Blue Plate Special Rug
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Blue Plate Special Rug
Originally published in the April 1993 issue of Leisure Arts The Magazine
Crochet
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ABBREVIATIONS
ch(s) chain(s) dc double crochet(s) hdc half double crochet(s) mm millimeters Rnd(s) Round(s) sc single crochet(s) st(s) stitch(es) tr treble crochet(s) — work instructions following as many more times as indicated in addition to the first time. ( ) — work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or contains explanatory remarks.
BACK LOOP ONLY
Work only in loop(s) indicated by arrow (Fig. 1). Fig. 1
CHANGING COLORS
To change colors, work the last dc of the preceding row to last step (2 loops on hook); cut working strip to 1½”, follow steps for Joining Fabric Strips to attach the new color strip, and complete the dc with the new strip.
INSTRUCTIONS
Finished Size: Approximately 40” in diameter
MATERIALS
100% Cotton fabric, 45” wide, approximately: Dark Blue - 2½ yards Light Blue - 3 yards Dark Print - 2¼ yards Light Print- 2¼ yards White - 3¼ yards crochet hook, size P (10.00 mm) or size needed for gauge GAUGE: R nds 1 and 2 = 4½" DO NOT HESITATE TO CHANGE HOOK SIZE TO OBTAIN CORRECT GAUGE.
PREPARING FABRIC
FREE LOOPS OF A CHAIN
When instructed to work in free loops of a chain, work in loop indicated by arrow (Fig. 2). Fig. 2
Step 1: Wash and dry fabric according to manufacturer’s instructions. Step 2: Fold fabric in half with short end to short end, as many times as possible yet still able to cut through all thicknesses (Fig. 4). For quick results, a rotary cutter and mat may be used to cut several layers of fabric at one time. Fig. 4
JOINING FABRIC STRIPS
To join a new fabric strip to the working strip, cut a ½” slit, about ¼” from the ends of both strips (Fig. 3a). With right sides up, place end of new strip over end of working strip and match slits (Fig. 3b). Pull free end of new strip through both slits from bottom to top (Fig. 3c). Pull new strip firmly to form a small knot (Fig. 3d). Right side of both strips should be facing up. Continue working with new strip.
Step 3: Cut ¾” wide strips (Fig. 5).
CENTER
With White ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), 11 dc in ring; join with slip st to first dc: 12 dc. Note #1: Mark last round as right side. Note #2: Work in Back Loops Only throughout Center (Fig. 1). Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 24 dc. Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 36 dc. Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st and in next 2 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 48 dc. Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around to last dc, dc in last dc; join with slip st to first dc: 60 dc. Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 72 dc. Rnd 7: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around to last 4 dc, dc in last 4 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 84 dc. Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around to last 2 dc, dc in last 2 dc, changing to Light Blue in last dc (see Changing Colors); join with slip st to first dc: 96 dc. Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in same st and in next 7 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc) around changing to Dark Blue in last dc; join with slip st to first dc: 108 dc. Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around to last 4 dc, dc in last 4 dc; join with slip st to first dc, finish off: 120 dc. MOTIF (Make 6 Light Print ond 6 Dark Print) Row 1 (Right side): Ch 10 loosely, dc in fourth ch from hook and in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, dc in last 4 chs: 9 sts. Note: Mark last row as right side. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 3, turn; working in both loops, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc across: 11 dc. Row 4: Ch 3, turn; dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc across: 12 dc. Rows 5 and 6: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc across changing to Light Blue in lost dc on Row 6:14 dc. Edging: Ch 1, turn; 3 sc in first dc, sc in next 5 dc, 2 sc in next dc, sc in next 6 dc, 3 sc in last dc; work 10 sc evenly spaced across end of rows; working in free loops of beginning ch (Fig. 2), 3 sc in first ch, sc in next 6 chs, 3 sc in last ch; work 10 sc evenly spaced across end of rows; join with slip st to first sc, finish off: 51 sc.
Note: When working with prints or solids where the fabric color is different on the right and wrong sides, the strip will try to twist to the wrong side. You may have to fold the strip as you work to keep the right side showing. But, let these lighter stitches show occasionally for a “tweedy” effect.
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JOINING MOTIFS
Hold light and dark Motifs with right sides facing. Working in Back Loops Only and inserting hook from front to back of both Motifs, join Dark Blue with slip st in bottom corner sc of both Motifs, slip st in each sc across through corner sc; finish off. Join remaining Motifs in same manner to form a ring. Join ring to Center in same manner, beginning in any dc on center and any joining on ring.
BORDER
Rnd 1: With right side facing, join Dark Blue with slip st in right hand corner sc of any Motif; ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 16 sc, (2 dc in next sc, dc in next 16 sc) around changing to White in last dc; join with slip st to first dc: 216 dc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in Back Loops Only, sc in same st and in next 25 dc, 2 sc in next dc, (sc in next 26 dc, 2 sc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first sc: 224 sc. Rnd 3: Ch 2, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, tr in next 2 sc, dc in next sc, hdc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, tr in next 2 sc, dc in next sc; repeat from around; join with slip st to top of beginning ch-2, finish off.
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Blue Plate Special Rug
Originally published in the April 1993 issue of Leisure Arts The Magazine
Crochet
©2010 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ABBREVIATIONS
ch(s) chain(s) dc double crochet(s) hdc half double crochet(s) mm millimeters Rnd(s) Round(s) sc single crochet(s) st(s) stitch(es) tr treble crochet(s) — work instructions following as many more times as indicated in addition to the first time. ( ) — work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or contains explanatory remarks.
BACK LOOP ONLY
Work only in loop(s) indicated by arrow (Fig. 1). Fig. 1
CHANGING COLORS
To change colors, work the last dc of the preceding row to last step (2 loops on hook); cut working strip to 1½”, follow steps for Joining Fabric Strips to attach the new color strip, and complete the dc with the new strip.
INSTRUCTIONS
Finished Size: Approximately 40” in diameter
MATERIALS
100% Cotton fabric, 45” wide, approximately: Dark Blue - 2½ yards Light Blue - 3 yards Dark Print - 2¼ yards Light Print- 2¼ yards White - 3¼ yards crochet hook, size P (10.00 mm) or size needed for gauge GAUGE: R nds 1 and 2 = 4½" DO NOT HESITATE TO CHANGE HOOK SIZE TO OBTAIN CORRECT GAUGE.
PREPARING FABRIC
FREE LOOPS OF A CHAIN
When instructed to work in free loops of a chain, work in loop indicated by arrow (Fig. 2). Fig. 2
Step 1: Wash and dry fabric according to manufacturer’s instructions. Step 2: Fold fabric in half with short end to short end, as many times as possible yet still able to cut through all thicknesses (Fig. 4). For quick results, a rotary cutter and mat may be used to cut several layers of fabric at one time. Fig. 4
JOINING FABRIC STRIPS
To join a new fabric strip to the working strip, cut a ½” slit, about ¼” from the ends of both strips (Fig. 3a). With right sides up, place end of new strip over end of working strip and match slits (Fig. 3b). Pull free end of new strip through both slits from bottom to top (Fig. 3c). Pull new strip firmly to form a small knot (Fig. 3d). Right side of both strips should be facing up. Continue working with new strip.
Step 3: Cut ¾” wide strips (Fig. 5).
CENTER
With White ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), 11 dc in ring; join with slip st to first dc: 12 dc. Note #1: Mark last round as right side. Note #2: Work in Back Loops Only throughout Center (Fig. 1). Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 24 dc. Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 36 dc. Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st and in next 2 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 48 dc. Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around to last dc, dc in last dc; join with slip st to first dc: 60 dc. Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 72 dc. Rnd 7: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around to last 4 dc, dc in last 4 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 84 dc. Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around to last 2 dc, dc in last 2 dc, changing to Light Blue in last dc (see Changing Colors); join with slip st to first dc: 96 dc. Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in same st and in next 7 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc) around changing to Dark Blue in last dc; join with slip st to first dc: 108 dc. Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around to last 4 dc, dc in last 4 dc; join with slip st to first dc, finish off: 120 dc. MOTIF (Make 6 Light Print ond 6 Dark Print) Row 1 (Right side): Ch 10 loosely, dc in fourth ch from hook and in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, dc in last 4 chs: 9 sts. Note: Mark last row as right side. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 3, turn; working in both loops, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc across: 11 dc. Row 4: Ch 3, turn; dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc across: 12 dc. Rows 5 and 6: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc across changing to Light Blue in lost dc on Row 6:14 dc. Edging: Ch 1, turn; 3 sc in first dc, sc in next 5 dc, 2 sc in next dc, sc in next 6 dc, 3 sc in last dc; work 10 sc evenly spaced across end of rows; working in free loops of beginning ch (Fig. 2), 3 sc in first ch, sc in next 6 chs, 3 sc in last ch; work 10 sc evenly spaced across end of rows; join with slip st to first sc, finish off: 51 sc.
Note: When working with prints or solids where the fabric color is different on the right and wrong sides, the strip will try to twist to the wrong side. You may have to fold the strip as you work to keep the right side showing. But, let these lighter stitches show occasionally for a “tweedy” effect.
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JOINING MOTIFS
Hold light and dark Motifs with right sides facing. Working in Back Loops Only and inserting hook from front to back of both Motifs, join Dark Blue with slip st in bottom corner sc of both Motifs, slip st in each sc across through corner sc; finish off. Join remaining Motifs in same manner to form a ring. Join ring to Center in same manner, beginning in any dc on center and any joining on ring.
BORDER
Rnd 1: With right side facing, join Dark Blue with slip st in right hand corner sc of any Motif; ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 16 sc, (2 dc in next sc, dc in next 16 sc) around changing to White in last dc; join with slip st to first dc: 216 dc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in Back Loops Only, sc in same st and in next 25 dc, 2 sc in next dc, (sc in next 26 dc, 2 sc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first sc: 224 sc. Rnd 3: Ch 2, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, tr in next 2 sc, dc in next sc, hdc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, tr in next 2 sc, dc in next sc; repeat from around; join with slip st to top of beginning ch-2, finish off.
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