The Linen Stitch Wash Cloth is a free pattern written specifically to help absolute crochet beginners practice the chain stitch and the single crochet stitch, comfortably hold the hook and yarn, learn to maintain even tension, and more.
Materials
Scheepjes Softfun (affiliate), or a comparable cotton/acrylic blend yarn that’s smooth and machine washable, since it is a wash cloth!
Size 4.5mm hook, or the hook that your yarn ball suggests
Stitch Description (US Terms)
Note: Stitches are linked to their tutorials when available.
Row 1Make a slip knot, ch an even amount of sts, about as wide as you’d like your wash cloth to be. Sc in the third ch from the hook, (ch1, sk 1 ch, sc in the next ch) repeat this across to the end, placing the final sc in the final ch, turn.
Row 2 – end (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, placing final sc in last ch sp, turn.
Work Row 2 until wash cloth is desired length. When desired length is reached, cut yarn. Weave in yarn tail.
Make it a blanket! Make a longer amount of chains (an even amount), and work back and forth until blanket is desired length.
In this video, you will learn how to turn your work and make single crochet stitches in the opposite direction, making a back and forth piece that is worked flat. Linked below, you will find a special project, the Linen Stitch Washcloth, which is designed to help you practice. Be sure to jump to this next step, as it will be very helpful to complete this project (coming August 9).
Video Instruction
Left-handed Video Instruction is coming!
Jump to the next step!
Single Crochet (UK Double Crochet) – Worked in the round
You Can Crochet This! Chain Stitch Statement Necklace
Introduction
The Chain Stitch Statement Necklace is a free pattern written specifically to help absolute crochet beginners practice the chain stitch, comfortably hold the hook and yarn, learn to maintain even tension, and more.
Materials
Scheepjes River Washed XL (affiliate), or a comparable chunky yarn that’s a bit funky, since it is a statement necklace!
Size 5.0mm hook, or the hook that your yarn ball suggests
Make a slip knot, and chain until your 50g, 75m of yarn is completely made into chain stitches. Do not worry about different size chains here – large, loose chains mixed in with tighter chains will only give the necklace more character. When about 6in of yarn remains, pull the yarn through the last chain stitch and pull it tight to secure it. Wind the chain into a ball as you go, so it doesn’t get tangled up. This is great to work on when you’re on the go!
Determine the length you want your necklace. Be sure you can slip it over your head. Begin loosely laying the chain length into a circle/oval approximately that size. Do not worry if you are making slightly larger or smaller circles – it will still look great! Stop winding circles when you have about 24in of chain left, and make sure the start of the 24in is at the top of the circle, meeting up with the beginning of the chain, as shown below.
Begin to tightly wrap the 24in of chains around the entire necklace, keeping wraps close together, and being sure to encase the beginning of the necklace to hide it.
When the 6in tail remains, insert the hook from right to left through the wrapped portion, hook the tail, and draw it into the wrapped portion to secure it. Alternatively, you may use the 6in tail to knot around the necklace to secure it, then cut the excess off.
Single Crochet is another element of the crochet basics. It is the first real stitch that you will learn, and it is used in a majority of crochet projects.
Practicing the chain stitch will help you maintain your tension, hold the hook and yarn comfortably, and much more. It is important to make a very long length of chain stitches until you are good at making chains. Linked below, you will find a special project, the Chain Stitch Statement Necklace, which is designed to help you practice. Be sure to jump to this next step, as it will be very helpful to complete this project.
The slip knot is the first element you must learn to begin to crochet. Along with this video, I teach you the way I hold the hook and yarn. You will develop your own style as you go!
Color: If using the Warm Neutrals palette, make 5 square each of 9 colors, and 6 squares each of 3 colors, leaving the cream out for joining and border.
Hook: US Size 4.5mm
Size: 6 inches
Key Stitch Descriptions
2trcl 2tr cluster: * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
beg beginning
beg 2trcl beginning 2tr cluster: (beg tr, tr) in st/sp
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
tr treble
yoh yarn over hook
Video Instruction
This video tutorial includes information on how to:
Make the beg dc and beg tr and join rounds neatly
Create mini bobbles with tr and sc sts
Weave ends as you go
Charted Instruction
Written Instruction
Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, 15 dc, ss in beg dc. [16 dc]
Rnd 2 (Sc, tr) in 16 sts, making sure to keep the tr “bobbles” at the front of the work. If this is too difficult, simply turn your motif to the WS and work this round on the WS instead. Then your tr sts will naturally “bobble” on the RS of the work. If you do this, don’t forget to turn the motif back to the RS for the next round. Ss in first sc. [16 tr, 16 sc]
Rnd 3 Ss in next st, beg 2trcl in sc, (ch2, 2trcl in next sc) 16 times, ch2, ss in beg 2trcl. [16 2trcl, 16 sp]
Rnd 4 5sc in all sps around, ss in first sc. [80 sc]
Rnd 5 Ss in next st, (sc in next st, ch4, sk4) 16 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp]
Note: Alternatively, Rnd 5 can be worked as follows for a more well-behaved square in the end.
Rnd 5 Ss in next st, * (sc in next st, ch3, sk4) 3 times, sc in next st, ch4, sk4, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp]
Rnd 6 * 5sc in 3 sps, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in next sp, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [16 dc, 60 sc, 4 sp]
Rnd 7 (Sc in all sts to corner sp, 3sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts to beg, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [88 sc]
Color: If using the Warm Neutrals palette, make 5 square each of 9 colors, and 6 squares each of 3 colors, leaving the cream out for joining and border.
Hook: US Size 4.5mm
Size: 6 inches
Key Stitch Descriptions
beg beginning
beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
bpsc back post sc: make an sc around the back post of the indicated st
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
Video Instruction
This video tutorial includes information on how to:
Make the beg dc and join rounds neatly
Create layered petals using chain space rounds
Weave ends as you go
Charted Instruction
Written Instruction
Rnd 1 MR, (sc, ch2) 8 times, ss in first sc. [8 sc, 8 sp]
Rnd 2 (Sc, ch3, sc, ch3, sc) in sp 8 times, do not join rnd. [24 sc, 16 sp]
Rnd 3 (Bpsc around sc from rnd 1, ch4) 8 times, do not join rnd. Watch video for clarification. [8 bpsc, 8 sp]
Rnd 4 (Sc, ch1, 3dc, ch1, sc) in ch-3 sp 8 times, do not join rnd. [24 dc, 16 sc, 16 sp]
Rnd 5 (Bpsc around sc from rnd 3, ch5) 8 times, do not join rnd. Watch video for clarification. [8 bpsc, 8 sp]
Rnd 6 (Sc, ch1, 7dc, ch1, sc) in ch-3 sp 8 times, do not join rnd. [56 dc, 16 sc, 16 sp]
Rnd 7 Rep Rnd 5, making bpsc around sc sts from Rnd 5. [8 bpsc, 8 sp]
Rnd 8 Ss in first 2 chs of Rnd 7, beg dc, (ch3, 4dc in same sp, 5dc in next sp, 4dc in next sp) 4 times omitting final st, ss in beg dc. [52 dc, 4 sp]
Rnd 9 Ss in first ch, beg dc in sp, (ch3, 3dc in same sp, dc in 13 sts, 3dc in next sp) 4 times omitting final st, ss in beg dc. [76 dc, 4 sp]
Rnd 10 (Sc in all sts to corner, 3sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts to beg, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [88 sc]
In this series, I break down each of my crochet patterns into bite-sized chunks in an expanded version for absolute beginners. Each free course includes step-by-step photos and videos for stitches, motifs, edgings, and more. It is designed for the absolute crochet beginner, to help guide your hook through pieces that may look intimidating. You can crochet this!
Absolute Beginner
Designed to help you practice your crochet skills.
Dutch Rose is a piece that is near and dear to my heart. It is the perfect embodiment of the type of blanket that I love to design. Elegant rose hexagons get cozy with granny stripe hexagons, and a clever striped corner, only to be set off by a gorgeous lace border. Heavenly!
Hashtags: #DutchRoseBlanket, and as always #CypressTextiles
If you’d rather cut right to the chase, or you just want to support my tiny fiber art empire, you can also find the Dutch Rose Crochet Blanket Pattern in an ad-free, easy to print PDF for a small fee on the following sites:
PDF version includes written and charted instruction and is condensed for ease of printing, so step-by-step photo instruction and video links are omitted.
Motif 1 – 69 total, 5 each in Yarns A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M, plus 4 in Yarn N
Motif 2 – 12 total, 1 each in Yarns A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Motif 3 – 14 total, in mixed stripes
Motif 4 – 5 total, in mixed stripes
Layout 3 – Choose Your Own Adventure!
Creating blanket layout with striped corner
Below is a layout example that will not work. The striped corner can not end by cutting into a motif. As shown below in the red circle, the line for the striped corner is located at a point where a half hexagon is cut into. The green line below that will work as it does not cut into any motifs. This will change the blanket size of course, so if you choose your own adventure, and you want to keep the striped corner, you have to play around with the layout to make the blanket wider or taller.
Creating blanket layout omitting striped corner
Easy peasy! Refer to the large or small layouts to see that the top and bottom rows of hexagons need to start and end with a half-hexagon motif. Once you have that in place, your blanket can be as large or small as you’d like.
cl (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw through all lps
ch chain
beg beginning
beg cl (beg dc, dc) – counts as 1 cl – Note: the beg dc does not count as a st here.When joining the round, join with slip st in the dc
beg dc (sc, ch 1) – counts as 1 dc
beg large shell All in same ch-sp: [beg cl, (ch 2, cl) 2 times]
beg small shell All in same ch-sp: (beg cl, ch 3, cl)
dc double crochet
large shell All in same ch-sp: [(cl, ch 2) 2 times, cl]
lp(s) loop(s)
rep repeat
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sc single crochet
sk skip
smallshell All in same ch-sp: (cl, ch 3, cl)
sp space
ss slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
yoh yarn over hook
Chart Instruction
Video Instruction
Written Instruction
Note: Full and half hexagon motifs are worked according to the yarn color quantity listed on pages 2 and 3. The motifs are joined using whip stitch to make the blanket body, an optional striped corner is added, and a simple lace border completes the piece.
Rnd 1 Sl knot, ch 3, ss in first st to make ring. All in ring: Beg large shell, ch 2, large shell, ch 2, ss in beg cl. [2 large shell, 2 ch-sp]
Rnd 2 (Beg dc, 3 dc) in ch-2 sp, 5 dc in next 5 ch-sps, dc in first ch-sp, ss in beg dc. [30 dc]
Rnd 3 (Beg dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, * ch 1, sk 1, dc in 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, rep from * 5 times omitting final (dc, ch 2, dc), ss in beg dc. [24 dc, 6 ch-2 sp, 12 ch-1 sp]
Rnd 4 Beg large shell in ch-2 sp, * ch 1, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, large shell in ch-2 sp, rep from * 5 times omitting final large shell, ss in beg cl [6 large shell, 12 dc, 12 ch-sp]
Rnd 5 * (sc in ch-2 space, ch 3) 2 times, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in next 2 dc, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, rep from * 5 times, ss in first sc. [36 sc, 18 ch-sp]
Rnd 6 Beg small shell in ch-3 sp, (large shell in next 2 ch-sps, small shell in next ch-sp) 6 times omitting final small shell, ss in beg cl, cut yarn. [12 large shell, 6 small shell]
Note: the ch-3 sps of the small shells will be oriented toward your 6 hexagon “corners.”
Rnd 7 Turn the motif over to the WS. Work only this round with WS facing. Reattach yarn with ss around first sc of Rnd 5, * (sc around sc st, ch 3) 2 times, sk 2 sc, (sc around next sc, ch 3) 2 times, rep from * 5 times, ss in first sc, turn back to RS. [24 sc, 24 ch-sp]
Rnd 8 Work this round into the ch-sps of Rnd 7. (Beg dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, * 3 dc in next 3 ch-3 sps, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-sp, rep from * 5 times omitting final (2dc, ch 2, 2dc), dc in first ch-sp to complete corner, ss in beg dc. [78 dc, 6 ch-sp]
Rnd 9 * (Sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 sp, ch 3, sk 2, sc, ch 3, sk 1, sc, ch 3, sk 1, make a special sc to anchor Rnd 6 as follows: before you make sc in the next st, insert your hook between the 2 large shells of Rnd 6. Then insert the hook through that next sc to make your sc st. This will make a “tack” in Rnd 6, anchoring it. (Ch 3, sk 1, sc) 2 times, ch 3, rep from * 5 times, ss in first sc. [56 sc (6 of these are the special sc), 56 ch-sp]
Rnd 10 (Beg dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-sp, * 2 dc in next 6 ch-sps, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-sp, rep from * 5 times omitting final (2dc, ch 2, 2 dc), dc in first ch-sp to complete corner, ss in beg dc. [96 dc, 6 ch-sp]
Rnd 11 (3 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in 16 dc to next corner) 6 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn leaving a tail about 12-15in long for whip stitch join later. [114 sc]
Half Dutch Rose Hexagon Motif
Chart Instruction
Video Instruction
Written Instruction
Note: Full and half hexagon motifs are worked according to the yarn color quantity listed on pages 2 and 3. The motifs are joined using whip stitch to make the blanket body, an optional striped corner is added, and a simple lace border completes the piece.
Row 1 (WS) Sl knot, ch 3, ss in first st to make ring. All in ring: Beg dc, ch 1, large shell, ch 1, dc, turn. [large shell, 2 dc, 2 ch-sp]
Row 2 (Beg dc, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, 5 dc in next 2 ch-sps, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, turn. [16 dc]
Row 3 (Beg dc, ch 1, dc) in first st, (ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st) 3 times, turn. [14 dc, 2 ch-2 sp, 8 ch-sp]
Row 4 (Beg dc, ch 1, cl) in ch-1 sp, (ch 1, dc in 2 dc, ch 1, large shell) 3 times omitting final large shell, (cl, ch 1, dc) in final ch-1 sp, turn. [2 large shell, 2 cl, 8 dc, 8 ch-sp]
Row 5 (Sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-1 sp, * ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in 2 sc, sc in ch-1 sp, (ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp) 2 times, rep from * 2 times omitting final (ch 3, sc), ch 2, sc in same ch-1 sp as previous sc st, turn. [20 sc, 8 ch-3 sp, 2 ch-2 sp]
Row 6 (Beg dc, ch 1, cl) in ch-2 sp, (large shell in next 2 ch-sps, small shell in next ch-sp) 3 times omitting final small shell, (cl, ch 1, dc) in final ch-2 sp, do not cut yarn. [6 large shells, 2 small shells, 2 cl, 1 dc, 2 ch-1 sp]
Row 7 Turn motif to WS and work this row on the WS. Elongate the working lp so you can comfortably reach the final sc from Row 5. Sc around that st, ch 2, * (sc around next sc, ch 3) 2 times, sk 2 sc, (sc around next sc, ch 3) 2 times, rep from * 2 times omitting final ch, sc around final sc, cut yarn. [14 sc, 11 ch-3 sp, 2 ch-2 sp]
Row 8 With WS still facing, work this row into the ch-sps of Row 7. Reattach yarn with ss in first ch-2 sp, (beg dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same ch-sp, * 3 dc in next 3 ch-sps, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-sp, rep from * 2 times omitting final dc, turn. [41 dc, 2 ch 2 sp, 2 ch-1 sp]
Row 9 (Sc, ch 3, sc) working through both ch-2 sp from Row 8 and ch-1 sp from Row 6. This will anchor Row 6. * ch 3, sk 2, ch 3, sk 1, sc, ch 3, sk 1, make special sc as for Motif 1, (ch 3, sk 1, sc) 2 times, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 sp, rep from * 2 times working final (sc, ch 3, sc) through both ch-sps as for beg of row, turn. [23 sc, 22 ch-sp]
Row 10 (Beg dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, * 2 dc in next 6 ch-sps, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), rep from * 2 times omitting final (ch 1, 2 dc), dc in same st as previous 2 dc, turn. [50 dc, 2 ch-2 sp, 2 ch-1 sp]
Row 11 (RS) 2 sc in ch-sp, (sc in 16 sts to ch-sp, 3 sc in ch-sp) 3 times omitting final sc, cut yarn leaving a long tail. [58 sc]
Granny Stripe Hexagon Motif
Video Instruction
Written Instruction
Note: Each round is made using a different color yarn. Use any colors. Rnd 1 Sl knot, ch 3, ss in first st to make ring. All in ring: Beg dc, (ch 1, 2 dc) 5 times, ch 1, dc, ss in beg dc, cut yarn. [12 dc, 6 ch-sp] Rnd 2 Join new color with ss in any ch-sp, (beg dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same ch-sp, * ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-sp, rep from * 5 times omitting final (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc), dc in first ch-sp to complete corner, ss in beg dc, cut yarn. [24 dc, 12 ch-sp] Rnds 3-7 Join new color with ss in any corner ch-sp, (beg dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same ch-sp, * (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-sp) across to next corner ch-sp, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in corner ch-sp, rep from * 5 times omitting final corner, dc in first ch-sp to complete corner, ss in beg dc, cut yarn. [After Rnd 7: 84 dc, 42 ch-sp] Rnd 8 Join new color with ss in any corner ch-sp, (beg dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch-sp, * 2 dc in all ch-sps across to next corner ch-sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-sp, rep from * 5 times omitting final corner, dc in first ch-sp to complete corner, ss in beg dc, cut yarn. [96 dc, 6 ch-sp] Rnd 9 Join new color with ss in any corner, (3 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in 16 dc to next corner) 6 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn leaving a long tail. [114 sc]
Half Granny Stripe Hexagon Motif
Written Instruction
Note: Each row is made using a different color yarn. Use any colors. Do not turn this motif after each row. All rows are worked with RS facing by simply attaching new yarn in the first ch-sp of the previous row. Join yarn = Join new color with ss in first ch-sp Row 1 Sl knot, ch 3, ss in first st to make ring. All in ring: Beg dc, (ch 1, 2 dc) 3 times, ch 1, dc, cut yarn. [8 dc, 4 ch-sp] Row 2 Join yarn, (beg dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same ch-sp, * ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-sp, rep from * 2 times omitting final dc, cut yarn. [14 dc, 7 ch-sp] Rows 3-7 Join yarn, (beg dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same ch-sp, * (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-sp) across to next corner ch-sp, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in corner ch-sp, rep from * 2 times omitting final dc, cut yarn. [After Row 7: 44 dc, 22 ch-sp] Row 8 Join yarn, (beg dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same ch-sp, * 2 dc in next 6 ch-sps, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-sp, rep from * 2 times omitting final (ch 1, 2 dc), dc in same st as previous 2 dc, cut yarn. [50 dc, 2 ch-2 sp, 2 ch-1 sp] Row 9 Join yarn, 2 sc in same ch-sp, (sc in 16 sts to ch-sp, 3 sc in ch-sp) 3 times omitting final sc, cut yarn leaving a long tail. [58 sc]
Whip Stitch Join for Hexagons
Video Instruction
Written Instruction:
Join motifs to make blanket body
Lay out motifs according to blanket schematic if you are working Layout 1. For Layouts 2-5, choose a motif placement that suits you. Whip st motifs together as follows:
Hold 2 motifs with wrong sides together, and use the long tail of one of the motifs.
Using your hook, pull the long tail through the center sc of both motifs, back to front.
Insert the hook front to back through both loops of the next st to the left, on both motifs.
Grab the long tail and pull it all the way through to the front of the piece, allowing the whip st to rest flush against the top edge of the motifs.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 across, inserting the hook through both motifs from front to back in the next st to the left, and pulling the yarn through to the front.
When the next corner is reached, if there are no more subsequent sides to join, you can weave the excess tail, cutting it down if necessary.
If there are more sides to join, do so, then cut yarn shorter if needed and weave in.
Important: Do not pull yarn tail to tighten whip sts. I prefer to let the whip sts rest flush and snug against the joined edge. Then when you open the motifs flat, you have a cute sewn edge with nice little stitches, giving a very cozy (but not messy) handmade look.
Add Striped Corner
Video Instruction
Written Instruction:
Striped corner (if your layout has one)
Note: Stripes are made by changing color before every WS row beginning with row 4. 2 rows are worked per color. Use any colors.
Row 1(RS) Join yarn with ss in top right corner of blanket. Sc 139 evenly down to top left corner of blanket, turn. [139 sc]
Row 2 (Sc, ch 2, sk 1) across row to final st, sc, turn. [70 sc, 69 ch-sp]
Row 3 Beg dc in first ch-sp, 2 dc in all ch-sps across, stopping before final ch-sp, make special dc2tog, cut yarn, turn. [135 dc, 1 dc2tog]
Row 4 Join new yarn with ss in top of dc2tog, sc in same st, (ch 2, sk 2 dc, sc between 2-dc “pairs”) across row, turn leaving final 2 dc and beg dc from previous row unworked. [68 sc, 67 ch-sp]
Row 5 Beg dc in first ch-sp, 2 dc in all ch-sps across, stopping before final ch-sp, (dc, special dc2tog) in final ch-sp, cut yarn, turn. [132 dc, 1 dc2tog]
Row 6 Join new yarn with ss in top of dc2tog, sc in same st, ch 2, sk 1, sc between skipped st and next st, (ch 2, sk 2, sc between 2-dc “pairs”) across row, turn leaving final 2 dc and beg dc from previous row unworked. [66 sc, 65 ch-sp]
Rows 7-10 Rep Rows 3 and 4 2 times.
Row 11 Work as for Row 5.
Row 12 Work as for Row 6.
Rows 13-54 Rep Rows 3-12 4 times, then work Rows 3 and 4 once more.
Row 55 Sc in ch-sp, (dc, special dc2tog) in next ch-sp, cut yarn and finish off.
Straighten zig-zag edges on short side(s) of blanket
Written Instruction:
Using any color, fill each little zig-zag dip independently as follows:
Row 1 With RS facing, ss in corner st of first motif (mint in photo below – where green arrow is pointing), sc in same st and in next 19 sts, sc in 20 sts on next motif (striped in photo below), placing final sc in corner sc, turn. [40 sc]
Row 2 Sk first st, (sc in next st, ch 3, sk 2) 6 times, sc in next 2 sts, (ch 3, sk 2, sc in next st) 6 times, turn. [14 sc, 12 ch-sp]
Row 3 Ss in first ch of ch-sp, beg dc in same ch-sp, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch-sp, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-sp) 3 times, ch 1, dc in next 2 ch-sps, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-sp) 3 times, ch 1, (dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-sp, dc in final ch-sp, turn. [18 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, 8 ch-sp]
Row 4 Sk first st, ss in 3 sts, (sc in next ch-sp, ch 3) 3 times, sc in next 2 ch-sps, (ch 3, sc in next ch-sp) 3 times, turn. [8 sc, 6 ch-sp]
Row 5 Ss in first ch of ch-sp, beg dc in same ch-sp, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch-sp, ch 1, dc in next 2 ch-sps, ch 1, (dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-sp, dc in next ch-sp, turn. [4 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, 2 ch-sp]
Row 6 Sk first st, ss in 3 sts, sc in 2 ch-sps, cut yarn and finish off. [2 sc]
Petal Lace Border
Video Instruction:
Written Instruction:
Note: For a “no waste” border, I used remaining colors randomly. When I ran out of a color, I attached the next color and continued. For this reason, I did not list the colors I used for the border, nor did I instruct to cut yarn after rounds, or join new yarn. A word on resizing blanket border – Round 1 st count: (3sc corner, repeat of 12 + 7) 4 times.
Rnd 1 Using any color, ss in top right corner of blanket. (3 sc in corner, make 139 sc evenly across short side, 3 sc in corner, make 163 sc evenly across long side) 2 times, ss in first st. [616 sc]
Rnd 2 * (Sc, ch 2, sc) in corner st, (ch 2, sk 1, sc) across to next corner st, ch 2, sk 2, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc.
Rnd 3 (Beg dc, ch 3, dc) in corner ch-sp, * [2 dc in next 2 ch-sps, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-sp] across to within 2 ch-sps of next corner, 2 dc in next 2 ch-sps, (dc, ch 3, dc) in corner ch-sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final corner, ss in beg dc.
Rnd 4 [Beg cl, (ch 2, cl) 4 times] in ch-3 sp, * (ch 2, sc between 2-dc pairs, ch 2, large shell in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sc between 2-dc pairs, ch 2, small shell in ch-2 sp) repeating across, ending with a large shell in the final ch-2 sp of this side, ch 2, sc between 2-dc pairs, ch 2, [cl, (ch 2, cl) 5 times] in corner ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final corner, ss in beg cl.
Rnd 5 * (Sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3) 4 times, [sc in next 2 ch-sps, (ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp) 2 times, ch 3, sc in next 2 ch-sps, ch 3, sc in next ch-sp, ch 3] repeating across ending with sc in 2 ch-sps after final large shell of row, ch 3, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc.
Rnd 6 Beg large shell in ch-sp, * small shell in next ch-sp, large shell in next ch-sp, [sc in next ch-sp, (large shell, small shell, large shell) over 3 ch-sps, sc in next ch sp] repeating across to corner, large shell in next ch-sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final large shell, ss in beg cl, cut yarn.
Yay! All done! Weave ends and give yourself a fist bump!
I do my best work in the early morning. It’s when I’m thinking clearly, there’s peace and quiet, a cup of coffee, and me and my graph paper.
A few days ago, I finished a huge project and I wanted to have some “play time.” Scheepjes | Stone Washed was calling me, but what would I make? A granny square starting to form in front of me, but I frogged it… nope. Not a granny square, but something just as comforting to me, if not more so. A hexagon.
Welcome to the next steps of learning to crochet. If you have not practiced everything from Learn to Crochet: Level 1 and Learn to Crochet: Level 2, I suggest heading to those sections, because it will be tough to continue without the fundamentals. In this section, we will learn to crochet increases and decreases, and new stitches like Cluster, Bobble, and Popcorn, stopping after each step to crochet our practice projects with the You Can Crochet This! series. The You Can Crochet This! series includes projects that only require the skills that you have learned so far in this program. They are designed to allow you to practice your new crochet skills. Bonus material is also included for further enrichment. It is super important that you work through this series in the order it is presented, because each skill set builds on the one before.
You can use any type of yarn. When you buy a yarn, make sure it is not too thick or too thin. If you read the ball band, you will see “Aran” or “Worsted” and that’s what you want. I would stay away from anything thicker or thinner in the beginning.
More recommendations:
Pick a cotton or cotton / acrylic blend, or even plain acrylic. Check the ball band for the fiber content.
The yarn I use for the beginner videos is perfect for beginners. It is Scheepjes Cahlista – find it at Deramores (affiliate), or any Scheepjes retailer.
Don’t choose a yarn that’s too fuzzy as it will be hard to work with and obscure the stitches.
Find a yarn with a thick enough weight for your hook. The ball band will show you which size hook is recommended, but you will likely use size 4.5mm-6.5mm hook.
Hooks I use:
You can find a set of crochet hooks at WoolWarehouse.com (affiliate link). You can also just start with 2 different hooks, one smaller than the other. Then use the larger hook to make your piece, and the smaller hook to weave your yarn tails/ends. I do not use a tapestry needle for weaving ends, but many do. You can find a tapestry needle here (affiliate link). I recommend starting with a size hook 4.5-6.5mm or even larger, as it will be easier to maneuver.
Sharp Scissors
You probably have a pair of scissors in your home! Check!
Now you have everything you need to continue learning to crochet. Happy dance!
Color: If using the Warm Neutrals palette, make 5 square each of 9 colors, and 6 squares each of 3 colors, leaving the cream out for joining and border.
Hook: US Size 4.5mm
Size: 6 inches
Key Stitch Descriptions
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 4dccl beginning 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
chN chain N number of times
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
sc single crochet
sp space (chain space)
ss slip stitch
st stitch
yoh yarn over hook
Video Instruction
This video tutorial includes information on how to:
Make the beg dc, and puff st
Join rounds neatly into a cluster st
Weave ends as you go
Charted Instruction
Written Instruction
Rnd 1 MR, elongate working lp to puff st height, (puff st, ch1) 8 times, ss in puff st. [8 puff st, 8 sp]
Rnd 2 Beg dc in sp, (2dc in same sp, ch1, dc in next sp) 8 times, ss in beg dc. [24 dc, 8 sp]
Rnd 3 Beg 4dccl in next st, (ch2, puff st in sp, ch3, sk 1 dc, 4dccl in next st) 8 times, ss in beg 4dccl. [8 puff st, 8 4dccl, 16 sp]
Rnd 4 (2sc, ch1, 2sc) in 16 sps, ss in first sc. [64 sc, 16 sp]
Rnd 5 Ss in next st, (sc in sp, ch3) 16 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp]
Rnd 6 (3sc in 2 sps, puff st in next sp, ch2, puff st in same sp, ch3, puff st in same sp, ch2, puff st in same sp, ch1, 3sc in next sp) 4 times, ss in first sc. [16 puff st, 36 sc, 16 sp]
Rnd 7 (Sc in first 6 sts, 2sc before puff st, 2sc in ch-2 sp, 5sc in ch-3 sp, 2sc in ch-2 sp, 2sc in ch-1 sp, sc in 3 sts) 4 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [88 sc]
Color: If using the Warm Neutrals palette, make 5 square each of 9 colors, and 6 squares each of 3 colors, leaving the cream out for joining and border.
Hook: US Size 4.5mm
Size: 6 inches
Key Stitch Descriptions
2dccl 2dc cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, pull yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, pull yarn through 3 lps
2trcl 2tr cluster: * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
beg beginning
beg 2dccl beginning 2dc cluster: (beg dc, dc) in st/sp
beg 2trcl beginning 2tr cluster: (beg tr, tr) in st/sp
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
Video Instruction
This video tutorial includes information on how to:
Rnd 2 (Sc in top of ch-5 sp, ch3) 8 times, ss in first sc. [8 sc, 8 sp]
Rnd 3 Beg 2dccl, * (ch3, 2dccl in same sp) 3 times, ch1, sc in next sp, ch1, 2dccl in next sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final 2dccl, ss in beg 2dccl. [16 2dccl, 4 sc, 20 sp]
Rnd 4 Ss in first ch, sc in same sp, * (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, (ch2, 2trcl in sc) 4 times, ch2, sc in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final sc, ss in first sc. [16 2trcl, 12 sc, 28 sp]
Rnd 5 (3sc in sp, sc in sc, 3sc in sp, 2sc in next 2 sps, 5sc in next sp, 2sc in next 2 sps) 4 times, ss in first sc. [80 sc]
Rnd 6 (Sc in all sts to corner sp, 3sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts to beg, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [88 sc]
Welcome to the crochet section of Cypress Textiles! As you may know, crochet is my main craft, so I have a lot to share with you all, and this page will continue to grow over time. My goal is to reach every crochet artist at every level – from absolute beginner to crochet entrepreneur. Grab a cuppa and your hooky and dive in!
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