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Lockwood Square – Free Granny Square

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2024 Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket CAL

The Lockwood Square is one of the 12 squares featured in the 2024 Granny Stitch Stitch Sampler Blanket CAL hosted by MadamStitch.

I’m so excited to be collaborating with this amazing group of designers. Look at all the contributors below!

The Yarn

For the Lockwood Square I used Lion Brand’s Pound of Love. I used the same yarn from 2023 Granny Square Sampler CAL.

Supplies Needed

95-100 yards worsted weight yarn
H/5.00mm crochet hook
Scissors
Measuring tape
Yarn needle
Blocking materials (optional)

Stitches Used

Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
MC – Magic Circle
Sc – Single Crochet
Sdc – Starting Double Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(es)

Stitch Definition:

Starting Double Crochet – (also known as Long Chain Double Crochet or Chainless Starting Double Crochet.) Pull up your loop to the height of your usual Double Crochet. Yarn over, insert into the 1st St, yarn over, pull through the Stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook, yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.

You could also use this method:

Gauge & Finished Size(s)

Gauge: 14 Sts x 7 rows = 4” of Dc

Finished Size: 12” x 12” square

Pattern Notes

Written in US crochet terms.

Sdc can be substituted with a Ch 3.

Worked in the round.

A stitch count is provided at the end of each round.

Blocking isn’t necessary but advised.

Color changes are optional.

(Dc, Ch1, Dc) = 3 Sts

You may need to adjust the last round depending on your gauge.

Availability

As part of the 2024 Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket CAL you can get the Lockwood Square for 50% using the coupon code Granny.

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2024 Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket Pattern Bundle

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The Pattern 

Color A:

1.) In MC, Sdc, 2Dc, Ch 3, *3Dc, Ch 3, repeat from * 2 more times. Join with Sl St to Sdc. (12 Dc, 4 Ch 3 Sps)

2.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3) in Ch 3 Sp. Join with Sl St to Sdc. (24 Dc, 4 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)

3.) (Sdc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, *Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc, Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, repeat from * two more times, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3,
(Dc, Ch 1, Dc, Ch 3). Join with Sl St to Sdc. (24 Dc, 20 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)

4.) (Sdc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, *Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc, Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, repeat from * two more times, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc, Ch 3) Join with Sl St to Sdc. (32 Dc, 28 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)

Color B

5.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, *Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, repeat from * two more times, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3). Join with Sl St to Sdc. (60 Dc, 16 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)

6.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, *Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, repeat from * two more times, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3) Join with Sl St to Sdc. (72 Dc, 20 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)

7.) (Sdc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, * Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc, Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, repeat from * two more times, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc, Ch 3) Join with Sl St to Sdc. (56 Dc, 52 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)

8.) (Sdc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, *Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc, Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, repeat from * two more times, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc, Ch 3) Join with Sl St to Sdc. (64 Dc, 60 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)

Color A

9.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, *Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, repeat from * two more times, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1, Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3) Join with Sl St to Sdc. (108 Dc, 32 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)

10.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, *Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, repeat from * two more times, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1, Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3) Join with Sl St to Sdc. (120 Dc, 36 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)

11.) (Sdc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, * Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1, Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc Ch 1, Dc, Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, repeat from * two more times, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc, Ch 3) Join with Sl St to Sdc. (88 Dc, 84 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)

12.) (Sdc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, *Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1, Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc Ch 1, Dc, Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, repeat from * two more times, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc, Ch 3) Join with Sl St to Sdc. (96 Dc, 92 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)

13.) Ch 1, Sc in each St and Ch around with 3Sc in middle Ch of Ch 3. (208 Sc)

Finish off and weave in all ends. Block squares to make joining to the other squares easier.

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Acorn Path Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern

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2024 Crochet Cancer Challenge

I’m participating in the Crochet Cancer Challenge hosted by Sweet Potato 3 again this year.

So many of us have had cancer touch our lives in one way or another.

The Crochet Cancer Challenge helps us all bring awareness to the ones we hold closest to our hearts.

This year I decided to do my design in a light blue for prostate cancer. A man who holds a special place in my heart has been putting in a tough fight since being diagnosed. Between all the appointments with the many specialists and putting their heads together to attack his aggressive case we’ve all been stressed.

As I was designing the hat I had him in mind the entire time. I thought of all of his favorite activities and just knew that he would love this beanie.

One of the many things this man loves to do is go hiking. There are so many pictures of him hiking the many trails here in Western Massachusetts. He’s a man who is truly connected to nature and his hikes bring him so much peace to his life.

I pictured him taking those hikes down the winding paths in the mountains that are covered in so many acorns; so the Acorn Path Beanie is for him.

The Yarn

For the Acorn Path Beanie I used Big Twist Value in the colorway Sky Blue. My eyes gravitated to this color while browsing the yarn aisles and knew that it would be perfect for this design.

Supplies Needed

180 yards Big Twist Value or equivalent worsted weight yarn
Stitches Used

Ch – Chain
Dc – Half Double Crochet
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)

Basic Stitch

Gauge & Finished Size(s)

Gauge: 13 Sts x 12 rows = 4” (of Stitch Pattern)

Finished Sizes:
Adult Large – 22-23”
Adult Small – 20-21”
Tween – 18-19”
Child – 16-17”

Pattern Notes

Written in American crochet terms.

Worked in the round.

If you crochet tight, I advise going up a hook size.

Can be made without the brim, add approximately 1” to height.

Add an additional 6” for a slouch look.

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Availability

You can purchase an ad-free pdf download of the Acorn Path Beanie on Ravelry.

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The Pattern 

Ch 61 (65, 69,73)

Round 1.) Sc in 2nd Ch from the hook and each St across.  Join to 1st Sc with a Sl Sl. (60, 64, 69, 72)

Round 2.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st 2 Sts, Dc in next 2 Sts, *Sc in next 2 St, Dc in next 2 Sts, repeat from * around.  Join to 1st Sc with a Sl St. (60, 64, 69, 72)

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Repeat round 2 until approximately 6.5” (7”, 7.5”, 8”).

Finish off leaving approximately an 18” tail.

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Closure:

With a yarn needle thread tail through each stitch to cinch closed.  Pull tight.  Weave in tail to secure closure.

Move on to Brim.

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Brim:

Attach yarn at bottom of body.

Ch 7

Row 1.) Sc in 2nd Ch from the hook and each Ch across. (6)

Row 2.) Sl St into the next 2 Sts of body.

Round 3.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in Blo of 1st St and each St across. (6)

Round 4.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in Blo of 1st St and each St across. (6)

Repeat rows 2-4 around the bottom edge of the body.

Sl St closed. Finish off and weave in all ends.

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New Arrivals – Patterns For Mom & New Baby

March 10th through the 22nd 2024 you can enjoy 12 crochet patterns perfect for a mom and new baby for $2.00 each! No coupon is needed either!

Featured designers include:
Bear Rye, Craftopia Collective, SaiASmi – Dreamz In Yarn, My Fingers Fly, Regina P Designs, VivaCrochet, OVC Designs, Straight Hooked, Jo’s Crafty Hook, Pine Tree Crochet, Marsha Yarn Doodles, Canoe Mtn Designs.

Below you will find links to each of our featured patterns. You can click each image or the link provided.

Bear Rye

Bear Rye‘s Little Boy Blue Hat is an adorable trapper style hat comes in multiple sizes from newborn all the way to adult.

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Craftopia Collective

Craftopia Collective‘s Judy’s Blanket (With Bonus Plushie) is a stunning patchwork blanket made up of three different square designs, each done in a separate color.

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SaiASmi – Dreamz In Yarn

SaiASmi – Dreamz In Yarn‘s Sweet Baby Bonnet is a fun project made in one piece and no sewing.

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My Fingers Fly

My Fingers Fly‘s Military Baby Sweater is an adorable camouflage baby sweater designed to look like a camouflage combat uniform includes angled front pocket and pen pocket on the sleeve. Pattern also includes alphabet chart to add personalized name plate. Bonus: First aid kit rattle pattern included.

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Regina P Designs

Regina P Designs‘ Sweet Snuggles Baby Blanket will keep your little one feeling cozy and warm. The beautiful texture and vibrant colors will bring a cheerful look to any nursery. This design uses a couple easy stitches to create a neat texture and is easy to make. The Sweet Snuggles Baby Blanket is beginner friendly too!

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VivaCrochet

VivaCrochet‘s Icicle Dance Car Seat Blanket is a cozy and small sized blanket perfect to carry with you when you take your precious little bundle on a ride with you!

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OVC Designs

OVC Designs‘ Velvet Bunny Lovey is a cute amigurumi granny stitch mash-up that is both snuggly and adorable for those little ones in your life!

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Straight Hooked

Straight Hooked‘s Kenzie Blanket can be made in either preemie or full-term size. It has great texture to stimulate developing brains and works up quickly.

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Jo’s Crafty Hook

Jo’s Crafty Hook‘s Jacob’s Ladder Kradle Blanket is a unisex baby blanket for newborns and so easy to customize to make your favorite size.

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Marsha Yarn Doodles

Marsha Yarn Doodles‘ Ozzy Octopus Lovey has many arms to deliver a comforting hug to a little one. It can be made in most any weight yarn too.

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Pine Tree Crochet

Pine Tree Crochet‘s Little Lady Ladybug would makes a cute gift for any new arrival.

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Canoe Mtn Designs

Canoe Mtn Designs‘ Cable Cocoon & Hat is the perfect unisex baby gift with a beautiful cable design that is both cozy and warm. The Cable Cocoon pattern is available in 3 sizes.

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Crochets By Trista

My featured design is the Rolling Hills Baby Blanket. The wonderful texture of the Rolling Hills Baby Blanket is stunning and adds an extra detail to a simple baby blanket. The Rolling Hills Baby Blanekt is perfect to use on the floor when a soft surface for a nap isn’t available.

Rolling Hills Baby Blanket

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Cozy Retreat Hat – Free Pattern

Stay cozy on the trails with the Cozy Retreat Hat (and matching cowl) this fall.

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Crochet Cancer Challenge

The Cozy Retreat Hat is featured in the Crochet Cancer Challenge hosted by Sweet Potato 3. By downloading the pdf you are pledging to donate at least one of the hats that you’ve made.

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The Yarn

This year’s yarn color is Lavender to honor all types of cancer. I had the yarn in my stash so I used what was available.

The yarn used was Craftsmart Value in colorway Lavender. You can purchase it from Michael’s.

12 Pack: Value? Solid Yarn by Craft Smart� in Light Blue | 7 oz | Michaels�

I made the hat twice this year. Once in the purple and then the second time to match the Cozy Retreat Cowl.

Supplies Needed

175 yards Craftsmart Value, Impeccable or equivalent worsted weight yarn
J/6.00mm & I/5.50mm crochet hooks
Yarn needle
Measuring tape
Scissors

Stitches Used

Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Sp(s) – Space(s)

Gauge & Finished Size(s)

Gauge: 16 Sts x 10 rows of stitch pattern = 4”

Finished Size: 8.5” tall x 9” wide

Pattern Notes

Written in US crochet terms.

A stitch count has been provided at the end of each row.

The Pattern

Body:

With J/6.00mm crochet hook

Ch 75

1.) Sc 2nd Ch from the hook and each Ch across.
Join with a Sl St to 1st St. (74) RS

2.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, *(Sc, Ch 1, Dc) in next St, Sk 2, repeat from *across, Sc in last St. Join with a Sl St. (74) WS

Repeat row 2 until approx. 7” tall ending with RS facing.

3.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St *(Sc, Dc) in next St, Sk 2, repeat from *around, Sc in last St. Join with a Sl St. (50)

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Finish off leaving approximately an 18” tail.

Closure:
With a yarn needle thread tail through each stitch to cinch closed. Pull tight. Weave in tail to secure closed.

Move on to trim.

Trim:

With I/5.5mm crochet hook

Attach yarn at bottom of hat.

Ch 7

1.) Sc in 2nd Ch from the hook and each Ch across. (6)

2.) Sl St into the next 2 Sts of body.

3.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in Blo of 1st St and each St across. (6)

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4.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in Blo of 1st St and each St across. (6)

Repeat rows 2-4 around the bottom edge of the hat.
Sl St closed. Finish off and weave in all ends.

Availability

The Cozy Retreat Hat can be purchased on Ravelry and Etsy.

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Do you love the Cozy Retreat Hat? You’ll love the matching cowl too!

Get The matching cozy retreat cowl

Previously featured Crochet Cancer Challenge hats include the Pearl Beanie and Quiet River Hat.

Pearl Beanie
Quiet River Hat

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Lupine Shawl CAL – Part 6

Welcome to Part 6 of the Lupine Shawl CAL. This week is the last week of the CAL and we will go over all the steps to put finishing touches on your Lupine Shawl.

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If you’ve missed any of the previous sections you can find them here:

Part 1 – Supplies and Pattern Notes
Part 2 – Rows 1-10
Part 3 – Rows 11-20
Part 4 – Rows 21-30
Part 5 – Rows 31-40
Part 6 – Border and Blocking Instructions

So the body of your Lupine Shawl should be complete now. This following section is completely optional.

It should look similar to this:

When you ended on Row 40 you should have a stitch count of 400. Good thing I check my stitch counts often; I ended up missing two stitches on this last row.

Border

You’ll want to change skeins again, that is unless you still have enough for 2 rows in the current skein. I had already played enough yarn chicken, I wasn’t going to tempt fate again.

Row 1.) Ch 1, turn, Sc in 1st St, Ch 3, *Sk 1, Sc, Ch 3, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (Sc, Ch 3, Sc) in Ch 2 Sp, *Ch 3, Sk 1, Sc, repeat from * until end. (201 Ch 3 Sps)

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Row 2.) Ch 1, Turn, Sc in 1st St, *Ch 3, Sc in Ch 3 Sp, repeat from * until end, Ch 3, Sc in last St. (202 Ch 3 Sps)

Finish off and weave in all ends (which we probably should have done as we went along 😉).

Blocking Your Lupine Shawl

Blocking your finished shawl is completely optional. I know that not all of us have the resources or room to block such a large item.

Materials you’ll need to block your Lupine Shawl include:

I used 16 block.

Step 1

Hand wash your shawl with a wool wash/gentle soap. Rinse well. Remove as much water as possible.

Step 2

Wrap in a towel to help bring out any residual water. Let it sit for a few minutes while you set up your mats and get your supplies ready.

Set up your mats in a place out of the way of normal traffic. I put my mats in the living room so the kids wouldn’t get to it. They were blocking the front door, which we don’t use. If we needed to use the door for an emergency the least of my worries would be the shawl.

Step 3

Center your shawl on the blocking mats. Start pinning the edge from the middle out. You’ll want to pull slightly, just enough to open the stitch work to your liking.

I placed a pin every 2-3 inches.

Once the top edge is pinned you can move on to the outer edge.

I used blocking wires that knitters usually use for their lacework. Since the Lupine Shawl is lacy I figured I would give them a try.

They worked out really well. I weaved the wires through the spaces in the border going over and under the Sc. Once in place I pinned the wire to the blocking mat.

The wires helped open up the stitching of the border without having to pin each one.

You can adjust any of your pins as you go. I personally like symmetry so what I did to one side I did to the other.

Step 4

Once your Lupine Shawl is pinned in place let it dry for a few days until its fully dry. The time will vary based on the material of the yarn used and how much water was still left in the shawl after washing.

You WILL need to repeat these steps each time you wash your finished shawl. A reason why I like to design pieces that blocking is optional.

Blocking Vs. Not Blocking

So… did you know that I’ve made the Lupine Shawl TWICE?!?! When I made the first one I didn’t photograph any steps. I just kept hooking along.

For the CAL I wanted to photograph most of the steps for you so I needed to make it again.

Here are a few noticeable differences between blocking vs. not blocking. I blocked the first one but not the second because I wanted to show how they differ.

You will probably be the only one to notice on your own shawl.

In the first photo below, on the left is the original shawl and on the right the new one. You can see how by blocking helps open up the stitch work, especially on the border.

I took the following photo with the unblocked shawl over the blocked one. When blocking merino wool like the hand-dyed yarn from High Desert Yarn, there is a lot of stretch in the wet fibers. You can gain a few inches in your shawl after blocking.

So have you decided if you’ll block your shawl? I’m not going to lie, its a pain in the ass, but the results are worth it!!

Share Your Finished Shawl

Use the next week or two to catch up on your shawl and let it dry (if you decided to block it).

Share your finished shawl with the world. You can…

It has been so much fun hosting the Lupine Shawl CAL! I’m glad you’ve decided to join too!

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