DROPS design: Pattern no W-412
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Measurements:
Width: approx. 80 cm / 31½''
Length: approx. 144 cm / 56½''
Materials: DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio
600 g color no 17, off white
400 g color no 58, powder pink
250 g color no 26, dark beige
250 g color no 60, dark old pink
150 g color no 59, light old pink
100 g color no 61, light peach
DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 4.5 mm/ US 7 - or size needed to get 1 square to measure approx. 16 x 16 cm / 6 1/4" x 6 1/4".
Measure diagonally from corner to corner = approx. 23 cm / 9''.
DROPS Paris: Colour chart / Alternative Yarns (Yarn Group C)
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CROCHET TIP:
For every color change work last sl st at end of previous round with the new color. This is done to make the color changes pretty.
EXPLANATION OF 1 TR-GROUP:
Work 1 tr but do not YO and pull through the last time = 2 loops on hook.
Work 1 tr but do not YO and pull through the last time = 3 loops on hook.
Work 1 tr but do not YO and pull through the last time = 4 loops on hook, 1 YO, pull thread through all 4 loops on hook.
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Work a total of 45 squares.
Read CROCHET TIP! REMEMBER THE GAUGE!
CROCHET SQUARE 1:
Crochet a total of 10 pieces of square 1.
Ch 6 on hook size 4.5 mm/ US 7 with dark old pink and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: ch 3 (= 1 dc), continue to work 15 dc in ch-ring, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 16 dc.
ROUND 2: ch 4 (= 1 dc + 1 ch), * 1 dc in next dc, ch 1 *, repeat from *-* a total of 15 times and finish with 1 sl st in 4th ch from beg of round = 16 dc with 1 ch between each. Cut the yarn.
ROUND 3: Switch to powder pink. Ch 3 (= 1 dc), * 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 15 times and finish with 2 dc in last ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 48 dc. Cut the yarn.
ROUND 4: Switch to light old pink. Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, * ch 5, 1 sl st in 5th ch from hook, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times but finish round with 1 sl st in first sc from beg of round (instead of 1 sc in next dc).
ROUND 5: Work sl st until beg of first 5-ch space, ch 3 (= 1 dc), 4 dc + ch 3 + 5 dc in same ch space, * 1 sc in 2-ch space, 5 dc in 3-ch space, 1 sc in 2-ch space, 5 dc + ch 3 + 5 dc in 5-ch space *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 1 sc in 2-ch space, 5 dc in 3-ch space, 1 sc in 2-ch space and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Fasten off.
ROUND 6: Switch to off white and beg with 1 sl st in first corner with 3 ch. Ch 1 (= 1 sc), ch 3, and 1 sc in same ch space, * ch 5, skip 5 dc, 1 dc in sc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 5, in the corner (3-ch space) work: 1 sc + ch 3 + 1 sc *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times but finish round with 1 sl st in 2nd ch from beg of round (instead of 1 sc + ch 3 + 1 sc in the corner).
ROUND 7: ch 3, 2 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc in same ch space (= corner), * 5 dc in 5-ch space, 3 dc in every 3-ch space, 5 dc in 5-ch space, in the corner (3-ch space) work: 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times but finish round with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round (instead of 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc in the corner). Cut the yarn.
ROUND 8: Switch to dark beige. Ch 3 (= 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, * in the corner (2-ch space) work 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc, continue to work 1 dc in each of the next 22 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, in the corner work 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc, continue with 1 dc in each of the next 19 dc, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 28 dc along each side and 2 ch in every corner. Cut the yarn. Fasten all threads.
CROCHET SQUARE 2:
Crochet a total of 10 pieces of square 2.
Crochet 6 ch on hook size 4.5 mm with light peach and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: Work 16 sc in ch-ring, finish with 1 sl st in first sc.
ROUND 2: ch 6 (= 1 dc + 3 ch), * skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3 *, repeat from *-* a total of 7 times and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 8 dc with 3 ch between each.
ROUND 3: ch 1, continue to crochet as follows in every ch space: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc and 1 sc, finish round with 1 sl st in ch from beg of round = 8 leaves. Cut the thread.
ROUND 4: Switch to light old pink. Ch 7, * 1 sc between the next 2 leaves, ch 6 *, repeat from *-* a total of 7 times, finish round with 1 sl st in 1st ch from beg of round = 8 ch spaces.
ROUND 5: ch 1, continue to crochet as follows in every ch space: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 5 dc, 1 hdc and 1 sc, finish round with 1 sl st in ch from beg of round = 8 leaves. Cut and fasten the thread.
ROUND 6: Switch to off white and start with 1 sl st in 2nd dc (of the 5 dc) on first leaf, ch 1, * ch 6 (= corner), skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc (last of the 5 dc) on same leaf, ch 5, 1 sc in 2nd dc (of the 5 dc) on next leaf, ch 4, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc (last of the 5 dc) on same leaf, ch 5, 1 sc in 2nd dc (of the 5 dc) on next leaf *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times but finish with 1 sl st in 1st ch from beg of round (instead of 1 sc in 2nd dc on next leaf).
ROUND 7: 1 sl st in 6-ch space, ch 3 (= 1 dc), 3 dc + ch 4 + 4 dc in same ch space (= corner), * (ch 4, 1 sc in next ch space), repeat from (-) a total of 3 times, ch 4, in the corner work 4 dc + ch 4 + 4 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, repeat from (-) a total of 3 times and finish with ch 4 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
ROUND 8: Ch 3 (= 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, * in 4-ch space in the corner work 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, 2 dc in next ch space, 3 dc in each of the next 2 ch spaces, 2 dc in next ch space, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times but finish round with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg round (instead of 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc) = 24 dc along each side and 2 ch in every corner. Cut the yarn. Fasten all threads.
CROCHET SQUARE 3:
Crochet a total of 13 pieces of square 3.
Ch 6 on hook size 4.5 mm/US 7 with dark beige and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: ch 3 (= 1 dc), work 15 dc in ch-ring, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 16 dc. Cut the yarn.
ROUND 2: Switch to off white. Ch 5 (= 1 dc + 2 ch), * 1 dc in next dc, ch 2 *, repeat from *-* a total of 15 times and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 16 dc with 2 ch between each.
ROUND 3: 1 sl st in first ch space, ch 3 (= 1 dc), 1 dc + ch 3 + 2 dc in same ch space, * (ch 1, 1 sc in next ch space), repeat from (-) a total of 3 times, ch 1, in next ch space (= corner) work: 2 dc + ch 3 + 2 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, repeat from (-) a total of 3 times, finish with ch 1 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Cut yarn and fasten.
ROUND 4: Switch to powder pink and start with 1 sl st in 3-ch space in first corner. Ch 3 (= 1 dc), 1 dc + ch 3 + 2 dc in same ch space, * (ch 2, 1 sc in next ch space), repeat from (-) a total of 4 times, ch 2, in next ch space (= corner) work 2 dc + ch 3 + 2 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, repeat from (-) a total of 4 times, finish with ch 2 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
ROUND 5: Work sl st until beg of ch space in the corner, ch 3 (= 1 dc), 2 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc in the same ch space, * (ch 2, 1 sc in next ch space), repeat from (-) a total of 5 times, ch 2, in next ch space (= corner) work 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, repeat from (-) a total of 5 times, finish with ch 2 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Cut yarn and fasten.
ROUND 6: Switch to dark old pink and start with 1 sl st in 2-ch space in first corner. Ch 3 (= 1 dc), 2 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc in same ch space, * (ch 2, 1 sc in next ch space), repeat from (-) a total of 6 times, ch 2, in next ch space (= corner) work 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, repeat from (-) a total of 6 times, finish with ch 2 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
ROUND 7: ch 3 (= 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, * in ch space in the corner work 2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, (2 dc in next ch space), repeat from (-) a total of 6 times, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times but finish round with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg round (instead of 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc) = 24 dc along each side and 2 ch in every corner. Cut yarn and fasten all ends.
CROCHET SQUARE 4:
Crochet a total of 12 pieces of square 4.
Ch 4 on hook size 4.5 mm/ US 7 with off white and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: Work 8 sc in ch-ring, finish with 1 sl st in first sc.
ROUND 2: ch 4 (= 1 sc + 3 ch), * 1 sc in next sc, ch 3 *, repeat from *-* a total of 7 times, finish with 1 sl st in 2nd ch from beg of round = 8 ch spaces.
ROUND 3: Crochet in every ch space as follows: 1 sc, 4 dc, 1 sc, finish round with 1 sl st in first sc = 8 leaves.
ROUND 4: Fold the leaves towards you and crochet at the back of these as follows: 1 sc in first sc from 2nd round, ch 8 (= 1 dc + 5 ch), * 1 dc in next sc from 2nd round, ch 5 *, repeat from *-* the entire round, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 8 ch spaces.
ROUND 5: Crochet in every ch space as follows: 1 sc, 6 dc, 1 sc, finish with 1 sl st in first sc = 8 leaves. Cut the yarn.
ROUND 6: Switch to dark beige. Fold the leaves towards you and crochet at the back of these as follows: 1 sc in first dc from 4th round, ch 10 (= 1 dc + 7 ch), * 1 dc in next dc from 4th round, ch 7 *, repeat from *-* the entire round, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 8 ch spaces.
ROUND 7: Crochet in every ch space as follows: 1 sc, 8 dc, 1 sc, finish with 1 sl st in first sc = 8 leaves. Cut yarn and fasten.
ROUND 8: Switch to powder pink and work 1 sl st in first dc on first leaf, ch 6 (= 1 dc + 3 ch), 1 tr-group in fourth dc on first leaf - SEE EXPLANATION ABOVE, ch 5, 1 tr-group in fifth dc on same leaf, * ch 3, 1 dc in last dc on same leaf, ch 3, 1 sc in third dc on next leaf, ch 3, 1 sc in sixth dc on same leaf, ch 3, 1 dc in first dc on next leaf, ch 3, 1 tr-group in fourth dc on same leaf, ch 5, 1 tr-group in fifth dc on same leaf *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, ch 3, 1 dc in last dc on same leaf, ch 3, 1 sc in third dc on next leaf, ch 3, 1 sc in sixth dc on same leaf, ch 3, 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
ROUND 9: 1 sl st in first ch space, ch 3 (= 1 dc), 2 dc in same ch space, ch 2, * 1 tr-group in 5-ch space, ch 5, 1 tr-group in same ch space, ch 2, (3 dc in next ch space, ch1 ) repeat from (-) a total of 4 times, 3 dc in next ch space, ch 2 *, repeat from *-* a total 3 times, 1 tr-group in 5-ch space, ch 5, 1 tr-group in same ch space, ch 2, (3 dc in next ch space, ch1 ) repeat from (-) a total of 4 times and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
ROUND 10: Work 1 sl st in each of the next 2 sts and 1 sl st in first ch space, ch 3 (= 1 dc), 2 dc in same ch space, ch 1, * in the corner (in 5-ch space) work 2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch space, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch space) repeat from (-) a total of 4 times, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch space, ch 1 *, repeat from *-* total of 4 times but finish last time with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round (instead of 3 dc in next ch space) = 18 dc along each side and 2 ch in every corner. Cut yarn and fasten all ends.
ASSEMBLY:
45 squares have now been worked.
Place the squares with 5 squares in width and 9 squares in height. First crochet squares tog alongside and then across. Work squares tog with off white by working through the edge of 2 and 2 squares at a time as follows: * 1 sc through the edge of 2 squares, ch 2, skip approx. 1 cm / ½'' *, repeat from *-*.
EDGE:
Crochet 1 round with off white around the entire blanket as follows:
* 1 sc in edge, ch 2, skip approx. 1 cm / ½'' *, repeat from *-* and finish with 1 sl st in sc from beg of round.
For every color change work last sl st at end of previous round with the new color. This is done to make the color changes pretty.
EXPLANATION OF 1 TR-GROUP:
Work 1 tr but do not YO and pull through the last time = 2 loops on hook.
Work 1 tr but do not YO and pull through the last time = 3 loops on hook.
Work 1 tr but do not YO and pull through the last time = 4 loops on hook, 1 YO, pull thread through all 4 loops on hook.
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Work a total of 45 squares.
Read CROCHET TIP! REMEMBER THE GAUGE!
CROCHET SQUARE 1:
Crochet a total of 10 pieces of square 1.
Ch 6 on hook size 4.5 mm/ US 7 with dark old pink and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: ch 3 (= 1 dc), continue to work 15 dc in ch-ring, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 16 dc.
ROUND 2: ch 4 (= 1 dc + 1 ch), * 1 dc in next dc, ch 1 *, repeat from *-* a total of 15 times and finish with 1 sl st in 4th ch from beg of round = 16 dc with 1 ch between each. Cut the yarn.
ROUND 3: Switch to powder pink. Ch 3 (= 1 dc), * 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 15 times and finish with 2 dc in last ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 48 dc. Cut the yarn.
ROUND 4: Switch to light old pink. Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, * ch 5, 1 sl st in 5th ch from hook, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times but finish round with 1 sl st in first sc from beg of round (instead of 1 sc in next dc).
ROUND 5: Work sl st until beg of first 5-ch space, ch 3 (= 1 dc), 4 dc + ch 3 + 5 dc in same ch space, * 1 sc in 2-ch space, 5 dc in 3-ch space, 1 sc in 2-ch space, 5 dc + ch 3 + 5 dc in 5-ch space *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 1 sc in 2-ch space, 5 dc in 3-ch space, 1 sc in 2-ch space and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Fasten off.
ROUND 6: Switch to off white and beg with 1 sl st in first corner with 3 ch. Ch 1 (= 1 sc), ch 3, and 1 sc in same ch space, * ch 5, skip 5 dc, 1 dc in sc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 5, in the corner (3-ch space) work: 1 sc + ch 3 + 1 sc *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times but finish round with 1 sl st in 2nd ch from beg of round (instead of 1 sc + ch 3 + 1 sc in the corner).
ROUND 7: ch 3, 2 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc in same ch space (= corner), * 5 dc in 5-ch space, 3 dc in every 3-ch space, 5 dc in 5-ch space, in the corner (3-ch space) work: 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times but finish round with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round (instead of 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc in the corner). Cut the yarn.
ROUND 8: Switch to dark beige. Ch 3 (= 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, * in the corner (2-ch space) work 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc, continue to work 1 dc in each of the next 22 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, in the corner work 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc, continue with 1 dc in each of the next 19 dc, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 28 dc along each side and 2 ch in every corner. Cut the yarn. Fasten all threads.
CROCHET SQUARE 2:
Crochet a total of 10 pieces of square 2.
Crochet 6 ch on hook size 4.5 mm with light peach and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: Work 16 sc in ch-ring, finish with 1 sl st in first sc.
ROUND 2: ch 6 (= 1 dc + 3 ch), * skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3 *, repeat from *-* a total of 7 times and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 8 dc with 3 ch between each.
ROUND 3: ch 1, continue to crochet as follows in every ch space: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc and 1 sc, finish round with 1 sl st in ch from beg of round = 8 leaves. Cut the thread.
ROUND 4: Switch to light old pink. Ch 7, * 1 sc between the next 2 leaves, ch 6 *, repeat from *-* a total of 7 times, finish round with 1 sl st in 1st ch from beg of round = 8 ch spaces.
ROUND 5: ch 1, continue to crochet as follows in every ch space: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 5 dc, 1 hdc and 1 sc, finish round with 1 sl st in ch from beg of round = 8 leaves. Cut and fasten the thread.
ROUND 6: Switch to off white and start with 1 sl st in 2nd dc (of the 5 dc) on first leaf, ch 1, * ch 6 (= corner), skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc (last of the 5 dc) on same leaf, ch 5, 1 sc in 2nd dc (of the 5 dc) on next leaf, ch 4, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc (last of the 5 dc) on same leaf, ch 5, 1 sc in 2nd dc (of the 5 dc) on next leaf *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times but finish with 1 sl st in 1st ch from beg of round (instead of 1 sc in 2nd dc on next leaf).
ROUND 7: 1 sl st in 6-ch space, ch 3 (= 1 dc), 3 dc + ch 4 + 4 dc in same ch space (= corner), * (ch 4, 1 sc in next ch space), repeat from (-) a total of 3 times, ch 4, in the corner work 4 dc + ch 4 + 4 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, repeat from (-) a total of 3 times and finish with ch 4 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
ROUND 8: Ch 3 (= 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, * in 4-ch space in the corner work 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, 2 dc in next ch space, 3 dc in each of the next 2 ch spaces, 2 dc in next ch space, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times but finish round with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg round (instead of 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc) = 24 dc along each side and 2 ch in every corner. Cut the yarn. Fasten all threads.
CROCHET SQUARE 3:
Crochet a total of 13 pieces of square 3.
Ch 6 on hook size 4.5 mm/US 7 with dark beige and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: ch 3 (= 1 dc), work 15 dc in ch-ring, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 16 dc. Cut the yarn.
ROUND 2: Switch to off white. Ch 5 (= 1 dc + 2 ch), * 1 dc in next dc, ch 2 *, repeat from *-* a total of 15 times and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 16 dc with 2 ch between each.
ROUND 3: 1 sl st in first ch space, ch 3 (= 1 dc), 1 dc + ch 3 + 2 dc in same ch space, * (ch 1, 1 sc in next ch space), repeat from (-) a total of 3 times, ch 1, in next ch space (= corner) work: 2 dc + ch 3 + 2 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, repeat from (-) a total of 3 times, finish with ch 1 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Cut yarn and fasten.
ROUND 4: Switch to powder pink and start with 1 sl st in 3-ch space in first corner. Ch 3 (= 1 dc), 1 dc + ch 3 + 2 dc in same ch space, * (ch 2, 1 sc in next ch space), repeat from (-) a total of 4 times, ch 2, in next ch space (= corner) work 2 dc + ch 3 + 2 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, repeat from (-) a total of 4 times, finish with ch 2 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
ROUND 5: Work sl st until beg of ch space in the corner, ch 3 (= 1 dc), 2 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc in the same ch space, * (ch 2, 1 sc in next ch space), repeat from (-) a total of 5 times, ch 2, in next ch space (= corner) work 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, repeat from (-) a total of 5 times, finish with ch 2 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Cut yarn and fasten.
ROUND 6: Switch to dark old pink and start with 1 sl st in 2-ch space in first corner. Ch 3 (= 1 dc), 2 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc in same ch space, * (ch 2, 1 sc in next ch space), repeat from (-) a total of 6 times, ch 2, in next ch space (= corner) work 3 dc + ch 2 + 3 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, repeat from (-) a total of 6 times, finish with ch 2 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
ROUND 7: ch 3 (= 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, * in ch space in the corner work 2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, (2 dc in next ch space), repeat from (-) a total of 6 times, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times but finish round with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg round (instead of 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc) = 24 dc along each side and 2 ch in every corner. Cut yarn and fasten all ends.
CROCHET SQUARE 4:
Crochet a total of 12 pieces of square 4.
Ch 4 on hook size 4.5 mm/ US 7 with off white and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: Work 8 sc in ch-ring, finish with 1 sl st in first sc.
ROUND 2: ch 4 (= 1 sc + 3 ch), * 1 sc in next sc, ch 3 *, repeat from *-* a total of 7 times, finish with 1 sl st in 2nd ch from beg of round = 8 ch spaces.
ROUND 3: Crochet in every ch space as follows: 1 sc, 4 dc, 1 sc, finish round with 1 sl st in first sc = 8 leaves.
ROUND 4: Fold the leaves towards you and crochet at the back of these as follows: 1 sc in first sc from 2nd round, ch 8 (= 1 dc + 5 ch), * 1 dc in next sc from 2nd round, ch 5 *, repeat from *-* the entire round, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 8 ch spaces.
ROUND 5: Crochet in every ch space as follows: 1 sc, 6 dc, 1 sc, finish with 1 sl st in first sc = 8 leaves. Cut the yarn.
ROUND 6: Switch to dark beige. Fold the leaves towards you and crochet at the back of these as follows: 1 sc in first dc from 4th round, ch 10 (= 1 dc + 7 ch), * 1 dc in next dc from 4th round, ch 7 *, repeat from *-* the entire round, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 8 ch spaces.
ROUND 7: Crochet in every ch space as follows: 1 sc, 8 dc, 1 sc, finish with 1 sl st in first sc = 8 leaves. Cut yarn and fasten.
ROUND 8: Switch to powder pink and work 1 sl st in first dc on first leaf, ch 6 (= 1 dc + 3 ch), 1 tr-group in fourth dc on first leaf - SEE EXPLANATION ABOVE, ch 5, 1 tr-group in fifth dc on same leaf, * ch 3, 1 dc in last dc on same leaf, ch 3, 1 sc in third dc on next leaf, ch 3, 1 sc in sixth dc on same leaf, ch 3, 1 dc in first dc on next leaf, ch 3, 1 tr-group in fourth dc on same leaf, ch 5, 1 tr-group in fifth dc on same leaf *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, ch 3, 1 dc in last dc on same leaf, ch 3, 1 sc in third dc on next leaf, ch 3, 1 sc in sixth dc on same leaf, ch 3, 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
ROUND 9: 1 sl st in first ch space, ch 3 (= 1 dc), 2 dc in same ch space, ch 2, * 1 tr-group in 5-ch space, ch 5, 1 tr-group in same ch space, ch 2, (3 dc in next ch space, ch1 ) repeat from (-) a total of 4 times, 3 dc in next ch space, ch 2 *, repeat from *-* a total 3 times, 1 tr-group in 5-ch space, ch 5, 1 tr-group in same ch space, ch 2, (3 dc in next ch space, ch1 ) repeat from (-) a total of 4 times and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
ROUND 10: Work 1 sl st in each of the next 2 sts and 1 sl st in first ch space, ch 3 (= 1 dc), 2 dc in same ch space, ch 1, * in the corner (in 5-ch space) work 2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch space, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch space) repeat from (-) a total of 4 times, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch space, ch 1 *, repeat from *-* total of 4 times but finish last time with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round (instead of 3 dc in next ch space) = 18 dc along each side and 2 ch in every corner. Cut yarn and fasten all ends.
ASSEMBLY:
45 squares have now been worked.
Place the squares with 5 squares in width and 9 squares in height. First crochet squares tog alongside and then across. Work squares tog with off white by working through the edge of 2 and 2 squares at a time as follows: * 1 sc through the edge of 2 squares, ch 2, skip approx. 1 cm / ½'' *, repeat from *-*.
EDGE:
Crochet 1 round with off white around the entire blanket as follows:
* 1 sc in edge, ch 2, skip approx. 1 cm / ½'' *, repeat from *-* and finish with 1 sl st in sc from beg of round.
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What can you do with our patterns? You can share DROPS patterns online, using the pattern original picture, materials, name and number. But you are NOT ALLOWED to reproduce the complete pattern digitally in any way. Yarn stores are welcome to use the DROPS pattern database to promote the sale of our assortment. You can print out our patterns, make as many copies as you’d like. The only thing we ask is that you don't make any changes / additions to the original printed document. And that the patterns according to the DROPS philosophy are given out to the consumers for free. Editorials that wish to publish our patterns in printed books or magazines can contact us for more information. The sale of garments based on DROPS patterns is permitted as long as they are sold as single items or per order. Further commercial use of the patterns is not permitted. It has to be clearly stated that the garment is made based on a design from DROPS DESIGN. The use of clothing labels of which DROPS DESIGN forms part is conditioned by the inclusion of the following text: “A DROPS DESIGN made by …..”. The use of DROPS photos for marketing purposes/sales is only permitted in connection with the use/sale of DROPS products. The photos may not be cut or edited and the logo should be clearly visible.
We reserve the right to withdraw the permission for use of our patterns at any time, notwithstanding the reason.
With over 30 years in knitting and crochet design, DROPS Design offers one of the most extensive collections of free patterns on the internet - translated to 17 languages. As of today we count 213 catalogs and 7725 patterns - 6661 of which are translated into English (US/in).
We work hard to bring you the best knitting and crochet have to offer, inspiration and advice as well as great quality yarns at incredible prices! Would you like to use our patterns for other than personal use? You can read what you are allowed to do in the Copyright text at the bottom of all our patterns. Happy crafting!
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