I Designed the Rose’s Gardem square for the 2016 HodgePodge Crochet Afghan Sampler Crochet Along. This Crochet Along is full of great designs by some amazing designers and I am so happy to be one of them. The finished product is totally up to you.
You can make the afghan as large or as small as you want, you can make it in true sampler fashion and just use one color or you can mix it up and make it fun and bright.
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Materials
- Yarn: worsted weight, I used Red Heart Super Saver
- Hook: 4.0/H
Sizing
- These measurements are approximated, and actual subjects may vary.
- Gauge: 25 sc x 27 rows = 7”
- Finished pattern with border is 8” square
Pattern Key
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Dc: Double Crochet
- DC Cluster: Double Crochet Cluster
- Popcorn: Popcorn
- Popcorn: Reverse Popcorn
Specialty Stitching
- Dc Cluster: Double Crochet Cluster
- Popcorn: Popcorn
- Popcorn: Reverse Popcorn
Experience Level
Advanced Beginner
Special Stitches:
Double Crochet Cluster:
Yarn over put hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over put hook in same stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Popcorn:
Work 5 double crochet (dc) stitches in the same stitch. Drop the loop from your hook. Insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group. Grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch.
Reverse Popcorn:
Work 5 double crochet (dc) stitches in the same stitch. Drop the loop from your hook. Insert your hook from back to front under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group. Grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch.
Check out this video-tutorial by Tanya of HodgePodge Crochet for details on how to work up both the Popcorn and Reverse Popcorn.
- Ch 3 is considered 1st st throughout pattern
- Square can be worked in one color for a monochromatic look or you can use three colors to show the contrast in the square. This will show off the details a bit more.
- When changing colors I carry my yarn up and then crochet over it when doing the border.
- All directions in [brackets] should be worked in the same stitch.
- All directions in (parenthesis) should be worked the number of times following the directions. Such as (dc, ch 2, dc) 5xs
To get the look of my multicolored square above you will use 3 colors, color A is Blue, Color B is Green and Color C is Red. To change colors Use color A for rows 1, 4, 7, 10, 13 and for the 1st row of the edging. Use color B for row 2, 5, 8, 11 and the 2nd row of edging. Use color C for row 3, 6, 9 and 12.
Gauge is done in sc. Ch 26, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each additional ch. *Ch 1 and turn, sc in each st across, repeat from * for a total of 27 rows
Pattern Instructions
Row 1: Ch 26, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, ch 3 and turn. (25 sc)
Row 2: sk next st, * ([dc cluster, ch 3 dc cluster] in next st, sk 3 st,) 5 xs, (dc cluster, ch 3 dc cluster) in next st, sk 1 st, dc in top of 1st sc of previous row, ch 1 and turn (12 cl, 6 ch3, 2 dc)
Row 3: sc in 1st st, ch 1, popcorn in ch 3 between dc clusters of previous row, *ch 3, popcorn in ch 3, repeat from * 5xs, ch 1 sc in top of ch 3 of previous row, ch 1 and turn. (6 pop, 5 ch3, 2 ch1, 2 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch, sc in each st across, ch 3 and turn. (25 sc)
Row 5: sk next st, * ([dc cluster, ch 3 dc cluster] in next st, sk 3 st,) 5 xs, (dc cluster, ch 3 dc cluster) in next st, sk 1 st, dc in top of 1st sc of previous row, ch 1 and turn. (12 cl, 6 ch3, 2 dc)
Row 6: sc in 1st st, ch 1, rev. popcorn in ch 3 between dc clusters of previous row, *ch 3, rev. popcorn in ch 3, repeat from * 5xs, ch 1 sc in top of ch 3 of previous row, ch 1 and turn. (6 pop, 5 ch3, 2 ch1, 2 sc)
Row 7: sc in same st as ch, sc in each st across, ch 3 and turn. (25 sc)
Row 8: sk next st, * ([dc cluster, ch 3 dc cluster] in next st, sk 3 st,) 5 xs, (dc cluster, ch 3 dc cluster) in next st, sk 1 st, dc in top of 1st sc of previous row, ch 1 and turn (12 cl, 6 ch3, 2 dc)
Row 9: sc in 1st st, ch 1, popcorn in ch 3 between dc clusters of previous row, *ch 3, popcorn in ch 3, repeat from * 5xs, ch 1 sc in top of ch 3 of previous row, ch 1 and turn. (6 pop, 5 ch3, 2 ch1, 2 sc)
Row 10: sc in same st as ch, sc in each st across, ch 3 and turn. (25 sc)
Row 11: sk next st, * ([dc cluster, ch 3 dc cluster] in next st, sk 3 st,) 5 xs, (dc cluster, ch 3 dc cluster) in next st, sk 1 st, dc in top of 1st sc of previous row, ch 1 and turn. (12 cl, 6 ch3, 2 dc)
Row 12: sc in 1st st, ch 1, rev. popcorn in ch 3 between dc clusters of previous row, *ch 3, rev. popcorn in ch 3, repeat from * 5xs, ch 1 sc in top of ch 3 of previous row, ch 1 and turn. (6 pop, 5 ch3, 2 ch1, 2 sc)
Row 13: sc in same st as ch, sc in each st across, ch 3 and turn. (25 sc)
Row 14: sk next st, * ([dc cluster, ch 3 dc cluster] in next st, sk 3 st,) 5 xs, (dc cluster, ch 3 dc cluster) in next st, sk 1 st, dc in top of 1st sc of previous row, ch 1 and turn. (12 cl, 6 ch3, 2 dc)
Row 15: sc in 1st st, ch 1, popcorn in ch 3 between dc clusters of previous row, *ch 3, popcorn in ch 3, repeat from * 5xs, ch 1 sc in top of ch 3 of previous row, ch 1 and turn. (6 pop, 5 ch3, 2 ch1, 2 sc)
Row 16: sc in same st as ch, sc in each st across, tie off and weave in ends. (25 sc)Note: Square should measure 7” square at this point
Border:
Rnd 1: Join yarn in any corner, *3 sc in corner, work 25 sc evenly spaced across side to next corner, rep from * three times, join with a sl st to beginning sc. (112 sc)
If creating an afghan of multiple colors, tie off previous round and weave in ends. Round 2 will be begin in a corner, using whatever color that is being used to join squares together.
If creating an afghan of one color continue with Rnd 2
Rnd 2: ch 1, *3 sc in corner sc in next 27 sc, rep from * three times, join with a sl st to beginning sc, tie off and weave in tails. (120 sc)
Note:
- Square should measure 8” square at this point
- Some blocking may need to be done. Blocking can be done by spreading out your square on your blocking board or ironing board. Align and measure your piece. You want everything nice and square. Pin the edges to your board every few inches. You can place the pins as close or as far as you like to get the shape you need. With a clean spray bottle filled with room-temperature water, spray your piece or use a steamer to steam it. Spray or steam until the piece is saturated. Press gently with your hands to even out the fabric and mold any three dimensional items. Let the square dry completely before removing pins. Your square should keep its shape and size.
Check out this tutorial for a more detailed description on how to block your finished squares. https://craftyridge.com/2015/03/26/blocking-flat-crochet-projects/
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Popcorn stitch: Insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first |
Grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch |
Reverse Popcorn stitch: Insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first |
Grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch |
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Happy Hooking!
Angela
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