Ultimately, after all squares and rectangles are completed, for those of us working in colors, we'll lay the squares out in the arrangement I've devised, and join them with a flat braid join.
For those of you working in one color or limited colors, as well as those devil-may-care types among you who wish to start joining your scrappy squares and let the color arrangement evolve on its own, I'll soon be posting instructions and photos showing the final round of all squares and rectangles, which serves as the flat braid join, as well as the block arrangement.
Jan 14, 2010
Variations on a Theme edging instructions for rectangles
Instructions for edging rectangles:
Rnd 1: Join contrasting color with sc in upper right corner, * ch 3, sc in same st, (ch 2, sc) 4 times evenly across end, ending with last sc in next corner; ch 3, sc in same st, (ch 2, sc) 10 times evenly across side, ending with last sc in next corner; repeat from *; ch 3, sc in same st, (ch 2, sc) 3 times evenly across side, ch 2, join with sl st in first sc. You should have 10 ch-2 sps along each long side, 4 ch-2 sps along each end and 4 ch-3 corner sps. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join next color with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, * (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp) across to corner, ch 1 **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, join in top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 1: Join contrasting color with sc in upper right corner, * ch 3, sc in same st, (ch 2, sc) 4 times evenly across end, ending with last sc in next corner; ch 3, sc in same st, (ch 2, sc) 10 times evenly across side, ending with last sc in next corner; repeat from *; ch 3, sc in same st, (ch 2, sc) 3 times evenly across side, ch 2, join with sl st in first sc. You should have 10 ch-2 sps along each long side, 4 ch-2 sps along each end and 4 ch-3 corner sps. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join next color with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, * (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp) across to corner, ch 1 **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, join in top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
Variations on a Theme Rectangle #1
And so we begin our rectangles. Our afghan is made with 18 large squares and 12 rectangles. All the large squares are different, but the rectangles consist of four each of three stitch patterns we have already used. I'll post the rectangle edging instructions in a separate post.
Rectangle #1 (make 4)
Note: This stitch pattern is the same as the stitch pattern for square #2.
Row 1: Ch 14, sc in second ch from hook, * skip next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch); repeat from *, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center dc of first shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, (shell in next sc, sc in next dc) 2 times, turn.
Rows 4-16 or same number rows as square #2: Repeat rows 2-3, ending with row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
Rectangle #1 (make 4)
Note: This stitch pattern is the same as the stitch pattern for square #2.
Row 1: Ch 14, sc in second ch from hook, * skip next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch); repeat from *, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center dc of first shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, (shell in next sc, sc in next dc) 2 times, turn.
Rows 4-16 or same number rows as square #2: Repeat rows 2-3, ending with row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
Jan 13, 2010
Halfway done with squares!
With the completion of Square #9, we are halfway finished with the large squares. To mix things up a bit, our next block, beginning with tomorrow's post, will be a smaller rectangle of which we will make four, edging it in the same manner as the large blocks. Square #10 will come the following day.
Variations on a Theme Square #9
Square #9
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, * ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch, ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch **, skip next 2 ch, 5-dc in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, turn.
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), * bpdc around next dc, fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc, ch 1, dc in next sc **, ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 1; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, turn,
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, * ch 1, bpdc around next dc, fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc, ch 1, sc in next dc **, shell in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, turn,
Rows 4-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-3, ending with row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, * ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch, ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch **, skip next 2 ch, 5-dc in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, turn.
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), * bpdc around next dc, fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc, ch 1, dc in next sc **, ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 1; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, turn,
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, * ch 1, bpdc around next dc, fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc, ch 1, sc in next dc **, shell in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, turn,
Rows 4-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-3, ending with row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Jan 12, 2010
Variations on a Theme Square #8
Square #8
Abbreviations
bpdc back post double crochet Yo, insert hook from back to front to back around post of next dc, yo, pull up lp, (yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times.
fpdc front post double crochet Yo, insert hook from front to back to front around post of next dc, yo, pull up lp, (yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, * skip next 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch **, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch, ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center dc of first shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, *ch 1, bpdc around next 3 dc, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, shell in next sc, sc in next dc, (ch 1, fpdc around next 3 dc, ch 1, sc in next dc, shell in next sc, sc in next dc) across, turn.
Rows 4-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-3, ending with row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Abbreviations
bpdc back post double crochet Yo, insert hook from back to front to back around post of next dc, yo, pull up lp, (yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times.
fpdc front post double crochet Yo, insert hook from front to back to front around post of next dc, yo, pull up lp, (yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, * skip next 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch **, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch, ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center dc of first shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, *ch 1, bpdc around next 3 dc, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, shell in next sc, sc in next dc, (ch 1, fpdc around next 3 dc, ch 1, sc in next dc, shell in next sc, sc in next dc) across, turn.
Rows 4-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-3, ending with row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Jan 10, 2010
Making Variations on a Theme in one color
We have at least one person planning to use one color to make this afghan. Yarn amounts for a one-color afghan should be about 2000 yards.
Variations on a Theme edging instructions for large squares
Instructions for edging squares we have made so far (we will refer to these as the large squares):
Rnd 1: Join contrasting color with sc in any corner, * ch 3, sc in same st, (ch 2, sc) 10 times evenly across side ending with last sc in next corner; repeat from * 2 times; ch 3, sc in same st, (ch 2, sc) 9 times evenly across side, ch 2, join with sl st in first sc. You should have 10 ch-2 sps along each side plus 4 ch-3 corner sps. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join next color with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, * (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp) across to corner, ch 1 **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, join in top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
There will be a final round added to each block after we finish all blocks; the final round will be used to join all blocks together.
A note about color: I've gone completely random with all my color placements, but I did toy with the idea of using a single color (I was thinking red) for round 1 of the edging on all blocks. I still think it would be striking but ultimately decided not to do it. I haven't joined my blocks yet and may use red to for the final joining round. Probably not, though. I'm liking the randomness. I am, however, trying for a even color balance across all blocks--in other words using each color at least for one square, and one each of the two edging rounds.
Rnd 1: Join contrasting color with sc in any corner, * ch 3, sc in same st, (ch 2, sc) 10 times evenly across side ending with last sc in next corner; repeat from * 2 times; ch 3, sc in same st, (ch 2, sc) 9 times evenly across side, ch 2, join with sl st in first sc. You should have 10 ch-2 sps along each side plus 4 ch-3 corner sps. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join next color with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, * (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp) across to corner, ch 1 **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, join in top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
There will be a final round added to each block after we finish all blocks; the final round will be used to join all blocks together.
A note about color: I've gone completely random with all my color placements, but I did toy with the idea of using a single color (I was thinking red) for round 1 of the edging on all blocks. I still think it would be striking but ultimately decided not to do it. I haven't joined my blocks yet and may use red to for the final joining round. Probably not, though. I'm liking the randomness. I am, however, trying for a even color balance across all blocks--in other words using each color at least for one square, and one each of the two edging rounds.
Jan 9, 2010
Variations on a Theme Square #7
Square #7
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, (skip next 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch) across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center dc of first shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, (ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc) across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, (shell in next sc, sc in next dc) across, turn.
Rows 4-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-3, ending with row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, (skip next 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch) across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center dc of first shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, (ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc) across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, (shell in next sc, sc in next dc) across, turn.
Rows 4-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-3, ending with row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Variations on a Theme Square #6
Square #6
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, skip next 2 ch, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch, * skip next 2 ch, shell in ch-1 sp of next shell, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), * shell in ch-1 sp of next shell, dc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), * shell in ch-1 sp of next shell, dc in single dc between shells; repeat from * across ending with dc in last dc, turn.
Rows 4-12 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat row 3.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, skip next 2 ch, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch, * skip next 2 ch, shell in ch-1 sp of next shell, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), * shell in ch-1 sp of next shell, dc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), * shell in ch-1 sp of next shell, dc in single dc between shells; repeat from * across ending with dc in last dc, turn.
Rows 4-12 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat row 3.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Variations on a Theme Square #5
Square #5
Row 1: Ch 33 (last 3 ch count as dc), (dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in sixth ch from hook, skip next 2 ch, dc in next ch, * skip next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), * (dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in single dc between shells; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last dc, turn.
Rows 3-12 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 3.
Row 1: Ch 33 (last 3 ch count as dc), (dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in sixth ch from hook, skip next 2 ch, dc in next ch, * skip next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), * (dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in single dc between shells; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last dc, turn.
Rows 3-12 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 3.
Weekend, hooray!
Are you starting to say hmmm? I loved making these and seeing how changing an element or two made a different effect. Once I'd made a few and saw how this would work, my mind was filled with possibilities every time I stitched a block. And it doesn't matter that many of them are very similar. We're learning what happens when you do something like substitute (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) for a 5-dc shell in a stitch pattern--and I suspect you'll want to try some of these things in other patterns.
And hooray! It's the weekend. I'm going to give you several square patterns this weekend, more than one per day, and also there are some other elements to this afghan that we'll need a bunch of, so I'll give you the instructions for those. Here's a hint: this is not a straightforward square-after-square afghan, although certainly if you want to just sew your squares together, or edge them with sc then sew them together, you'll have a lovely creation. I know there's been some discussion of "should we edge them, should we not?" and I can just say follow me, do what I give you, and we'll see as the mystery unfolds. I haven't added edging to mine, but since some of you have, I'll make this work so that the edged ones will work.
Be sure to post your photos wherever you like--on the Flickr group. the Gourmet Crochet fan page on Facebook, and Ravelry! I haven't been the best about that myself but today, today. :)
And hooray! It's the weekend. I'm going to give you several square patterns this weekend, more than one per day, and also there are some other elements to this afghan that we'll need a bunch of, so I'll give you the instructions for those. Here's a hint: this is not a straightforward square-after-square afghan, although certainly if you want to just sew your squares together, or edge them with sc then sew them together, you'll have a lovely creation. I know there's been some discussion of "should we edge them, should we not?" and I can just say follow me, do what I give you, and we'll see as the mystery unfolds. I haven't added edging to mine, but since some of you have, I'll make this work so that the edged ones will work.
Be sure to post your photos wherever you like--on the Flickr group. the Gourmet Crochet fan page on Facebook, and Ravelry! I haven't been the best about that myself but today, today. :)
Jan 8, 2010
Variations on a Theme Square #4
Square #4
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch--V-stitch made, ch 1, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center sp of first V-st, ch 2, dc in next sc, (ch 2, sc in center sp of next V-st, ch 2, dc in next sc) across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc, (ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc) across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, (ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in next dc) across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, (ch 1, V-st in next dc, ch 1, sc in next sc) across, turn.
Rows 6-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-5, ending with row 2 or 4.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Click here for edging instructions.
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch--V-stitch made, ch 1, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center sp of first V-st, ch 2, dc in next sc, (ch 2, sc in center sp of next V-st, ch 2, dc in next sc) across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc, (ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc) across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, (ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in next dc) across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, (ch 1, V-st in next dc, ch 1, sc in next sc) across, turn.
Rows 6-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-5, ending with row 2 or 4.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Click here for edging instructions.
Jan 7, 2010
Variations on a Theme Square #3
Square #3
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, * skip next 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch **, ch 1, skip next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch--V-stitch made, ch 1, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center dc of first shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, *ch 2, sc in center sp of next V-st, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, shell in next sc, sc in next dc, (ch 1, V-st in next sc, ch 1, sc in next dc, shell in next sc, sc in next dc) across, turn.
Rows 4-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-3, ending with row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Edging instructions are here.
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, * skip next 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch **, ch 1, skip next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch--V-stitch made, ch 1, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center dc of first shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, *ch 2, sc in center sp of next V-st, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, shell in next sc, sc in next dc, (ch 1, V-st in next sc, ch 1, sc in next dc, shell in next sc, sc in next dc) across, turn.
Rows 4-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-3, ending with row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Edging instructions are here.
Jan 6, 2010
Variations on a Theme Square #2
Square #2
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, * skip next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center dc of first shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, (ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc) across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, (shell in next sc, sc in next dc) across, turn.
Rows 4-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-3, ending with row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Edging instructions are here.
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, * skip next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center dc of first shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, (ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc) across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, (shell in next sc, sc in next dc) across, turn.
Rows 4-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-3, ending with row 2.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Edging instructions are here.
Jan 5, 2010
Joining the Crochet-Along
I've had some emails asking how to join this crochet-along, and I should have mentioned this in the first post, but you don't really have to do anything to join, other than just come here to the blog to get the patterns each day. I'll gather email addresses toward the end in order to send the finished e-pattern download link.
These instructions for these little square patterns are so small I'm going to just post them directly into blog posts.
Today I'll be posting the address for the Flikr group, and the address for the Ravelry page.
These instructions for these little square patterns are so small I'm going to just post them directly into blog posts.
Today I'll be posting the address for the Flikr group, and the address for the Ravelry page.
Variations on a Theme Square #1
Square #1
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, (skip next 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch) across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center dc of first shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, (ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc) across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc, (ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc) across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, (ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in next dc) across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, (shell in next dc, sc in next sc) across, turn.
Rows 6-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-5, ending with row 2 or 4.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Click here for edging instructions.
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, (skip next 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch--shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch) across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), sc in center dc of first shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, (ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc) across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc, (ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc) across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, (ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in next dc) across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, (shell in next dc, sc in next sc) across, turn.
Rows 6-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-5, ending with row 2 or 4.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Click here for edging instructions.
Jan 3, 2010
Variations on a theme mystery afghan crochet-along
I’m ready to start off the new year with a pretty afghan project! How about you? I've had many requests to do a mystery afghan crochet-along, so I thought we'd try this. This afghan is called “Variations on a Theme” because as I worked on stitch swatches, I found myself wanting to create many variations of one basic stitch pattern just to see how far it could go. We'll be doing a stitch sampler afghan using many of these patterns.
How this crochet-along will work
I'll post instructions for the first square Tuesday, January 5, 2010 with one new square appearing each day until the project is complete.
How this crochet-along will work
I'll post instructions for the first square Tuesday, January 5, 2010 with one new square appearing each day until the project is complete.
We'll be adding photos of progress each day to the Flickr group, Facebook discussion and Ravelry page for this project. You’re also welcome (and encouraged) to post about this project on your favorite online communities and groups, inviting your friends to join you.
Each person who participates will receive an e-pattern of the finished project instructions at the end of the crochet-along.
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Variations on a Theme Afghan
SIZE
Each person who participates will receive an e-pattern of the finished project instructions at the end of the crochet-along.
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Variations on a Theme Afghan
SIZE
This project is made with squares, and can be made any size.
MATERIALS
I like patchworky things, so I’m doing mine in lots of colors with scrap yarn, but this would be stunning in just a few colors, or even all in one color. So pick your favorite color or color combination, or dig into your scraps. I used size H hook. You can use any size yarn with appropriate hook size and just make enough blocks to create the size you desire.
Each of my squares required about 50 yards, more or less, depending on the laciness or density of the stitch pattern.
GAUGE
Each of my squares is about 7 1/2 inches across. Gauge is not critical.
GET READY, GET SET…
So ladies and gentlemen, gather yarns and hooks! Off we go on Tuesday!
I like patchworky things, so I’m doing mine in lots of colors with scrap yarn, but this would be stunning in just a few colors, or even all in one color. So pick your favorite color or color combination, or dig into your scraps. I used size H hook. You can use any size yarn with appropriate hook size and just make enough blocks to create the size you desire.
Each of my squares required about 50 yards, more or less, depending on the laciness or density of the stitch pattern.
GAUGE
Each of my squares is about 7 1/2 inches across. Gauge is not critical.
GET READY, GET SET…
So ladies and gentlemen, gather yarns and hooks! Off we go on Tuesday!
Carolanne Pineapple Lace Wrap
Materials
Pattern booklet 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" digest-size printed crochet pattern booklet. All our patterns have black and white interior pages with heavier stock color cover.
$7.99
$7.99
Beryl Shawl
Description This shawl is made with the top-down technique so can be made any size desired and with any yarn and hook size. The feature that sets this shawl apart is its curved edge, for those who might prefer to have a shawl without a center back point. Curved shape along both edges makes it fit nicely across the shoulders in many configurations. Shawl in photo is made with sock yarn.
Skill level Intermediate.
Size
Materials
Pattern booklet 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" digest-size printed crochet pattern booklet. All our patterns have black and white interior pages with heavier stock color cover.
$7.99
$7.99
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