Materials and preparation
You can find all information about yarns and hook sizes in the pattern of week 1.
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Abbreviations (US terms)
- begin-puff stitch
- ch2, (yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up loop) 3x in the same stitch, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook
- ch
- chain
- ch-space
- chain space: the space below the chain of the previous row, e.g. ch-1 space, ch-2 space etc.
- dc
- double crochet
- hdc
- half double crochet
- puff stitch
- yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up loop) 4x in the same stitch, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook
- RS
- Right side
- st(s)
- stitch(es)
- WS
- Wrong Side
Repeat formats
- *….; rep from * once/twice/3x — Crochet the instructions after * and then repeat that section a further number of times as indicated.
- (…) once/twice/3x — Crochet the instructions between brackets the total number of times indicated.
- […] — Indicates the amount of stitches at the end of a row or round.
- (…) in same st/sp — Indicates that all instructions between brackets are worked in the same stitch or space.
Notes
- You can find general information and the patterns for the previous weeks for this CAL here.
- Yarn amounts used in Part 3:
- Colour A: 28g
- Colour G: 6g
- Colour M: 12g
- Colour N: 18g
- Colour O: 16g
- Colour P: 16g
Techniques
Larksfoot stitch
Click here for the tutorial about the larksfoot stitch.
Puff stitch
Click here for the tutorial about the puff stitch.
Crochet pattern
Larksfoot section 1 (Rows 35-44)
The Larksfoot stitch is a fun way to blend colours. The middle stitch of every Larksfoot is crocheted two rows below, creating a smooth transition when made in a blanket or pillow. The stitch consists of chains and double crochets, so it’s really simple. Let’s get started!
One dropped dc and the dc’s on either side form a Larksfoot stitch. In the next row you will crochet dc’s in all dc’s of Row 36. Basically, you’re continuing the pattern but without the dropped stitch. The chain spaces that you’re creating in Rows 36 and 37 form the basis for the next row of Larksfoot stitches.
In the next row, try to work into the chains of the chain spaces rather than in the chain spaces. This looks more even.
Puff Stitch section 1 (Rows 45-48)
Puff stitches are the third way to create ‘bumps’ in your blanket, next to popcorns and bobbles. These stitches resemble bobbles, but instead of almost finishing each stitch in the bobble, you make yarn overs to create more volume. It results in a smaller, denser and puffier stitch (hence, puff stitch).
If you look closely to your stitches, you can see that the chains you’re crocheting look like they’re laying on top of the puff stitches!
Continue with part 4 of the Rainbow Sampler Blanket.
Diagrams
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marie kasch
May 21, 2020 12:11