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Thursday, April 16, 2020

Lawrence’s Afghan

Materials

H/5.0 mm hook
1 7-ounce skein Red Heart Super Saver Light Blue (Color A)
2 7-ounce skeins Red Heart Super Saver Blue (Color B)
3 7-ounce skeins Red Heart Super Saver Royal Blue (Color C)
4 7-ounce skeins Red Heart Super Saver Soft Navy Blue (Color D)
Yarn Needle
Scissors/snips

Notes

Ch 4 counts as a dc plus a ch
Ch 3 counts as a dc
When working dc’s across, 2 dcs are worked in the ch-2 spaces of the previous round
Finished size is approximately 69-inches by 69-inches
US terms are used
Sample is made using four colors – it is the crocheter’s choice to use multiple colors, a single color, etc.
A larger hook can be used, but the amounts of yarn will need to be adjusted/increased to accommodate the larger hook.

With color A, ch 4 and sl st into first ch to create loop

Rnd 1: Ch 4; *(4 dc into loop, ch 1.) Rpt from * twice. 3 dc in loop and sl st into third ch of initial ch 4.

Rnd 2: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(Dc across to next corner and 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner.) Rpt from * twice. Dc across and sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 3: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.) Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 4: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.) Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 5: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.) Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 6: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.) Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 7: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.) Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 8: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(5 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 5 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.) Rpt from * twice. 5 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 5 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 9: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(7 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 7 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.) Rpt from * twice. 7 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 7 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 10: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(11 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 11 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.) Rpt from * twice. 11 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 11 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 11: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(Dc across to next corner sp. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.) Rpt from * twice. Dc across and sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 12: With color B repeat Round 11

Rnd 13: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 38 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 38 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 14: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 34 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 34 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 15: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 30 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 30 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 16: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 17: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 18: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(5 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 5 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 5 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 5 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 19: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(7 dc, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 7 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 7 dc, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 7 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 20: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(11 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 4dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 11 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner space). Rpt from * twice. 11 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 11 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 21: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in corner sp. *(Dc across to next corner sp. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.) Rpt from * twice. Dc across and sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 22: With color C, repeat Rnd 21.

Rnd 23: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 38 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 38 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 38 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 38 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 24: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 34 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 34 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st , 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 34 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 34 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st,2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 25: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 30 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 30 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 30 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 30 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 26: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 27: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 28: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(5 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 5 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 5 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 5 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 29: Sl st to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc. *(7 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 7 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 7 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 7 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 30: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(11 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 4 dc, ch 2, sk2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st , 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 11 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner space). Rpt from * twice. 11 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 4 dc, ch 2, sk2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st , 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 11 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 31: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in corner sp. *(Dc across to next corner sp. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.) Rpt from * twice. Dc across and sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 32: With color D, repeat Rnd 31.

Rnd 33: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 38 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 38 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 38 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 38 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 38 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 38 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 34: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 34 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 34 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 34 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 34 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 34 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 34 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 2 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 35: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 30 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 30 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 30 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 30 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 30 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 30 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 36: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.). Rpt from * twice. *(3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 10 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 37: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(3 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 3 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 3 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 38: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(5 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 5 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 5 dc, ch 2 sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 14 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 5 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 39: Sl st to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc. *(7 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6dc, ch2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 7 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp). Rpt from * twice. 7 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch2, sk 2 st, 22 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 6dc, ch2, sk 2 st, 6 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 7 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 40: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp. *(11 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st , 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 4dc , ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 11 dc. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner space). Rpt from * twice. 11 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st , 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 4dc , ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 26 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 4 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 dc, ch 2, sk 2 st, 11 dc. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnd 41: Sl st over to corner sp. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in corner sp. *(Dc across to next corner sp. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.) Rpt from * twice. Dc across and sl st into top of ch 3.

Rnds 42 - 45: Repeat Rnd 41. Finish off and weave in loose ends.

The PDF of the pattern can be found on my Ravelry site here

This is an Original Design by Doug Speeckaert. Feel free to make and sell for profit, but remember to give credit to me, and link back to my blog https://dcspeeckaert.blogspot.com/

Monday, February 17, 2020

Filet diamonds and boxes pattern

Someone posted the picture below on a Facebook group for this diamonds and boxes filet crochet pattern. If anyone knows the origin of the pattern, it would be great to connect to the original. In the meantime, I'm deciphering the pattern from the photo and will share the notes and pattern once I'm finished and if the original can't be located for credit, etc.

Monday, January 20, 2020

Coordinating colors for Red Heart variegated yarns

When working with variegated/multi-color yarns, you may want to blend in complementing/coordinating solid colors. Sometimes it's not that easy trying to find such coordinating colors like for my current project that I am working on with the Red Heart Shaded Dusk colorway. I did a search this morning for an aid that would help with finding some coordinating colors and found this helpful chart that helps with solid color coordination with the Red Heart variegated yarns.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Anne's Square

Notes:
• Size H/5.00 mm hook (or any size you choose)
• Ch 3 counts as a dc
• Sm cluster = 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc

Ch 4 and sl st in first ch to make a loop

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 2 dc into loop, ch 2; *(3 dc, ch 2). Rpt from * twice and sl st into top of ch 3. Sl st to ch-2 corner sp.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 corner sp.; *(dc in next 3 dc, sm cluster in ch-2 corner sp). Rpt from * twice. Dc in next 3 dc and sl st into top of ch 3. Sl st to ch-2 corner sp.

Rnd 3: Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 corner sp.; *(dc in next 7 dc, sm cluster in ch-2 corner sp). Rpt from * twice. Dc in next 7 dc and sl st into top of ch 3. Sl st to ch-2 corner sp.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 corner sp. **[*(Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st). Rpt from * four times. Ch 1, sk st and sm cluster in ch-2 corner sp.] Rpt from ** twice. *(Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st). Rpt from * four times. Ch 1, sk st and sl st into top of beg. Ch-3. Sl st to ch-2 corner sp.

Rnd 5: Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 corner sp.; *(dc in next 15 dc, sm cluster in ch-2 corner sp). Rpt from * twice. Dc in next 15 dc and sl st into top of ch 3. Sl st to ch-2 corner sp.

Rnd 6: Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner sp.; **[*(fpdc in next st, dc in next st). Rpt from * across to ch-2 corner sp and sm cluster in ch-2 corner sp]. Rpt from ** twice. *(Fpdc in next st, dc in next st). Rpt from * across and sl st into top of beg. ch 3. Sl st to ch-2 corner sp.

Rnd 7: Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 corner sp.; *(dc in next 23 dc, sm cluster in ch-2 corner sp). Rpt from * twice. Dc in next 23 dc and sl st into top of ch 3. Sl st to ch-2 corner sp.

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A PDF of this pattern can be found on my Ravelry page here

This is an Original Design by Doug Speeckaert. Feel free to make and sell for profit, but remember to give credit to me, and link back to my blog https://dcspeeckaert.blogspot.com/

Monday, August 19, 2019

Patterns from videos

Using patterns from videos

We all have our preferred methods of crocheting from patterns whether it be by written pattern, graphs, videos or a combination of any of these. Sometimes, the pattern we want to use is only available in video format such as those found on YouTube and if the video version of a pattern is the only format that it is available in, then for those who prefer a written version are often out of luck.

However, there is hope! If a pattern is only available via video, do what I do. Watch the video and take your own notes. That way you have a personal working copy of the pattern in terms and words that you can understand even if you don't use the standard crochet terms and abbreviations. For those parts that may go to fast for you, just rewind to the section and listen/watch again to make sure you haven't missed anything. You can then watch the video from start to finish and compare your notes with it to make sure you have not left anything out.

A couple words of caution when taking notes to create your personal working copy:

Make sure to give credit for the pattern to the designer of the video; don't claim that the pattern is your own.
Don't share your working copy with anyone so as to avoid any copyright issues, etc.
If the designer offers a written pattern for a fee that goes with the video, it is only fair to pay for the written version.

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Dee's Corner - CAL 2019 - Afghan Sampler

Welcome to Dee's Corner on Dot's Closet.

I'm sharing with all of you files, posts, pictures from my friend Dee Frazier. She runs a wonderful open and helpful group on Facebook called Dee's Crochet World. This is a closed group so if you would like to join, just ask - believe me it is well worth it!

Dee has come up with a fun Crochet-a-long (CAL) for 2019. Here is the info:

CAL 2019 - Afghan Sampler

DEE FRAZIER·MONDAY, MAY 6, 2019·

Starting May 2019 I will post patterns of 12 inch squares for a total of 20 patterns. We will make 1 of each pattern in your choice of colors. There is no finished Sampler at this time.

Patterns will be posted here. The patterns chosen will be ones with photos and easily explained instructions. Ask questions if you need help. Do in any order you like.

Most patterns I will get from Ravelry (will need to set up an account if you don’t have one) It’s a free site. The patterns will be downloadable pdf’s. Watch for hook sizes on each pattern! All patterns in Bold I have tried.

Square #1 May 6 (Larksfoot Inspired)

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/larksfoot-inspired-12-granny-square

Square #2 May 13 (Winter Bloom)

http://www.danyelpinkdesigns.com/2016/01/crochet-pattern-winter-bloom-afghan.html

Square #3 May 20 (Vincent)

https://itsallinanutshell.com/2016/04/12/vincent-12inch-crochet-afghan-square-free-pattern/?

Square #4 May 27 (Bobbys Square)

http://www.heartmadeblessings.org/Patterns/BobbysSquare.php

Square #5 June 3 (Dahlia Afghan Square)

https://pattern-paradise.com/2017/01/18/free-crochet-pattern-dahlia-afghan-square/

https://www.redheart.com/Article/How-to-Crochet-Bobbles/p/LTC-B

Square #6 June 10 (Butterfly Garden Square)