In a Tizzy crochet along with Polly Plum part 1. A fun, adventurous, and unique free crochet blanket pattern designed especially for cake yarns.
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Alright, here we go! It’s time to get started on our In a Tizzy crochet along (CAL) blankets. In this part we’re going to be making the first triangle of four. This week is pretty easy and the pattern is rather relaxing. So, enjoy it!
If you don’t know about the crochet along yet, check out my introductory post here.
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Video Tutorial
Schedule
Part 1 – May 13, 2022 (this post)
Notes
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Details
Crochet Terminology: US
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitches used: slip stitch, chain, double crochet, treble, front post extended double crochet, back post extended double crochet
Size: any size square
Hook size: 5mm or whatever size is appropriate for your yarn
Gauge: not important for this pattern
Additional materials: yarn needle and scissors for weaving ends
Yarn: Sample uses 5 cakes of Lion Brand Mandala Ombre in Happy, but pretty much any yarn works great for this project
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- r(#) – round number
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- slst – slip stitch
- sm – stitch marker
- sp – space
- st– stitch
- tr – treble crochet
- yo – yarn over
Special Stitches
Bpedc – yo, insert hook from back to front around post in indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through ONE loop on hook, [yo and pull through 2 loops on hook] twice
Fpedc – yo, insert hook from front to back around post in indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through ONE loop on hook, [yo and pull through 2 loops on hook] twice
Pattern
Row 1
Chain 4 {counts as ch1 and first dc}. (Dc, tr) in fourth chain from hook {the first one made}. Turn.
Row 2
Ch4 {counts as first tr here and throughout the rest of the pattern}, 2dc in first st, dc in next st, dc in top of beginning ch4. Turn.
Row 3
Ch3 {counts as first dc made into first st here and throughout}, dc in each of next 2 sts, fpedc around next st, (2dc, tr) in last st {last st is the beginning ch 4, or 3 on even rows, here and throughout; work into top ch}. Turn.
Row 4
Ch4, 2dc in first st, dc in each of next 2 sts, bpedc around next fpedc, dc in each of last 3 sts. Turn.
Row 5
Ch3, dc in each of next 2 sts, fpedc around next bpedc, dc in each of next 3 sts, fpedc around next st, (2dc, tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 6
Ch4, 2dc in first st, dc in each of next 2 sts, [bpedc around next fpedc, dc in each of next 3 sts] repeat across. Turn.
Row 7
Ch3, dc in each of next 2 sts, [fpedc around next bpedc, dc in each of next 3 sts] repeat across until just 2 sts remain unworked, fpedc around next st, (2dc, tr) in last st. Turn.
Repeats
Repeat rows 6 & 7 until you have 49 total rows or until desired size is reached. Fasten off.
To estimate the size of your blanket without the border, measure the long side of your triangle {the side with the trs/ch4s}.
That’s it for this part of our crochet along! See you next week for the next part!
Credits
Original crochet pattern design – Polly Plum
Photography and graphic design – Polly Plum
Testers:
Yanya Huddleston
Adrienne McCarthy
Leanne O’Connell
Cheryl Pitre-Cable
Yellowhammer Handcrafts
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