Crochet Fruity Stripes Blanket from Daisy Farm Crafts

 Daisy Farm Crafts is an excellent site to find great crochet patterns.

Stitches

Single Crochet (SC): Insert your hook, yarn over (YO), pull up a loop, YO, pull through two loops on hook. 

Berry Stitch: YO, insert your hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO, pull through one loop, YO, insert your hook into same space, YO and pull up a loop, YO, pull through all five loops on hook. 

Double Crochet (DC): YO, insert your hook, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through two loops, YO, pull through remaining two loops on your hook.

Front and Back Post Double Crochet (FPDC & BPDC): A front post double crochet means you insert your hook from front to back around the post of the next DC and work a DC. A back post double crochet means you insert your hook from back to front around the post of the next DC and work a DC.

Pattern

Chain 110 with Soft Peach. (To make your blanket larger, you can chain any even number.)

ROW 1: Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work a SC. *Berry stitch into the next stitch, then SC into the next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the row. Chain 1 and turn. 

ROW 2: Work a SC into each stitch across the row. Chain 1 and turn. 

ROW 3: *SC into the first stitch, then Berry stitch into the next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the row. Chain 1 and turn. 

ROWS 4 – 5: Repeat rows 2 through 3.

ROWS 6 – 7: Repeat rows 2 through 3.

ROW 8: Repeat row 2. On the last stitch of the row, pull through with White just before you finish the SC, when you have two loops on your hook. Chain 1 and turn. Cut the Peach yarn and leave a long tail you can weave into the blanket later. (You can also wrap the tail around the back of your work when you turn and crochet over it to save time.)

ROW 9: Repeat row 3. 

ROWS 10 – 11: Repeat rows 2 through 3. 

ROWS 12 – 13: Repeat rows 2 through 3. 

ROWS 14 – 15: Repeat rows 2 through 3.

ROW 16: Repeat row 2. On the last stitch of the row, pull through with Peach. Chain 1 and turn. 

Repeat rows 1 through 16 for the remainder of the blanket. I ended my blanket when I had 8 Peach stripes and 7 White Stripes. End the blanket with a berry stitch row so that it matches the other end. 

Just a few tips for working this blanket…remember that there should always be a row of SC in between each berry row so that the berry stitches all pop out on the same side. You are working 8 rows of each color, always alternating a berry row with a SC row. There should also always be a SC in between each berry stitch – you may want to check your work as you go to make sure that your berry stitches are always lined up. 

Border

Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.

ROUND 1: Pull up a loop in any corner and chain 3. (Or chain 3 when you finish your last berry row with Peach.) Work one round of DC around the blanket, working one DC per row on the sides. Work 3 DCs into each corner. 

ROUND 2: When you reach the corner you started with, work 3 DCs into the corner, then go around the blanket again in the same direction, this time alternating front and back post double crochet (FPDC & BPDC). When you get to the corners of this row, you will want to continue the pattern of alternating FPDC and BPDC, but you will work three stitches around the corner post. 

So, for example, if you get to the corner post and you are supposed to work a FPDC, then work a FPDC, a BPDC, and a FPDC all around that corner post. Then in the next stitch you would continue the alternating pattern, working the opposite of whichever stitch you just used. Just remember that you are always alternating FPDC and BPDC around the whole blanket, you just happen to be working three of those stitches around the same post when you are working the corners.

ROUND 3: When you finish round 2, work 3 alternating FPDC/BPDC into the corner you started with and repeat round 2 around the blanket. Always match your post double crochets so that they are poking out in the same direction as the previous row.

ROUND 4: Repeat round 3. When you are finished with your border, slip stitch into the starting stitch and tie off. 

If you’d like to add finishing touches to your blanket, lay it out flat on a towel or foam blocking boards if you have them. Use a spray bottle with water to dampen the blanket. Press the blanket into straight lines, massaging the stitches and adjusting your tension. Pin with straight pins and let it dry. 

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Lion Brand Fast and Easy Throw

Are you looking for a quick and easy project to begin during these cold winter months? Try this project.

MATERIALS QTY ALT QTY · 

790-315 Homespun®: Tudor 6 · 

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size N-13 

1 GAUGE: Each rep = 6". 

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. 

STITCH EXPLANATION: Cluster of 2-dc: 2 dc (half closed and joined tog) worked across designated ch's or dc's.Cluster of 3-dc: 3 dc (half closed and joined tog) worked across designated ch's or dc's.Cluster of 5-dc: 5 dc (half closed and joined tog) worked across 5 designated ch's or dc's. Note: 

 

These clusters are made by working a specified number of double crochets to the point where you would normally do your last yarn-over-pull-through-two and keeping them on the hook (you will have multiple loops on your hook), then yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook to close the cluster and draw it together. The clusters are the mirror image of the shell stitches with which they alternate. PATTERN (multiple of 16 sts + 4):

Row 1: 1 cluster of 2-dc worked across 5th and 6th ch from hook, (ch 1, sk 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch) 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 ch, *5 dc in next ch, (ch 1, sk 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch) 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 ch, 1 cluster of 5-dc worked across next 5 ch, (ch 1, sk 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch) 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 ch,* rep from * to * across, ending last rep 5 dc in next ch, (ch 1, sk 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch) 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 ch, 1 cluster of 3-dc worked across last 3 ch. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in each st and each ch across. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: 1 cluster of 2-dc worked across next 2 sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc) 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 sc, *5 dc in next sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc) 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 cluster of 5-dc worked across next 5 sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc) 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 sc,* rep from * to * across, ending last rep 5 dc in next sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc) 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 cluster of 3-dc worked across last 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. 

Rep Rows 2 and 3 for pat.

THROW: Ch 116. Beg with Pat Row 1, then rep Rows 2 and 3 for pat until piece measures approx 55". Fasten off. 

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES

Click for explanation and illustration courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn  

approx = approximately

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s) 

dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)  

fpsc = front post single crochet  

hdc = half double crochet inc =

increas(e)(s)(ing) 

rem = remain(s)(ing)

rep = repeat(s)(ing)  

rnd(s) = round(s)

RS = right side

sc = single crochet  

sl = slip st(s

 = stitch(es) tbl = through the back loop

 tog = together 

yo = yarn over

Cozy Feet!

Do you remember receiving a pair of these slippers from Grandma every year? Well, I resurrected the old pattern and made a pair for the girls. If you want the pattern, I would be happy to share!

5 1/2 Hour Throw (Lion Brand Jiffy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Doesn't this look easy? Donna found this pattern and I think we could all find time to make this, even with our busy schedules!)

MATERIALS:

• 450-099 Jiffy®: Fisherman: Natural cream 18 Skeins 23 balls in multi or heather color of your choice. • Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size Q-19

(Jiffy® Quick and easy to work, velvety soft, 2 ply brushed 100% acrylic that looks like mohair. Machine washable and dryable)

Solid colors (except 111 Heather Blue and 151 Dusty Grey) 3 oz./85 gm. (135 yd.) balls, Multi-colors (and 111 Heather Blue and 151 Dusty Grey) 2.5 oz./70 gm. (115 yd.) balls.

Gauge: Knit: 14.6 St sts and 18 rows = 4" on size 10 needles Crochet: 10 sc and 12 rows=4" on K hook

• Additional Materials11-inch piece of cardboard (for making fringe)

THROW:

Starting at bottom edge of the throw, with three strands of yarn held together, loosely ch 67.

Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook, ch 1, dc in same st, * skip 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch; repeat from * to last 2 ch, sk 1 ch, dc in last ch. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: *(Dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp-one V-stitch made; repeat from * across, ending with dc in top of turning-ch. Ch 3, turn.

Repeat Row 2 until 40 rows have been completed. Fasten off.

EDGING:With the right side facing you, work 1 row of sc along each side edge of the throw

FRINGE:Wind a single strand of yarn around an 11" piece of cardboard. Cut at one end, making 22"-long strands. Attach 9 strands per fringe. Fold strands of yarn in half to form a loop; insert the crochet hook through back of work in first stitch along bottom edge of throw; pull loop through. Bring the ends through loop and tighten. Continue to attach fringe in every other space along the bottom edge. Repeat for the top edge. Trim fringe evenly.