This blanket was made from scraps a while back with the patterns that we will be posting over the next few weeks:
Today's pattern is:
CIRCLE IN A SQUARE GRANNY
PATTERN TERMS: US
YARN WEIGHT: DK (8PLY / LIGHT WORSTED WEIGHT)
The amount of yarn required depends on the size of the blanket you would like to make. The one pictured in the photo is 110cm x 110cm - I used just over 600g (1800m) of yarn. A 150cm x 150cm would probably take 800g - 900g.
HOOK SIZE: 5.00mm
SQUARE SIZE: 12cm x 12cm
Gauge is not too important with this blanket. Yarn thicknesses vary somewhat from brand to brand as do the tensions of individual crocheters. The most important thing is that your tension remains even throughout the blanket - this will ensure that your squares will always be the correct size, for example if this square measures 14cm x 14cm then the next two patterns will also measure 14cm x 14cm (instead of my 12cm x 12cm) and the fourth one 7cm x 7cm (instead of my 6cm x 6cm).
Zooty Owl's Colourway: Denim Blue, Blue, Turquoise, Lime, Bright Green, Lemon and White.
My blanket will be 110cm x 110cm in size - so I made eight of these squares.
Andrea is making a larger blanket so she is making more squares!
Start with a MAGIC RING
(alternatively crochet 3ch, sl st into 3rd chain from hook to form a circle)
Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1dc); 11 dc into the magic ring; sl st into 3rd of beginning 3ch to close round (12dc); Pull the beginning tail to tighten the ring
Row 2: sl st into first space between dc; 3ch (counts as 1dc) 1dc in same space as join (2dc grouping); [2dc into each sp between dc on the previous round (2dc grouping)] x11; sl st into 3rd of beginning 3ch to close round (24dc)
Row 3: Sl st to centre of 2dc grouping; 3ch (counts as 1dc), 2dc into the centre of the 2dc grouping; [3dc into centre of next 2dc grouping (3dc grouping)] x 11; sl st into 3rd of beginning 3ch to close round (36dc). Break off yarn.
Row 5: Before you start Round 5, turn your work, so you're facing the wrong side; 3ch (counts as 1dc) 2dc into space between 3dc groupings; (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into corner 3ch; [(3dc into next space) x3; (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into corner 3ch)] x3; (3dc into next space) x2; sl st into 3rd of beginning 3ch to close round; turn work.
Now your square should look like this from the wrong side:
Row 6: Before you start Round 6, turn your work again, so you're
facing the right side; 3ch (counts as 1dc) 2dc into space between groupings; (3dc into next space) x2; (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into
corner 3ch; [(3dc into next space) x4; (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into corner
3ch)] x3; 3dc into next space; sl st into 3rd of beginning 3ch to close round. Break off yarn.
Use your favourite joining method to join your squares in a row - I am using my VISIBLE JOIN to join mine!
Have fun making your squares and see you again in two weeks with Part 2 of Wade's Blanket.
Have fun making your squares and see you again in two weeks with Part 2 of Wade's Blanket.
Have I missed something? How many of these are we making?
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Hi! So glad you are joining in! I have just edited the post - my finished blanket will measure 110cm x 110cm - so I made 8 of these squares.
DeleteI Was going to ask the same, but now I already know.
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Thank You! Starting as soon as I get off work!
ReplyDeleteDo you have information, or does Kokopelli (can't seem to find it either place) on the TOTAL amount of yarn we should plan for ?? I am making her size, 11 squares versus 8, and 11 colors. With dye lots etc, I want to make sure I am purchasing the correct amount :) Thank you in advance.
ReplyDeleteThis depends on the size of the blanket you would like to make. The one pictured in the photo is 110cm x 110cm - I used just over 600g (1800m) of yarn. A 150cm x 150cm would probably take 800g - 900g. What size are you thinking of making?
DeleteFabulous blanket!!!
ReplyDeleteI made my first square using an H hook and it came out 16cm. So i used an F hook and it came out 14cm.
ReplyDeleteIs anyone else having trouble getting their square to measure 12cm ?
HI! Gauge is not too important with this blanket. Yarn thicknesses vary somewhat from brand to brand as do the tensions of individual crocheters. The most important thing is that your tension remains even throughout the blanket - this will ensure that your squares will always be the correct size, for example if this square measures 14cm x 14cm then the next two patterns will also measure 14cm x 14cm (instead of my 12cm x 12cm) and the fourth one 7cm x 7cm (instead of my 6cm x 6cm). Hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteI am working on the CAL and was wondering when Part 2 to this pattern will be posted. Thanks
ReplyDeleteTomorrow! And then every second Friday after that. So happy you are joining in. Don't forget to send us your photos on Facebook!
DeleteI've just finished Part 1 and thoroughly enjoyed it - I've learned a lot, best being I have now mastered trc, a new stitch for me - thank you!
ReplyDeleteStarting Part 2 tomorrow and hope to be caught up soon :)