Crochet Calming Comfort Afghan Stitch Along
Do you need peace and comfort after the busy holiday season? Then this stitch along, featuring my new Calming Comfort Afghan will be the one for you.
Welcome to this year's edition of our 2021 Boxing Day Stitch Along. I'm super excited to be hosting the event for the 2nd year in a row.
The project will begin on December 26, 2021, and continue for the following 3 weeks. You'll want to choose your favourite yarns to be ready to crochet with us once the free pattern is released each week.
For the personal story behind this design, if you are interested, I had been struggling with work issues for a couple of months. Not depressed, more frustrated than anything. It was keeping my mind away from design ideas. I was inspired by an all blue and white afghan that I happened to see when visiting Jimmy Beans Wool in September. I knew what I wanted to do for colours, and had ideas for stitches I wanted to use, but just could not get started. I finally reached out to Michael for the final bit of inspiration I needed. He designed the very beginning 8" square. He wanted no credit, but he has always been such an amazing mentor, that I have to thank him for pushing me up when I am down. Work is still hectic, but when returning from the office each evening, I found my calming comfort while crocheting this afghan.
Calming Comfort Afghan
Designed by Jeanne Steinhilber
Red Heart® With Love™ (198 g / 7 oz, 338 m / 370 yds)
- Color A - Celtic - 2 balls
- Color B - Eggshell - 1 ball
- Color C - Mallard - 1 ball
- Color D - Iced Aqua - 2 balls
Caron® Jumbo™ (340 g / 12 oz, 544 m / 595 yds)
- Color E - Seafoam - 1 ball
Solid Version
4 Balls - Caron One Pound - Off White
Same hook size and measurements.
Gauge = 12 dc and 7 rows = 4" [10 cm].
Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook.
Measurements Approx 58” square [147 cm].
Preview
Abbreviations List
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Cl = Cluster
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dcbp = Double crochet back post
- Dcfp = Double crochet front post
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Pc = Popcorn
- Rem = Remain
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Scfp = Single crochet front post
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tr = Treble crochet
- Trfp = Treble crochet front post
- WS = Wrong side
Special Stitches
Standing Sc = Form slip knot and insert onto the hook. Insert hook into st, yoh and pull loop through, yoh through 2 loops.
Join = Join all rounds with hdc first st (sc, top of ch 3). This is equivalent to a ch-2 sp corner. When joining new yarn to a corner space, use the hdc post that is joining as the ch-2 sp.
Popcorn = Work 4 dc into the next st or sp, drop the loop from the hook, insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group, grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch, ch 1 to close.
Beg Popcorn = Ch 2, work 3 dc into the same st or sp, drop the loop from the hook, insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group, grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch, ch 1 to close.
Cluster = 3 dc together in same st or sp, ch 1 to close.
X-st = Skip next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in skipped st. 1 X-st complete.
December 26, 2021
Tutorial
Week 1 - Let’s play with our colors and introduce most of the special stitches that will be repeated throughout the following weeks.
Instructions
Please note the special join at the ends of the rounds.
1st rnd: With A, ch 3, 12 dc into first ch, sl st beg dc. 12 dc
2nd rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, ch 1, [1 sc in next st, ch 1] around, sl st to beg sc. Break A. 12 sc, 12 ch-1 sps.
3rd rnd: With B, sl st in any ch 1 sp, 1 beg pc, ch 2, [1 pc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2] around, sl st to beg pc. Break B. 12 pc, 12 ch-2 sp.
4th rnd: With E, standing sc in any ch-2 sp, 2 sc in same sp, 1 scfp around pc, [3 sc in next ch-2 sp, 1 scfp around pc] around, sl st to beg sc. 36 sc, 12 scfp.
5th rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts, (1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr, corner made) in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts,** 1 sc in next 3 sts; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, sl st to beg sc. Break E. 13 sts per side.
6th rnd: With C, standing sc in any ch-2 sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break C. 15 sc per side.
7th rnd: With D, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 1 dc in same sp, *ch 1, sk next st, [1 cl in next st, ch 1, sk next st] to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break D. 7 cl, 8 ch-1 sps, 4 dc per side.
8th rnd: With C, standing sc in any ch-2 sp, *1 sc in each st and sp to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break C. 21 sc per side.
9th rnd: With A, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dcbp in each st to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 21 dcbp, 4 dc per side.
10th rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break A. 27 sc per side.
11th rnd: With B, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts, [1 dc in next 3 sts, sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts] twice,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break B. 28 dc, 3 ch-1 sp per side.
12th rnd: With E, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dcfp in next 2 sts, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, [1 dcfp in next 3 sts, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts] twice, 1 dcfp in last 2 sts,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break E. 35 sts per side.
13th rnd: With D, standing sc in any ch-2 sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break D. 37 sc per side.
January 2, 2022
Tutorial
Week 2 - Our special texture this week will be upside down triangles that represent positivity, balance and creativity.
Instructions
14th rnd: With A, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in each st to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 41 dc per side.
15th rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break A. 43 sc per side.
16th rnd: With B, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next st, [1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next 19 sts] twice, 1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in last st,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 3 trfp, 44 dc per side.
17th rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break B. 49 sc per side.
18th rnd: With C, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next 3 sts, [1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st, 1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next 17 sts] twice, 1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st, 1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next 3 sts,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 6 trfp, 47 dc per side.
19th rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break C. 55 sc per side.
20th rnd: With D, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next 5 sts, [(1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st) twice, 1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next 15 sts] twice, (1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st) twice, 1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next 5 sts,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 9 trfp, 50 dc per side.
21st rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break D. 61 sc per side.
22nd rnd: With E, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next 7 sts, [(1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st) 3 times, 1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next 13 sts] twice, (1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st) 3 times, 1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next 7 sts,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 12 trfp, 53 dc per side.
23rd rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break E. 67 sc per side
24th rnd: With A, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next 9 sts, [(1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st) 4 times, 1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next 11 sts] twice, (1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st) 4 times, 1 trfp in next st 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next 9 sts,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 15 trfp, 56 dc per side.
25th rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in each st to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 75 dc per side.
26th rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *ch 1, sk next st, [1 sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break A. 39 sc, 38 ch-1 sp per side.
27th rnd: With B, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *ch 1, [1 pc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break B. 38 pc, 39 ch-1 sp, 4 dc per side.
January 9, 2022
Tutorial
Week 3 - Take a break and enjoy this easy texture of clusters and X-stitches.
Instructions
28th rnd: With E, standing sc in any ch-2 sp, *1 sc in next 2 sts, 1 sc in ch-1 sp, [1 scfp around pc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp] until 2 sts rem, 1 sc in last 2 sts,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. 83 per side.
29th rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in each st to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break E. 87 dc per side.
30th rnd: With C, standing sc in any ch-2 sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break C. 89 sc per side.
31st rnd: With D, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *ch 1, sk next st, [1 cl in next st, ch 1, sk next st] to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 44 cl, 45 ch-1 sps, 4 dc per side. (93)
32nd rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st and sp to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. 95 sc per side.
33rd rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *ch 1, sk next st, [1 cl in next st, ch 1, sk next st] to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 47 cl, 48 ch-1 sps, 4 dc per side. (99)
34th rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st and sp to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. 101 sc per side.
35th rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *ch 1, sk next st, [1 cl in next st, ch 1, sk next st] to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break D. 50 cl, 51 ch-1 sps, 4 dc per side. (105)
36th rnd: With C, standing sc in any ch-2 sp, *1 sc in each st and sp to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break C. 107 sc per side.
37th rnd: With E, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next st, [X-st in next 2 sts] to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break E. 53 X-st, 5 dc per side. (111)
38th rnd: With C, standing sc in any ch-2 sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break C. 113 sc per side.
39th rnd: With D, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *ch 1, sk next st, [1 cl in next st, ch 1, sk next st] to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break D. 56 cl, 57 ch-1 sps, 4 dc per side. (117)
40th rnd: With C, standing sc in any ch-2 sp, *1 sc in each st and sp to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break C. 119 sc per side.
41st rnd: With A, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dcbp in each st to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 119 dcbp, 4 dc per side. (123)
42nd rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in each st to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break A. 127 dc per side.
January 16, 2022
Tutorial
Week 4 - Float away on this last section, like lapping waves against the shore.
Instructions
43rd rnd: With B, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts, [1 dc in next 3 sts, sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts] twelve times,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break B. 118 dc, 13 ch-1 sp per side. (131)
44th rnd: With E, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dcfp in next 2 sts, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, [1 dcfp in next 3 sts, 1 dcbp in next
3 sts, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts] until 2 sts rem, 1 dcfp in last 2 sts,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 135 sts per side.
45th rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. 137 sc per side.
46th rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts, [1 dc in next 3 sts, sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts] to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break E. 127 dc, 14 ch-1 sp per side. (141)
47th rnd: With C, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dcfp in next 2 sts, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, [1 dcfp in next 3 sts, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts] until 2 sts rem, 1 dcfp in last 2 sts,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 145 sts per side.
48th rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. 147 sc per side.
49th rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts, [1 dc in next 3 sts, sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts] to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break C. 136 dc, 15 ch-1 sp per side. (151)
50th rnd: With D, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dcfp in next 2 sts, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, [1 dcfp in next 3 sts, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts] until 2 sts rem, 1 dcfp in last 2 sts,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 155 sts per side.
51st rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. 157 sc per side.
52nd rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts, [1 dc in next 3 sts, sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts] to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break D. 145 dc, 16 ch-1 sp per side. (161)
53rd rnd: With A, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dcfp in next 2 sts, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, [1 dcfp in next 3 sts, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts] until 2 sts rem, 1 dcfp in last 2 sts,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 165 sts per side.
54th rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. 167 sc per side.
55th rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts, [1 dc in next 3 sts, sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts] to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break A. 154 dc, 17 ch-1 sp per side. (171)
56th rnd: With B, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dcfp in next 2 sts, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, [1 dcfp in next 3 sts, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dcbp in next 3 sts] until 2 sts rem, 1 dcfp in last 2 sts,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. 175 sts per side.
57th rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break B. 177 sc per side.
58th rnd: With E, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in each st to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break E. 181 sts per side.
59th rnd: With D, sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next st, [X-st, then 1 dc in next st] to corner;** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, join. Break D. 60 X-st, 65 dc per side. (185)
60th rnd: With A, standing sc in any ch-2 sp, *[sk next st, 1 sc in next st, ch 3, 1 sc in skipped st, 1 dcfp in next st] until 2 sts rem, sk next st, 1 sc in next st, ch 3, 1 sc in skipped st,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 sc in beg sp, join. Break A. 61 dcfp, 126 sc, 62 ch-3 loops per side. (187)
Weave in ends, damp block and enjoy. I hope this blanket brought you calming comfort as it did me. ~ Jeanne
If you would like a full pattern print out, I have condensed the 4 weeks into one PDF file.
Thanks so much to testers, Diane Suder and Cathy Lund.
Irene Michaels says
I knew I'd run out of the blues I was using, so I added some rows in a variegated blue/pink/purple/green and the result makes me ridiculously happy.
I loved so many of these stitches that sometimes I go back to the video just to learn one of them all over again. My favorites are the ones where you show the stitch while mumbling "I don't know how I came up with this"
Mae says
I made this blanket in Bernat Baby white using a 3.5mm hook. love the way it came out and the lady i have it too adores it. she is a grandma many times over, but the blanket was made for her newest granddaughter born in Dec. wish i would have thought to take a pic of it.. now to finish the 4 other blankets i have started of this pattern before christmas...
Patty Moak says
I love the Calming Comfort blanket pattern. I have most of the yarn except "Sea Foam". I enlarged the photo of the blanket and it appears to be a self stripping yarn in there. Am I seeing things? Also, you indicate a Caron Jumbo yarn (595 yards), but no color indicated. Is this for the solid color blanket?
Thank you.
Patty Moak
Wendy Maruna says
Caron Jumbo is the variegated yarn for the Caron One Pound line of yarns (One around is the solid). The variegated in the multiple colored one in our article is Caron Jumbo in color Sea Foam. We discovered that color had been discontinued after we had finished the crochet along It may be hard to find. I believe the suggestions for alternatives were Caron Jumbo in color Garden Grows or Habor Mist
Laurie says
I found it at JoAnn's. They had every color, I was shocked. In the process of making mine now.
ZZ says
36th rnd ends with 107 per side.
37th rnd ends with 111 per side (4 dc per side (107+4). Instructions say "5 dc per side").
Appreciate if you could clarify. Thanks.
Jeanne says
Yes, you increase by 4 stitches, so 111 sts per side is correct. Don't miss that lone 1 dc after each corner, that makes up for the odd st count with these X-sts.
Jas says
Love this design. Just a quick question, where do you all get your yarn?
Mikey says
online through Yarnspirations.com
Jeanne says
I order from Yarnspirations.com or buy at my local Joann or Michaels stores.
Sarah Rothacher says
Just finished week two and having so much fun with this pattern. Thank you
PJ says
Joining the party quite late, but very excited! The left handed videos are awesome & extremely helpful to this southpaw. This is my first crochet/along project, and the first time making some of these stitches as well. Can’t wait to get caught up!
Melodie says
Jeanne, I love the blanket but I prefer rectangle ones. Are you going to do a pattern for that like you've done in the past?
Thanks for all you lovely designs.
Melodie
Wendy Maruna says
As this starts with a circle, it wouldn’t fit the formula to start it into a rectangle. So at this time, there are not any plans to turn it into a rectangle. So sorry to disappoint
Stacey David says
I did see someone on Facebook complete 2 separate squares through week 2 (I think), stitched them together to make a rectangle, and then modified the stitch counts for week 3 to continue the pattern in a rectangular shape.
Mikey says
Yeah, someone modified it a bit to make it happen. It was a neat adlib.
Melanie says
In the sixth round of the first week's pattern, the ch 2 is missing at the end. However, it is intuitive, and following along with the excellent video makes it obvious. Thank you all for the lovely pattern and the clear direction. I'm sure I'll catch up very soon.
Wendy Maruna says
We added the join instructions under special stitches. Hope that helps.
Join = Join all rounds with hdc first st (sc, top of ch 3). This is equivalent to a ch-2 sp corner. When joining new yarn to a corner space, use the hdc post that is joining as the ch-2 sp.
Melanie says
Thank you. I remembered that I had read that a few rows later. Since I hadn't needed it until then, I completely forgot. Thanks for the response.
Wendy Maruna says
You are so very welcome. Happy Stitching!!
Susan L Carter says
Sorry if I missed it. How many rounds till finished ?
Thank you
Susan
Wendy Maruna says
We will have four total weeks of lessons and the final round is number 60
Joy C Kucinski says
Difficulty printing week 2. Any tips?
Wendy Maruna says
What type of issue are you having?
Joy C Kucinski says
First week printed great just like most crochet crowd patterns. Second week prints out on 6-7 pages with missing rows at beginning and end of pages. Frustrating. Have yarn but incomplete pattern
Wendy Maruna says
I am so sorry you are having this issue. Here is the link direct to the week two PDF, see if maybe you can print better from it.
I haven’t been able to recreate the issue you are having, so I am at a loss on how to assist
https://thecrochetcrowd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Calming-Comfort-Afghan-Week-2-by-Jeanne-Steinhilber-V.2.pdf
Joy C Kucinski says
Wendy that worked so then how do I get this link every week? Thanks another, Joy
Mikey says
Each week the pattern button gets updated to be linkable. There are 4 pattern buttons on this. First 2 currently work. The 3rd will be activated on Sunday. Michael
Knitwit says
Well… better late than never? Just found this and ordered my yarn today, and will begin once it arrives. Learned to crochet this past year & am excited for my first crochet-along!
Thank you for left-handed demos!
ZZ says
Week 2 instructions link not activated.
Deb Carlson says
Week 1 complete! I love starting the new year with a beautiful project
Wendy says
Has anyone tried to make pattern this into a baby blanket say 40x40 size range? This pattern intrigues me for a baby girl blanket. Let me know.
Wendy
Tina Devaney says
I am doing it as a baby blanket in a light weight cotton yarn (3) with a 4.5mm hook and it is turning out beautifully! I just starting week 4, and I believe it I’ll be a perfect baby blanket size!
Tina Devaney says
I am making it into a baby blanket using light weight cotton yarn (3) and a 4.5mm hook. I am on week 4 and it is turning out beautifully. I believe it will be the perfect size for a baby blanket
Mary says
Afternoon, do you recommend every once in a while starting in a different corner so the blanket doesn't look like it is "turning or rotating"? Thanks.
Mikey says
I wouldn't hesitate doing that.
Donna Graves says
So, has anyone ever tried doing that? This is the reason I hesitate doing a "square" afghan again because I don't like that look. But if that works would you start the next round on the opposite corner or the next corner?
Mikey says
I generally like starting on different corners throughout the blanket so the seamline doesn't all line up.
Julie says
Finished part 1 and anxious for the next part. I applied to join the FB group but nobody has approved it yet. I'd love to see what others are doing.
Mikey says
Sorry, we check it every 1 to 2 days as there are several applicants. As long as you answered the questions in the request, the girls will put it through.
Colleen says
I'm excitedly waiting for my yarn in the suggested colors in the pattern to come in! I fell in love with this new pattern from the moment the first picture posted. Is there any chance of diagram being added to this pattern? I'll watch the tutorials for sure but having a visual reference helps SO much alongside the written pattern. Thank you all again for this lovely creation.
Dawn young says
I wish we could just pay to have the whole pattern at once, I'm already done with yesterday's stuff lol
Mikey says
I prefer not to get into your piggy bank and keep us free as much as possible. I am living your enthusiasm. 🙂
Suzannah says
Me too. Would happily pay
Patti D. says
Oooh i love thos pattern! The rush of Christmas is over...time to think about another project, thank you Jeanne! Mikey! And The Crochet Crowd!!!❤❤
Moriah says
How do I sign up for the weekly CAL??
Wendy Maruna says
There is no sign up, we do not send out mass emails. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel and get notifications when the videos release weekly. But this article will update each week when the written pattern is ready for viewing
Wendy dore says
I am absolutely addicted to this. This is my first complicated project and I absolutely love doing it. So relaxing. Thank you!
TinaC says
Just found this and just ordered my yarn. Will start it late. so excited to try something new. Ive wanted to do something like for a while.
Robin Wahls says
Thank you so much for such a beautiful project. I can't wait to get started, I'm challenged by bipolar disorder and holidays are difficult. I definitely need some calming comfort!
Mikey says
You're welcome. Take all the best of care.
Beverly K. says
Awesome !!….. I can’t wait to see the pattern. This is beautiful work.
Amy Miller says
I’m excited to stretch my skills with different stitches than I normally use. I’ve never done a SAL. My yarn and I are ready!
Kathy Evans says
Can’t wait to start ?
A L says
I've select and ordered my yarn...can't wait. This is my first CAL--- so excited!!!
Bonita Otey says
What a beautiful pattern, as usual. I can hardly wait to start this project. Thank you!
Cathy mauser says
Beautiful afghan. How do I pay for a pattern?
Wendy Maruna says
You won’t need to pay for the pattern. Starting Dec 26th we will start rolling out the weekly clues (written pattern and tutorial videos for each week) Pattern will be free, no strings attached.
All the yarn details are in the article - get your yarn and hooks ready and we will see you on Boxing Day
ZZ says
My yarns are on their way ...looking forward to the tutorials with Mikey.
Debbie says
Oh, man! ANOTHER blanket I will want to keep!!
Marla says
I'm so excited!!!!
Peggy says
My yarn is on the way!
Mikey says
Wooo Hoo!
Kaitlyn White says
I just finished your gingerbread tree skirt and it came out STUNNING! I ordered all the yarn for this project, can’t wait to get started! Thank you for keeping things free and doing the video tutorials, it is absolutely appreciated! Happy new year!
Mimi Wood says
Hi i have discovered that crocheting helps calm my heart rate when i get A Fibs especially in the middle of the night I just went to a Fiber Festival where local Alpaca Farms displayed their yarns soo i picked hp some beautiful colors Please include me at
Sewsewgirlsewsewfun@gmail.com
Mikey says
There won't be any sign ups. It will just be posted on the days mentioned in the article. Therefore, we don't need to collect your personal information.
Kathy says
This looks perfect for that kind of down feeling often felt after the holiday rush is over. How do I sign up?
Wendy Maruna says
There won’t be a sign up. We will start December 26th. And the group and business page will have reminders and posts as we get closer
Susan says
Looking forward to this CAL!
Melissa says
What a gorgeous afghan! You guys are killing me!!! Lol!! I’m almost done with Study of Texture and beginning of Study of Earth. I may need to do one of your CALs on time! Real time!