Sweet Nothings Crochet: WONKY SQUARE BLANKET

WONKY SQUARE BLANKET

Blankets are a fun projects at any time.. and after a few lacy and intricate patterns involving thin yarn, this is a great break.

I love that there is a spiral in a square.. and that it makes the eyes go all wonky .. hmmm hopefully it won’t make the mum n baby all crazy too.. but I love this pattern.. so here goes.

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detail photo of one square showing the wonky pattern

Materials used : Today I’ve used a combination of our lovely Indian Vardhaman millennium DK ply acrylic yarn , and some Bernat Baby Soft with a 4.5 mm crochet hook

General yarn information : You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project

I’ve decided to go with just one large square in two colours – but if you want a nice whacky one, I’d suggest that you make squares in alternating colours and then attach them along.

So for the first square you could start with the Main Colour (MC) in the centre and then change to the Contrast Colour (CC) ; and with the next square, you start with CC and then move onto MC. The pattern link above has a chart for alternating squares here – so you could use that as a guide too.

Stitches used : Using U.S. terminology

Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);

[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

How to change colors seamlessly : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to change from the Main color to the Contrast or second color of yarn seamlessly. View it at https://youtu.be/fRzSBja9jno

How to carry your yarn when using two colors : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to carry your yarn along when working with two colours.

View it at https://youtu.be/NuascBU3pxQ

How to seamlessly crochet in rounds : When working with head wear, this is a really neat way to seamlessly end each round. Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to this at https://youtu.be/ISBZK7Du7yE

Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet sp : Space

sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over ch-sp : Chain space

MC : Main Colour

CC : Contrast Colour

hdc : Half Double Crochet Trc : Triple / Treble crochet

Instructions

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

So I’ll be writing instructions to make one motif or square, and you decide if you want to continue with just these two colours or as suggested above, alternate the colours and get a set of squares that you will join on later.

This pattern shows through mainly because of the different colours – so we’ll use just two for now.. the MC and a CC.

Round 1 : Start with a magic circle using MC and 8 sc in that circle.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st sc.

Pull lightly to close the magic circle.

Round 2 : Using MC : 2 sc in the 1^st sc and in each sc all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st sc.

Round 3 : Using CC : dc in the 1^st sc ;

*hdc in the next sc ; sc in the next sc ;

hdc in the next sc ; dc in the next sc* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st sc.

From this round on, we’ll be alternating colours every round

Round 4 : Using MC : sc in 1^st st ; hdc in the next st ;

dc in the next st ; trc in the next st ;

sc in the next st ;

*ch 4, sc in next st ; hdc in the next st ;

dc in the next st ; trc in the next st ;

sc in the next st* ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 4 and join with a sl-st to the 1^st sc.

Round 5 : Using CC : dc in 1^st 2 sts ;

trc in the next 2 sts ;

*ch 4, (2 sc and 2 hdc in the next ch-4 sp ;

dc in the next 2 sts ; trc in the next 2 sts) ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 4 , 2 sc and 2 hdc in the next ch-4 sp ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 6 : Using MC : dc in 1^st st ; trc in the next 3 sts ;

*ch 4, (3 sc and 1 hdc in the next ch-4 sp ;

hdc in the next 2 sts ; dc in the next 3 sts ; trc in the next 3 sts)* ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 4 , 3 sc and 1 hdc in the next ch-4 sp ;

hdc in the next 2 sts ; dc in the next 2 sts ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 7 : Using CC : trc in 1^st 4 sts ;

*ch 4, (4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ; hdc in next 4 sts ;

dc in the next 4 sts ; trc in the next 4 sts)* ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 4 , 4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ;

hdc in next 4 sts ; dc in the next 4 sts ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 8 : Using MC : trc in the 1^st 4 sts ;

*ch 4 , (4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ; hdc in the next 6 sts ;

dc in the next 5 sts ; trc in the next 5 sts)* ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 4 , 4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ;

hdc in next 6 sts ; dc in the next 5 sts ;

trc in the next st ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 9 : Using CC : trc in the 1^st 4 sts ;

*ch 4 , (4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ; hdc in the next 8 sts ;

dc in the next 7 sts ; trc in the next 5 sts)* ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 4 , 4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ;

hdc in next 8 sts ; dc in the next 7 sts ;

trc in the next st ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 10 : Using MC : trc in the 1^st 4 sts ;

*ch 4 , 4 dc in the next ch-4 sp ;

dc in each st till next ch-4 sp* ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 4 , 4 dc in the next ch-4 sp ;

dc in all sts till end ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 11 : Using CC : hdc in the 1^st 4 sts ;

*ch 3 , 2 hdc in the next ch-4 sp ;

hdc in each st till next ch-4 sp* ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 3 , 2 hdc in the next ch-4 sp ;

hdc in all sts till end ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 12 : Using MC : hdc in the 1^st 4 sts ;

*ch 2 , 2 hdc in the next ch-3 sp ;

hdc in each st till next ch-3 sp* ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 2 , 2 hdc in the next ch-3 sp ;

dc in all sts till end ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Congratulations! You’ve completed one lovely motif or granny square.

Now here’s what I did.

Lay this square flat and measure it out.

Then decide what size blanket you’re going to make depending on this one square size, and accordingly work out how many squares you’re going to need.

It would also help to work out a chart, alternating the MC and CC start colours, so that every alternate square has a different ending.

There are links given at the top of this blog on “how to join motifs / squares”.

Now here’s my tweak – Instead of doing a set of motifs / granny squares and attaching them, I’m going to make one large blanket.

So here’s what I plan on doing ...

One note though – IF you’re working on making this into a one piece afghan, it does tend to curl a bit along the edges – so it’s not the “ideal” pattern – or one needs to tweak it a bit.

So though I have done it, I’d say stick to the original square and do it the traditional way.

Remember to alternate start colours

Right so analyzing Rounds 8 and 9, one sees that the ch-4 sps all have scs, and then there is a gradual increase in the number of hdc’s , dc and trc added.

So for my Round 11 , I am going to do the following

Round 11A : trc in the 1^st 4 sts ;

*ch 4 , (4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ; hdc in the next 10 sts ;

dc in the next 9 sts ; trc in the next 5 sts)* ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 4 , 4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ;

hdc in next 10 sts ; dc in the next 9 sts ;

trc in the next st ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 12A : trc in the 1^st 4 sts ;

*ch 4 , (4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ; hdc in the next 12 sts ;

dc in the next 10 sts ; trc in the next 6 sts)* ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 4 , 4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ; hdc in next 12 sts ;

dc in the next 10 sts ; trc in the next 2 sts ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 13A : trc in the 1^st 4 sts ;

*ch 4 , (4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ; hdc in the next 14 sts ;

dc in the next 12 sts ; trc in the next 6 sts)* ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 4 , 4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ; hdc in next 14 sts ;

dc in the next 12 sts ; trc in the next 2 sts ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 14A : trc in the 1^st 4 sts ;

*ch 4 , (4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ; hdc in the next 16 sts ;

dc in the next 13 sts ; trc in the next 7 sts)* ;

rep *to* all around ;

ch 4 , 4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ; hdc in next 16 sts ;

dc in the next 13 sts ; trc in the next 3 sts ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Right then.. if you’re with me till here, you’ve figured out how we’re increasing.

In each round, we’re increasing each side by 4 sts.

So we’re evenly dividing this increase between the hdc’s and dc’s.

As you will see in Rows 11 and 13 (and all odd rows) we’ve increased 2 hdc and 2 dc from the previous rows.

In the alternating rows, we are increasing the trc, so to compensate, we change the increases a bit – and in Rows 12 and 14 (and all even rows), we’ve increased 2 hdc, but only 1 dc and then 1 trc.
The increase of this trc ensures that there is a gradual change in the triangular shape that makes up this wonky square.

So if you want it to be a steeper triangle, on odd rows, you could increase 1 hdc, 1 dc and two trc. Let’s see how that works.

Finishing : For finishing, I followed instructions of Rounds 11 & Round 12 from the original pattern of motif / granny square – i.e the hdc finish to even it all up.

In the first round though, you've got to straighten this edge to bring all the stitches up to the same level.

So what I did was work an sc over every dc and trc ; a hdc on every hdc ; trc over every sc. I then did Rounds 11 & 12.

Fasten off, weave in ends and block as per yarn instructions.

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