Hello hello everyone!
So many of you loved the Never Off Cardigan, so I knew I had to use the same square to make a blanket. Let me introduce you to the Rosewood blanket, a beautiful and feminine design, with a simple, yet eye-catching border.
This square is exactly the same as the one from the cardi, the only difference is that we are making the centre of the square a different colour.
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This blanket is a super soft and beautiful piece that you can make for yourself, or as a gift, you can combine your favourite colours and make a statement piece for any room.
About the yarn I used
For this project, I’m using Wool-Ease by Lion Brand Yarn, a tried-and-true favourite in the crochet world. This worsted-weight yarn is not only incredibly soft but also super versatile. With its wool and acrylic blend, Wool-Ease combines warmth and durability, making it perfect for garments like this cardigan. Plus, it’s widely available and comes in an amazing range of colours, so you can easily find shades that match your vision.
About the size
In this free version, I will be sharing with you the small stroller size, perfect for babies and even toddlers. This version is also great for car seats.
However, the PDF pattern includes sizes from lovey, all the way up to king size. Each square measures 6″, so you can easily calculate the number of squares required to make your desired size. But if you don’t want to deal with math and the amount of yarn needed, then the PDF version is a great option.
Wash/block your blanket!
Regardless of the material you use to make this blanket, I highly recommend washing or steam-blocking it.
This will allow the stitches to relax and fit better, without your blanket looking/feeling stiff.
If you don’t like blocking, just throw it in the washing machine (check your yarn label first).
If you are using Wool-Ease you MUST wash and dry it. Trust me, the difference this will make in your blanket is out of this world.
If you would like the ad-free printable pattern PDF, you can get it from Etsy or My Shop and Ravelry. You can also get the KIT here.
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Learn how to make the square with this video tutorial on YouTube!
Stitches you should know
- Chain
- Slip Stitch
- Single Crochet
- Double Crochet
Yarn
You will need Worsted weight yarn, category 4, of any kind. I used Wool-Ease by Lion Brand in the following colours and quantities:
Umber – Main Colour: 405g/858m
Fisherman – Contrast Colour: 60g/127m
Notions
Gauge
A 3-round square measures 4″x4″ using a 5.5 mm hook without being blocked.
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US standard terms
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- CC – Contrast Colour
- Ch(s) – Chain(s)
- DC – Double Crochet
- MC – Main Colour
- PS – Puff Stitch
- SC – Single Crochet
- Sc2Tog – Single Crochet 2 Together (decrease)
- Ss – Slip Stitch
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- [] – Repeat the sequence in the brackets
General Notes
- You DO NOT need to block your squares before assembling, but you DO need to block/wash your blanket once it’s all done.
- Each square measures 6″x6″.
- The final size of the small stroller blanket is: 25″ wide x 38″ long (border included, measured after washing/blocking).
Special Stitches
Puff Stitch: Yarn over, insert your hook into the space, and pull up a loop. Repeat another 3 times for a total of 4 times. You should have 9 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops.
Back Loop Only: Look at the top of the stitch where you’ll insert your hook. You’ll see two loops: the front loop (closer to you) and the back loop (farther away).
Insert your hook under the back loop only of the stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop, and finish your stitch as usual.
Pattern
Make your squares:
Make your squares: For the small stroller you will need 24 squares, (refer to page 4 for the number of squares needed for other sizes)
**Using CC**
Ch 4, then ss into the first ch to form a loop. In this loop work:
Round 1: Ch 3, [ps, ch3, ps, ch1], repeat the sequence in brackets another 3 times until you reach the end of the round, ss into the first ch 3 space to close the round. (8 puff stitches in total)
**Switch to MC**
Round 2: Insert hook in any of the corners ch space to begin the round with the new colour. Ch3, [(ps, ch3, ps, ch1) into the first ch space. Dc 4 into the next ch space]. Repeat the sequence in the brackets another 3 times until you reach the end of the round. Ss into the first ch space to close the round.
Round 3: Ch3, [(ps, ch3, ps, ch1) into the first ch space. Dc 2 into the space between the ps and dc from previous round, 4 dc in the next 4 st, dc 2 into the space between the dc and ps from previous round]. Repeat the sequence 3 more times until you reach the end of the round. Ss into the first ch space to close the round.
Round 4: ch3, [(ps, ch3, ps, ch1) into the first ch space. Dc 2 into the space between the ps and dc from previous round, 8 dc in the next 8 st, dc 2 into the space between the dc and ps from previous round]. Repeat the sequence 3 more times until you reach the end of the round. Ss into the first ch space to close the round.
Round 5: ch3, [(ps, ch3, ps, ch1) into the first ch space. Dc 2 into the space between the ps and dc from previous round, 12 dc in the next 12 st, dc 2 into the space between the dc and ps from previous round]. Repeat the sequence 3 more times until you reach the end of the round. Ss into the first ch space to close the round.
Once your square is done, fasten off and weave in the ends.
Joining the Squares:
Lay the squares on a flat surface and begin joining them using either the “invisible joining method” or the “slip stitch method”. This size blanket will require 4 squares wide by 6 squares long.
Invisible Join Method:
Use a long strand of yarn to join an entire row at once to minimize the number of ends you’ll need to weave in later
- Place the two granny squares side by side, with the right sides facing up.
- Thread Your Needle: Use a yarn needle and a strand of yarn that matches your squares.
- Insert your needle under the front loop of the stitch on the square closest to you. Then, insert the needle under the front loop of the stitch on the other square. Keep moving back and forth, weaving the needle under the front loops of each square as you go. Pull the yarn gently to bring the squares together without puckering.
- Once you reach the end, give the yarn a gentle tug to “zip” up the seam. It will almost disappear! Tie off securely and weave in any ends.
Slip Stitch Method:
- Lay out your squares with the right sides facing up.
- Start the Join: Insert your hook into the corner chain of one square and then into the matching corner stitch of the other square. Pull up a loop and make a slip stitch.
- Continue Joining: Work along the edges of the squares. Insert your hook into the front loop of the next stitch of both squares, yarn over, and pull through all loops on the hook. Repeat this for every stitch along the edge.
- Finish the Edge: When you reach the end of the edge, fasten off or continue slip stitching to join the next set of squares.
- Repeat for All Rows and Columns: Continue joining all the squares row by row or column by column until your blanket is fully joined.
Make the border:
Round 1: Using MC, insert your hook into any stitch on one of the squares and work sc evenly around the entire blanket. Be sure to count your stitches to ensure you end up with a multiple of 3. For the corners, place 3 sc into each corner and then continue on the side. Once this round is completed, leave yarn in the back and bring CC.
Round 2: With CC, join the round with a sl st, then work sc blo around the entire blanket. Remember to place 3 sc blo in each corner to keep the edges neat. Make sure you also have a multiple of 3 in this round, add an extra stitch if necessary. Continue all the way around, fasten off the yarn, and switch back to MC for the next round.
Round 3: With MC, join the round with a sl st, then work 4 sc into the first st. Skip the next 2 st, and [work 4 sc into the 3rd st, skip the next 2 sts]. Repeat this sequence in brackets all the way around the blanket, ensuring the corners align with the 4 sc clusters. At the end of the round, you should have 2 sts remaining. Fasten off and join the round by slip stitching into the base of the first stitch. Weave in the ends to finish.
Final details:
Once your blanket is complete, weave in all the ends and block or wash it. If you’re using the same yarn or a synthetic fiber, I recommend washing it on a gentle cycle and using the dryer. This will leave your blanket soft with a beautiful drape.
Please note that if you would like to see the diagram, this one is included in the PDF pattern, available in my shop.
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Happy Crocheting ~ Dani
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