HAPPY DAYS MANDALA HEXAGON
YARN: DK (8ply / light worsted weight) 100% acrylic
HOOK: 5.00mm
(NOTE: These motifs can be made with any weight or blend of yarn)
PATTERN
TERMS: US
I will include this conversion chart with each pattern to
make it easier for those using UK
terms
Foundation: 3ch, sl st to form a circle OR make a magic circle
Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1dc); 11 dc into circle; sl st into 3rd ch at start to close (12dc)
Row 2: Join yarn into any sp between dc, 3ch (counts
as 1dc) 1dc in same space as join (2dc grouping); [2dc into each sp
between dc (2dc grouping)] x11; sl st into top of 3ch
at start to close (24dc)
Row 3: Join
yarn in centre of any 2dc grouping; 4ch
(counts as 1trc), 2trc into same space as join; [3trc into centre of
next 2dc grouping (3trc grouping)] x 11, sl st into top of 4ch at start
to close (36trc). Break off yarn.
Row 4: Join
yarn in any space between 3trc groupings, 6ch (counts as 1dc, 3ch), 2dc
into same space, 1ch; [2dc into next space, 1ch; (2dc, 3ch, 2dc = corner into
next space, 1ch)] x5; 2dc into next space. 1ch; 1dc into start space; sl st
into 3rd chain to close.
Row 5:
Sl st into 3ch space; 3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc, 3ch, 2dc into same
space, 1ch; [(2dc into next space, ch1) x2; (2dc, 3ch, 2dc = corner into next
space, ch1)] x5; (2dc into next space, ch1) x2; sl st into top of 3ch at start
to close.
I use the join-as-you-go method to join my motifs (you can use whatever method you prefer). You can find a tutorial for the join-as-you-go HERE
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Friday 17 October 2014
Friday 3 October 2014
Happy Days CAL(7): Zooty Mandala Square
Welcome to Part 7 of our Happy Days Blanket Crochet Along!
Here are the links to the squares we have made so far:
PART 1 (Hakuna Matata Mandala Square) (where you will find all the necessary info about this project);
Part 2 (Sunny Flower Square);
Part 3 (Tic-Tac-Toe Square);
Part 4 (Solid Granny Square);
Part 5 (Popcorn Flower & Leaves Square); and
Part 6 (Box Stitch Square)
So far we have made:
4 x Hakuna Matata Squares (28cm x 28cm each)
10 x Sunny Flower Squares (14cm x 14cm each)
4 x Tic-Tac-Toe Squares (28cm x 28cm each)
10 x Solid Granny Squares (14cm x 14cm each)
8 x Popcorn Flower & Leaves Squares (14cm x 14cm each)
8 x Box Stitch Squares (14cm x 14cm)
We have joined the Sunny Flower Squares and the Solid Granny Squares to make 5 bigger 28cm x 28cm Squares
We have also joined the Popcorn Flower & Leaves Squares and the Box Stitch Squares to make 4 bigger 28cm x 28cm Squares.
I love to see how each blanket is growing in such a uniquely beautiful way!!!
This week we will be making 4 x Zooty Mandala Squares.
ZOOTY MANDALA SQUARE
YARN: DK (8ply / light worsted weight) 100% acrylic
HOOK: 5.00mm
SIZE: 28cm x 28cm
PATTERN TERMS: US
Rows 1 - 9: Follow Rows 1 - 9 of the ZOOTY OWL TRIVET PATTERN
(Correction: Row 9 the stitch count is different for this Mandala - Join yarn in sp bet any 4dc grouping; in same sp as join 3ch (counts as 1dc), 4dc, (5dc in next sp between groupings) repeat to end; sl st into top of 3ch at start to close; break off yarn)
Row 10: Join yarn between any two dc on last row of Mandala, 4ch in same space as join (counts as 1sc, 3ch); [skip 2 spaces between dc (this means you will skip 3dc posts) 1sc into the 3rd space, 3ch] repeat all around the circle; 3ch sl st into first chain at start of row (40 x 3ch loops)
Row 11: Join yarn in any 3ch space; [4ch (counts as 1trc) 2trc, 3ch, 3trc into same space as join; 1ch (corner)]; [3trc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3dc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3hdc into next 3ch space, 1ch; (3sc into next 3ch space, 1ch) x3; 3hdc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3dc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3trc into next 3ch space, 1ch; (3trc, 3ch, 3trc into next 3ch space, 1ch)] x3; 3trc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3dc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3hdc into next 3ch space, 1ch; (3sc into next 3ch space, 1ch) x3; 3hdc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3dc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3trc into next 3ch space, 1ch sl st into top of 4ch at start. Break off yarn.
At this stage your square will still be looking slightly curved
Row 12: Join yarn in any 3ch corner space; [4ch (counts as 1sc, 3ch) 1sc] into same space as join; [3ch, 1sc) repeat around square, working (1sc, 3ch, 1sc) into each corner space; sl st into 1st of 4ch at start.
Row 13: sl st into corner 3ch space; [4ch (counts as 1trc) 2trc, 3ch, 3trc into same space as join (corner)]; [(3trc into next 3ch space) x2; (3dc into next 3ch space) x2; (3hdc into next 3ch space) x3; (3dc into next 3ch space) x2; (3trc into next 3ch space) x2; (3trc, 3ch, 3trc into next 3ch space, 1ch)] x3; [(3trc into next 3ch space) x2; (3dc into next 3ch space) x2; (3hdc into next 3ch space) x3; (3dc into next 3ch space) x2; (3trc into next 3ch space) x2] sl st into top of 4ch at start.
Row 14: 2ch (counts as 1hdc) into same place as sl st; 1hdc into top of each dc, Into corner 3ch spaces crochet 2hdc, 3ch, 2hdc; sl st into top of 2ch at start to close
The pattern for the final square will be posted on Friday, 17 October 2014, along with a chart for joining the squares.
Here is a slight peek at what the blanket is going to look like:
I have been thinking of crocheting a few rows of dark grey around each square before I start joining...... not sure yet though!
Please post the photos of your progress on my Zooty Owl Facebook page so that I can share them with my next post!
Have fun!!!
(Part 8 of the Happy Days CAL: The Happy Days Mandala Square can be found HERE)
Here are the links to the squares we have made so far:
PART 1 (Hakuna Matata Mandala Square) (where you will find all the necessary info about this project);
Part 2 (Sunny Flower Square);
Part 3 (Tic-Tac-Toe Square);
Part 4 (Solid Granny Square);
Part 5 (Popcorn Flower & Leaves Square); and
Part 6 (Box Stitch Square)
So far we have made:
4 x Hakuna Matata Squares (28cm x 28cm each)
10 x Sunny Flower Squares (14cm x 14cm each)
4 x Tic-Tac-Toe Squares (28cm x 28cm each)
10 x Solid Granny Squares (14cm x 14cm each)
8 x Popcorn Flower & Leaves Squares (14cm x 14cm each)
8 x Box Stitch Squares (14cm x 14cm)
We have joined the Sunny Flower Squares and the Solid Granny Squares to make 5 bigger 28cm x 28cm Squares
We have also joined the Popcorn Flower & Leaves Squares and the Box Stitch Squares to make 4 bigger 28cm x 28cm Squares.
I love to see how each blanket is growing in such a uniquely beautiful way!!!
This week we will be making 4 x Zooty Mandala Squares.
ZOOTY MANDALA SQUARE
YARN: DK (8ply / light worsted weight) 100% acrylic
HOOK: 5.00mm
SIZE: 28cm x 28cm
PATTERN TERMS: US
Rows 1 - 9: Follow Rows 1 - 9 of the ZOOTY OWL TRIVET PATTERN
(Correction: Row 9 the stitch count is different for this Mandala - Join yarn in sp bet any 4dc grouping; in same sp as join 3ch (counts as 1dc), 4dc, (5dc in next sp between groupings) repeat to end; sl st into top of 3ch at start to close; break off yarn)
Row 10: Join yarn between any two dc on last row of Mandala, 4ch in same space as join (counts as 1sc, 3ch); [skip 2 spaces between dc (this means you will skip 3dc posts) 1sc into the 3rd space, 3ch] repeat all around the circle; 3ch sl st into first chain at start of row (40 x 3ch loops)
Row 11: Join yarn in any 3ch space; [4ch (counts as 1trc) 2trc, 3ch, 3trc into same space as join; 1ch (corner)]; [3trc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3dc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3hdc into next 3ch space, 1ch; (3sc into next 3ch space, 1ch) x3; 3hdc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3dc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3trc into next 3ch space, 1ch; (3trc, 3ch, 3trc into next 3ch space, 1ch)] x3; 3trc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3dc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3hdc into next 3ch space, 1ch; (3sc into next 3ch space, 1ch) x3; 3hdc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3dc into next 3ch space, 1ch; 3trc into next 3ch space, 1ch sl st into top of 4ch at start. Break off yarn.
At this stage your square will still be looking slightly curved
Row 12: Join yarn in any 3ch corner space; [4ch (counts as 1sc, 3ch) 1sc] into same space as join; [3ch, 1sc) repeat around square, working (1sc, 3ch, 1sc) into each corner space; sl st into 1st of 4ch at start.
Row 13: sl st into corner 3ch space; [4ch (counts as 1trc) 2trc, 3ch, 3trc into same space as join (corner)]; [(3trc into next 3ch space) x2; (3dc into next 3ch space) x2; (3hdc into next 3ch space) x3; (3dc into next 3ch space) x2; (3trc into next 3ch space) x2; (3trc, 3ch, 3trc into next 3ch space, 1ch)] x3; [(3trc into next 3ch space) x2; (3dc into next 3ch space) x2; (3hdc into next 3ch space) x3; (3dc into next 3ch space) x2; (3trc into next 3ch space) x2] sl st into top of 4ch at start.
Row 14: 2ch (counts as 1hdc) into same place as sl st; 1hdc into top of each dc, Into corner 3ch spaces crochet 2hdc, 3ch, 2hdc; sl st into top of 2ch at start to close
The pattern for the final square will be posted on Friday, 17 October 2014, along with a chart for joining the squares.
Here is a slight peek at what the blanket is going to look like:
I have been thinking of crocheting a few rows of dark grey around each square before I start joining...... not sure yet though!
Please post the photos of your progress on my Zooty Owl Facebook page so that I can share them with my next post!
Have fun!!!
(Part 8 of the Happy Days CAL: The Happy Days Mandala Square can be found HERE)
Friday 19 September 2014
Happy Days CAL (6): BOX STITCH SQUARES
Welcome to Part 6 of our Happy Days Blanket Crochet Along!
For those needing to do a bit of catching up or would still like to join in, here are the links so far:
PART 1 (Hakuna Matata Mandala Square) (where you will find all the necessary info about this project);
Part 2 (Sunny Flower Square);
Part 3 (Tic-Tac-Toe Square);
Part 4 (Solid Granny Square); and
Part 5 (Popcorn Flower & Leaves Square)
So far we have made:
4 x Hakuna Matata Squares (28cm x 28cm each)
10 x Sunny Flower Squares (14cm x 14cm each)
4 x Tic-Tac-Toe Squares (28cm x 28cm each)
10 x Solid Granny Squares (14cm x 14cm each)
8 x Popcorn Flower & Leaves Squares (14cm x 14cm each)
We have joined the Sunny Flower Squares and the Solid Granny Squares to make 5 bigger 28cm x 28cm Squares
We are all using exactly the same patterns but each and every blanket is so special and unique!!!
This weeks square is a Box Stitch Square (if you need a bit of help with the "Box Stitch" you can find the photo tutorial HERE)
We will be making 8 of these squares:
BOX STITCH SQUARE
YARN: DK (8ply / light worsted weight) 100% acrylic
HOOK: 5.00mm
SIZE: 14cm x 14cm
PATTERN TERMS: US
I will include this conversion chart with each pattern to make it easier for those using UK terms
Foundation: 4ch, sl st to join OR make a magic ring;
Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1dc), 2dc into ring, 2ch; (3dc into ring, 2ch) x3; sl st to close, break off yarn.
Row 2: Join new colour, in any 2ch space; 4ch (counts as 1sc, 4ch) 1sc in same space as join; (3ch; 1sc, 3ch, 1sc in next 2ch space) x3; 3ch sl st into 1st of 4ch at start to join, break off yarn.
ROW 3: Join new colour, working 3dc (3dc cluster) into each 3ch space; and 3dc, 3ch, 3dc into each corner 3ch; sl st to join, break off yarn.
Row 4: Join new colour, in any corner 3ch space; 4ch (counts as 1sc, 4ch) 1sc in same space as join; *(3ch, 1sc into space between 3dc clusters) x2; 3ch; (1sc, 3ch, 1sc into corner 3ch space)* repeat *to* 3 times; (3ch, 1sc into space between 3dc clusters)x2; 3ch, sl st into first of 4ch at start to join, break off yarn.
Row 5: Join new colour, working 3dc (3dc cluster) into each 3ch space; and 3dc, 3ch, 3dc into each corner 3ch; sl st to join, break off yarn.
Row 6: Join new colour, in any corner 3ch space; 4ch (counts as 1sc, 4ch) 1sc in same space as join; *(3ch, 1sc into space between 3dc clusters) x4; 3ch; (1sc, 3ch, 1sc into corner 3ch space)* repeat *to* 3 times; (3ch, 1sc into space between 3dc clusters)x4; 3ch, sl st into first of 4ch at start to join, break off yarn.
Row 7: Join new colour, working 3dc (3dc cluster) into each 3ch space; and 3dc, 3ch, 3dc into each corner 3ch; sl st to join.
Row 8: 1ch (counts as 1sc); 1sc into each dc; 3sc into each corner 3ch; sl st into 1ch at start to join. Break off yarn.
Join the Box Stitch Squares to the Popcorn Flower & Leaves Squares using the VISIBLE JOIN METHOD (or use your preferred joining method) to make bigger squares (28cm x 28cm = 2 Box Stitch Squares and 2 Popcorn Flower & Leaves Squares).
The pattern for the next square will be posted on Friday, 3 October 2014.
Please post the photos of your progress on my Zooty Owl Facebook page so that I can share them with my next post!
Happy crocheting!!
(Part 7: The Zooty Mandala Square)
For those needing to do a bit of catching up or would still like to join in, here are the links so far:
PART 1 (Hakuna Matata Mandala Square) (where you will find all the necessary info about this project);
Part 2 (Sunny Flower Square);
Part 3 (Tic-Tac-Toe Square);
Part 4 (Solid Granny Square); and
Part 5 (Popcorn Flower & Leaves Square)
So far we have made:
4 x Hakuna Matata Squares (28cm x 28cm each)
10 x Sunny Flower Squares (14cm x 14cm each)
4 x Tic-Tac-Toe Squares (28cm x 28cm each)
10 x Solid Granny Squares (14cm x 14cm each)
8 x Popcorn Flower & Leaves Squares (14cm x 14cm each)
We have joined the Sunny Flower Squares and the Solid Granny Squares to make 5 bigger 28cm x 28cm Squares
We are all using exactly the same patterns but each and every blanket is so special and unique!!!
This weeks square is a Box Stitch Square (if you need a bit of help with the "Box Stitch" you can find the photo tutorial HERE)
We will be making 8 of these squares:
BOX STITCH SQUARE
YARN: DK (8ply / light worsted weight) 100% acrylic
HOOK: 5.00mm
SIZE: 14cm x 14cm
PATTERN TERMS: US
I will include this conversion chart with each pattern to make it easier for those using UK terms
Foundation: 4ch, sl st to join OR make a magic ring;
Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1dc), 2dc into ring, 2ch; (3dc into ring, 2ch) x3; sl st to close, break off yarn.
Row 2: Join new colour, in any 2ch space; 4ch (counts as 1sc, 4ch) 1sc in same space as join; (3ch; 1sc, 3ch, 1sc in next 2ch space) x3; 3ch sl st into 1st of 4ch at start to join, break off yarn.
ROW 3: Join new colour, working 3dc (3dc cluster) into each 3ch space; and 3dc, 3ch, 3dc into each corner 3ch; sl st to join, break off yarn.
Row 4: Join new colour, in any corner 3ch space; 4ch (counts as 1sc, 4ch) 1sc in same space as join; *(3ch, 1sc into space between 3dc clusters) x2; 3ch; (1sc, 3ch, 1sc into corner 3ch space)* repeat *to* 3 times; (3ch, 1sc into space between 3dc clusters)x2; 3ch, sl st into first of 4ch at start to join, break off yarn.
Row 5: Join new colour, working 3dc (3dc cluster) into each 3ch space; and 3dc, 3ch, 3dc into each corner 3ch; sl st to join, break off yarn.
Row 6: Join new colour, in any corner 3ch space; 4ch (counts as 1sc, 4ch) 1sc in same space as join; *(3ch, 1sc into space between 3dc clusters) x4; 3ch; (1sc, 3ch, 1sc into corner 3ch space)* repeat *to* 3 times; (3ch, 1sc into space between 3dc clusters)x4; 3ch, sl st into first of 4ch at start to join, break off yarn.
Row 7: Join new colour, working 3dc (3dc cluster) into each 3ch space; and 3dc, 3ch, 3dc into each corner 3ch; sl st to join.
Row 8: 1ch (counts as 1sc); 1sc into each dc; 3sc into each corner 3ch; sl st into 1ch at start to join. Break off yarn.
Join the Box Stitch Squares to the Popcorn Flower & Leaves Squares using the VISIBLE JOIN METHOD (or use your preferred joining method) to make bigger squares (28cm x 28cm = 2 Box Stitch Squares and 2 Popcorn Flower & Leaves Squares).
The pattern for the next square will be posted on Friday, 3 October 2014.
Please post the photos of your progress on my Zooty Owl Facebook page so that I can share them with my next post!
Happy crocheting!!
(Part 7: The Zooty Mandala Square)
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Tuesday 9 September 2014
Cosmos Fields Shawl: Pattern
The Cosmos Fields Shawl pattern has been written with my "novice" readers in mind - (with more detailed explanations on how to get from row to row etc).
This is a fun project for any skill level though - super to take along on holiday (I just did) or for in front of the telly!
(A print-friendly version of this pattern can be found HERE)
The pattern is designed to be worked in a 100% acrylic "economy" DK (8ply / light worsted weight) yarn, but it works up quite wonderfully in a more luxurious yarn!
The stitch composition is very uncomplicated - making the pattern suitable for both variegated and solid colour yarns!
Various yarn blends also work well with this pattern – Courtelle, 100% wool, acrylic/wool blends and cottons.
Thinner yarns may be used – just keep repeating the pattern row (Row 3) until you reach the required size. Always make sure you end on an odd number of rows before starting your edging!
Thicker yarns may also be used, such as chunky (12 - 14ply) or super chunky (14 - 16ply).
Notes:
Right Side / Wrong Side:
We will talk about every odd row as the right side (eg, rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 etc are the right side);
and every even row as the wrong side (eg, rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 etc)
Side Increases are made at the beginning AND end of every row.
The increase of 2dc at the beginning of a row is made into the 1ch space at the end of the previous row.
The increase of 2dc at the end of the row is made into the 4ch loop which is formed at the start of the previous row (you will note that at the beginning of a row I say that the 4ch counts as 1dc, 1ch, so this is not "seen" as a 4ch loop when working the next row but as a 1ch space and then 1dc at the very end of the row - when writing the pattern I will NOT say to crochet into the 4ch loop at the end of the row - I DO say to crochet into the 1ch space at the end of the row
The Point (or corner) is formed in your very first row (2dc, 3ch, 2dc).
Throughout the shawl you will work 2dc, 3ch, 2dc into the 3ch space from the previous row. (Effectively increasing your stitch count over the point or corner with 2dc on every row)
If your increases are correct you WILL have a perfect triangle.
If the triangle pulls outward - you are increasing too much.
If the triangle pulls inward (like a kite) you are increasing too little.
An easy "check" is to count your stitches - each row should increase with a multiple of six: Row 1 = 6; Row 2 = 12; Row 3 = 18; Row 4 = 24; Row 5 = 30 and so on. Once you have the first few rows correct you probably won't need to count any more.
Triangle: The shawl is worked seamlessly (in one piece) from the top to the bottom - your first row being the top of the shawl which will lie behind your neck and the last row being the bottom which will hang down over your back.
Stitches: We are using five basic stitches only for the shawl - chain (ch); single crochet (sc); half double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc) (US terms);
and then also a slip stitch (sl st) on the edging;
UK CROCHETERS will be using a double crochet (dc) (single crochet in US); half treble (htr) (half double crochet in US) and a treble (tr) (double crochet in US).
COSMOS FIELDS SHAWL: PATTERN
Yarn: Lollipop DK (100% Acrylic)
Colours: Avo Green; Khaki; Saxe Blue; Violet; Plum (The Lollipop is imported from Turkey - but I have no idea what it is called outside of South Africa. There are however, similar colours in the Stylecraft Special DK - Lime, Meadow, Cloud Blue, Lavender and Plum)
Stripe Composition:
1 row of each: Avo; Khaki, Saxe Blue, Violet, Plum (rows 1 - 5)
2 rows of each: Avo; Khaki, Saxe Blue, Violet, Plum (Rows 6 - 15)
3 rows of each: Avo; Khaki, Saxe Blue, Violet, Plum (rows 16 - 30)
4 rows of each: Avo; Khaki, Saxe Blue, Violet, Plum (rows 31 - 50)
1 row of each: Avo; Khaki, Saxe Blue, Violet, Plum
(rows 51 - 55)
1 row Avo (row 56)
1 row Saxe Blue (row 57)
1 row Khaki (row 58)
1 row Violet (row 59)
1 row Saxe Blue (row 60)
1 row Khaki (row 61)
1 row Avo (row 62)
Hook: 5.50mm
Foundation: crochet 6ch
Row 1: Into first chain (the 6th chain from your hook)
[crochet (2dc, 3ch, 2dc - this forms the point of your shawl), 1ch, 1dc]
(turn your work so that you are now working along the "wrong side")
This is a fun project for any skill level though - super to take along on holiday (I just did) or for in front of the telly!
(A print-friendly version of this pattern can be found HERE)
The pattern is designed to be worked in a 100% acrylic "economy" DK (8ply / light worsted weight) yarn, but it works up quite wonderfully in a more luxurious yarn!
The stitch composition is very uncomplicated - making the pattern suitable for both variegated and solid colour yarns!
Various yarn blends also work well with this pattern – Courtelle, 100% wool, acrylic/wool blends and cottons.
Thinner yarns may be used – just keep repeating the pattern row (Row 3) until you reach the required size. Always make sure you end on an odd number of rows before starting your edging!
Thicker yarns may also be used, such as chunky (12 - 14ply) or super chunky (14 - 16ply).
Notes:
Right Side / Wrong Side:
We will talk about every odd row as the right side (eg, rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 etc are the right side);
and every even row as the wrong side (eg, rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 etc)
Side Increases are made at the beginning AND end of every row.
The increase of 2dc at the beginning of a row is made into the 1ch space at the end of the previous row.
The increase of 2dc at the end of the row is made into the 4ch loop which is formed at the start of the previous row (you will note that at the beginning of a row I say that the 4ch counts as 1dc, 1ch, so this is not "seen" as a 4ch loop when working the next row but as a 1ch space and then 1dc at the very end of the row - when writing the pattern I will NOT say to crochet into the 4ch loop at the end of the row - I DO say to crochet into the 1ch space at the end of the row
The Point (or corner) is formed in your very first row (2dc, 3ch, 2dc).
Throughout the shawl you will work 2dc, 3ch, 2dc into the 3ch space from the previous row. (Effectively increasing your stitch count over the point or corner with 2dc on every row)
If your increases are correct you WILL have a perfect triangle.
If the triangle pulls outward - you are increasing too much.
If the triangle pulls inward (like a kite) you are increasing too little.
An easy "check" is to count your stitches - each row should increase with a multiple of six: Row 1 = 6; Row 2 = 12; Row 3 = 18; Row 4 = 24; Row 5 = 30 and so on. Once you have the first few rows correct you probably won't need to count any more.
Triangle: The shawl is worked seamlessly (in one piece) from the top to the bottom - your first row being the top of the shawl which will lie behind your neck and the last row being the bottom which will hang down over your back.
Stitches: We are using five basic stitches only for the shawl - chain (ch); single crochet (sc); half double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc) (US terms);
and then also a slip stitch (sl st) on the edging;
UK CROCHETERS will be using a double crochet (dc) (single crochet in US); half treble (htr) (half double crochet in US) and a treble (tr) (double crochet in US).
COSMOS FIELDS SHAWL: PATTERN
Yarn: Lollipop DK (100% Acrylic)
Colours: Avo Green; Khaki; Saxe Blue; Violet; Plum (The Lollipop is imported from Turkey - but I have no idea what it is called outside of South Africa. There are however, similar colours in the Stylecraft Special DK - Lime, Meadow, Cloud Blue, Lavender and Plum)
Stripe Composition:
1 row of each: Avo; Khaki, Saxe Blue, Violet, Plum (rows 1 - 5)
2 rows of each: Avo; Khaki, Saxe Blue, Violet, Plum (Rows 6 - 15)
3 rows of each: Avo; Khaki, Saxe Blue, Violet, Plum (rows 16 - 30)
4 rows of each: Avo; Khaki, Saxe Blue, Violet, Plum (rows 31 - 50)
1 row of each: Avo; Khaki, Saxe Blue, Violet, Plum
(rows 51 - 55)
1 row Avo (row 56)
1 row Saxe Blue (row 57)
1 row Khaki (row 58)
1 row Violet (row 59)
1 row Saxe Blue (row 60)
1 row Khaki (row 61)
1 row Avo (row 62)
Hook: 5.50mm
Foundation: crochet 6ch
Row 1: Into first chain (the 6th chain from your hook)
[crochet (2dc, 3ch, 2dc - this forms the point of your shawl), 1ch, 1dc]
(turn your work so that you are now working along the "wrong side")
Row 2: 4ch (counts as 1dc, 1ch)
2dc into 1ch sp
1dc between the next two dc
[2dc, 3ch, 2dc into 3ch sp (point formed)]
1dc between next two dc; (2dc, 1ch, 1dc) into 1ch sp at end of row
(turn your work so that you are now working along the "right side")
2dc into 1ch sp
1dc between the next two dc
[2dc, 3ch, 2dc into 3ch sp (point formed)]
1dc between next two dc; (2dc, 1ch, 1dc) into 1ch sp at end of row
(turn your work so that you are now working along the "right side")
Row 3: 4ch (counts as 1dc, 1ch),
2dc into 1ch sp; 1dc between each dc on
previous row; 2dc, 3ch, 2dc into
point; 1dc between each dc on previous
row; 2dc, 1ch, 1dc into 1ch sp at
end of row
(turn your work)
Rows 4 - 55: Repeat Row 3
(this means that you repeat the pattern row you have crocheted in Row 3 - i.e. just continue to follow the pattern in the red text for the next 52 Rows)
Border:
Row 56: 3ch (counts as 1hdc, 1ch), 2hdc into 1ch sp; [3ch, skip 2 spaces between dc (this means you will skip 3dc posts) 1hdc into the 3rd space]
repeat this with the last hdc being made into the 3ch space of the point (corner); 3ch; 1hdc into same 3ch space;
[3ch, skip 2 spaces between dc (this means you will skip 3dc posts) 1hdc into the 3rd space] repeat this until there are 3dc posts left at the end of the row; 2hdc, 1ch, 1hdc into the chain space at the end of the row.
(turn your work)
Row 57: 4ch (counts as 1dc, 1ch), 2dc into 1ch sp; [3dc (3dc group) into next 3ch space] repeat this until you reach the point (corner)
Into the 3ch space work 3dc, 3ch, 3dc;
[3dc (3dc group) into next 3ch space] repeat this up to and including the last 3ch space;
2dc; 1ch, 1dc into the chain space at the end of the row (turn your work)
Row 58: 3ch (counts as 1hdc, 1ch), 2hdc into 1ch sp; 3ch, skip 2dc; (1hdc into space before next 3dc group; 3ch); repeat this with the last 3ch repeat being made just before the point (corner)
1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc into the 3ch space of the point (corner);
(3ch; 1hdc into space before next 3dc group; 3ch) repeat this to the space before the the last 3dc group;
1hdc into the space after the last 3dc group; 3ch;
2hdc, 1ch, 1hdc into the chain space at the end of the row.
Row 59: Repeat Row 57
Row 60: Repeat Row 58
Row 61: Repeat Row 57
Row 62: Into the 1ch space at the start of the row work 3dc; (3ch, 1sc into next sp; 3ch, 2dc into next sp) repeat this with your last 2dc being into the corner 3ch; 3ch, and crochet another 2dc into the corner;
(3ch, 1sc into next sp, 3ch, 2dc into next sp) repeat to last sp; 3ch, 2dc into 1ch space at end of row.
(We are now going to do the base edging - the longest side of the triangle which is formed as you do your rows)
Into same 1ch space work 3hdc;
sl st into side of first dc post, (2ch, 1hdc, sl st into side of next dc post) repeat to last dc post, 3hdc, sl st into top of 3ch at start of row to end.
I would just like to say a very special THANK YOU to the following ladies for checking my pattern for me:
Joy Merrill (JOYFUL YARNS'S PATTERN STORE)
Lisa Kingsley (LISA KINGSLEY'S PATTERN STORE)
Michelle Westlund (CROCHET BETWEEN WORLDS)
Eleanor Thomson (Nelnanandnora)
(turn your work)
Rows 4 - 55: Repeat Row 3
(this means that you repeat the pattern row you have crocheted in Row 3 - i.e. just continue to follow the pattern in the red text for the next 52 Rows)
Border:
Row 56: 3ch (counts as 1hdc, 1ch), 2hdc into 1ch sp; [3ch, skip 2 spaces between dc (this means you will skip 3dc posts) 1hdc into the 3rd space]
repeat this with the last hdc being made into the 3ch space of the point (corner); 3ch; 1hdc into same 3ch space;
[3ch, skip 2 spaces between dc (this means you will skip 3dc posts) 1hdc into the 3rd space] repeat this until there are 3dc posts left at the end of the row; 2hdc, 1ch, 1hdc into the chain space at the end of the row.
(turn your work)
Row 57: 4ch (counts as 1dc, 1ch), 2dc into 1ch sp; [3dc (3dc group) into next 3ch space] repeat this until you reach the point (corner)
Into the 3ch space work 3dc, 3ch, 3dc;
[3dc (3dc group) into next 3ch space] repeat this up to and including the last 3ch space;
2dc; 1ch, 1dc into the chain space at the end of the row (turn your work)
Row 58: 3ch (counts as 1hdc, 1ch), 2hdc into 1ch sp; 3ch, skip 2dc; (1hdc into space before next 3dc group; 3ch); repeat this with the last 3ch repeat being made just before the point (corner)
1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc into the 3ch space of the point (corner);
(3ch; 1hdc into space before next 3dc group; 3ch) repeat this to the space before the the last 3dc group;
1hdc into the space after the last 3dc group; 3ch;
2hdc, 1ch, 1hdc into the chain space at the end of the row.
Row 59: Repeat Row 57
Row 60: Repeat Row 58
Row 61: Repeat Row 57
Row 62: Into the 1ch space at the start of the row work 3dc; (3ch, 1sc into next sp; 3ch, 2dc into next sp) repeat this with your last 2dc being into the corner 3ch; 3ch, and crochet another 2dc into the corner;
(3ch, 1sc into next sp, 3ch, 2dc into next sp) repeat to last sp; 3ch, 2dc into 1ch space at end of row.
(We are now going to do the base edging - the longest side of the triangle which is formed as you do your rows)
Into same 1ch space work 3hdc;
sl st into side of first dc post, (2ch, 1hdc, sl st into side of next dc post) repeat to last dc post, 3hdc, sl st into top of 3ch at start of row to end.
I would just like to say a very special THANK YOU to the following ladies for checking my pattern for me:
Joy Merrill (JOYFUL YARNS'S PATTERN STORE)
Lisa Kingsley (LISA KINGSLEY'S PATTERN STORE)
Michelle Westlund (CROCHET BETWEEN WORLDS)
Eleanor Thomson (Nelnanandnora)
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