Summer Sampler Crochet A Long

SUMMER SAMPLER CAL

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MESH STITCH BLOCK

Are you ready for the next block? It’s here! This block doesn’t take much time to make and is an open weave block.

Let’s get to it!

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in Any color – Approx 45 yds

6mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

As in all previous blocks, you may use any yarn that you like. I have used cotton yarn.

Stitches used and abbreviations:

Ch – chain stitch

St – stitch

Sk – skip stitch

Sp – space

Hdc – half double crochet

Dc – double crochet

Inv join – invisible join

FO – Fasten off

Ch34, dc in the 7th ch from the hook [counts as a dc, ch2, sk2], *ch2, sk 2 chs, dc*, repeat to end. (10 squares, 11 dc)
Ch4, dc in the dc from previous row, *ch2, sk 2, dc in the dc from previous row*, repeat to end, sk2 chs, last dc in the next ch.
Repeat Row 2 until you have 12 rows or the square measures approximately 8”.
Ch1, turn to crochet down the side of the square, *2hdc in the sp, hdc st*, repeat down the side for 35 hdcs, at the corner, 3hd in the corner ch, *2hdc in the sp, hdc st*, repeat along the bottom for 35 hdcs, at the corner, 3hd in the corner ch [which is the beginning ch], *2hdc in the sp, hdc st*, repeat up the side for 35 hdcs, at the corner, 3hd in the corner ch, *2hdc in the sp, hdc st*, repeat along the bottom for 35 hdcs, at the corner, 3hd in the corner ch [which is the last dc in the body], inv join, weave in ends.

The number of hdcs will vary depending on the number of squares you have in each row. See Fig 1 below for the corner sts.

Corner Stitches — Fig 1 – corner stitches

This square is designed to be joined to the other squares in this CAL. If you are wanting a continuous blanket with these stitches, please use the pattern my partner, Jamie, made at her website: Hippo Hearts and Crafts

Make sure you subscribe so you get updates on when the next segment of the crochet along is posted! Here’s the schedule:

Monday September 4, 2023 – Wattle Stitch

Wednesday September 13, 2023 – Berry Stitch

Thursday September 22, 2023 – Shell Stitch Border

Summer Sampler Crochet A Long

SUMMER SAMPLER CAL – Part 6

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I’m behind on getting this section of the CAL posted and I apologize. My youngest son is getting married in a couple of months and I’ve been spending so much of my time working on wedding plans and a bridal shower for my daughter-in-love!

This square is so fun to make. This was a new stitch for me also and I just love it. I hope you do too. So…

LET’S GET STARTED!!!

MODIFIED DAISY STITCH

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in Any color – Approx 50 yds

6mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

Again, I used cotton yarn because my squares can be used as dishcloths or washcloths. If you are only making a blanket with your squares…you can used any yarn you wish.

Stitches used and abbreviations:

Ch – chain stitch

St – stitch

Sk – skip stitch

Sp – space

Sc – single crochet

Md – modified daisy

Inv join – invisible join

FO – Fasten off

I would suggest practicing the Modified Daisy Stitch a little so it’s comfortable when making the square.

Modified Daisy Stitch – Yarn over, insert in st, yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert in next st, yarn over, pull up loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, sk next st, insert in the next st, yarn over, pull up loop (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 7 loops, ch1 to close. Yarn over, insert into the ch sp created, yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert in last st you previously used, yarn over, pull up loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, sk st, insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull up loop (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 7 loops, ch1 to close. See Fig 1-4

DO NOT USE TIGHT TENSION THROUGHOUT THIS SQUARE!

ROWS:

Ch37, yarn over, insert in 2nd ch from the hook, yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert in next ch, yarn over, pull up loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, sk next ch, insert in the next ch, yarn over, pull up loop (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 7 loops, ch1 to close. *Yarn over, insert into the ch sp created when you closed the last section, yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert in last ch you previously used, yarn over, pull up loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, sk ch, insert hook in next ch, yarn over, pull up loop (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 7 loops, ch1 to close* x 16.
Ch2, turn, yarn over, insert in 2nd ch from the hook, yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert in next ch, yarn over, pull up loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, sk next ch, insert in the space between the 1st and 2nd Md, yarn over, pull up loop (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 7 loops, ch1 to close.*Yarn over, insert into the ch sp created when you closed the last section, yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert in last st you previously used, yarn over, pull up loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, sk st, insert hook in next sp between the mds, yarn over, pull up loop (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 7 loops, ch1 to close* x 16. For the last st, insert your hook in the ch from the previous row.
Repeat Row 2 until your square is 8” tall. I have a total of 14 rows. FO and weave in ends.

I hope you enjoyed this square as much as me.

Make sure you subscribe so you get updates on when the next segment of the crochet along is posted! Here’s the schedule:

Wednesday August 16 , 2023 – Waistcoat Stitch

Friday August 25, 2023 – Mesh Stitch

Monday September 4, 2023 – Wattle Stitch

Wednesday September 13, 2023 – Berry Stitch

Thursday September 22, 2023 – Shell Stitch Border

If you are making the continuous blanket, make sure to check out my fellow designer, Jamie at Hippo Hearts Crafts. She has also make a video of this stitch to assist those who are visual learners. You can find that video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Do4urFe8tA

Summer Sampler Crochet A Long

SUMMER SAMPLER CAL – Part 5

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COUNTERPANE STITCH

We’re now ready for the 5th square in this beautiful blanket we are making. This square is especially adaptive to be a dishcloth/washcloth because of the close weave. That just means you should make several so you can have the one for the blanket and others for dishcloths. They make great quick gifts for friends too.

So let’s start with the supplies you will need for this square:

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in Any color – Approx 50 yds

6mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

As you can see, there’s a minimal amount of yarn needed for this square, so…

You could even use scrap yarn!

If you are only making the blanket, any yarn will work.

However, if you are making dishcloths/washcloths, you will want to use cotton or a cotton blend yarn.

Stitches used and abbreviations:

Ch – chain stitch

St – stitch

Sk – skip stitch

Sp – space

Sc – single crochet

Esc – extended single crochet

Inv join – invisible join

FO – Fasten off

The Extended Single Crochet stitch may be new to some of you so I am providing instructions here on how to make it:

Extended Single Crochet – Insert hook in st or ch, yarn over, pull through st loop, yarn over, pull through one loop, yarn over, pull through two loops.

I would spend some time getting used to this stitch as it’s used throughout this square.

NOW TO THE MAIN EVENT:

ROWS:

Ch34, esc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch1, sk 1 st, esc*, repeat to end. (33)
Ch1, *esc in the open sp, sk the esc from the previous row* repeat to last st, ch1, esc in last st.
Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 19 rows.
Ch1, turn, hdc in ea row down the side, across the bottom, up the side and across the top. 3 hdc in ea corner. Inv join to fo and weave in ends.
We will be blocking all of these squares. So if you like to work ahead, you can certainly block your squares as you go.

If you have just started this CAL and would like to make the previous squares pictured above, just scroll down on this blog and you will find all the previous squares. They include the Granny Square, the Half Double Crochet between the Post Square, the Puff Stitch Square and the Basketweave Square.

Make sure you subscribe so you get updates on when the next segment of the crochet along is posted! Here’s the schedule:

Monday August 7, 2023 – Modified Daisy Stitch

Wednesday August 16, 2023 – Waistcoat Stitch

Friday August 25, 2023 – Mesh Stitch

Monday September 4, 2023 – Wattle Stitch

Monday September 13, 2023 – Berry Stitch

Thursday September 22, 2023 – Shell Stitch Border

Many Blessings and Happy Crocheting!!!

Summer Sampler Crochet A Long

SUMMER SAMPLER CAL – PART 4

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BASKETWEAVE SQUARE

It’s now time for Part 4 of the Summer Sampler Crochet-A-Long. I hope you have enjoyed your makes so far. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

The Basketweave stitch looks complicated but is actually quite simple. It gives great texture and completely different look from all other stitches.

Let’s get started with the basics:

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in Any color – Approx 74 yds

6mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

I used Cotton yarn for my squares so they can be used as dishcloths/washcloths. This is my preference. If you are only making the blanket, you can use any yarn you wish. I also have been using only one color but, of course, you can use one color or many colors.

Stitches used and abbreviations:

Ch – chain stitch

St – stitch

Dc – double crochet

Fpdc – front post double crochet See Fig 1

Fpdc3 – fpdc in the next 3 sts

Bpdc – back post double crochet See Figs 2-4

Inv join – invisible join

FO – Fasten off

Gauge – 4 sts x 2 rows = 1”

Front post double crochet placement — Fig 1 – Front Post Double Crochet Placement

As you can see, you will insert your hook around the post beneath the actual stitch to make this stitch. You will then make the double crochet as usual.

Back Post Double Crochet - Fig 1 — Fig 2 – Back Post Double Crochet Placement at beginning.

BPDC - Fig 2 — Fig 3 – Back Post Double Crochet Placement (the post is behind the hook here)

BPDC - Fig 3 — Fig 4 – Back Post Double Crochet pull up loop. Continue as regular double crochet.

ROWS:

Ch31, dc in the 4th ch from the hook (beginning chs count as a st) and down the ch. (29)
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *fpdc3, bpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *bpdc3, fpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *bpdc3, fpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *fpdc3, bpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *fpdc3, bpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *bpdc3, fpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *bpdc3, fpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *fpdc3, bpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *fpdc3, bpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *bpdc3, fpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *bpdc3, fpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *fpdc3, bpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *fpdc3, bpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *bpdc3, fpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *bpdc3, fpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch2, turn, sk 1st st, *fpdc3, bpdc3*, repeat to last st, dc in the top ch of the last st.
Ch1, turn to the side and *hdcinc in 1st row down, hdc in next row*, repeat to bottom, hdc in ea st along the bottom, *hdc in next row, hdcinc in next row down*, repeat to top, hdc in ea st along the top. Make 3 hdc in ea corner. Finish with an inv join, weave in ends.

If you are interested in doing both styles of this CAL, head on over to my partner, Jamie’s site at Hippo Hearts and Crafts for the Basketweave portion of her continuous blanket.

Make sure to subscribe and follow so you don’t miss out on the next section/square of this CAL.

Here’s the schedule:

Monday July 31, 2023 – Counterpane

Monday August 7, 2023 – Modified Daisy Stitch

Wednesday August 16, 2023 – Waistcoat Stitch

Friday August 25, 2023 – Mesh Stitch

Monday September 4, 2023 – Wattle Stitch

Monday September 13, 2023 – Berry Stitch

Thursday September 22, 2023 – Shell Stitch Border

Many Blessings and Happy Crocheting!

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SUMMER SAMPLER CAL – PART 2

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HALF DOUBLE CROCHET BETWEEN THE POST

Today will be the 2nd square in the Summer Sampler Crochet-a-Long. We will be doing the Half Double Crochet between the Post stitch. This is much easier than it sounds.

So let’s get started…

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in Any color – Approx 68 yds

6mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

Stitches used and abbreviations:

Ch – chain stitch

St – stitch

Hdc – half double crochet

Inv join – invisible join

FO – Fasten off

Gauge – 4 sts x 3 rows = 1”

I have you use cotton or a cotton blend yarn only because these squares can be made for dishcloths or washcloths. If you are planning on making this into a beautiful blanket, you can use any worsted weight yarn you like.

ROWS:

Ch28, hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and down. (25)
Ch2, hdc under the 3rd loop for ea st, hdc in the sp between the beginning ch and the 1st hdc. (25)

Beginning of Row 2

Repeat Row 2 for 19 rows.
Ch2, turn and hdc in ea row down the side, across the bottom, up the other side and across the top making 3 hdc at ea corner. On the bottom and top rows, make your hdc between the posts. Use invisible join to fasten off.

Each of your squares should measure approximately 8 inches. This will be important when we join them together. If you need to increase your square to get the correct measurements, simply add more rows. If you need to make your square smaller to get the correct measurements, simply decrease the number of rows.

It is very important to finish your square by doing the final row as it will be needed to join the squares. Even if you choose to use each square as a dishcloth/washcloth, the final row helps to finish it off and help it keep it’s shape.

I hope you enjoy this CAL as much as Jamie and I have enjoyed designing it for you. Make sure to subscribe and follow my page so you don’t miss the next square.

Crochet On and Many Blessings to you!!!

Summer Sampler Crochet A Long

SUMMER SAMPLER CAL

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It’s the first day of the crochet-a-long!! I hope you are as excited for this as I am. Jamie and I have worked hard to bring you this fun sampler blanket CAL.

If you are wanting to make the continuous rounds blanket, go to Hippo Hearts blog. Just click on the highlighted name and it will take you there. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any of the posts.

If you are wanting to make the squares, you’re in the right place. Now, let’s get started!

The first square is a granny square. This one is made using half double crochet.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in Any color – Approx 50 yds

6mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

Stitches used and abbreviations:

Ch – chain stitch

St – stitch

Sl st – slip stitch

Sp – space

Sc – single crochet

Hdc – half double crochet

Inv join – invisible join

FO – Fasten off

ROUNDS:

MR, ch1, *3hdc, ch2* x 4, sl st to the 1st hdc.
Sl st in the next 2 sts, sl st in the ch2 sp, ch2 (ch2 counts as hdc), 2hdc in the same ch2 sp, ch2, 3hdc, ch1 in the same ch2 sp, *3hdc, ch2, 3hdc, ch1 in the next ch2 sp* x 3, sl st in the top of beginning ch2.
Sl st in the next 2 sts, sl st in the ch2 sp, ch2 (ch2 counts as hdc), 2hdc in the same ch2 sp, ch2, 3hdc, ch1 in the same ch2 sp, 3hdc, ch1 in the ch1 sp,*3hdc, ch2, 3hdc, ch1 in the ch2 sp [corner], 3hdc, ch1 in the ch1 sp* x 3, sl st in the top of the beginning ch2.

4. You will continue making 3hdc, ch3 3hdc, ch1 in the ch2 sp of ea corner and 3hdc, ch1 in each ch1 sp along the sides for a total of 8 rows.

5. Ch1, hdc in the same st and ea st around making 3hdc in the ch2 spaces and 1hdc in the ch1 spaces, join with inv join, weave in ends.

Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any of the squares. I look forward to seeing you for the next square!!