I hope you enjoy my new design, Crochet Extra Lemon Square Blanket. This blanket gets a lovely texture by cropping the lemon peel stitch in the round from the middle. I’ve added a bit extra by substituting treble crochet stitches for the double crochet stitches on certain rounds for that little something extra.
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I used most of 3 Caron Cakes because I do love the self-striping yarn, but feel free to play with color or give it a try in a solid. This 35" square is just right for a newborn baby, but you can also simply continue in pattern to make this blanket as big as you'd like.
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Yarn
Caron Cakes, 7.1 oz./ 200g , 383 yd. / 350 m
Berries and Cream - 3 Balls
Hook: 5 mm / H/8 Hook
Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm]
Sizing 35” Square
Abbreviations
- Beg - Beginning
- Ch(s) - Chain
- Dc - Double crochet
- Hdc - Half double crochet
- Join - Join to first stitch with hdc to create the equivalent of a ch-2 sp. Use post of this stitch as space to use in the future.
- Rep - Repeat
- Rnd(s) - Round(s)
- RS - Right side
- Sc - Single crochet
- Sk - Skip
- Sl st - Slip stitch
- Sp(s) - Space(s)
- St(s) - Stitch(es)
- Tr - Treble crochet
- WS - Wrong side
Instructions
Notes:
- Be sure to turn the blanket around when instructed.
- Stitch counts are per side. Ch-2 corner spaces are not included.
1st rnd: RS. Ch 2. All in 2nd ch from hook, *1 sc, ch 2. Rep * 3 times. Join with hdc to beg sc. Hdc counts as a ch-2 sp here and throughout. Turn. 1 st.
2nd rnd: WS. Ch 1. 1 sc around same post as joining hdc. *1 dc in next st. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 corner; rep from * twice more. 1 dc in next st. 1 sc into beg ch-2 sp. Join. Turn. 3 sts.
3rd rnd: RS. Ch 1. 1 sc around same post as joining hdc. *1 dc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 1 dc in next st. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in ch-2 corner; corner; rep from * twice more. 1 dc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 sc into beg ch-2 sp. Join. Turn. 5 sts.
Rnd 4: WS. Ch 1. 1 sc around same post as joining hdc. *1 dc in next st, [1 sc in next st, 1 dc in next st] rep to corner**. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in ch-2 corner; rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in beg ch-2 sp. Join. Turn. 7 sts.
Rnd 5: RS. Ch 1. 1 sc around same post as joining hdc. *1 dc in next st, (1 sc in next st, 1 dc in next st) to corner**. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in ch-2 corner; rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in beg ch-2 sp. Join. Turn. 9 sts.
Rnd 6: WS. Ch 1. 1 sc around same post as joining hdc. *1 tr in next st, (sc in next st, tr in next st) to corner**. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in ch-2 corner; rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in beg ch-2 sp. Join. Turn. 11 sts.
TIP: Each round increases the side by 2 sts.
7th rnd: RS. Rep 5th rnd.
8th rnd: WS. Rep 6th rnd.
9th to 15th rnds: Rep 5th rnd. 7 rounds total. End with last round being on the RS.
Repeat 6th to 15th rnds, 4 more times. When moving to the border, do not turn. Stay on the right side of the work.
Border
1st rnd: Ch 1. 3 sc in same corner sp. 1 sc in each st to next corner. *3 sc in corner sp, 1 sc in each st to next corner. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to beg sc. Fasten off.
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Tutorial
Sandie says
Grid
Mikey says
Thanks.
Terri says
I have been crocheting for over 50 years. For the life if me, I cannot get the first 2 "rows" to come out correctly. I have also seen the video and that hasn't helped. The problem is at the row join. The other end is perfect.
Mikey says
I'm trying to think why that would be happening to you. Can you explain further so I can visualize more. You can email us as well with a picture so we can see. Our email is located in the contact us on the main menu. Michael
Terry Ficara says
Hi Mikey - I received this email about the Extra Lemon Square but it's not me. It must be another Terri. I'm Terry and my email is gizzma@aol.com. But thanks for reaching out. Have a wonderful day and keep up the great work!! I love all your patterns and love following you!!!
Mikey says
sorry. I responded back to the comment. Our system probably just went to the wrong person. Thanks for the heads up. 😀 Michael
Sheila Hill says
I printed the PDF pattern and discovered that Round 3 does not match the instructions that are written out below the video. Part of the instructions between the * is missing. Just wanted to let you know
Jeanne says
From PDF:
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc around same post as joining hdc, *dc in
next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2
corner; rep from * twice more, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc
in next st, sc into beg ch-2 sp, join with hdc to beg sc. Turn.
- 8 dc, 12 sc
From webpage:
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc around post of hdc, *dc in
next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2
corner; rep from * twice more, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc
in next st, sc into beg ch-2 sp, join with hdc to beg sc. Turn.
– 8 dc, 12 sc
Other than the word "joining" in the first line, I'm not seeing a difference?
Sheila Hill says
I see what happened. My printer cut off the last line of round 3. My apologies
Jeanne says
No worries! Glad we figured it out! 🙂
Gayla says
I think I understand this pattern, but how do you keep track of the "rounds"? I am not real good at reading the patterns.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Just grab a spare piece of paper and a pencil and just write the rnd numbers. As you go around, just check them off as being complete. That's what I do.
Gayla says
Thanks! I will have to try that!
Kathie Perrett says
Hi Jeanne, I really like this pattern but am having trouble with the 1st two rounds. In In round 1 do I do "1 sc, ch 2" total of 3 or 4 times? In rnd 2 is the first dc done in the same sc as the hdc join at end of round 1? I usually do pretty well with written patterns but need some clarification. Thanks so much.
Patty says
Hi, will you be doing a video of this? For the last two hours I have been trying to do the beginning. It’s not coming out right no matter what I do or how many times I do it. Really would like to make this for my friends baby. Thank you!
Sara Ruggles says
Is there a video tutorial for this blanket. Having trouble understanding first few rows.
Terry says
Hi Jeanne, I have printed this pattern several times and the photos are not printing - they come out blank. Just the pattern prints. I'm thinking its a setting when posting? I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem. I'm looking forward to making this as a gift for my sister!!
Thanks!!
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
I don't have an answer for this. I know Mikey has the same trouble, but when I print from different computers, it's fine.
Auntie says
The link was 'supposed' to link to a blanket sweater....?
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Which link is doing that, so I can fix it?
Rosie says
Hello I'm a newish to crochet. What does sc around hdc? Is this the same as front post half double crochet? Thank you
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
The hdc replaces the ch 2 in the last corner. So when you start your next round, you are technically crocheting around the hdc instead of a ch-2 space.
nina merkley says
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THIS LEMON SQUARE BLANKET. I DON T UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS TOO WELL COULD YOU DO A LITTLE VIDEO FOR THIS ONE. THANK YOU
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Noted... it's on the list. It's a new pattern and I have been away.
Virginia says
I hope you will be doing a tutorial on this blanket as I'm a very visual person and don't do well reading patterns. Thanks!
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Noted. Thanks.