wobei die letzte M ausgelassen wird, Km in Anf Sb. [24 Stb, 4 Zwr]

Rd 3-5 Anf Stb in Zwr, (1Lm, 3Stb in selben Zwr, 3Stb zwischen alle 3Stb-Gruppen bis zum nächsten Zwr, 3Stb in nächsten Zwr)x4 , wobei die letzte M ausgelassen wird, Km in Anf Sb. [60 Stb, 4 Zwr]

Rd 6 Anf Stb in Zwr, (2Lm, 2Stb in selben Zwr, 15Stb, 2Stb in nächsten Zwr)x4, wobei die letzte M ausgelassen wird, Km in Anf Sb.  [76 Stb, 4 Zwr]

Rd 7 (3fM in Zwr, 19fM)x4, Km in erste fM, Faden abschneiden [88 fM]

New York Quadrat

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Stiche

  • Anf Anfang
  • Anf Stb (fM, 1Lm)- zählt als 1Stb
  • Lm Luftmasche
  • Stb Stäbchen
  • Schl Schlinge
  • Rm Ring machen: 3Lm, Km in 3. M von Nadel
  • Puff M Puff Masche (U, Nadel in M einführen, U, Schl hoch holen)x3, U, Garn durch alle Schl ziehen
  • fM feste Masche
  • Zwr Zwischenraum (Luftmaschenkette/brücke)
  • Km Kettmasche
  • M Masche(n)
  • DStb Doppelstäbchen
  • U Umschlag
  • wdh wiederholen
  • Rd Runde

Anleitung

Rd 1 Rm, Anf Stb, 15Stb, Km in Anf Stb. [16 Stb]

Rd 2 Anf Stb in nächste M, (1Lm, Stb in nächste M)x15, 1Lm, Km in Anf Stb. [16 Stb, 16 Zwr]

Rd 3 (fM, DStb) in jeden Zwr, die Dstb sollen zur Vorderseite heraus “poppen”, um einen kleinen Bobbel zu bekommen, Km in erste fM. [16 fM, 16 DStb]

Rd 4 Km in DStb, (fM in nächste fM, 3Lm)x16, Km in erste fM. [16 fM, 16 Zwr]

Rd 5 Km in erste Lm, fM in selben Zwr, *(2Lm, fM in nächsten Zwr)x2, 2Lm, (Puff M, 4Lm, Puff M) in nächsten Zwr, 3Lm, fM in nächsten Zwr, wdh von * 3 mal, wobei die letzte fM ausgelassen wird, Km in erste fM. [8 Puff M, 12 fM, 20 Zwr]

Rd 6 Anf Stb in ersten Zwr, *2Stb in selben Zwr, 1Lm, 3Stb in nächste 3Zwr, 2Lm, 3Stb in selben Zwr, 3Stb in nächsten Zwr, Stb in nächsten Zwr, wdh von * 3 mal, wobei das letzte Stb ausgelassen wird, Km in Anf Stb. [72 Stb, 8 Zwr]

Rd 7 (fM in alle M/Zwr bis zum nächsten Eck-Zwr, 3fM in Eck-Zwr)x4, fM in alle M bis zur ersten fM, Km in erste fM, Faden abschneiden und Fadenenden vernähen. [88 fM]

London Quadrat

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Stiche

  • 3StbB 3 Stäbchen Büschel: (U, Nadel in M/Zwr, U, Schlinge hoch ziehen, U, durch 2 Schlingen ziehen) x3, U, durch alle Schlingen ziehen
  • Anf Anfang
  • Anf 3StbB Anfangs 3 Stäbchen Büschel: Anf Stb, (U, Nadel in M/Zwr, U, Schlinge hoch ziehen, U, durch 2 Schlingen ziehen) x2, U, durch die 3 Schlingen ziehen
  • Anf Stb (fM, 1Lm)- zählt als 1Stb
  • Anf 5Stbzus Anfangs-5-Stäbchen-zusammenabmaschen: Anf Stb, (U, Nadel in nächste M, U, Schl hoch ziehen, U, durch 2 Schlingen ziehen)x4, U, Faden durch 5 Schl ziehen
  • Lm Luftmasche
  • Stb Stäbchen
  • 5Stbzus 5-Stäbchen-zusammenabmaschen:  (U, Nadel in nächste M, U, Schl hoch ziehen, U, durch 2 Schlingen ziehen)x5, U, Faden durch 6 Schl ziehen
  • Schl Schlinge
  • Rm Ring machen: 3Lm, Km in 3. Lm von Nadel
  • Puff M Puff Masche (U, Nadel in M, U, Schl hoch holen)x3, U, Garn durch alle Schl ziehen
  • fM feste Masche
  • Zwr Zwischenraum  (Luftmaschenkette/brücke)
  • Km Kettmasche
  • M Masche(n)
  • U Umschlag
  • wdh wiederholen
  • Rd Runde

Anleitung

Rd 1 Rm, Anf Stb, 15 Stb, Km in Anf Stb. [16 Stb]

Rd 2 Verlängere die Schl bis zur Höhe einer Puff M, (mache eine Puff M in nächste M, 1Lm) x16, Km in erste Lm der Rd. [16 Puff M, 16 Zwr]

Rd 3 Anf 3StbB in ersten Zwr, (2Lm, 3StbB in nächsten Zwr)x15, 2Lm, Km in Anf 3StbB. [16 3StbB, 16 Zwr]

Notiz: Das Motiv kann sich nach dieser Runde wölben, es wird aber mit den nächsten Runden wieder abflachen.

Rd 4 Km in erste Lm, fM in selben Zwr, (1Lm, 5Stb in nächste 3 Zwr, 1Lm, fM in nächste Zwr)x4, wobei die letzte fM ausgelassen wird, Km in erste fM. [60 Stb, 4 fM, 8 Zwr]

Rd 5 Km in erste Lm, Anf 5Stbzus über die ersten 5Stb, *4Lm, 5Stbzus, 4Lm, Km in Spitze der vorigen 5Stbzus, dabei um den 4Lm Zwr arbeiten – Picot gemacht, 4Lm, 5Stbzus, 3Lm, fM in nächsten Zwr, 2Lm, fM in nächsten Zwr, 3Lm, 5Stbzus, wdh von * 3mal, wobei die letzte 5Stbzus ausgelassen wird, Km in Anf 5Stbzus. [4 Picot, 12 5Stbzus, 8 fM, 20 Zwr]

Rd 6 (4fM in Zwr, 5fM in Picot, 4fM in nächsten Zwr, 3fm in nächste 3 Zwr)x4, Km in erste fM, Faden abschneiden und Fadenenden vernähen. [88 fM]

Paris Quadrat

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Stiche

  • 2StbB 2Stb Büschel: (U, Nadel in M/Zwr, U, Schl hoch ziehen, U, durch 2 Schl ziehen) x2. U, durch all Schlingen ziehen
  • 3StbB 3Stb Büschel: (U, Nadel in M/Zwr, U, Schl hoch ziehen, U, durch 2 Schl ziehen) x3, U, durch alle 4 Schl ziehen
  • Anf Anfang
  • Anf 3StbB Anf 3Stb Büschel: Anf Stb, (U, Nadel in M/Zwr, U, Schl hoch ziehen, U, durch 2 Schl ziehen) x2, U, durch 3Schl ziehen
  • Anf Stb (fM, 1Lm)- zählt als 1Stb
  • Lm Luftmasche
  • Stb Stäbchen
  • Schl Schlinge(n)
  • Rm Ring machen: 3Lm, Km in 3. M von Nadel
  • Zwr Zwischenraum  (Luftmaschenkette/brücke)
  • Km Kettmasche
  • M Masche(n)
  • U Umschlag
  • wdh wiederholen
  • Rd Runde

Anleitung

Rd 1 Rm, Anf 3StB, (2Lm, 3StB)x7, 2Lm, Km in Anf 3StB. [8 3StbB, 8 Zwr]

Rd 2 (2fM, 2Lm, 2fM) in alle 8 Zwr, Km in erste fM. [32 fM, 8 Zwr]

Rd 3 Km in erste fM, Km in nächste Lm, (fM in Zwr, 5Lm)x8, Km in erste fM. [8 fM, 8 Zwr]

Rd 4 Km in erste 2Lm, fM in Zwr *(2Lm, 2StbB)x5 in nächsten Zwr, 2Lm, fM in nächsten Zwr, wdh von* 4 mal, wobei die letzte fM ausgelassen wird, Km in erste fM. [20 2StbB, 4 fM, 24 Zwr]

Rd 5 Km in erste Lm, fM in Zwr, (3Lm, fM in nächsten Zwr)x23, 3Lm, Km in erste fM. [24 fM, 24 Zwr]

Rd 6 (3fM in 2 Zwr, 2Stb in nächsten Zwr, 3Lm, 2Stb in selben Zwr, 3fM in nächsten 3 Zwr)x4, Km in erste fM. [16 Stb, 60 fM, 4 Zwr]

Rd 7 (fM in alle M/Zwr bis zum nächsten Eck-Zwr, 3fM in Eck-Zwr)x4, fM in alle M bis zur ersten fM, Km in erste fM, Faden abschneiden und Fadenenden vernähen. [88 fM]

Munich Quadrat

Mache 2

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Stiche

  • 4Stb-Popcorn 4Stb in M/Zwr, Schl von der Nadel lassen, Nadel in erstes Stb von vorne nach hinten einführen, Schl zur Vorderseite der Arbeit durchziehen um Popcorn zu schließen
  • 4DStbB 4DStb Büschel *Ux2, Nadel in M, U, durchziehen, (U, durch 2 Schl auf der Nadel)x2, wdh von * 3 mal, U und durch alle 5 Schl ziehen
  • Anf Anfang
  • Anf 4DStbB Anf 4-DStb Büschel: Anf  DStb*Ux2, Nadel in M, U, durchziehen, (U, durch 2 Schl auf der Nadel ziehen)x2, wdh von * 2 mal, U und ziehe durch alle 4 Schl
  • Anf Stb (fM, 1Lm)- zählt als 1Stb
  • Lm Luftmasche
  • Stb Stäbchen
  • Rm Ring machen: 3Lm, Km in 3. M von Nadel
  • fM feste Masche
  • Zwr Zwischenraum  (Luftmaschenkette/brücke)
  • Km Kettmasche
  • M Masche(n)
  • U Umschlag
  • Anf DStb Anfangs Doppelstäbchen (fM, 2Lm) – zählt als DStb
  • wdh wiederholen
  • Rd Runde

Aneitung

Rd 1 Rm, Anf Stb, 11Stb, Km in Anf Stb. [12 Stb]

Rd 2 Anf 4DStbB in nächste M, *6Lm, (4DStb in nächste Masche, 2Lm)x2, 4DStbB in nächste M, wdh von * 3 mal, wobei das letzte 4DStbB ausgelassen wird, Km in Anf 4DStbB. [12 4DStbB, 12 Zwr]

Rd 3 Anf Stb in Zwr, *3Stb in selben Zwr, 3Lm, 4Stb in selben Zwr, (2Lm, 4Stb-Popcorn in nächsten Zwr)x2, 2Lm, Stb in nächsten Zwr, wdh von *3 mal, wobei das letzte Stb ausgelassen wird, Km in Anf Stb. [8 4Stb-Popcorn, 32 Stb, 16 Zwr]

Rd 4 Km in nächsten M, Anf Stb in nächste M, *1Lm, (2Stb, 3Lm, 2Stb)in Eck-Zwr, (1Lm, 1überspr, Stb)x2, 3Lm, 1Zwr überspr, 4Stb-Popcorn in nächsten Zwr, 3Lm, Stb in nächstes Stb, 1Lm, 1überspr, Stb, wdh von * 3 mal, wobei das letzte Stb ausgelassen wird, Km in Anf Stb. [4 4Stb-Popcorn, 32 Stb, 28 Zwr]

Rd 5 (1fM in 3M/Zwr, 3fM in Eck-Zwr, 1fM in 6M/Zwr, 3fM in 3Lm-Zwr, fM in 4Stb-Popcorn, 3fM in 3Lm-Zwr, 1fM in 3M/Zwr)x4, Km in erste fM, Faden abschneiden und Fadenenden vernähen. [88 fM]

2020 VVCAL Week 2, Post 2 of 2: Munich Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 2 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here!

What to Expect Today

  • 2 blog posts, each with a square – Paris Square, Munich Square (this post)
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 2” 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 Week 2 Squares – “Catona Shy Violet” Colorway

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

Munich Square

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

5 Munich Fun Facts

From UniPlaces Blog

  • The oldest building is a bathroom.
  • BMW, whose headquarters is in Munich, has its own zip code. The digits that no other address has are 80788.
  • Jimmy Hendrix smashed his first guitar here. He first included this act into a concert on November 9, 1966, when he was playing in the Munich club, Big Apple.
  • Plasticine (Play-Doh) was invented in Munich.
  • The first photograph in Germany was taken here in 1839.
Munich, capital city of Germany’s Free State of Bavaria. CIty skyline in the evening light. The Alps visible in the background.

Munich Square Pattern

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 384 and 263

  • Catona Color No. 384
  • Catona Color No. 263

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 520 and 255

  • Catona Color No. 520
  • Catona Color No. 255

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 404 and 245

  • Catona Color No. 404
  • Catona Color No. 245

Colour Crafter Version: Make 1 – I used color 1722 Note: I’m just using my stash.

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 941 and 801

  • River Washed Color No. 941
  • Stone Washed Color No. 801

Measurements and Materials

  • Measurements: Blanket will measure about 64x72in for all colorways/yarns
  • Gauge: Squares measure 4.25in for Catona, 6in for Colour Crafter, XXX for Stone Washed/River Washed
  • Notions: US Size 3mm hook for Catona, 4.25mm hook for Colour Crafter, 3.5mm 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

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Stitch Guide (US Terms)

Note: Scroll down for UK Terms.

  • 4dc-popcorn 4dc in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first dc, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • 4trcl * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 3 times, yoh and pull through all 5 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 4trcl beg 4tr cluster: beg tr, * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 2 times, yoh and pull through all 4 lps
  • beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
  • beg tr (sc, ch2) – 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
  • 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, 11dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc]

Rnd 2 Beg 4trcl in next st, * ch6, (4trcl in next st, ch2) 2 times, 4trcl in next st, rep from * 3 times omitting final 4trcl, ss in beg 4trcl. [12 4trcl, 12 sp]

Rnd 3 Beg dc in sp, * 3dc in same sp, ch3, 4dc in same sp, (ch2, 4dc-popcorn in next sp) 2 times, ch2, dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [8 4dc-popcorn, 32 dc, 16 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in next st, beg dc in next st, * ch 1, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner sp, (ch1, sk1, dc) 2 times, ch3, sk 1 sp, 4dc-popcorn in next sp, ch3, dc in next dc, ch1, sk1, dc, rep from * 3 times omitting final dc, ss in beg dc. [4 4dc-popcorns, 32 dc, 28 sp]

Rnd 5 (Sc in 3 sts/sps, 3sc in corner sp, sc in 6 sts/sps, 3sc in ch3-sp, sc in 4dc-popcorn, 3sc in ch3-sp, sc in 3 sts/sps) 4 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 sc]

Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

Note: Scroll up for US Terms.

  • 4tr-popcorn 4tr in st/sp, release lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first tr, grab lp, pull through to front of work to close popcorn
  • 4dtrcl * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 3 times, yoh and pull through all 5 lps
  • beg beginning
  • beg 4dtrcl beg 4dtr cluster: beg tr, * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh pull through, (yoh, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 2 times, yoh and pull through all 4 lps
  • beg tr (dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
  • beg dtr (dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
  • chN chain N number of times
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble crochet
  • lp loop
  • MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
  • 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, 11tr, ss in beg tr. [12 tr]

Rnd 2 Beg 4dtrcl in next st, * ch6, (4dtrcl in next st, ch2) 2 times, 4dtrcl in next st, rep from * 3 times omitting final 4dtrcl, ss in beg 4dtrcl. [12 4dtrcl, 12 sp]

Rnd 3 Beg tr in sp, * 3tr in same sp, ch3, 4tr in same sp, (ch2, 4tr-popcorn in next sp) 2 times, ch2, tr in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [8 4tr-popcorn, 32 tr, 16 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in next st, beg tr in next st, * ch1, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in corner sp, (ch1, sk1, tr) 2 times, ch3, sk 1 sp, 4tr-popcorn in next sp, ch3, tr in next tr, ch1, sk1, tr, rep from * 3 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [4 4tr-popcorns, 32 tr, 28 sp]

Rnd 5 (Dc in 3 sts/sps, 3dc in corner sp, dc in 6 sts/sps, 3dc in ch3-sp, dc in 4tr-popcorn, 3dc in ch3-sp, dc in 3 sts/sps) 4 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 dc]

Links to Completed Squares

Pin the Munich Square!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 1 of the 2020 VVCAL!

Happy Crafting,

Rachele C. – The Art of Crochet Blankets

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

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2020 VVCAL Week 2, Post 1 of 2: Paris Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 2 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here!

What to Expect Today

  • 2 blog posts, each with a square – Paris Square (this post), Munich Square
  • Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 2” 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 Week 2 Squares – “Catona Shy Violet” Colorway

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

Paris Square

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

Note: On some of the sample squares, I worked 3dccl sts on Round 4, however, I ended up using 2dccl sts in the final pattern, to help reduce yarn running out on folks using the small 10g balls. You can see the final design on some of the sample squares as well. Thank you for understanding!

5 Paris Fun Facts

From The Swedish Nomad

  • There is only one stop sign in Paris
  • A flat was left unoccupied under lock and key for 70 years. The rent was paid every month, so no one went inside. But after the renter died, they found a Boldini painting which was valued to at least 2 million USD
  • There are 470,000 trees in Paris, about 1 tree for every 4 people in the city
  • There are more dogs than children
  • It became the capital of France in 987 AD
The sunset view of Paris with the Eiffel tower

Paris Square Pattern

Full Color info Coming April 17

“Catona 10g Colour Pack” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 246 and 403

  • Catona Color No. 246
  • Catona Color No. 403

Catona “Shy Violet” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 249 and 240

  • Catona Color No. 249
  • Catona Color No. 240

Catona “Fresh Earth” Version: Make 2 – Use colors 524 and 157

  • Catona Color No. 524
  • Catona Color No. 157

Colour Crafter Version: Make 1 – I used color 1080 Note: I’m just using my stash.

  • Colour Crafter Color No. 1080

Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version: Make 2 – Use colors 809 and 951

  • Stone Washed Color No. 809

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, 3.5mm 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.

  • 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 3dccl beg 3dc cluster: beg dc, (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 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
  • 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 3dccl, (ch2, 3dccl) 7 times, ch2, ss in beg 3dccl. [8 3dccl, 8 sp]

Rnd 2 (2sc, ch2, 2sc) in 8 sps, ss in first sc. [32 sc, 8 sp]

Rnd 3 Ss in first sc, ss in next ch, (sc in sp, ch5) 8 times, ss in first sc. [8 sc, 8 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in first 2 chs, sc in sp * (ch2, 2dccl) 5 times in next sp, ch2, sc in next sp, rep from * 4 times omitting final sc, ss in first sc. [20 2dccl, 4 sc, 24 sp]

Rnd 5 Ss in first ch, sc in sp, (ch3, sc in next sp) 23 times, ch3, ss in first sc. [24 sc, 24 sp]

Rnd 6 (3sc in 2 sps, 2dc in next sp, ch3, 2dc in same sp, 3sc in 3 sps) 4 times, ss in first sc. [16 dc, 60 sc, 4 sp]

Rnd 7 (Sc in all sts/sps across to next corner sp, 3sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts across to first sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 sc]

Stitch Guide (UK Terms)

Note: Scroll up for US 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 3trcl beg 3tr cluster: beg dc, (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
  • 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
  • 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 3trcl, (ch2, 3trcl) 7 times, ch2, ss in beg 3trcl. [8 3trcl, 8 sp]

Rnd 2 (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in 8 sps around, ss in first dc. [32 dc, 8 sp]

Rnd 3 Ss in first dc, ss in next ch, (dc in sp, ch5) 8 times, ss in first dc. [8 dc, 8 sp]

Rnd 4 Ss in first 2 chs, dc in sp * (ch2, 2trcl) 5 times in next sp, ch2, dc in next sp, rep from * 4 times omitting final dc, ss in first dc. [20 2trcl, 4 dc, 24 sp]

Rnd 5 Ss in first ch, dc in sp, (ch3, dc in next sp) 23 times, ch3, ss in first dc. [24 dc, 24 sp]

Rnd 6 (3dc in 2 sps, 2tr in next sp, ch3, 2tr in same sp, 3dc in 3 sps) 4 times, ss in first dc. [16 tr, 60 dc, 4 sp]

Rnd 7 (Dc in all sts/sps across to next corner sp, 3dc in corner sp) 4 times, dc in all sts across to first dc, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [88 dc]

Links to Completed Squares

Pin the Paris Square!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 2 of the 2020 VVCAL!

Happy Crafting,

Rachele C. – The Art of Crochet Blankets

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

You may also enjoy these completed CALs