Ready for a splash of color and a dash of fun? Enter the delightful world of crochet scrap blanket and rug! Imagine taking those forgotten yarn bits and weaving them into something utterly magical. It’s like throwing a party where every single strand of yarn is invited the sparkly, the shy, the bright, and the cozy ones.
Charming Crochet Scrap Blanket & Rug
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Any weight, the sample uses 3 strands of #4 worsted weight yarn. Use leftovers, scraps, or new skeins.
- Hook: N (9mm). Consider going up a hook size for the beginning chain to avoid it being too tight.
- Extra Supplies: 4-5 stitch markers, yarn needle (for weaving ends or fixing dropped strands).
Pattern Steps:
Starting Chain:
- Create a slip knot.
- Chain a multiple of 3. For foundation single crochet (FSC), chain multiple of 3 plus 2.
Row 1 (Foundation Row):
- Start in the second chain from the hook, single crochet into the back bump (or third loop) of each chain across.
- Place a stitch marker on the right side to mark it.
Row 2 (Setup for V-Stitch Pattern):
- Turn your work, start with an alternate double crochet (or chain 3 as an alternative).
V-Stitch Definition:
- Double crochet, chain 1, double crochet into the same stitch.
- Perform a v-stitch in the next stitch. Skip 2 stitches, then v-stitch in the next.
- Repeat across the row, ending with a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 3 and Beyond (Main Pattern Repeat):
- Row 3 starts the one-row repeat.
- Either chain 3 or perform an alternate double crochet at the beginning of the row.
- V-stitch into each chain-1 space across.
- Finish with a double crochet in the last stitch (top of turning chain or alternate double crochet from previous row).
Final Row of Main Pattern:
- Ensure you finish on the wrong side (opposite the side with the marker).
Border (Starts with Single Crochet Foundation):
- Chain 1 and turn. Single crochet across every stitch and chain-1 space.
Corner Strategy:
- Place 3 single crochets in each corner for a sharp turn or (single crochet, chain 1, single crochet) for a softer corner.
- Work single crochet evenly around the entire piece, making sure to match stitch counts on opposite sides.
Basket Weave Border:
- After the single crochet foundation, work a basket weave stitch pattern as desired thickness around.
- Pattern specifics for the basket weave border are not detailed in the scrape but typically involve a series of front post and back post double crochets.
Finishing:
- Weave in ends with a yarn needle, ensuring to secure any loose strands or dropped loops.
Additional Tips:
- Pre-wind multiple strands for ease.
- Adjust your tension to avoid a too-tight beginning chain.
- For varied yarn brands or tensions, ensure gauge thickness compatibility.
Color planning:
- Transition colors by keeping a constant or adding new ones while maintaining some from the previous section.
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