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ONE PIECE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING
DIAGONAL STRIPES BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING EASY
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NINE SQUARE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING
STORMY BLUE STOCKING BLOCK BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING
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Pg. 6 BIG GRANNY SQUARE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING EASY
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GRANNY SQUARE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | PATTERN BY MARY BETH TEMPLE, INTERWEAVE CROCHET | CROCHET
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MEASUREMENT Approx 36” [91.5 cm] square GAUGE Finished Square = 6.5” [16.5 cm] INSTRUCTIONS Rnd 1: Ch 6 (counts as dc and BLOCK: ch-3), (3 dc in ring, ch 3) 3 times, 2 dc in ring, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg-ch-6.--12 dc Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout), [(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc] 3 times, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, join with sl st in top of beg-ch-3.--28 dc Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc [(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 7 dc] 3 times, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 4 dc, change to CC, join with sl st in top of beg-ch-3.--44 dc Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc [(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 11 dc] 3 times, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 6 dc, change to MC, join with sl st in top of beg-ch-3.--60 dc Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in AFGHAN: Make 25 blocks total, following these color sequences: 16 Blocks: Rnds 1-3: MC, Rnd 4: CC2, Rnd 5: MC 8 Blocks: Rnds 1-3: CC1, Rnd 4: MC, Rnd 5: CC1 1 Block: Rnds 1-3: CC3, Rnd 4: CC1, Rnd 5: CC3 FINISHING: Assembly: Arrange blocks as shown in photo. Join, using CC1 to sc through back loops only along edges of blocks working through both outer lps of adjoining sides. EDGING: Rnd 1: Join CC1 with a sl st at any point on edge. Sc in every stitch, working 3 sc in Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in each sc around, working 5 dc in each corner sc. Join with sl st in top of beg-ch-3. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc around, working 3 sc in
MATERIALS Caron® United™ (4 oz/113 g; 235 yds/215 m; CYCA #4) | #6008 Red (MC), #6014 Navy (CCI) 2 skeins each, #6001 White (CC2), #6013 Royal (CC3), 1 skein each Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Approx = Approximately Dc = Double crochet Beg = Beginning Lp(s) = Loop(s) Ch = Chain(s) Rep = Repeat(s)
Rnd(s) = Round(s) Sc = Single crochet Sl st = Slip stitch
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GRANNY SQUARE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | PATTERN: MARY BETH TEMPLE, INTERWEAVE CROCHET 1 of 1
ONE PIECE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET
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MEASUREMENT Approx 36” [91.5 cm] square. GAUGE 13 sc and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm]. INSTRUCTIONS Ch 119. 1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 117 dc. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each dc to end of row. Turn. 3rd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows of pat until work from beg measures 36” [91.5 cm], ending on 3rd row. Fasten off.
MATERIALS
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Caron® United™ (4 oz/113 g; 235 yds/215 m) Burgundy (06009) 5 skeins Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Approx = Approximately Dc = Double crochet Beg = Beginning Pat = Pattern Ch = Chain(s) Rep = Repeat(s)
RS = Right side Sc = Single crochet Sl st = Slip stitch
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Edging: 1st rnd: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to top right corner. Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp as sl st. *Work 115 sc across edge to next corner. 3 sc in corner. Rep from * twice more. Work 115 sc across last edge to first corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
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ONE PIECE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET 1 of 1
NINE SQUARE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET
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MEASUREMENT Approx 36” [91.5 cm] square.
GAUGE 13 sc and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm].
INSTRUCTIONS Square A (make 5) With A, ch 41. 1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 39 dc. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each dc to end of row. Turn.
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MATERIALS Caron® United™ (4 oz/113 g; 235 yds/215 m) Contrast A Aran (06002) 3 skeins Contrast B Dark Green (06016) 1 skein Contrast C Burgundy (06009) 1 skein Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Approx = Approximately Rep = Repeat(s) Beg = Beginning Rnd(s) = Round(s) Ch = Chain(s) RS = Right side Dc = Double crochet Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch Tog = Together
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NINE SQUARE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET 1 of 2
NINE SQUARE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET 3rd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each
Edging: 1st rnd: With RS facing, join A
sc to end of row. Turn.
with sl st to top right corner. Ch 1. 3 sc in
Rep last 2 rows of pat until work from beg
same sp as sl st. *Work 115 sc across edge
measures 12” [30.5 cm], ending on 3rd
to next corner. 3 sc in corner. Rep from *
row. Fasten off.
twice more. Work 115 sc across last edge to first corner. Join with sl st to first sc.
Square B (make 2)
Fasten off.
With B, work as for Square A.
Square C (make 2) With C, work as for Square A.
Finishing With RS facing, crochet Squares tog into Blanket 3 Squares long by 3 Squares wide following color placement and
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alternating direction of Squares as shown in photo.
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NINE SQUARE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET 2 of 2
BIG GRANNY SQUARE BLAKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET
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MEASUREMENT Approximately 36” [91.5 cm] square. GAUGE 12 dc and 3 rows = 4” [10 cm]. 1st rnd: Ch 6. (3 dc. Ch 3) 3 times in ring.
MATERIALS Caron® United™ (4 oz/113 g; 235 yds/215 m) Contrast A Burgundy (06009) 1 ball or 145 yds/130 m Contrast B Cherry (06007) 1 ball or 155 yds/140 m Contrast C Dark Green (06016) 1 ball or 176 yds/160 m Contrast D Fresh Green (06012) 1 ball or 105 yds/95 m Contrast E Aran (06002) 1 ball or 106 yds/96 m
INSTRUCTIONS
2 dc in ring. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of
Note: Ch 6 at beg of rnd counts as dc and
ch 6. (Four groups of 3 dc, four ch-3 sps
ch 3.
forming corners).
See diagram on page 2.
2nd rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc
With A, ch 5. Join with sl st to first ch to
in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3.
form a ring.
3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice
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Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook needles or size needed to obtain gauge. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Approx = Approximate(ly) Pat = Pattern Rep = Repeat(ing) Beg = Begin(ing) Rnd(s) = Round(s) Ch = Chain(s) Sl st = Slip stitch Dc = Double crochet
Sp = Space(s) St(s) = Stitch(es)
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BIG GRANNY SQUARE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET 1 of 2
BIG GRANNY SQUARE BLAKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET more. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join with
to next corner ch-3 sp. *Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3.
sl st to 3rd ch of ch 6. Fasten off.
3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in each
3rd rnd: Join B with sl st in any ch-3 sp.
ch-1 sp to next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from *
Ch 6. 3 dc in same sp as last sl st. Ch 1.
twice more. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join
3 dc in next ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3.
with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 6. Fasten off.
3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. 2 dc
Rep last rnd, working 2 rnds each of A, B,
in first ch-3 sp. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of
C, D and E, until square measures approx
ch 6.
36" [91.5 cm], ending with 2 rnds of any
4th rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. 3 dc in same
color. Fasten off.
sp as last sl st. Ch 6. 3 dc in each ch-1 sp GRANNY SQUARE DIAGRAM
STITCH KEY = chain (ch) = slip st (sl st)
7 6
= double crochet (dc)
5 4 3 2
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BIG GRANNY SQUARE BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET 2 of 2
CROCHET SEED STITCH BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET
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MEASUREMENT Approximately 36” [91.5 cm] square.
GAUGE 16 stitches and 14 rows = 4” [10 cm] in pattern.
ch. 1 sc in next ch. Repeat (rep) from * to end of chain. Turn. 143 stitches (sts).
INSTRUCTIONS
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *1 sc in next
Chain (ch) 144.
ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to
1st row: [Right side (RS)]. 1 single crochet
last 2 sts. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last
(sc) in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Skip next
sc. Turn.
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MATERIALS Caron® United™ (4 oz/113 g; 235 yds/215 m) Fresh Green (06012) 4 balls or 940 yds/855 m Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
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CROCHET SEED STITCH BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET 1 of 2
CROCHET SEED STITCH BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn. Rep 2nd and 3rd rows for pattern (pat) until work from beginning (beg) measures 36” [91.5 cm], ending on 2nd row. Fasten off.
Edging: 1st round (rnd): With RS facing, join yarn with slip stitch (sl st) to top right corner. Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp as sl st. *Work 115 sc across edge to next corner. 3 sc in corner. Rep from * twice more. Work 115 sc across last edge to first corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
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CROCHET SEED STITCH BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | CROCHET 2 of 2
STOCKING BLOCK AFGHAN BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | BY TAMMY HILDEBRAND | CROCHET
EASY
MEASUREMENTS Approx 36” [91.5 cm] square.
GAUGE Finished Block (Rnds 1–4) = 4.5” [11.5 cm] square.
INSTRUCTIONS Stitch Guide Beginning cluster (beg-cl): Ch 3, yo, insert hook in indicated sp, yo and pull up a lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] twice. Cluster (cl): Yo, insert hook in indicated sp, yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook; yo, insert hook in same sp, yo and pull up a lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times. Join with sc (sc-join): Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps on hook. Chain join (ch-join): Ch 1, drop lp from hook, insert hook in center ch of corresponding ch-3 of adjacent block, pick up dropped lp and pull through, ch 1.
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MATERIALS
Caron® United™ (4 oz/113 g; 235 yds/215 m; CYCA #4) #6007 Cherry (A), 2 skeins; #6002 Aran (B), 2 skeins; #6016 Dark Green (C), 1 skein
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Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain the correct gauge. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Approx = Approximately Beg = Beginning Ch = Chain(s) Dc = Double Crochet Lp(s) = Loop(s)
Rep = Repeat(s) Rnd(s) = Round(s) RS = Right Side Sc = Single Crochet Sk = Skip(ping)
Sl st = Slip Stitch Sp(s) = Space(s) Yo = Yarn over
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STOCKING BLOCK AFGHAN BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | BY TAMMY HILDEBRAND | CROCHET
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STOCKING BLOCK AFGHAN BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | BY TAMMY HILDEBRAND | CROCHET Strip (make 6) Block 1: With A, ch 4, join with sl st to form ring. Rnd 1: Beg-cl (see Stitch guide) in ring, [ch 3, cl (see Stitch Guide) in ring] 7 times, ch 3, sl st in top of Rnd 2: With RS facing, sc-join C (see Stitch Guide) in any ch-3 sp, 2 sc in same sp, [ch 1, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp] Rnd 3: With RS facing, join B with sl st in any ch-1 sp, (ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in 4 ch-3 sps. Rnd 4: With RS facing, join A with sl st in any ch-3 sp, (ch 3, sl st) in same sp, [ch 3, sk next st, sl st in next st] 4 times, ch 3, sk next st, *(sl st, ch 3, sl Blocks 2–7: Work Rnds 1–3 same as for Block 1. Rnd 4: With RS facing, join A with sl st in any ch-3 sp, (ch-join (see Stitch Guide), sl st) in same sp, [ch-join, sk next st, sl st in next st] 4 times, ch-join, sk next st, (sl st, ch-join, sl st) in next ch-3 sp, [ch 3, sk next st, sl st in next st] 4 times, ch 3, sk next st, *(sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next ch-3 sp, [ch 3, sk next st, sl st in next st] 4 Strip Border: Rnd 1: With RS facing and ready to work across long edge, sc-join B in top right ch-3 corner sp, (sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in same sp, *working across long edge, 2 sc in next 5 ch-3 sps, [3 dc in center sp of ch-join, 2 sc in next 5 ch-3 sps] 6 times, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp (corner), working across Finishing Join Strips: Strip 1: Rnd 1: With RS facing and ready to work across long edge, join A with sl st in top right ch-2 corner sp, (ch 3, sl st) in same sp, *[ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sl st in sp before next st] 5 times, st, ch 3, sl st) in next ch-2 corner sp, [ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sl st in sp before next st] 6 times, ch 3, sk next 2 sts *, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next ch-2 corner sp, rep from * to * once, sl st in beg ch-2 corner sp to Strips 2–6: Rnd 1: With RS facing and ready to work across long edge, join A with sl st in top right ch-2 corner sp, (ch-join, sl st) in same sp, [ch-join, sk next 2 sts, sl st before next st, ch-join, sk next 2 sts, (sl st, ch-join, sl st) in next ch-2 corner sp, [ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sl st in sp before next st] 6 times, ch 3, sk next 2 sts, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next ch-2 corner sp, [ch 3, sk st in next dc, [ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sl st in sp before next st] 4 times, ch 3, sk next 2 sts} 6 times, sl st in sp before next st, ch 3, sk next 2 sts, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next ch-2 corner sp, [ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sl st in sp before next st] 6 times, ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sl st in beg ch-2 corner sp to join, fasten Afghan Border: Rnd 1: With RS and long edge of Strip 1 facing, join B with sc in top right ch-3 corner sp, (sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in same sp, *2 sc in each ch-3 sp across to next ch-3 corner sp, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next ch-3 corner sp, 2 sc in each ch-3 sp and ch-1 join between strips across to next
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Rnd 2: With RS facing, join C with sl st in any ch-2 corner sp, (ch 3 (counts as dc), dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp, [sk next 2 sts, 2 dc in sp before next st] across to last 2 sts before next ch-2 corner sp, sk last 2 sts, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp, [sk next 2 sts, 2 dc in sp before next st] across to last 2 sts before next ch-2 corner sp, sk last 2 sts; Rnd 3: With RS facing, join B with sl st in any ch-2 corner sp 2 rnds below, ch 3 (counts as dc), working over ch-3 corner arch of last rnd (encasing it), 2 dc in same sp, sc in each st across to next ch-3 corner sp, *working over next ch-3 corner arch, 3 dc in ch-2 corner sp 2 rnds below, sc in each
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DIAGONAL STRIPES BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | BY TAMMY HILDEBRAND | CROCHET
EASY
MEASUREMENTS Approx 36” [91.5 cm] square.
GAUGE 4 blocks and 8 rows = 6” [15 cm] square.
INSTRUCTIONS Stitch Guide Join with sc: Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps on hook. Notes To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Loosely carry old color up along side of piece to when it is needed again.
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MATERIALS
Caron® United™ (4 oz/113 g; 235 yds/215 m; CYCA #4) #6008 Red (A), #6002 Aran (B), #6016 Dark Green (C); 2 skeins each
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Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain the correct gauge. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Patt = Pattern Approx = Approximately Rem = Remain(ing) Ch = Chain(s) Rep = Repeat Cont = Continue Rnd(s) = Round(s) Dc = Double crochet RS = Right Side Est = Established Sc = Single crochet Lp(s) = Loop(s)
Sl st = Slip stitch Sp = Space St(s) = Stitch(es) Yo = Yarn over
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DIAGONAL STRIPES BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | BY TAMMY HILDEBRAND | CROCHET
AFGHAN INSTRUCTIONS Increasing: Row 1: (RS) With A, ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook (creates ch-3 sp for next row) and in next 2 ch, change to B on last st (see Notes), turn—1 block. Row 2: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 2 ch, (sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp of last row, change to C, turn—2 blocks. Row 3: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 2 ch, [(sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp of last row] 2 times, change to A, turn—3 blocks. Row 4: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 2 ch, [(sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp of last row] 3 times, change to B, turn—4 blocks. Rows 5–32: Cont working in patt as est, adding 1 block with every row and maintaining color sequence A, B, C, ending with B on Row 32— 32 blocks.
Finishing: Border: Rnd 1: With RS facing, join A with sc in ch-3 sp in corner of last row, 2 sc in same sp, working over sl sts, sc in next 3 sts, *[3 sc in next ch-3 sp or over dc row-end, sc in next 3 sts (working over sl sts or in bottom of dc)] to next corner, ch 2; rep from * around, sl st in beg sc to join. Rnd 2 ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * Rnd 3: With RS facing, join C with sc in any st (see Stitch Guide), *sc in each st to next ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * around, sl st in beg sc to join. Rnd 4 Rnds 5–6 Weave in all ends. Block if desired.
Decreasing: Row 1 ch-3 sp of last row] 30 times, change to C, sl st in last ch-3 sp, turn—31 blocks rem. Row 2 ch-3 sp of last row] 29 times, change to A, sl st in last ch-3 sp, turn—30 blocks rem. Row 3 ch-3 sp of last row] 28 times, change to B, sl st in last ch-3 sp, turn—29 blocks rem. Rows 4–31: Cont working in patt as est until 1
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STORMY BLUE STOCKING BLOCK BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | BY TAMMY HILDEBRAND | CROCHET
EASY
MEASUREMENTS Approx 36” [91.5 cm] square.
GAUGE 11 sc and 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] 4 sc and 3 shells in pat = 5” [12.5 cm]
INSTRUCTIONS Stitch Guide Shell (sh): 3 dc in same st. Join with sc (sc-join): Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps on hook. Notes To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Loosely carry old color up along side of piece to when it is needed again.
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MATERIALS
Caron® United™ (4 oz/113 g; 235 yds/215 m; CYCA #4) #6017 Light Blue (A), #6013 Royal (B), #6004 Soft Grey Heather (C); 2 skeins each
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Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain the correct gauge. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Pat = Pattern Approx = Approximately Rep = Repeat Beg = Beginning Rnd(s) = Round(s) Ch = Chain(s) RS = Right Side Cont = Continue Sc = Single crochet Dc = Double crochet Sh = Shell Lp(s) = Loop(s)
Sk = Skip Sl st = Slip stitch Sp = Space St(s) = Stitch(es) Yo = Yarn over
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BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING STORMY BLUE STOCKING BLOCK BLANKET SQUARE FOR STOCKING | BY TAMMY HILDEBRAND | CROCHET
INSTRUCTIONS Strip (make 4): With A, ch 26. Row 1: (RS) Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk next 2 ch, sh (see Stitch Guide) in next ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across, changing to B in last st, turn—5 sc, 4 sh. Row 2 center st of next sh, *sh in next sc, sc in center st of next sh; rep from * 2 times, 2 dc in last sc, changing to C in last st, turn—4 dc, 4 sc, 3 sh. Row 3 center st of next sh; rep from * across, placing last sc in last dc (top of ch-3 turning ch) and changing to A in last st, turn. Row 4: Rep Row 2, changing to B in last st. Row 5: Rep Row 3, changing to C in last st. Rows 6–61: Cont working in established pat (rep Rows 2 and 3, changing color after each
Finishing: Assembly: With yarn needle, whipstitch strips together along long edges working through back loops only, taking care that stitch patterns face in same direction. Border: Rnd 1: With RS facing and short strip edges at the top, sc-join B in last row of strip edging in right top corner, *sc in each row end and st across short strip edges up to next corner, ch 2, sc in each st along long strip edge up to next corner, ch 2; rep from * once more, sl st in beg sc to join. Rnd 2 next ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * around, sl st in beg sc to join.
row. Long Side Edging: Row 1: With RS facing, working in row ends, sc-join B (see Stitch Guide) in Row 1, 2 sc in each even numbered row, sc in each odd
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Row 2 Row 3: With A, rep Row 2. Row 4: With B, rep Row 2. Rep Rows 1–4 for 2nd long side edge of strip.
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