This blanket is called “Variations on a Theme” because as I worked on stitch swatches, I found myself wanting to create many variations of one basic stitch pattern just to see how far it could go. It’s a stitch sampler blanket using many of these patterns.
Here are all the CAL posts:
First post: Variations on a Theme CAL
Edging instructions for squares
Edging instructions for rectangles
Variations on a Theme Square #15
Most of the small size variations in these squares are of no consequence to this design. Once the edgings are on and everything is joined together, it all works out fine and the small size variations disappear. Just FYI– my square #15 is an inch wider than the others and I used it in my afghan anyway, so when you see my finished afghan you’ll be able to see that the size difference is not discernable in final result. However, I wanted to give you a heads up to the size difference in case you wanted to use a smaller hook.
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook, (skip next 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch–shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch), across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, (sc in center dc of first shell, 5 dc in next sc) across ending with 3 dc in last sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, (5 dc in next sc, sc in center dc of next shell) across ending with sc in last dc, turn.
Rows 4-16 or until piece is square, or almost square: Repeat rows 2-3.
At end of last row, fasten off.
To make this stitch pattern any size, begin with ch multiple of 6 plus 2.
Thanks for the heads up!!
That is a beautiful block.
This is really a beautiful square, I'm going to have to do this one.
This is a beautiful block. I have been enjoying this cal. I am so far behind though. I'm on square
10. But I will catch up.
Carolyn, did as you suggested and used a G hook instead of an H. Definitely made a difference and the square came out the right size! Thanks so much!
Don'e worry, Theresse…you aren't the only one who is behind! I'm finished the squares thru #12 and both sets of rectangles…but haven't even begun to do the edging on any of the blocks. Hoping to get time this weekend to catch up. I am loving this CAL….what fun!
I also used a G hook and it came out the right size. Thanks for the great advice.
Beautiful square again. Going down 1 hook size worked beautifully for me too! We are getting down to the last few, this is exciting!
I kept with size H needle since I'm not concerned about gauge. I have huge squares and rectangles, dare I say, Texas sized?!
I used my H hook and just tried to crochet fairly tightly (if that's how you would explain it??)…it seems to be similar to most of my other blocks. Nothing perfect by any means! 🙂 Now I just have the last set of rectangles to catch up. Looking great!
I just started with a 26ch and using the H hook. It has one less set of repeats but is exactly the size of my other squares!
I went from a G hook to an F hook. The height was perfect, but it was too wide. I decreased width by 1/2 shell, so it started with ch 29 and every row started with a full shell and ended with a half shell. Overall, very easy fix. Thanks so much for the heads-up!. Loving this so far; Thanks for doing it!