Hello, y’all! Do you have all your squares joined and you need a border? Are you looking for something cute without a lot of bling? I think I have something for you!
The Checker Edging is a super simple idea that I’m sure has been used a zillion times, but I wanted to share since I was asked about it on a couple of makes.
My blanket model is the Gumball Blanket, which is the very first pattern I ever wrote – back in 2012! A great yarn to use would be the acrylic powerhouse, Scheepjes ColourCrafter. I get mine from WoolWarehouse but check my sidebar for more Scheepjes retailers near you.
I made the first ever Gumball blanket shown in the pic above (my photography skills have come a long way, and I yes I used to outline photos in black 😊😊), and someone messaged me asking if I had a pattern for it. I wrote back something like, “Yes! I’ll send it as soon as I get back home!” …..aaand I promptly got started writing the pattern.
Thank you to whoever you are for giving me the bright idea to start designing! I left my job that same year when my eldest started Kindergarten and pattern sales have helped to fill that gap a bit. 🙂
Okay, enough chatter! Here is the basic idea – this is just a tutorial because you can fit it onto any blanket type.
Checker Edging
US terms
Beg DC = (SC, Ch-1)
Round 1 (Granny Foundation): Work around your piece in Granny Stitch as follows: Join yarn in any corner, (Beg DC, Chain 3, 3DC) in same corner, (sk 2, 3DC) across to 2 sts before next corner. Sk 2, (3DC, Chain 3, 3DC) all in corner.
Notes:
I do not chain-1 between my 3DC groups because I feel like it’s too loose and open. I’m looking for a neat finish.
If you are using granny squares, please see this tutorial by Bunny-Mummy for a foundation that gives you a flat border (no frilling).
Continue around in this manner to first corner. 2DC in first corner to complete it, and join with sl st in Beg DC.
Round 2 (Granny): Work a granny square round, as seen in the photos below, placing 3DC groups between the 3DC groups of Round 1, and using the same corner type as Round 1. 2DC in first corner to complete it, and join with sl st to Beg DC.
Round 3 (DC Round): (Beg DC, chain 2, 2DC) in corner. DC in all sts around, making (2DC, chain 2, 2 DC) in 3 more corners to first corner. DC in first corner to complete it, and join with sl st in Beg DC.
Round 4 (Optional SC round – it looks neater if you do it, but I know it’s tempting to skip it!): SC in all sts around, making 3SC in all corners. Join with sl st in first SC.
Round 5 (Reverse SC – crab st): Work Reverse SC in all sts around. Do not make any extra sts around corner. This will leave you with nice rounded corners.
Here, I’ve done the border a bit differently with a similar result.
And that’s it! A sweet border fit for any blanket when it just needs that extra something.
I wanted to introduce y’all to a durable DK yarn that I just started using. Chances are if Scheepjes Colour Crafter isn’t already your go-to DK powerhouse, you have one that popped in your mind. I used to use a different one too, (probably the one you thought of!!) but the moment I laid hand on Colour Crafter, I never looked back.
Check out this rich palette – can you tell I’m amped for Fall? I’ll be using these colors for an awesome pattern coming soon! Y’all will love it!
This is only part of the selection that I have right now, and I suspect I’ll have all 93 (!) colors soon..
Here’s another palette that I’m using to update my Desert Bloom Blanket pattern. I love this yarn so much that I’m starting fresh with a whole new – larger – Desert Bloom in Colour Crafter.
So what’s the yarn like? Scheepjes CC is ultra squishy and plush. Acrylic and easy care. One of the reasons I like it is that there isn’t much of a sheen like some other brands. But it isn’t stiff either – super soft and velvety smooth. I know this sounds crazy, but I actually think it makes me crochet faster because it doesn’t create a whole lot of friction with the hook.
The yardage is wonderful on this economy ball: 100g = 300m.
If you’re ready for a change or want to try something new, give it a shot!
Check out the Velvet* version – a funky mix of faded glory that will have you hooking some fresh pieces!
Pick up Scheepjes Colour Crafter at Wool Warehouse* – you won’t be disappointed, I promise!
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Wouldn’t it be lovely to mix and match shades of Colour Crafter and Velvet in the same project?!? I happened to have these coordinating shades of CC in my stash, but you could mix it way up and use any colors.. My head is already brainstorming!!
And since these colors with the acid bleached retro look (totally bringing me back to the 90s) remind me of the fabulous WestKnits, I just have to use every one of these babies in the same project – not a solid in sight.
Introducing my next free pattern (nameless!!): a biiiig sunburst-flower-type hexagon – 11 inch across, 10 inch tall! Colors on the left for flowers, colors on the right for joining. Even though I’ve made a zillion different variations on the Sunburst flower, it’s not out of my system yet. I just keep increasing the amount of petals lol – this bad boy has 24! I’ll be in the 30s in no time😜
Meanwhile, I cannot wait to make more of these hexies.. This yarn is fantastic! Spongey, great stitch definition, holds its shape without feeling stiff, and drop dead gorgeous.. I can’t put it down! Stay tuned for the pattern. ❤️❤️
Yep, that’s right! After putting a LOT of thought into it, I made the commitment to partner up with Scheepjes – makers of *stunning* yarns – and I’m just so excited to see what comes of our budding relationship!
What does that mean for you guys and gals? It means more variety on CypressTextiles.net – you’ll see I now have an entire section of my site dedicated to blogging my crafty Scheepjes endeavors.. And it also means I’ll be writing more patterns for pretty things along the way. 🙂
For now I think I’ll post a little yarny eye candy…
Just loooooook at some saturated rainbow-like gorgeousness:
And wowzers this pastelly heathery goodness – I’m swooning!!
Softfun Aquarel, Stone Washed, and Catona (25gr) – peep how teensy these li’l candies are! 2 are the length of one Colour Crafter!! 😍😍😍 Colorwork will be so fun and granny squares – oh I can’t wait until I have a spare minute!
VVCAL Ravelry ebook – Neat photos of all 33 squares, each with a link to its blog post. Favorite the patterns, add them to your queue, see others’ projects, and more!
Quick-download Vibrant Vintage Blanket PDF (Etsy) – The entire VVCAL 33-squares collection, condensed and updated for clarity, in a tidy PDF, along with my preferred joining method and the updated wide lace VVCAL border. Yes, all of these patterns are available separately for free linked below, but the updated and condensed printable PDF has everything for the Vibrant Vintage Blanket in one place for a small fee of $4. (Includes charts and written instruction.)
This CAL has been rebooted! (2018) Here is a link to the VVCAL Reboot Main info page. Have fun! Those squares coordinate with these. Go wild!
Amanda Square
Charted instruction:
Written instruction US Terms:
For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down.
2dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4dccl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg dc (1sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg dc, 3dc) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg tr (1sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make Slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4dc in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1sc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sc single crochet
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Rnd 1 MR, (1sc, ch8) 4 times, ss in first sc. [4 sc, 4 sp]
Rnd 2 Ss in first ch, (2sc, 2hdc, 2dc, ch3, 2dc, 2hdc, 2sc) in 4 sps, ss in first sc. [16 dc, 16 hdc, 16 sc, 4 sp]
Rnd 3 Ss in next 2 sts, beg dc in next st, * ch1, sk1, dc, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in sp, dc, ch1, sk1, dc, ch5, sk6, dc, rep from * 3 times omt final dc, ss in beg dc. [40 dc, 16 sp]
Rnd 4 Beg dc in sp, * 4dc, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in sp, 5dc, ch1, sc in sp, ch1, sk1, dc in sp, rep from * 3 times omt final dc, ss in beg dc. [64 dc, 4 sc, 4 sp]
Rnd 5 (Sc in all sts/sps to corner sp, 3sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts/sps to beg, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [88 sc]
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Written instruction UK Terms:
2trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4trcl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg tr (1dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg tr, 3tr) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg dtr (1dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
dtr double treble crochet
htr half treble crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make a slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4tr in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1dc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Rnd 1 MR, (1dc, ch8) 4 times, ss in first dc. [4 dc, 4 sp]
Rnd 2 Ss in first ch, (2dc, 2htr, 2tr, ch3, 2tr, 2htr, 2dc) in 4 sps, ss in first dc. [16 tr, 16 htr, 16 dc, 4 sp]
Rnd 3 Ss in next 2 sts, beg tr in next st, * ch1, sk1, 1tr, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in sp, 1tr, ch1, sk1, 1tr, ch5, sk6, 1tr, rep from * 3 times omt final tr, ss in beg tr. [40 tr, 16 sp]
Rnd 4 Beg tr in sp, * 4tr, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in sp, 5tr, ch1, 1dc in sp, ch1, sk1, 1dc in sp, rep from * 3 times omt final tr, ss in beg tr. [64 tr, 4 dc, 4 sp]
Rnd 5 (1dc in all sts/sps to corner sp, 3dc in corner sp) 4 times, 1dc in all sts/sps to beg, ss in first dc, cut yarn. [88 dc]
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Made by Wool and the Gang, Shiny Happy Cotton is a fabulous yarn! It is a worsted-aran weight, somewhere in between I’d say. It calls for a smaller hook, but it hurt my wrist to work at that tension with cotton. While I’d normally use a J for worsted or aran, I chose to try out an I size because cotton has a tendency to “bloom” and grow slack with use.
I read some reviews online that said SHC is splitty.. So I’ll say that if you hack away at it with the hook, you can split it, but if you keep even tension and control your movement, you’ll be just fine. The matte color look (despite the name!) is what drew me to this yarn, since most cottons have a heavy sheen. The smoothness, matte finish, saturated color, and beautiful stitch definition are worth the occasional split of the yarn.
And the color range is lovely! While there are currently a limited amount of shades, they are very trendy and off-beat colors like mustard yellow, spearmint, and navy.
I made my Wildflower Blanket pattern with Shiny Happy Cotton, and I couldn’t have been happier working with it. I was so pleased that now I have amassed enough SHC for a decent l’il stash! They have a brand new hot pink and a bright purple that are just fab. They’d go quite well with that beautifully bold blue in my Wildflower. Can’t wait to pick those up!
So run! Don’t walk! They’re always having some kind of sale or free shipping for a great first-timer opportunity to test it out. Highly recommend!
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Check out Wool and the Gang for this Billie Jean denim yarn – made out of upcycled denim remnants straight from the jeans factory!
I’ve used this yarn in a large blanket project for my upcoming book (!) and I’ve really enjoyed working with it. Is it squishy soft? No.. But it’s not meant to be. This is a very natural denim feel with excellent stitch definition and not too stiff, but not smooshy either. It has beautiful drape and is quite weighty.
This big blanket will do best if it lives on a bed – perfect to warm you snuggling under the sheets in cold winter weather. I’m calling this piece “the northerner,” so the yarn weight and texture are just perfect.
Highly recommend this yarn. There are 3 shades so far, and working with all 3 is really lovely. You can see plenty of project inspo on the WatG Instagram and website. ❤️❤️❤️
Today I dyed yarn for the first time! I couldn’t have fathomed beginning a new hobby like yarn dyeing, but I certainly wanted to at least try it without committing to an expensive slew of new gear. Enter BQueen Collection!
At bqueencollection.com you can buy this beautiful kit which includes a hank of yarn and a precious little corked vial of natural dye material.
Here’s a good look at all the items in the Dye Kit. Those are gloves in the paper cup. Safety is important! You have to use a pot that you’ll dedicate solely to your dyeing adventures, and I had just the one.
My Emeril Lagasse pot set is absolutely gorgeous, but alas, the quartage is just not enough for my hungry family of six. So this wee one will be my dye pot!
Before its new job, it was an adornment anyway – on the pot hanger that my husband made for me 🙂 (Idea from andthismarinewife.com)
When I used the dye kit, I followed the detailed instructions to the T since I’ve never dyed yarn before. It was so easy! I loved the bubbly process and even enjoyed checking up on it simmering away. And three times my kids asked “what’s for dinner?” before I was able to convince them it was not spaghetti..
It came out just beautiful! The yarn color is fantastic – so sunny and even more saturated than in the photo. I couldn’t have asked for a better quickie project! Now I just need to get the monthly dye kit subscription and I’ll be all set. Swoon!!
I think I’ll add more photos when I cake it up and make something with this beauty. For now I’ll be stuck here on Step 8 of the dye instructions: Gawk… Lol just gawk and stare at the yarny beauty. Le sigh..
UPDATE!!
Looooooook
I couldn’t think of what to make! Then it dawned on me – why not make something I’m currently in love with? My Vibrant Vintage ebook (Social media #VVCAL) squares!
That goldenrod beauty is “Crystal” and boy does she look lovely in this – ahem – HAND DYED yarn 😊😊😊
Now all I need are 6 more luscious little vials of coloriffic “dyestuff” and 6 hanks of superwash merino and I can make a blanket!!! Oh goodness I’m excited!!
VVCAL Ravelry ebook – Neat photos of all 33 squares, each with a link to its blog post. Favorite the patterns, add them to your queue, see others’ projects, and more!
Quick-download Vibrant Vintage Blanket PDF (Etsy) – The entire VVCAL 33-squares collection, condensed and updated for clarity, in a tidy PDF, along with my preferred joining method and the updated wide lace VVCAL border. Yes, all of these patterns are available separately for free linked below, but the updated and condensed printable PDF has everything for the Vibrant Vintage Blanket in one place for a small fee of $4. (Includes charts and written instruction.)
2dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4dccl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg dc (1sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg dc, 3dc) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg tr (1sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make Slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4dc in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1sc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sc single crochet
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Special sts
Beg 2dccl (Beg dc, dc) in same st – counts as 1 2dccl
Instructions US Terms
Rnd 1 MR, 8sc, ss in first sc. [8 sc]
Rnd 2 Beg 2dccl, (ch3, 2dccl) 7 times, ch3, ss in beg 2dccl. [8 2dccl, 8 sp]
Rnd 3 Ss in first ch, sc in same sp, (ch5, sc in next sp) 7 times, ch5, ss in first sc. [8 sc, 8 sp]
Rnd 4 Ss in first 2 chs, (sc in sp, ch2, 2dccl in sc, ch2) 8 times, ss in first sc. [8 2dccl, 8 sc, 16 sp]
Rnd 5 (Sc in sc, ch3, sc in 2dccl, ch3) 8 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp]
Rnd 6 Beg 2dccl in joining st, * ch3, 2dccl in same st, ch2, (sc in next sp, ch3) 3 times, sc in next sp, ch2, 2dccl in next sc, rep from * 3 times omt final 2dccl, ss in beg 2dccl. [8 2dccl, 16 sc, 24 sp]
Rnd 7 (5sc in sp, 3sc in next 5 sps) 4 times, ss in first sc. [80 sc]
Rnd 8 (3sc in corner st, 19sc) 4 times, ss in first st, cut yarn. [88 sc]
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Written instruction UK Terms:
2trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4trcl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg tr (1dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg tr, 3tr) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg dtr (1dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
dtr double treble crochet
htr half treble crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make a slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4tr in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1dc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Special sts
Beg 2trcl (Beg tr, 1tr) in same st – counts as 1 2trcl
Instructions US Terms
Rnd 1 MR, 8dc, ss in first dc. [8 dc]
Rnd 2 Beg 2trcl, (ch3, 2trcl) 7 times, ch3, ss in beg 2trcl. [8 2trcl, 8 sp]
Rnd 3 Ss in first ch, 1dc in same sp, (ch5, 1dc in next sp) 7 times, ch5, ss in first dc. [8 dc, 8 sp]
Rnd 4 Ss in first 2 chs, (1dc in sp, ch2, 2trcl in dc, ch2) 8 times, ss in first dc. [8 2trcl, 8 dc, 16 sp]
Rnd 5 (1dc in dc, ch3, 1dc in 2trcl, ch3) 8 times, ss in first dc. [16 dc, 16 sp]
Rnd 6 Beg 2trcl in joining st, * ch3, 2trcl in same st, ch2, (1dc in next sp, ch3) 3 times, 1dc in next sp, ch2, 2trcl in next dc, rep from * 3 times omt final 2trcl, ss in beg 2trcl. [8 2trcl, 16 dc, 24 sp]
Rnd 7 (5dc in sp, 3dc in next 5 sps) 4 times, ss in first dc. [80 dc]
Rnd 8 (3dc in corner st, 19dc) 4 times, ss in first st, cut yarn. [88 dc]
You’re supporting by just being here! You can read my blog (Start Here!), like and comment on socials, and message me for a chat. All of this supports my work free of charge!
Affiliate links – Shopping through my links supports me at no additional cost to you as I get a small commission through my affiliates. Jimmy Beans Wool // WoolWarehouse // Amazon.com
Buy my pattern book – I wrote a super neat crochet blanket pattern book, published under Penguin Random House. You can buy it here!
Browse my self-published patterns – I have over a hundred patterns on Etsy and Ravelry
VVCAL Ravelry ebook – Neat photos of all 33 squares, each with a link to its blog post. Favorite the patterns, add them to your queue, see others’ projects, and more!
Quick-download Vibrant Vintage Blanket PDF (Etsy) – The entire VVCAL 33-squares collection, condensed and updated for clarity, in a tidy PDF, along with my preferred joining method and the updated wide lace VVCAL border. Yes, all of these patterns are available separately for free linked below, but the updated and condensed printable PDF has everything for the Vibrant Vintage Blanket in one place for a small fee of $4. (Includes charts and written instruction.)
This CAL has been rebooted! (2018) Here is a link to the VVCAL Reboot Main info page. Have fun! Those squares coordinate with these. Go wild!
These squares were originally published for the Vibrant Vintage Crochet-along (VVCAL) in 2016.
Sarah Square
Charted Instruction:
Written instruction US Terms:
For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down.
2dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4dccl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg dc (1sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg dc, 3dc) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg tr (1sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make Slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4dc in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1sc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sc single crochet
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, (ch3, 3dc) 3 times, ch3, 2dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc, 4 sp]
Rnd 2 Ss in first ch, beg dc in sp, * ch3, dc in same sp, ch1, sk1, dc, ch1, dc in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [12 dc, 12 sp]
Rnd 3 Ss in first ch, beg dc in sp, * ch3, dc in same sp, ch1, dc in next sp, 2dc in next st, dc in next sp, ch1, dc in next st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [24 dc, 12 sp]
Rnd 4 Ss in first ch, beg dc in sp, * ch3, dc in same sp, ch1, 3dc in next sp, 4dc, 3dc in next sp, ch1, dc in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [48 dc, 12 sp]
Rnd 5 Ss in first ch, beg dc, * ch3, dc in same sp, ch1, 3dc in next sp, 4dc, ch1, sk2, 4dc, 3dc in next sp, ch1, dc in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [64 dc, 16 sp]
Rnd 6 (3sc in sp, 19sc) 4 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [88 sc]
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Written instruction UK Terms:
2trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4trcl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg tr (1dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg tr, 3tr) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg dtr (1dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
dtr double treble crochet
htr half treble crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make a slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4tr in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1dc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Rnd 1 MR, beg tr, (ch3, 3tr) 3 times, ch3, 2tr, ss in beg tr. [12 tr, 4 sp]
Rnd 2 Ss in first ch, beg tr in sp, * ch3, 1tr in same sp, ch1, sk1, 1tr, ch1, 1tr in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [12 tr, 12 sp]
Rnd 3 Ss in first ch, beg tr in sp, * ch3, 1tr in same sp, ch1, 1tr in next sp, 2tr in next st, 1tr in next sp, ch1, 1tr in next st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [24 tr, 12 sp]
Rnd 4 Ss in first ch, beg tr in sp, * ch3, 1tr in same sp, ch1, 3tr in next sp, 4tr, 3tr in next sp, ch1, 1tr in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [48 tr, 12 sp]
Rnd 5 Ss in first ch, beg tr, * ch3, 1tr in same sp, ch1, 3tr in next sp, 4tr, ch1, sk2, 4tr, 3tr in next sp, ch1, 1tr in corner sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [64 tr, 16 sp]
Rnd 6 (3dc in sp, 19dc) 4 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn. [88 dc]
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Buy my pattern book – I wrote a super neat crochet blanket pattern book, published under Penguin Random House. You can buy it here!
Browse my self-published patterns – I have over a hundred patterns on Etsy and Ravelry
VVCAL Ravelry ebook – Neat photos of all 33 squares, each with a link to its blog post. Favorite the patterns, add them to your queue, see others’ projects, and more!
Quick-download Vibrant Vintage Blanket PDF (Etsy) – The entire VVCAL 33-squares collection, condensed and updated for clarity, in a tidy PDF, along with my preferred joining method and the updated wide lace VVCAL border. Yes, all of these patterns are available separately for free linked below, but the updated and condensed printable PDF has everything for the Vibrant Vintage Blanket in one place for a small fee of $4. (Includes charts and written instruction.)
This CAL has been rebooted! (2018) Here is a link to the VVCAL Reboot Main info page. Have fun! Those squares coordinate with these. Go wild!
Wanda Square
Charted instruction:
Written instruction (US Terms)
For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down.
2dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4dccl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg dc (1sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg dc, 3dc) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg tr (1sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make Slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4dc in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1sc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sc single crochet
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, (ch3, 3dc) 3 times, ch3, 2dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc, 4 sp]
Rnd 2 Beg tr in sp, * 2dc in same sp, pcorn in dc, ch1, sk1, pcorn in dc, (2dc, tr) in sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [8 pcorn, 4 tr, 16 dc, 4 sp]
Rnd 3 Beg tr in joining st, * 2dc in same st, ch1, sk1, pcorn, ch1, dc in sp, ch1, pcorn in dc, ch1, (2dc, tr) in corner st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [8 pcorn, 4 tr, 20 dc, 16 sp]
Rnd 4 Beg tr in joining st, * 2dc in same st, ch1, sk1, pcorn, sk 1 sp, (ch1, dc in next sp) 2 times, ch1, pcorn in dc, ch1, (2dc, tr) in corner st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [8 pcorn, 4 tr, 24 dc, 20 sp]
Rnd 5 Beg tr in joining st, * 2dc in same st, ch1, sk1, pcorn, ch1, sk 1 sp, dc in next sp, ch2, pcorn in next sp, ch2, dc in next sp, ch1, pcorn in dc, ch1, (2dc, tr) in corner st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [12 pcorn, 4 tr, 24 dc, 24 sp]
Rnd 6 * 3sc in joining st, 2sc, sc in sp, sc in pcorn, (2sc in next sp, sc in next st) 5 times, sc in sp, 2sc, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [88 sc]
Written instruction UK Terms:
2trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4trcl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg tr (1dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg tr, 3tr) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg dtr (1dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
dtr double treble crochet
htr half treble crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make a slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4tr in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1dc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Rnd 1 MR, beg tr, (ch3, 3tr) 3 times, ch3, 2tr, ss in beg tr. [12 tr, 4 sp]
Rnd 2 Beg dtr in sp, * 2tr in same sp, pcorn in tr, ch1, sk1, pcorn in tr, (2tr, 1dtr) in sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dtr. [8 pcorn, 4 dtr, 16 tr, 4 sp]
Rnd 3 Beg dtr in joining st, * 2tr in same st, ch1, sk1, pcorn, ch1, 1tr in sp, ch1, pcorn in tr, ch1, (2tr, 1dtr) in corner st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dtr. [8 pcorn, 4 dtr, 20 tr, 16 sp]
Rnd 4 Beg dtr in joining st, * 2tr in same st, ch1, sk1, pcorn, sk 1 sp, (ch1, 1tr in next sp) 2 times, ch1, pcorn in tr, ch1, (2tr, 1dtr) in corner st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dtr. [8 pcorn, 4 dtr, 24 tr, 20 sp]
Rnd 5 Beg dtr in joining st, * 2tr in same st, ch1, sk1, pcorn, ch1, sk 1 sp, 1tr in next sp, ch2, pcorn in next sp, ch2, 1tr in next sp, ch1, pcorn in tr, ch1, (2tr, 1dtr) in corner st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dtr. [12 pcorn, 4 dtr, 24 tr, 24 sp]
Rnd 6 * 3dc in joining st, 2dc, 1dc in sp, 1dc in pcorn, (2dc in next sp, 1dc in next st) 5 times, 1dc in sp, 2dc, rep from * 3 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn. [88 dc]
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Buy my pattern book – I wrote a super neat crochet blanket pattern book, published under Penguin Random House. You can buy it here!
Browse my self-published patterns – I have over a hundred patterns on Etsy and Ravelry
VVCAL Ravelry ebook – Neat photos of all 33 squares, each with a link to its blog post. Favorite the patterns, add them to your queue, see others’ projects, and more!
Quick-download Vibrant Vintage Blanket PDF (Etsy) – The entire VVCAL 33-squares collection, condensed and updated for clarity, in a tidy PDF, along with my preferred joining method and the updated wide lace VVCAL border. Yes, all of these patterns are available separately for free linked below, but the updated and condensed printable PDF has everything for the Vibrant Vintage Blanket in one place for a small fee of $4. (Includes charts and written instruction.)
This CAL has been rebooted! (2018) Here is a link to the VVCAL Reboot Main info page. Have fun! Those squares coordinate with these. Go wild!
Alma Square
Charted instruction:
Written Instruction:
Note: this is like a mini version of the Circle of Friends square by Priscilla Hewitt 🙂
Written instruction US Terms:
For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down.
2dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4dccl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg dc (1sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg dc, 3dc) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg tr (1sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make Slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4dc in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1sc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sc single crochet
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Rnd 1 MR, beg tr, 15tr, ss in beg tr. [16 tr]
Rnd 2 (Sc, tr) in next st 16 times, ss in first sc. [16 tr, 16 sc]
Rnd 3 (Sc in sc st, ch2) 16 times, ss in first sc. [16 sc, 16 sp]
Rnd 4 Beg tr in sp, * dc in same sp, 3hdc in next sp, 3sc in next sp, 3hdc in next sp, (dc, tr) in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [4 tr, 8 dc, 24 hdc, 12 sc]
Rnd 5 * (Sc, tr, sc) in corner st, (tr, sc) 5 times, tr, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [28 tr, 28 sc]
Rnd 6 (3Sc in corner st, 14sc) 4 times, ss in first sc. [64 sc]
Rnd 7 Beg tr in corner st, * 2dc in same st, (ch1, sk1, dc) 7 times, ch1, (2dc, tr) in corner st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [4 tr, 44 dc, 32 sp]
Rnd 8 (3Sc in corner st, 19sc) 4 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [88 sc]
Written instruction UK Terms:
2trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4trcl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg tr (1dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg tr, 3tr) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg dtr (1dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
dtr double treble crochet
htr half treble crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make a slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4tr in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1dc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Rnd 1 MR, beg dtr, 15dtr, ss in beg dtr. [16 dtr]
Rnd 2 (1dc, 1dtr) in next st 16 times, ss in first dc. [16 dtr, 16 dc]
Rnd 3 (1dc in dc st, ch2) 16 times, ss in first dc. [16 dc, 16 sp]
Rnd 4 Beg dtr in sp, * 1tr in same sp, 3htr in next sp, 3dc in next sp, 3htr in next sp, (1tr, 1dtr) in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dtr. [4 dtr, 8 tr, 24 htr, 12 dc]
Rnd 5 * (1dc, 1dtr, 1dc) in corner st, (1dtr, 1dc) 5 times, 1dtr, rep from * 3 times, ss in first dc. [28 dtr, 28 dc]
Rnd 6 (3dc in corner st, 14dc) 4 times, ss in first dc. [64 dc]
Rnd 7 Beg dtr in corner st, * 2tr in same st, (ch1, sk1, 1tr) 7 times, ch1, (2tr, 1dtr) in corner st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dtr. [4 dtr, 44 tr, 32 sp]
Rnd 8 (3dc in corner st, 19dc) 4 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [88 dc]
You’re supporting by just being here! You can read my blog (Start Here!), like and comment on socials, and message me for a chat. All of this supports my work free of charge!
Affiliate links – Shopping through my links supports me at no additional cost to you as I get a small commission through my affiliates. Jimmy Beans Wool // WoolWarehouse // Amazon.com
Buy my pattern book – I wrote a super neat crochet blanket pattern book, published under Penguin Random House. You can buy it here!
Browse my self-published patterns – I have over a hundred patterns on Etsy and Ravelry
VVCAL Ravelry ebook – Neat photos of all 33 squares, each with a link to its blog post. Favorite the patterns, add them to your queue, see others’ projects, and more!
Quick-download Vibrant Vintage Blanket PDF (Etsy) – The entire VVCAL 33-squares collection, condensed and updated for clarity, in a tidy PDF, along with my preferred joining method and the updated wide lace VVCAL border. Yes, all of these patterns are available separately for free linked below, but the updated and condensed printable PDF has everything for the Vibrant Vintage Blanket in one place for a small fee of $4. (Includes charts and written instruction.)
This CAL has been rebooted! (2018) Here is a link to the VVCAL Reboot Main info page. Have fun! Those squares coordinate with these. Go wild!
Lupita Square
Charted Instruction:
Written instruction
Written instruction US Terms:
For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down.
2dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4dccl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg dc (1sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg dc, 3dc) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg tr (1sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make Slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4dc in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1sc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sc single crochet
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, 19hdc, ss in beg dc. [20 hdc]
Rnd 2 Beg tr, (ch1, tr) 19 times, ch1, ss in beg tr. [20 tr, 20 sp]
Rnd 3 Extend working lp, (puff st in sp, ch2) 19 times, ss in first puff st. [20 puff sts, 20 sp]
Rnd 4 Beg 4dccl in first sp, (ch3, 4dccl in next sp) 19 times, ch 3, ss in beg 4dccl. [20 4dccl, 20 sp]
Rnd 5 Ss in first ch, beg tr in sp, * ch2, 3tr in same sp, 3dc in next sp, 3sc in next sp, sc in next 4dccl, 3sc in next sp, 3dc in next sp, 3tr in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [24 tr, 24 dc, 28 sc, 4 sp]
Rnd 6 (3sc in sp, 19sc) 4 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [88 sc]
Written instruction UK Terms:
2trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4trcl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg tr (1dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg tr, 3tr) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg dtr (1dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
dtr double treble crochet
htr half treble crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make a slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4tr in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1dc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Rnd 1 MR, beg tr, 19htr, ss in beg tr. [20 htr]
Rnd 2 Beg dtr, (ch1, dtr) 19 times, ch1, ss in beg dtr. [20 dtr, 20 sp]
Rnd 3 Extend working lp, (puff st in sp, ch2) 19 times, ss in first puff st. [20 puff sts, 20 sp]
Rnd 4 Beg 4trcl in first sp, (ch3, 4trcl in next sp) 19 times, ch 3, ss in beg 4trcl. [20 4trcl, 20 sp]
Rnd 5 Ss in first ch, beg dtr in sp, * ch2, 3dtr in same sp, 3tr in next sp, 3dc in next sp, 1dc in next 4trcl, 3dc in next sp, 3tr in next sp, 3dtr in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dtr. [24 dtr, 24 tr, 28 dc, 4 sp]
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Buy my pattern book – I wrote a super neat crochet blanket pattern book, published under Penguin Random House. You can buy it here!
Browse my self-published patterns – I have over a hundred patterns on Etsy and Ravelry
VVCAL Ravelry ebook – Neat photos of all 33 squares, each with a link to its blog post. Favorite the patterns, add them to your queue, see others’ projects, and more!
Quick-download Vibrant Vintage Blanket PDF (Etsy) – The entire VVCAL 33-squares collection, condensed and updated for clarity, in a tidy PDF, along with my preferred joining method and the updated wide lace VVCAL border. Yes, all of these patterns are available separately for free linked below, but the updated and condensed printable PDF has everything for the Vibrant Vintage Blanket in one place for a small fee of $4. (Includes charts and written instruction.)
This CAL has been rebooted! (2018) Here is a link to the VVCAL Reboot Main info page. Have fun! Those squares coordinate with these. Go wild!
Charted instruction:
Written instruction US Terms:
For UK Terms and Video Instruction, scroll down.
2dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4dccl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4dccl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg dc (1sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg dc, 3dc) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg tr (1sc, ch2) – counts as 1 tr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make Slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4dc in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first dc, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1sc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sc single crochet
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, 15 dc, ss in beg dc. [16 dc]
Rnd 2 Beg tr, (ch2, tr) 15 times, ch2, ss in beg tr. [16 tr, 16 sp]
Rnd 3 Beg dc in sp, 2dc in same sp, 3dc in 15 sp, ss in beg dc. [48 dc]
Rnd 4 Beg dc in next st, * ch3, dc in same st, dc, 2hdc, 5sc, 2hdc, dc, dc in next st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [16 dc, 16 hdc, 20 sc, 4 sp]
–
Rnd 5 Ss in first ch, beg dc in sp, * ch2, 3dc in same sp,( ch1, sk1, dc) 2 times, (dc, ch1, sk1) 2 times, 2dc, ch1, sk1, dc, ch1, 3dc in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg dc. [52 dc, 28 sp]
–
Rnd 6 (3sc in first sp, 19sc) 4 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [88 sc]
Written instruction UK Terms:
2trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 3 lps
4trcl (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, draw yarn through 5 lps
beg beginning
beg 4trcl beg dc, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps
beg tr (1dc, ch1) – counts as 1 tr
beg pcorn beg popcorn (beg tr, 3tr) in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in beg tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
beg dtr (1dc, ch2) – counts as 1 dtr
bet between
ch chain
dc double crochet
dtr double treble crochet
htr half treble crochet
lp(s) loop(s)
MR make ring: Make a slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook
omt omitting
pcorn popcorn 4tr in st/sp indicated, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first tr, grab lp, pull lp through to close
picot ch3, 1dc in top side bars of prev st
prev previous
puff st yo, (insert hook in indicated spot, yo, pull up lp) 3 times, yo pull yarn through all lps
rem remaining
rep rep
RS/WS right side/wrong side of work
sk skip
sp space
ss Ss
st(s) st(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Rnd 1 MR, beg tr, 15 tr, ss in beg tr. [16 tr]
Rnd 2 Beg dtr, (ch2, 1dtr) 15 times, ch2, ss in beg dtr. [16 dtr, 16 sp]
Rnd 3 Beg tr in sp, 2tr in same sp, 3tr in 15 sp, ss in beg tr. [48 tr]
Rnd 4 Beg tr in next st, * ch3, 1tr in same st, 1tr, 2htr, 5dc, 2htr, 1tr, 1tr in next st, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [16 tr, 16 htr, 20 dc, 4 sp]
–
Rnd 5 Ss in first ch, beg tr in sp, * ch2, 3tr in same sp,( ch1, sk1, 1tr) 2 times, (1tr, ch1, sk1) 2 times, 2tr, ch1, sk1, 1tr, ch1, 3tr in next sp, rep from * 3 times omt final st, ss in beg tr. [52 tr, 28 sp]
–
Rnd 6 (3dc in first sp, 19dc) 4 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn. [88 dc]
You’re supporting by just being here! You can read my blog (Start Here!), like and comment on socials, and message me for a chat. All of this supports my work free of charge!
Affiliate links – Shopping through my links supports me at no additional cost to you as I get a small commission through my affiliates. Jimmy Beans Wool // WoolWarehouse // Amazon.com
Buy my pattern book – I wrote a super neat crochet blanket pattern book, published under Penguin Random House. You can buy it here!
Browse my self-published patterns – I have over a hundred patterns on Etsy and Ravelry
