Cool-toned Triangle

The use of cool colors in this design creates a striking square.

SKILL LEVEL

HOOK SIZE

US G/6 (4mm)

BLOCK SIZE

6 x 6in (15 x 15cm)

TECHNIQUES

Changing color on row/round (see this page)

Working with multiple colors at the same time/intarsia crochet (see this page)

YARN/COLORS

Sample uses Scheepjes Softfun

A = Snow (#2412)

B = Orchid (#2657)

C = Violet (#2519)

D = Cool Blue (#2603)

E = Botanical (#2615)

F = Mint (#2640)

G = Apple (#2516)

H = Soft Lime (#2638)

I = Canary (#2518)

STITCHES

ch—chain

sl st—slip stitch

sc—single crochet

bo—5 dc bobble stitch

MIX AND MATCH

this page + this page

CHART KEY

For symbol key, see this page

Using yarn A, ch 28.

Row 1 (RS): ch 1 (does not count as st throughout), 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc each of next 26 ch, turn (27 sts).

Row 2 (WS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 24 sts; using yarn B, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, turn (27 sts).

Row 3 and every odd-numbered row (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each st, turn.

Row 4 (WS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 21 sts; using yarn C, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts, turn.

Row 6 (WS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 18 sts; using yarn D, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn B, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, turn.

Row 8 (WS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 15 sts; using yarn E, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn C, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts, turn.

Row 10 (WS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 12 sts; using yarn F, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn D, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn B, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, turn.

Row 12 (WS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 9 sts; using yarn G, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn E, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn C, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts, turn.

Row 14 (WS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 6 sts; using yarn H, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn E, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn D, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn B, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, turn.

Row 16 (WS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 3 sts; using yarn I, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn G, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn E, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn C, 1 bo in next st; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts, turn.

Row 18 (WS): rep row 14.

Row 20 (WS): rep row 12.

Row 22 (WS): rep row 10.

Row 24 (WS): rep row 8.

Row 26 (WS): rep row 6.

Row 28 (WS): rep row 4.

Row 30 (WS): rep row 2.

Row 31 (RS): rep row 1.

EDGING

To neaten the edges, you can work a row of sc along each rough edge.

Row 1 (RS): using yarn A, in left-hand top corner, do not ch 1, evenly space 27 sc along row ends, sl st in first foundation ch.

Fasten off yarn A.

Row 2 (RS): using yarn A, in right-hand bottom corner in last foundation ch, do not ch 1, evenly space 27 sc along row ends, sl st in first st of top row.

Fasten off yarn A.

Weave in ends and block.

NOTES: Use a separate piece of yarn for each bobble.

To change color when working a bobble, change color on the last yarn over when closing the stitch.