Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 1 of the 2024 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! I love spending this time with the VVCAL community! We are going to have so much fun relaxingly working through these motifs each week.
Attention!
If you have not yet seen the Week 1 Instruction post, please head there first and see the instructions for the version that you are working. Below, you will find the Plain Hexie A Motif pattern, in US, and UK Terms, Chart, Video, and Step by step photos.
Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles
CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will share CAL highlights here, but the weekly action will be in the other group linked above.
Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 1 of the 2024 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! I love spending this time with the VVCAL community. We are going to have so much fun relaxingly working through these motifs each week.
Quick Links to Each Week: 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16/17/18/19/20
5 blog posts: The Week 1 Post with instructions for each blanket version (this post), Plain Hexie A Pattern, Plain Hexie B Pattern, Marigold Pattern, and Lily Pattern
Patterns include: written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (spoken in US Terms).
Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles
CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will share CAL highlights here, but the weekly action will be in the other group linked above.
Hello, lovely crafter! With the 2024 VVCAL starting on Friday, March 22nd, I thought it would be nice to make a separate page with the frequently asked questions so that anyone new to the VVCAL can take a look at the concerns I have compiled over the past years. We’ll also take a walk down memory lane to give an intro to the VVCAL!
I start with an introduction to the CAL so if you’re new to it, you can get a good sense of what it’s all about. I hope you enjoy this long and photo-driven post! I really brought out all of the good pics to show you the possibilities.
CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will share CAL highlights here, but the weekly action will be in the other group linked above.
Hello, gorgeous crafter! I recently shared everything I know about creating multicolor motif blankets, or scrappy blankets, or however you would like to call it when you organize all of your remnants and make a blanket. Knowing how to make something out of nothing like this is a very good skill to have – and I say skill because it definitely is a learned skill! But once you get the feel for it, you can effortlessly whip up remnant motifs after each project, and once you have enough piled up, you can create a thing of beauty.
Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I am shouting out the announcement for my 2024 VVCAL! You may have heard of my 2016 VVCAL, my 2018 VVCAL, 2020 VVCAL, which are made with squares. They tie up nicely in a neat bow in my VVCAL Mega Pack which you can find on Etsy or Ravelry.
For the 2022 VVCAL, I wanted to do something different, so I decided to change the game with hexagon motifs. This 2024 VVCAL will be hexagons as well, and they will mix and match with the 2022 motifs. This is going to be a very exciting make, as I know many of you are very interested in making a hexagon blanket, but are looking for new ways to create the layout or start joining them.
Please read through this entire post, as there is a ton of information here.
Theme
Yes we will have a theme! Let’s look at the themes of VVCALs past:
2016: Names of important people in my life (This was before I knew the VVCAL would become what it is today!)
2018: Beautiful Trees
2020: Gorgeous Cities Around the World
2022: The Cosmos
And the 2024 theme will be… Ode to Flowers – Get ready to see some peaceful and lovely flower posts every Friday during the CAL!
Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles
This page will be updated with new information every Friday from now until the 2024 VVCAL is over on August 2nd.
Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I want to share with you my latest crochet pattern. I was playing with mandalas a couple of months ago and decided to make them into a hexagon-style layout blanket. This piece would be great for a stash buster, or with a planned layout, but it is written for 2 Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed Colour Packs and some 50g balls as well. It is quite a large piece, but you will enjoy every stitch, especially the mandalas.
Happy crafting!
PDF Format
The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included.
Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I want to share with you my latest crochet pattern. I was playing with mandalas a couple of months ago and decided to make them into a hexagon-style layout blanket. This piece would be great for a stash buster, or with a planned layout, but it is written for 2 Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed Colour Packs and some 50g balls as well. It is quite a large piece, but you will enjoy every stitch, especially the mandalas.
Happy crafting!
PDF Format
The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included.
Hello, lovely crafter! Many of you have enjoyed my Desert Bloom Blanket crochet pattern over the years, and now I am happy to offer it to you as a free pattern! Written instructions are below for this blanket, suitable for the adventurous beginner. There are some charted guides, written instruction, and a lot of photos to use for this one. I challenge you to have a play with the colors to suit your preferences!
PDF Format
The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry, and both Large and Small blanket versions are included in the purchase. (PDF in US and UK Terms included – 4 PDFs total).
This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms
Hello, lovely crafter! Many of you have enjoyed my Desert Bloom Blanket crochet pattern over the years, and now I am happy to offer it to you as a free pattern! Written instructions are below for this blanket, suitable for the adventurous beginner. There are some charted guides, written instruction, and a lot of photos to use for this one. I challenge you to have a play with the colors to suit your preferences!
PDF Format
The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry, and both Large and Small blanket versions are included in the purchase. (PDF in US and UK Terms included – 4 PDFs total).
This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms
Hello, lovely crafter! Many of you have enjoyed my Desert Bloom Blanket crochet pattern over the years, and now I am happy to offer it to you as a free pattern! Written instructions are below for this blanket, suitable for the adventurous beginner. There are some charted guides, written instruction, and a lot of photos to use for this one. I challenge you to have a play with the colors to suit your preferences!
PDF Format
The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry, and both Large and Small blanket versions are included in the purchase. (PDF in US and UK Terms included – 4 PDFs total).
Hello, lovely crafter! Many of you have enjoyed my Desert Bloom Blanket crochet pattern over the years, and now I am happy to offer it to you as a free pattern! Written instructions are below for this blanket, suitable for the adventurous beginner. There are some charted guides, written instruction, and a lot of photos to use for this one. I challenge you to have a play with the colors to suit your preferences!
PDF Format
The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry, and both Large and Small blanket versions are included in the purchase. (PDF in US and UK Terms included – 4 PDFs total).
Hello, lovely crafter! Today I have something special to share with you. I have been working since the holiday breaks on this new blanket pattern project. The pattern will consist of large floral mandalas which are then joined together in a hexagon placement, combining two of my favorite themes in crochet: hexagons and mandalas.
I have used Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed packs (yarny info below) but you can really use any gorgeous yarns you have. This would make a brilliant stash buster as well. I can’t wait to show you more in this WIP post!
Hello, lovely crafter! Today I wanted to share my Celtic Lace Join for Hexagons with you! This was the official joining method for the 2022 VVCAL, and I thought I would also make it available as a separate post for easy bookmarking. I hope you enjoy this one!
36 full mix-and-match hexagons plus 2 half hexagons
2 joining options (Including this join) plus border
All motifs have charted and written instructions
2.5 pages of tips and tricks
Full layouts, motif progress tracker checklist, and yarn information for Scheepjes Catona Colour Pack, SW/RW Colour Pack (1 or 2 packs), and Metropolis Pack
Guidance and blank layout for Colour Crafter and Chunky Monkey stash yarn
This is the hexagon version of my Celtic Lace Join pattern that I wrote in 2013. I have made many versions of the Celtic Lace Join since then – like the Junior and Mini versions – and finally after many requests, I have the hexagon version!
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Written Instructions
Stitch Guide (US Terms)
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
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
For this method, we will join the full hexagons 1 by 1 in rows, moving from top to bottom of the blanket. Half hexagons will be joined onto the blanket body after all full hexagons are joined together.
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First Full Hexagon Motif
Rnd 1 Join background yarn with ss in corner st, [3sc in corner st, 1sc in all sts across to next corner] 4 times, ss in first sc. [96 sc]
Rnd 2 Beg dc in corner st, * ch1, 1dc in same st, sk1, [(1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next st, 1dc in corner st, rep from * 5 times omt final dc, ss in beg dc. [60 dc, 30 sp]
Rnd 3 Beg dc in corner sp, [ch1, 1dc in same sp, 5dc in next 4 ch-sps, 1dc in next ch-sp] 6 times omt final dc, ss in beg dc. [132 dc, 6 sp]
Rnd 4 * (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in corner sp, ch3, sk3, 1sc, [ch3, sk4, 1sc] 3 times, ch3, rep from * 5 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends. [36 sc, 36 sp]
Second Full Hexagon Motif
Rnds 1-3 Work as for First Motif.
Rnd 4 (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in corner sp, ch3, sk3, 1sc, [ch3, sk4, 1sc] 3 times, ch3, 1sc in corner sp, ch2, PLT in ch-5 corner sp of adjacent completed motif, ch3, 1sc in same corner sp on motif in progress, ch3, sk3, [1sc, ch1, PLT in corresponding ch-3 sp on adjacent motif, ch2, sk4] 3 times, 1sc, ch3, 1sc in corner sp, ch2, PLT in ch-5 corner sp on adjacent completed motif, ch3, 1sc in same corner sp, work rem 4 sides plain without joining, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends.
Work remaining full hexagons of the top row as for second motif.
First Motif of next row
Rnds 1-4 Work as for Second Motif.
Second Motif of row
Rnds 1-3 Work as before.
Rnd 4 (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in corner sp, ch3, sk3, 1sc, [ch3, sk4, 1sc] 3 times, ch3, 1sc in corner sp, ch2, PLT in ch-5 corner sp of adjacent completed motif, ch3, 1sc in same corner sp on motif in progress, ch3, sk3, [1sc, ch1, PLT in corresponding ch-3 sp on adjacent motif, ch2, sk4] 3 times, 1sc, ch3, 1sc in corner sp, ch2, join to 2 previously joined ch-sps as follows: remove lp from hook, insert hook front to back through left-hand corner sp and back to front through right-hand corner sp, PLT so that the PLT lp goes through both corner sps, ch3, 1sc in same corner sp, join next side as before, join next corner as for previous corner, join next side as before, join next corner with PLT in adjacent corner sp, work rem 2 sides plain without joining, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends.
With these techniques, you can join all remaining hexagons to make blanket body. Next, we will join the half hexies onto the blanket body. Joining method will be abbreviated in the instruction, because the same techniques as above are used.
Join the Half Hexie Motifs onto the Blanket Body
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The first 3 rows on every half hexagon are the same, and the 4th row is the joining row, just as for the full hexagons.
Row 1 (RS) Join yarn with ss in first st, 2sc in same st, [1sc in all sts across to next corner, 3sc in corner st] 3 times omt final sc, turn. [49 sc]
Row 2 Beg dc in first st, * ch1, 1dc in same st, sk1, [(1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next st, 1dc in corner st, rep from * 2 times, ch1, 1dc in same st, turn. [32 dc, 31 sp]
Row 3 Beg dc in first sp, [ch1, 1dc in same sp, 5dc in next 4 ch-sps, 1dc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch1, 1dc in same sp, cut yarn and weave ends. [132 dc, 6 sp]
There are 3 different situations you will encounter when joining your half hexies. Either you are joining the first 2 sides only, the second 2 sides only, or you are joining all 3 sides, depending on where the motif is located in the blanket schematic. The “raw” edge is not joined. This edge will be part of the outside border of your blanket.
Joining the first 2 sides only: With RS still facing, join yarn with ss in first sp, 1sc in same sp, ch2, PLT in corresponding ch-5 sp on adjacent motif, join side as before, join corner as before, join second side, join next corner, work final side plain without joining, finishing with (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in final sp, cut yarn and weave ends. [20 sc, 19 sp]
Joining the second 2 sides only: Join yarn with ss in first sp, (1sc, ch5, 1sc) in same sp, work across first side as before, join next corner, join next side, join next corner, join next side, join final corner, cut yarn and weave ends.
Joining all 3 sides: Join yarn with ss in first st, [join corner, join side] 3 times, join final corner, cut yarn and weave ends.
Now it is time to fill in the triangle gaps at the top and bottom of your blanket.
Fill the Triangle Gaps
The top and bottom edge of your blanket is a zig-zag making triangle gaps that should be filled to make a squared-off edge. For Rows 1-5, use the remnants from a color that is in the “family” of the position of the triangle gap in the schematic.
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Triangle Gap A
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Row 1 (RS) Using remnant as instructed, MR, beg dc, [ch3, 1sc] 3 times omt final sc, 1dc, turn. [2 dc, 2 sc, 3 sp]
Row 2 1sc in first st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch3, 1sc in final st, turn. [5 sc, 4 sp]
Row 3 Beg dc in first st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, (1sc, ch3, 1sc) in next sc, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [2 dc, 6 sc, 7 sp]
Row 4 Beg dc in first st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 4 times, ch3, 1sc in same st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [2 dc, 8 sc, 9 sp]
Row 5 2sc in first st, [2sc in next ch-sp, 1sc in next sc] 3 times, 2sc in next ch-sp, 3sc in next ch-sp, [2sc in next ch-sp, 1sc in next sc] 3 times, 2sc in next ch-sp, 2sc in final st, cut yarn and weave ends. [29 sc]
Row 6 With RS still facing, join background yarn with ss in first st, 2sc in same st, 13sc, 3sc in next st, 13sc, 2sc in final st, turn. [33 sc]
Row 7 Beg dc in first st, * ch1, 1dc in same st, sk1, [(1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next st, 1dc in corner st, rep from * 1 time, ch1, 1dc in same st, turn. [22 dc, 11 sp]
Row 8 Beg dc in first sp, [ch1, 1dc in same sp, 5dc in next 4 ch-sps, 1dc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch1, 1dc in same sp, cut yarn and weave ends. [46 dc, 3 sp]
Row 9 With RS still facing, join yarn with ss in first sp, [join corner, join side] 2 times, join corner, cut yarn and weave ends. [14 sc, 13 sp]
Triangle Gap B
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Row 1 (RS) Using remnant as instructed, MR, beg dc, ch1, 1sc, ch3, 1dc, turn. [2 dc, 1 sc, 2 sp]
Row 2 1sc in first st, ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp, ch3, 1sc in final st, turn. [3 sc, 2 sp]
Row 3 Beg dc in first st, ch1, 1sc in same st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [2 dc, 3 sc, 4 sp]
Row 4 Beg dc in first st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 4 times, ch1, 1dc in same st, turn. [2dc, 4 sc, 5 sp]
Row 5 2sc in first 2 sps, [1sc in next sc, 2sc in next ch-sp] 3 times, 2sc in final st, cut yarn and weave ends. [15 sc]
Row 6 With RS still facing, join background yarn with ss in first st, 2sc in same st, 13sc, 2sc in final st, turn. [17 sc]
Row 7 Beg dc in first st, * ch1, 1dc in same st, sk1, [(1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next st, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in final st, turn. [12 dc, 6 sp]
Row 8 Beg dc in first sp, ch1, 1dc in same sp, 5dc in next 4 ch-sps, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next ch-sp, cut yarn and weave ends. [24 dc, 2 sp]
Row 9 With RS still facing, join yarn with ss in first sp, join corner, join side, join corner, cut yarn and weave ends. [8 sc, 7 sp]
Triangle Gap C
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Row 1 (RS) Using remnant as instructed, MR, beg dc, ch3, 1sc, ch1, 1dc, turn. [2 dc, 1 sc, 2 sp]
Row 2 1sc in first st, ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp, ch3, 1sc in final st, turn. [3 sc, 2 sp]
Row 3 Beg dc in first st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, (1sc, ch1, 1dc) in final st, turn. [2 dc, 3 sc, 4 sp]
Row 4 Beg dc in first st, ch1, 1sc in same st, [ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [2dc, 4 sc, 5 sp]
Row 5 2sc in first st, [2sc in next ch-sp, 1sc in next sc] 3 times, 2sc in next 2 ch-sps, cut yarn and weave ends. [15 sc]
Rows 6-9 Work as for Triangle Gap B.
Fill all triangle gaps until all sides of the blanket are squared off.
Single Crochet Border Foundation Round
Make an sc border around the blanket as follows, before continuing to the border section.
On the SC Border Round, you will place sc sts evenly across each edge. Here is a guide to how I placed the sc sts.
2 sides with Triangle Gaps: Place 2sc in each ch-sp, including around dc sts, treating them as ch-sps
2 sides with Half Hexagons: Place 2sc in all ch-sps across triangle gaps at corners and half hexies, place 3sc in the ch-sps of the full hexagon sides
SC Border Round: Join background yarn with ss in corner sc, [3sc in corner st, 1sc in all sts evenly across to next corner] 4 times, ss in first sc. Double check that opposing sides have an equal amount of sts and adjust as necessary.
Now you can add any border you like!
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Stitch Guide (UK Terms)
2trcl 2tr cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps
beg beginning
beg tr (1dc, 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
For this method, we will join the full hexagons 1 by 1 in rows, moving from top to bottom of the blanket. Half hexagons will be joined onto the blanket body after all full hexagons are joined together.
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First Full Hexagon Motif
Rnd 1 Join background yarn with ss in corner st, [3dc in corner st, 1dc in all sts across to next corner] 4 times, ss in first dc. [96 dc]
Rnd 2 Beg tr in corner st, * ch1, 1tr in same st, sk1, [(1tr, ch3, 1tr) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (1tr, ch3, 1tr) in next st, 1tr in corner st, rep from * 5 times omt final tr, ss in beg tr. [60 tr, 30 sp]
Rnd 3 Beg tr in corner sp, [ch1, 1tr in same sp, 5tr in next 4 ch-sps, 1tr in next ch-sp] 6 times omt final tr, ss in beg tr. [132 tr, 6 sp]
Rnd 4 * (1dc, ch5, 1dc) in corner sp, ch3, sk3, 1dc, [ch3, sk4, 1dc] 3 times, ch3, rep from * 5 times, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [36 dc, 36 sp]
Second Full Hexagon Motif
Rnds 1-3 Work as for First Motif.
Rnd 4 (1dc, ch5, 1dc) in corner sp, ch3, sk3, 1dc, [ch3, sk4, 1dc] 3 times, ch3, 1dc in corner sp, ch2, PLT in ch-5 corner sp of adjacent completed motif, ch3, 1dc in same corner sp on motif in progress, ch3, sk3, [1dc, ch1, PLT in corresponding ch-3 sp on adjacent motif, ch2, sk4] 3 times, 1dc, ch3, 1dc in corner sp, ch2, PLT in ch-5 corner sp on adjacent completed motif, ch3, 1dc in same corner sp, work rem 4 sides plain without joining, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends.
Work remaining full hexagons of the top row as for second motif.
First Motif of next row
Rnds 1-4 Work as for Second Motif.
Second Motif of row
Rnds 1-3 Work as before.
Rnd 4 (1dc, ch5, 1dc) in corner sp, ch3, sk3, 1dc, [ch3, sk4, 1dc] 3 times, ch3, 1dc in corner sp, ch2, PLT in ch-5 corner sp of adjacent completed motif, ch3, 1dc in same corner sp on motif in progress, ch3, sk3, [1dc, ch1, PLT in corresponding ch-3 sp on adjacent motif, ch2, sk4] 3 times, 1dc, ch3, 1dc in corner sp, ch2, join to 2 previously joined ch-sps as follows: remove lp from hook, insert hook front to back through left-hand corner sp and back to front through right-hand corner sp, PLT so that the PLT lp goes through both corner sps, ch3, 1dc in same corner sp, join next side as before, join next corner as for previous corner, join next side as before, join next corner with PLT in adjacent corner sp, work rem 2 sides plain without joining, ss in first dc, cut yarn and weave ends.
With these techniques, you can join all remaining hexagons to make blanket body. Next, we will join the half hexies onto the blanket body. Joining method will be abbreviated in the instruction, because the same techniques as above are used.
Join the Half Hexie Motifs onto the Blanket Body
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The first 3 rows on every half hexagon are the same, and the 4th row is the joining row, just as for the full hexagons.
Row 1 (RS) Join yarn with ss in first st, 2dc in same st, [1dc in all sts across to next corner, 3dc in corner st] 3 times omt final dc, turn. [49 dc]
Row 2 Beg tr in first st, * ch1, 1tr in same st, sk1, [(1tr, ch3, 1tr) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (1tr, ch3, 1tr) in next st, 1tr in corner st, rep from * 2 times, ch1, 1tr in same st, turn. [32 tr, 31 sp]
Row 3 Beg tr in first sp, [ch1, 1tr in same sp, 5tr in next 4 ch-sps, 1tr in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch1, 1tr in same sp, cut yarn and weave ends. [132 tr, 6 sp]
There are 3 different situations you will encounter when joining your half hexies. Either you are joining the first 2 sides only, the second 2 sides only, or you are joining all 3 sides, depending on where the motif is located in the blanket schematic. The “raw” edge is not joined. This edge will be part of the outside border of your blanket.
Joining the first 2 sides only: With RS still facing, join yarn with ss in first sp, 1dc in same sp, ch2, PLT in corresponding ch-5 sp on adjacent motif, join side as before, join corner as before, join second side, join next corner, work final side plain without joining, finishing with (1dc, ch5, 1dc) in final sp, cut yarn and weave ends. [20 dc, 19 sp]
Joining the second 2 sides only: Join yarn with ss in first sp, (1dc, ch5, 1dc) in same sp, work across first side as before, join next corner, join next side, join next corner, join next side, join final corner, cut yarn and weave ends.
Joining all 3 sides: Join yarn with ss in first st, [join corner, join side] 3 times, join final corner, cut yarn and weave ends.
Now it is time to fill in the triangle gaps at the top and bottom of your blanket.
Fill the Triangle Gaps
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For Rows 1-5, use the remnants from a color that is in the “family” of the position of the triangle gap in the schematic.
Triangle Gap A
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Row 1 (RS) Using remnant as instructed, MR, beg tr, [ch3, 1dc] 3 times omt final dc, 1tr, turn. [2 tr, 2 dc, 3 sp]
Row 2 1dc in first st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [5 dc, 4 sp]
Row 3 Beg tr in first st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next dc, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, 1r in final st, turn. [2 tr, 6 dc, 7 sp]
Row 4 Beg tr in first st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 4 times, ch3, 1dc in same st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [2 tr, 8 dc, 9 sp]
Row 5 2dc in first st, [2dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in next dc] 3 times, 2dc in next ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp, [2dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in next dc] 3 times, 2dc in next ch-sp, 2dc in final st, cut yarn and weave ends. [29 dc]
Row 6 With RS still facing, join background yarn with ss in first st, 2dc in same st, 13dc, 3dc in next st, 13dc, 2dc in final st, turn. [33 dc]
Row 7 Beg tr in first st, * ch1, 1tr in same st, sk1, [(1tr, ch3, 1tr) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (1tr, ch3, 1tr) in next st, 1tr in corner st, rep from * 1 time, ch1, 1tr in same st, turn. [22 tr, 11 sp]
Row 8 Beg tr in first sp, [ch1, 1tr in same sp, 5tr in next 4 ch-sps, 1tr in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch1, 1tr in same sp, cut yarn and weave ends. [46 tr, 3 sp]
Row 9 With RS still facing, join yarn with ss in first sp, [join corner, join side] 2 times, join corner, cut yarn and weave ends. [14 dc, 13 sp]
Triangle Gap B
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Row 1 (RS) Using remnant as instructed, MR, beg tr, ch1, 1dc, ch3, 1tr, turn. [2 tr, 1 dc, 2 sp]
Row 2 1dc in first st, ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [3 dc, 2 sp]
Row 3 Beg tr in first st, ch1, 1dc in same st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, 1tr in final st, turn. [2 tr, 3 dc, 4 sp]
Row 4 Beg tr in first st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 4 times, ch1, 1tr in same st, turn. [2 tr, 4 dc, 5 sp]
Row 5 2dc in first 2 sps, [1dc in next dc, 2dc in next ch-sp] 3 times, 2dc in final st, cut yarn and weave ends. [15 dc]
Row 6 With RS still facing, join background yarn with ss in first st, 2dc in same st, 13dc, 2dc in final st, turn. [17 dc]
Row 7 Beg tr in first st, * ch1, 1tr in same st, sk1, [(1tr, ch3, 1tr) in next st, sk3] 3 times, (1tr, ch3, 1tr) in next st, (1tr, ch1, 1tr) in final st, turn. [12 tr, 6 sp]
Row 8 Beg tr in first sp, ch1, 1tr in same sp, 5tr in next 4 ch-sps, (1tr, ch1, 1tr) in next ch-sp, cut yarn and weave ends. [24 tr, 2 sp]
Row 9 With RS still facing, join yarn with ss in first sp, join corner, join side, join corner, cut yarn and weave ends. [8 dc, 7 sp]
Triangle Gap C
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Row 1 (RS) Using remnant as instructed, MR, beg tr, ch3, 1dc, ch1, 1tr, turn. [2 tr, 1 dc, 2 sp]
Row 2 1dc in first st, ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp, ch3, 1dc in final st, turn. [3 dc, 2 sp]
Row 3 Beg tr in first st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 2 times, ch3, (1dc, ch1, 1tr) in final st, turn. [2 tr, 3 dc, 4 sp]
Row 4 Beg tr in first st, ch1, 1dc in same st, [ch3, 1dc in next ch-sp] 3 times, ch3, 1tr in final st, turn. [2 tr, 4 dc, 5 sp]
Row 5 2dc in first st, [2dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in next dc] 3 times, 2dc in next 2 ch-sps, cut yarn and weave ends. [15 dc]
Rows 6-9 Work as for Triangle Gap B.
Fill all triangle gaps until all sides of the blanket are squared off.
Double Crochet Border Foundation Round
Make a dc border around the blanket as follows, before continuing to the border section.
On the DC Border Round, you will place dc sts evenly across each edge. Here is a guide to how I placed the dc sts.
2 sides with Triangle Gaps: Place 2dc in each ch-sp, including around dc sts, treating them as ch-sps
2 sides with Half Hexagons: Place 2dc in all ch-sps across triangle gaps at corners and half hexies, place 3dc in the ch-sps of the full hexagon sides
SC Border Round: Join background yarn with ss in corner dc, [3dc in corner st, 1dc in all sts evenly across to next corner] 4 times, ss in first dc. Double check that opposing sides have an equal amount of sts and adjust as necessary.
Now you can add any border you like!
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Celtic Lace Join for Hexagons – Video Instruction (3 Parts)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
I hope the videos are helpful!
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Thank you so much for stopping in to see this join! You can definitely use it for any size hexagon, just add more stitches and more chain loops on each side.
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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I want to share everything I know about multicolor motif blankets. Every time I post a motif blanket with lots of colors, I get the same exclamations, responses, and questions, and so I decided to compile all of my knowledge into an ultimate guide. There is a wide variety of thought that goes into creating a motif blanket, like the design, color choice, layout, management of ends, joining method, etc., so I have a lot to share today.
I’ll do my best to keep everything organized, and in an effort to do so, here is a little rundown of what you’ll find in this post:
Reasons to make a multicolor motif blanket
Types of motif blanket patterns and choosing a design
Planning a color palette
Organizing an intentional layout (detailed)
Mega construction discussion, like weaving ends and joining motifs
Free simple hexie pattern and example project walkthrough
Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today, I want to share something that has been knocking around my head ever since I designed the Heirloom Collection Blanket. Of course, the original is made with a palette of blues and white to mimic blue and white pottery, and then the border is in leafy greens as a nod to our plant rooms. But what if it were a holiday blanket instead? OR what if you just love reds and you have red decor – then this version will definitely speak to you!
For this sample, I used Colour Crafter yarn instead of the Scrumptious yarn that the pattern calls for, simply because the Colour Crafter has more reds to choose from. I think you will love this one! Scroll ahead to see my work in progress.
