Picnic Time
Classic gingham that would be perfect as a picnic blanket.
SKILL LEVEL
HOOK SIZE
US C/2 (3mm)
BLOCK SIZE
6 x 6in (15 x 15cm)
TECHNIQUES
Working with multiple colors at the same time/tapestry crochet (see this page)
Changing color on row/round (see this page)
YARN/COLORS
Sample uses Scheepjes Softfun
A = Magenta (#2654)
B = Snow (#2412)
C = Light Rose (#2513)
STITCHES
ch—chain
sl st—slip stitch
dc—double crochet
MIX AND MATCH
CHART KEY
For symbol key, see this page
Using yarn A, start with a magic ring.
Round 1 (RS): ch 5 (counts as 1 dc, ch 2), [4 dc, ch 2 into ring] three times, 3 dc into ring, sl st in third ch of beginning ch 5 (16 sts).
Fasten off yarn A.
Round 2 (RS): using yarn B, in any 2-ch sp, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc throughout), [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same sp; using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; [using yarn B, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in 2-ch sp; using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts] three times; using yarn B, sl st in third ch of beginning ch 3 (32 sts).
Do not fasten off.
Round 3 (RS): using yarn B, sl st in next st, sl st in next 2-ch sp, ch 3, [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same sp; [using yarn B, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts; using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; using yarn B, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in 2-ch sp] four times, omit [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] on last rep, sl st in third ch of beginning ch 3 (48 sts).
Fasten off yarn B.
Round 4 (RS): using yarn A, in 2-ch sp, ch 3, [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same sp; [using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; using yarn A, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; using yarn A, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in 2-ch sp] four times, omit [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] on last rep; using yarn A, sl st in third ch of beginning ch 3 (64 sts).
Do not fasten off.
Round 5 (RS): using yarn A, sl st in next st, sl st in next 2-ch sp, ch 3, [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same sp; [using yarn A, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts; using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; using yarn A, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; using yarn A, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in 2-ch sp] four times, omit [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] on last rep, sl st in third ch of beginning ch 3 (80 sts).
Fasten off yarn A.
Round 6 (RS): using yarn B, in 2-ch sp, ch 3, [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same sp; [using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; (using yarn B, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts) twice; using yarn B, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in 2-ch sp] four times, omit [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] on last rep; using yarn B, sl st in third ch of beginning ch 3 (96 sts).
Do not fasten off.
Round 7 (RS): using yarn B, sl st in next st, sl st in next 2-ch sp, ch 3, [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same sp; [using yarn B, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts; using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; (using yarn B, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts) twice; using yarn B, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in 2-ch sp] four times, omit [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] on last rep, sl st in third ch of beginning ch 3 (112 sts).
Fasten off yarn B.
Round 8 (RS): using yarn A, in 2-ch sp, ch 3, [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same sp; [using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; (using yarn A, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts) three times; using yarn A, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in 2-ch sp] four times, omit [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] on last rep; using yarn A, sl st in third ch of beginning ch 3 (128 sts).
Do not fasten off.
Round 9 (RS): using yarn A, sl st in next st, sl st in next 2-ch sp, ch 3, [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same sp; [using yarn A, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts; using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; (using yarn A, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts; using yarn C, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts) three times; using yarn A, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in 2-ch sp] four times, omit [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] on last rep, sl st in third ch of beginning ch 3 (144 sts).
Fasten off yarn A and yarn C.
Weave in ends and block.
NOTE: From round 2 onward, you will need to switch between two shades at a time. One of these will always be yarn C. Do not fasten this off until instructed.
