Scrapsrific Rainbow Crochet Blanket Part Six – Free Crochet Along
The Scrapsrific Rainbow Crochet Blanket Part Six is part of a fun, unique blanket worked in a variety of stitches and squares.
A puzzle constructed as you crochet.
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Abbreviations: US Terminology
CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
TR – treble crochet (UK – DTR)
BLP – back loop
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
For more information about this crochet along CLICK HERE!
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Colors – completely optional
- A – natural
- B – sepia
- C – marigold
- D – sherbet
- E – kiwi
- F – mint
- G – turquoise
- H – azure
- I – watermelon
- J – pomegranate
PART SIX:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- READ the instructions through first;
- special stitches are noted and linked to tutorials (if necessary) for each part;
- please check your stitch count – this IS important for joining!
- All sizes mentioned are approximate only – this ALL depends on YOUR hook, YOUR yarn and YOUR tension.
– for this project to be joined with the least effort be sure to use the SAME hook throughout! - I use US Crochet stitch terminology.
My Hook:
4.00 mm
Abbreviations:
CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
DC – double crochet
TR – treble crochet
BLP – back loop
Special Stitches:
Magic Circle – photo tutorial courtesy of M and M Crochet Designs
Standing DC – photo tutorial courtesy of M and M Crochet Designs
Special Stitch – Cross Stitch – work 1 DC into next ST, work 1 DC into SKIPPED ST
What you will crochet:
2 x 6 inch (15 cm) in height and 18 inch in length rectangles
4 x 6 inch squares
INSTRUCTIONS:
Striped Rectangle: Make 2
Colors I used:
- rectangle square 1 – (A) natural; (I) watermelon; (B) sepia; (J) pomegranate; (A) natural.
- rectangle square 2 – (J) pomegranate; (B) Sepia; (I) watermelon; (A) natural; (J) pomegranate.
Takes approx to 45/60 minutes to make one rectangle – depending on skill and how quickly you crochet.
NOTE: THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT – You WILL HAVE TO go down at least 2 hook sizes – if you used a 4,00 mm you will need to use a 3, 50 mm OR 3, 25 mm!!
The reason – when working straight squares or rectangles like these to make them line up and match the size of your squares to which you intend on joining them – if you use the same hook size the rectangles are much larger – this is due to the tension – squares because they are worked in the round are ‘tighter’. Squares/rectangles worked in rows are ‘looser’.
I used a 3, 50 mm for my rectangles and I should have a used a 3, 25 mm – due to the fact that I crochet loosely.
But once blocked the squares fit the rectangle!
With yarn – CH 28
ROW 1: Work 1 SC into 2nd CH from hook; work 1 SC into each CH until end; (27 SC); TURN
ROW 2-15: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work Cross Stitch x 12; work 1 DC into last 2 STS TURN
cut yarn and change color;
ROW 16-31: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work 1 DC into each ST until end; (27 DC); TURN
cut yarn and change color;
ROW 32-39: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work Cross Stitch x 12; work 1 DC into last 2 STS TURN
cut yarn and change color;
ROW 40-45: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work 1 DC into each ST until end; (27 DC); TURN
cut yarn and change color;
ROW 46-48: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work Cross Stitch x 12; work 1 DC into last 2 STS TURN
cut yarn and change color;
ROW 49: CH 1; work 1 SC into each ST until end; (27 SC);
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
If you count the STITCHES you SHOULD have 27 STS. The square should approx measure 18 inches in LENGTH (45 cm)
Rainbow Circle Squares: Make 4 – 2 in each colorway
Colors I used:
- square 1 – (C) marigold; (I) watermelon; (G) turquoise; (E) kiwi; (C) marigold; (B) sepia.
- square 2 – (D) sherbet; (J) pomegranate; ((H) azure; (F) mint; (D) sherbet; (A) natural.
Takes approx to 30 minutes to make one square – depending on skill and how quickly you crochet.
With yarn – make a magic circle OR CH 6 and SL ST to form a ring.
RND 1: CH 2 (does not count as a ST); work 12 DC into ring; SL ST into first DC made (12 DC).
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join new yarn into any DC
RND 2: CH 2 (does not count as a ST); work 2 DC into each DC all around; SL ST into first DC made (24 DC).
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join new yarn into any DC
RND 3: CH 2 (does not count as a ST); *work 2 DC into next DC ; work 1 DC into next DC**.
Repeat from * to ** all around; SL ST into first DC made (36 DC).
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join new yarn into any DC
RND 4: CH 2 (does not count as a ST); *work 2 DC into next DC ; work 1 DC into next 2 DC**.
Repeat from * to ** all around; SL ST into first DC made (48 DC).
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join new yarn into any DC
RND 5: CH 2 (does not count as a ST); *work 2 DC into next DC ; work 1 DC into next 3 DC**.
Repeat from * to ** all around; SL ST into first DC made (60 DC).
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join new yarn into any DC
RND 6: CH 4 (counts as 1 TR); work [2 TR; CH 2; 3 TR] into same DC; work 1 DC into next 3 STS;
work 1 HDC into next 3 STS; work 1 SC into next 2 STS; work 1 HDC into next 3 STS; work 1 DC into next 3 STS.
*Work [3 TR; CH 2; 3 TR] into same DC; work 1 DC into next 3 STS; work 1 HDC into next 3 STS;
work 1 SC into next 2 STS; work 1 HDC into next 3 STS; work 1 DC into next 3 STS.**
Repeat from *to** 2 more times. (80 STS – 20 STS on each side)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join new yarn into any 2 CH corner space.
NOTE: For this square to MATCH the stitch count of 25 STS – you will need to increase 3 SC evenly along each side – how to increase: work 2 SC into a ST x 3
RND 7: CH 1;*work [1 SC; 2 CH; 1 SC] into 2 CH corner space; work 1 SC into each ST until next corner – increasing 3 x times – see note.** Repeat from *to** 3 more times.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
If you count the STITCHES from corner to corner (2 CH space to 2 CH space) you SHOULD have 25 STS.
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