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Two for One Heart Square, 6″ & 12″ variations

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Crochet Blocks for Jewells

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I’m not sure if it’s the awesome “hearts on a string” appearance of this square, or maybe it’s the lovely squashiness of working with two strands of yarn.  Either way, this is my new favorite pattern!  I’m envisioning an entire afghan made from 12″ blocks, possibly in a rainbow of colors!

  • Color A (worsted weight)
  • Color B (worsted weight)
  • Size H Hook
  • Gauge – 4dc = approximately 1″, 2 rows = 1″

Special Note: The pattern is achieved by changing colors at the top the dc sts.

The color pattern is Row 1:  2 color A, 1 color B, 2 color A, etc; Row 2, 2 color B, 1 color A, 2 color B (repeat pattern)

You will be working across the strand of yarn that you are not using throughout.  This means you’ll only have ends to weave in at the beginning and end.    See the illustrations in BD Chessboard for examples on how to do this.

Because you’re working with two strands of yarn at all times,  pay special attention so they don’t get twisted.

With Color A For 6″ square, ch 22 (for 12″ square, ch 42)

Row 1:  dc in 4th ch from hook, change color at top of dc, (dc in next ch, change color at top of dc, dc in each of next 2 ch, change color at top of dc).  Rep ( ) across, changing color in top of ch 3.

Row 2: dc in next ch, (change color at top of dc, dc in next st, change color at top of dc, dc in each of next 2 sts).  Rep ( ) across, changing color in top of ch 3.

Repeat Row 2 for Rows  3-12 (3-21 for 12″ block), always working across the color not on the hook, finish off.

Border:  Using one strand of either color, sc evenly around all sides (2 sc in side of dcs), 3 sc in each corner; ch 1, sc in each sc around, 2 sc in corners.  Finish off.

Crochet Blocks for Jewells

12″ Square


black and red block 29

6″ Square

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Chained Compass Motif with variations

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Chained Compass Motif

9″, 12″ and three color variations of Chained Compass

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After stumbling across a cool chain technique in Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet, I knew I had to work it into a motif…somehow!  This was my second try at a design using the chains and I love all three variations.  I’m thinking a black and white and red afghan would be stunning.

Chained Compass Motif
9″ one color variation

You need:

  • worsted weight yarn
  • H hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Notes:
gauge – round 1 = 2″ square
Ch 3 = beg dc throughout
Keep ch 12 loops on the front as you work. These will stay loose until round 9.

Chained Compass Motif
12″ one color variation

ch 5, join with a sl st to form ring

Round 1: ch3, 3 dc, (ch2, 4 dc) three times, ch 2, join to top of ch 3 with a sl st

Round 2: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, ch 12, sc in next 2 st, [(sc, ch 2, sc in corner), sc in next 2 st, ch 12, sc in next 2 st] 3 times, sc, ch2, sc in corner. Join to first sc with sl st.

Round 3: ch 3, dc in each sc across, [(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner), dc in each sc across] around, join with a sl st at the top of beg dc. (40 dc and 4 ch 2 sps)

Round 4: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, ch 12, sc in next 5 st, [(sc, ch 2, sc in corner), sc in next 5 st, ch 12, sc in next 5 st] 3 times, sc, ch2, sc in corner, sc in remaining st, Join to first sc with sl st.

Round 5: Rep Round 3 (64 dc and 4 ch 2 sps)

Round 6: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, ch 12, sc in next 8 st, [(sc, ch 2, sc in corner), sc in next 8 st, ch 12, sc in next 8 st] 3 times, sc, ch2, sc in corner, sc in corner, sc in remaining st, . Join to first sc with sl st.

Round 7: Rep Round 3 (88 dc and 4 ch 2 sps)

Round 8: ch 3, dc in each st, (2dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corners) around. (104 dc and 4 ch 2 sps)

You will have three loops on each side of the block. Join sections of loops by pulling the middle loop through the first loop, then the top loop through the middle loop.

Chained Compass Motif
first loop through the middle loop

Chained Compass Motif
middle loop through the top loop

Round 9: ch 1, sc in same st and in next st, sl st in ch 12 loop, sc in next 13 st to corner [(sc, ch 2, sc in corner), sc in next 13 st, sl st in ch 12 loop, sc in next 13 st to corner] three times. sc in remaining sts, join with sl st in first sc.

For 9″ block, finish off here.

Continue for 12″ block:

Chained Compass Motif
12″ one color variation

Round 10: ch 1, sc in same st and each st across, skipping sl st on previous round (sc, ch 2, sc in corners) around

Round 11 & 12, ch 1, hdc in same st and each st across, (hdc, ch 1, hdc in corners) around

Round 13: ch 1, sc in same st and each st across (sc, ch 2, sc in corners) around

Finish Off.

Chained Compass Motif
three color variation (which I’m secretly calling Bella’s Compass because I ❤ Twilight!)

For three color variation:
Color 1 – odd number rows to row 7, row 8, 9 & 13
Color 2 – even number rows to row 6
Color 3 – rows 10-12

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Veritable V-Stitch 12″ Block

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Veritable V-Stitch, finished pattern, swap block #6

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We’ve been undergoing a test of mettle in our household the last few days.  Our a/c unit has stopped functioning…and it’s been hovering around 105F, making it approximately 90F in parts of our house.

We’ve been seeking shelter of cooler places, which has, for the most part not included anywhere near a computer or sewing machine.  While we wait for Sears to come perform the warrantied services they’ve promised, I’ve been working on small things to try and stay cool and keep my mind off of bigger stresses.

Combine the above with a 12″ knit/crochet block swap that I’m participating in, and the Veritable V-Stitch 12″ Block was born.  It’s easy to work up and was made (intentionally!) in icy colors to remind me of cooler days.

You’ll need:

  • Worsted Weight Yarn in colors A (main), B (accent) & C (coordinating)
  • H/I hook to obtain gauge (1.5″ across first round)

Special Stitches:

  • v-stitch = dc, ch 1, dc
  • beg v-stitch = ch 4, dc
  • v-st corner = v-stitch, ch 2, v-stitch

With color A, ch 4, sl st in beg ch to form ring

Round 1:  ch 3, 2 dc, (ch 2, 3 dc) three times, ch 2, join with sl st to top of ch 3.  Check gauge.

Round 2: sl st to center dc, beg v-stitch in center dc, v-st corner, (sk 1 dc, v-stitch, v-st corner) three times, join with sl st at third ch in beg v-stitch.

Rounds 3&4: sl st to first ch sp, beg v-stitch, (v-stitch in ch sp of each v-stitch, v-st corner) repeat ( )around.  Join with sl st at third ch in beg v-stitch.  At the end of round 4, join color B at the sl st.

Round 5: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 1, sk ch sp, sc in next 2 dc [(ch 1, sk ch sp, sc in next dc) to corner (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner] repeat [ ] around.  Join with a sl st at beg sc.  Finish off.

Round 6: join color A in any ch 1 sp.  Ch 5, sk next 2 sc, [(dc in ch sp, ch 2, sk next 2 sc) to corner (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner], repeat [ ] around.  Join with sl st in third ch in beg ch 5, finish off.

Round 7: join color B in any ch sp.  Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, sc in ch sp [(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in corner (sc in ch sp, ch 2, sc in ch sp)] around.  Join with a sl st to first sc.  Finish off.

Round 8: join color C in any ch sp.  Beg v-stitch, (v-stitch in each ch sp, corner v-stitch in corners), rep ( ) around, finish off.

Round 9: join color A, rep row 8.

Round 10: join color B in any ch 1 sp.  Ch 5, [(dc in next ch sp, ch 2, dc in next ch sp) (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in corners], rep [ ]  around, join with sl st to third ch of beg ch 5.

Round 11: sl st to ch sp, (ch 1, 3 sc in each ch sp) around.  Join with sl st to first sc.  Finish off.

Veritable V-Stitch, version one, swap block #5
Version 1 of Veritable V-stitch had slightly different corners

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