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•· 2 2.8 oz skeins 40012 Nature's Way - color A
•· 1 3.5 oz skein 39119 Denim Heather - color B
•· 1 3.5 oz skein 39110 Dark Blue - color C
* or other brand bulky 5 yarn. Most yarns have an icon on the label that gives the size of yarn - you can also select a thinner yarn and adjust the hook size, but the finished product will be a different size.
Finished Size: 36 1/2 inches
Hook: 6.50 mm / K US or one size larger than needed for yarn size
Abbreviations: Ch, chain; sc, single crochet; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; sts, stitches; beg, beginning or begin; rep, repeat; tog, together; sp, space; rnd(s) round(s); yo, yarn over.
Special Instructions:
Joining with dc - attach new color to hook, yo and insert hook into space or stitch indicated, yo and pull through space or stitch indicated (three loops on hook), yo, pull through first 2 loops on hook, yo pull through last 2 loops.
Joining with sc - attach new color to hook, insert hook into space or stitch indicated, yo and pull through space or stitch indicated (two loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops on hook.
Directions:
With color A,ch 4, join with sl st to form ring.
RND 1: Ch 3, work 11 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 = 12 dc.
RND 2: Ch 3, dc in same sp, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 = 24 dc.
RND 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 2 dc, (3 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) around, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 = 40 dc. Tie off color A.
RND 4: With color B, join with dc (note: make sure your beginning stitch is in the center dc of the previous row's ch 3 and 2 dc in one stitch and all 3 dc groups are in the center dc of the previous row's 3 dc group)2 dc in same st, dc in next 4 dc, (3 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) around, join with sl st in top of beg dc = 56 dc. Tie off color B.
RND 5: With color C, join with dc (note: make sure your beginning stitch is in the center dc of the previous row's ch 3 and 2 dc in one stitch and all 3 dc groups are in the center dc of the previous row's 3 dc group), 2 dc in same st, dc in next 6 dc, (3 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc) around, join with sl st in top of beg dc = 72 dc. Tie off color C.
RND 6: With color B, join with dc (note: make sure your beginning stitch is in the center dc of the previous row's ch 3 and 2 dc in one stitch and all 3 dc groups are in the center dc of the previous row's 3 dc group), 2 dc in same st, dc in next 8 dc, (3 dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc) around, join in top of beg dc = 88 dc. Tie off color B.
RND 7: With color A, join with dc, (note: make sure your beginning stitch is in the center dc of the previous row's ch 3 and 2 dc in one stitch and all 3 dc groups are in the center dc of the previous row's 3 dc group), 2 dc in same st, *hdc in next 2 dc, sc in next 2 dc, sl st in next 2 dc, sc in next 2 dc, hdc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 = 104 sts.
RND 8: (note: make sure your 5 dc group is in the center dc of the previous row's 3 dc in one stitch) Ch 3, 5 dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, hdc in next 2 hdc, sc in next 2 sc, skip next 2 slip sts, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 2 hdc, dc in next dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, with last stitch being hdc which you will then join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 = 120 sts.
RND 9: (note: make sure your 5 dc group is in the center dc of the previous row's 3 dc in one stitch) Ch 3, dc in next dc, 5 dc in next dc, *dc in next 3 dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, with last stitch being hdc which you will then join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 = 136 sts.
RND 10: (note: make sure your 5 dc group is in the center dc of the previous row's 3 dc in one stitch) Ch 2, dc in next 4 dc, 5 dc in same st, *dc in next 4 dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 4 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, with last stitch being hdc which you will then join with sl st in top of beg Ch-2 = 152 sts. Tie off color A.
RND 11: With color B, join with dc, (note: make sure your beginning stitch is in the center dc of the previous row's 5 dc in one stitch), 4 dc in same st, *dc in next 5 dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 5 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of beg Ch-3 = 168 sts. Tie off color B.
RND 12: With color C, join with dc, (note: make sure your beginning stitch is in the center dc of the previous row's 5 dc in one stitch), 4 dc in same st, *dc in next 6 dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 6 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of beg Ch-3 = 184 sts. Tie off color C.
RND 13: With color B, join with dc, (note: make sure your beginning stitch is in the center dc of the previous row's 5 dc in one stitch), 4 dc in same st, *dc in next 7 dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 7 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of beg Ch-3 = 168 sts. Tie off color B.
RND 14: With color A , join with dc, (note: make sure your beginning stitch is in the center dc of the previous row's 5 dc in one stitch), 4 dc in same st, *dc in next 8 dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 8 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of beg Ch-3 = 216 sts.
RND 15: (note: make sure your 5 dc group is in the center dc of the previous row's 5 dc in one stitch) Ch 3, dc in next dc, 5 dc in next dc, *dc in next 9 dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 9 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, with last stitch being dc which you will then join with sl st in top of beg Ch-3 = 232 sts.
RND 16: (note: make sure your 5 dc group is in the center dc of the previous row's 5 dc in one stitch) You will run out of the 1st skein of yarn somewhere near the end of the second peak. Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 5 dc in same st, *dc in next 10 dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 10 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, with last stitch being dc which you will then join with sl st in top of beg Ch-3 = 248 sts.
RND 17: (note: make sure your 5 dc group is in the center dc of the previous row's 5 dc in one stitch) Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 5 dc in same st, *dc in next 11 dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 11 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, with last stitch being dc which you will then join with sl st in top of beg Ch-3 = 264 sts. Tie off color A.
RND 18: : With color B, join with dc (note: make sure your 5 dc group is in the center dc of the previous row's 5 dc in one stitch), 4 dc in same st, *dc in next 12 dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 12 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of beg Ch-3 = 280 sts. Tie off color B.
RND 19: With color C, join with dc, (note: make sure your 5 dc group is in the center dc of the previous row's 5 dc in one stitch), 4 dc in same st, *dc in next 13 dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 13 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of beg Ch-3 = 296 sts. Tie off color C.
RND 20: With color B, join with dc (note: make sure your 5 dc group is in the center dc of the previous row's 5 dc in one stitch), 4 dc in same st, *dc in next 14 dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 14 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of beg Ch-3 = 296 sts. Tie off color B.
Triangle Point Border: With color A , join with sc in st beside center st at the top of one of the points, 5 dc in next dc, Ch 3, 5 dc in same st, sc in next dc, *skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, Ch 3, 3 dc in same dc, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * except at points you will sc in st beside center st at the top of one of the points, 5 dc in next dc, Ch 3, 5 dc in same st, sc in next dc. Join with sl st in beginning sc. Tie off color A.
Tips:
- To make smoother transitions from color to color, consider joining with new color in the center stitch of a different peak. This helps to avoid obvious bulkiness where tails are tucked.
- Tuck your tails as you go: the top of the stitches form v's. Go under the v with the tail and pull it up between the two yarns (coming up between them) four to five times, then backtrack two to three times. As you crochet over these stitches, your tail will be securely hidden as you go, and you will not have to go back at the end to tuck in your ends. See pictures in images section for examples of this (upper right corner of this page).
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Dogwood Blossom 8 to 16 Point Round Ripple Pattern
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Comments: 40
Pam F., I knew you would like this one. Paula and I are sending it to Christina for her new baby boy. I'll put your name on there too!
Sandra (secretary of Lalaland) C., I would love to see what you have done. Send me links or post them here.
(((((HUGS))))) sandi l., I think it will make a gorgeous rug and would love to see pictures of the finished product. share them here of give me a link to them when you are done, and let me know if you have any questions.
For posting this:
Sheltie
Hi Monica
What's the thickest yarn that you have used? Can you use a Redheart Super?
Thanks
Redheart Super Saver is a size 4 worsted weight yarn. It is thinner than this yarn, but would work. I actually prefer to use a big hook with Red Heart Super Saver because it tends to be kindly rough if you do not use a big hook. You can tell a huge difference between a j hook and a K hook. You could even get away with an L hook on that yarn to make it really soft and slightly bigger than the finished size of this afghan.
Size 5 bulky is the thickest yarn I have used, but there is variety within that, from the thinner version used here to really thick and luxurious Lion Brand Home Spun (my favorite, if I could afford it!).
So your saying that I could use Redheart Super Saver to make the Dogwood? I'm confused now. Your pattern says you used Bernat Softee, is that correct or did I read that incorrectly.
You are not commenting on the Dogwood afghan. I did not use Bernat Softee for that one - I used it on this pattern. But yes, you could use Red Heart Super Saver, it just would not look exactly the same and would not be as soft.
This is the afghan you are talking about:
Dogwood Blossom 8 to 16 Point Round Ripple Pattern
One question, would it be possible to square this out? Know what I mean?
Found this comment of yours to me -- is this the one you thought was deleted?
Breathtaking beautiful!
Monica I have a problem with the ripple afghan I was making I made it for my boy it is a spiderweb but I was going to fill in the sides to make it a bedspread but for some reason it doesn't lay flat it curves under and I was wondering if you could tell me what I did wrong. I was putting the Webs on and spread it out on the bed and it starts about halfway through, I am going to finsh it and giv e it to my 5 year old daughter because she also loves Spiderman and she want one to wrap up in and watch TV so if it doesn't lie flat she won't maind at all. So I plan to get started on another one soon any Idea would be helpful.
I have not tried the spiderman one at all, so I am not sure. It is not doing this until you add the web part? Perhaps your stitches are too tight?
No I didn't notice til I went to add the web part I spread it out on the bed to look at it and about halfway through the blanket I screwed up sometihing because it doesnt lie flat it does in the middle til about halfway out then it messes up.
Hmm, not sure how you can fix it other than to just fudge it so it looks right even if it doesn't lay flat. Perhaps you can figure out what went wrong so your next one will lie flat.
I'd appreciate any help while I get started.
Thanks