Donna Bondy, our guest designer, has adapted my original Study of Texture Afghan and made it into the Crochet Study of Texture Rectangle Sampler Blanket. Her adaptation didn't remove any of the original texture. The afghan is a different shape and takes approximately the same amount of yarn to make a rectangle.
Updated October 30, 2024, with stitch counts and more current standards of writing patterns.
We have provided two sizes that you can strive for.
- The blanket is 48” wide (short side) x 58” long (long side).
- At the end of the document, an alternative ending to add 20” per side has been given to increase the size to 68” wide (short side) x 78” long (long side).
This is the square version.
Donna has added a bonus to increase the size by 20" per side. For your convenience, she has tested the pattern twice.
Donna's Testing Samples
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Materials
10 Balls - Bernat POP!
- The colours shown in the samples are scrap yarns of assorted brands.
Hook - 5.5 mm / I/9 Hook
Gauge: 11 sc and 12 rows = 4" [10 cm]
The blanket is 48” wide (short side) x 58” long (long side).
At the end of the document, an alternative ending to add 20” per side has been given to increase the size to 68” wide (short side) x 78” long (long side).
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximate(ly)
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
- Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Join = Join with hdc to top of ch-3 or beg stitch.
- Picot = Ch 3. Sl st back into last sc worked.
- Popcorn = 5 dc in same stitch. Drop loop of last dc and insert hook into top of rst dc. Pick up dropped loop and pull through.
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tog = Together
- Trbp = (Yoh) twice and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times
- Trfp = (Yoh) twice and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Notes:
- Ch 2 at beg of rnd does not count as hdc.
- Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc.
- When you join using half double crochet to the top or the ch-3 or beg stitch, the corner space is created by the half double crochet stretching over. Use that half double crochet like it would be a ch-2 space.
- Working from the center of the ball, match outside color of previous ball with next ball of yarn to achieve best results.
Stitch Counts Ordering at the end of Each Instruction
The first side of each round is always the long side. The instructions will be in order of (long side and short side).
Counting Stitches Per Side
Ignore the corner spaces for the stitch count. See the video below for clarity.
Instructions
1st rnd: Ch 14. 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in next 9 ch. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in last ch. Working on the underside of ch, 1 dc in next 9 ch. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc. Ch 2) in last ch. Join. 15 dc and 3 dc.
2nd rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *1 trfp around next dc. [1 trbp around next dc. 1 trfp around next dc.] Rep [ ] to corner ** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * around. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join. 19 sts and 7 sts.
3rd rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *1 trfp around next dc. [1 trbp around next dc. 1 trfp around next dc.] Rep [ ] to corner ** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * around. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join. 23 sts and 11 sts.
4th rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *1 trfp around next dc. [1 trbp around next dc. 1 trfp around next dc.] Rep [ ] to corner ** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * around. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join. 27 sts and 15 sts.
5th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each st to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 29 sc and 17 sc.
6th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *1 dc in each st to next ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join. 33 dc and 21 dc.
Note: Treble front posts count as the stitch it is sitting in front of. When the pattern says to skip the next dc, it’s referring to the stitch behind the treble front post.
7th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each of next 2 dc. [Trfp around next sc 2 rnds below in 5th rnd. Skip next dc. 1 sc in next dc. Skip next sc of 5th rnd.] Rep [ ] to 2nd last st before corner. 1 sc in next dc.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 35 sts and 23 sts.
Reminder: Ch 2 at the beginning of the rounds doesn’t count as a stitch.
8th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 hdc in each st to next ch-2 sp.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 39 hdc and 27 hdc.
9th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *[1 dcfp around next st. 1 dcbp around next st]. Rep [ ] to corner to 2nd last st before corner. 1 dcfp around next st.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 43 sts and 31sts.
10th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each st to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 45 sc and 33 sc.
11th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each st to next ch-2 sp.** (2 sc. Ch 2. 2 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 sc in last corner sp. Join. 49 sc and 37 sc.
12th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcbp around each st to next ch-2 sp.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 53 sts and 41 sts.
13th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each st to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 55 sc and 43 sc.
14th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each st to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 57 sc and 45 sc.
15th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each st to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 59 sc and 47 sc.
16th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *1 dc in each of next 3 sc. [Popcorn in next sc. 1 dc in each of next 3 sc]. Rep [ ] to corner.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join. 14 popcorn (63 sts) and 11 popcorn (51 sts).
17th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each st to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 65 sc and 53 sc.
18th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *1 dc in each st to next ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join. 69 dc and 57 dc.
19th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcbp around each st to next ch-2 sp.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 73 sts and 61 sts.
MIKEY IS EDITING HERE
TIP: The stitch before the end of each side has 1 extra stitch to change the stitch counts to an even number for the next stitch combinations to work. I will highlight it in red on the instruction below.
20th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *1 dc in each dc to last dc before ch-2 sp. 2 dc in last dc.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join. 78 sts and 66 sts.
21st rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *[1 dcfp around each of next 2 dc. 1 dcbp around each of next 2 dc]. Rep [ ] to the 3rd last st before corner. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 dc.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 82 sts and 70 sts.
22nd rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *[1 dcbp around each of next 2 dc. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 dc.] Rep [ ] to 2nd last st before corner. 1 dcbp around next dc.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 86 sts and 74 sts.
23rd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *1 dc in each st to next ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join. 90 dc and 78 dc.
24th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcbp around each dc to next ch-2 sp.** (1 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 92 and 80 sts.
25th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *[Ch 3. Skip next 3 sts. 1 sc in next st.] Rep [ ] to the 5th last st before corner. Skip next 4 sts. Ch 3.** (1 sc. Ch 2.1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 23 ch-3 sps and 20 ch-3 sps.
26th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. 1 sc in next sc. *[Working over ch-3 sp of last rnd, skip next st of 25th rnd. 3 dc in next st (center of 3 sts). Skip next st. 1 sc in next sc of 25th rnd.] Rep [ ] to corner.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join.. 23 groups of 3-dc and 20 groups of 3-dc.
27th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. [Skip next dc. 1 dcbp around next dc. Skip next dc. 4 trfp around next sc 1 row below.] Rep [ ] to 6th last st before corner. Skip next dc. 1 dcbp around next dc. Skip next dc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 22 trfp groups and 19 trfp groups.
28th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of joining hdc. 1 dc in each of next 4 sts. *Skip next dcbp. [1 trfp around each of next 4 trfp. Skip next dcbp.] Rep [ ] to 5th last st before corner. 1 dc in each of next 4 sts.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join.
29th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 6 dc. *[Skip next 2 sts. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. 1 dcfp. Working in front of last 2 dc just worked, 1 dcfp around each of 2 skipped sts – crisscross st made).] Rep [ ] to the 7th last st before corner. 1 hdc in each of next 6 dc.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 22 criss-cross sts (104 sts) and 19 criss-cross sts (92 sts).
30th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *1 dc in each st to next ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join. 108 sts and 96 sts.
31st rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcbp around each dc to next ch-2 sp.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 112 sts and 100 sts.
32nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each st to next ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 114 sc and 102 sc.
33rd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *[Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. Working behind last worked dc, 1 dc in skipped st - X-st made]. Rep [ ] to next ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join with hdc to top of ch-3. 118 dc and 106 dc.
34th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each st to next ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 120 sc and 108 sc.
35th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *[Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. Working behind last worked dc, 1 dc in skipped st - X-st made]. Rep [ ] to next ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join with hdc to top of ch-3. 124 dc and 112 dc.
36th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each st to next ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 126 sc and 114 sc.
37th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *[Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. Working behind last worked dc, 1 dc in skipped st - X-st made]. Rep [ ] to next ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join with hdc to top of ch-3. 130 dc and 118 dc.
38th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each st to next ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 132 sc and 120 sc.
39th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *[Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. Working behind last worked dc, 1 dc in skipped st - X-st made]. Rep [ ] to next ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join. 136 dc and 124 dc.
40th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each st to next ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last corner sp. Join. 138 sc and 126 sc.
41st rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of joining hdc. *1 dc in each st to next ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in last corner sp. Join. 142 dc and 130 dc.
42nd rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcbp around each st to next ch-2 sp.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 146 sts and 134 sts.
43th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcfp around next st. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. [1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts]; rep from [ to ] to last st before next ch-2 sp. 1 dcfp around next st.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join.150 sts and 138 sts.
44th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. [1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts]; rep from [ to ] to last 3 sts before next ch-2 sp. 1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 154 sts and 142 sts.
45th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcbp around next st. 1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts. [1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. 1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts]; rep from [ to ] to last st before next ch-2 sp. 1 dcbp around next st.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 158 sts and 146 sts.
46th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcbp around each of next 3 sts. 1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts. [1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. 1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts]; rep from [ to ] to last 3 sts before next ch-2 sp. 1 dcbp around each of next 3 sts.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp.** Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 162 sts and 150 sts.
47th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcbp around next st. 1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts. [1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. 1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts]; rep from [ to ] to last st before next ch-2 sp. 1 dcbp around next st.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 166 sts and 154 sts.
48th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcbp around each of next 3 sts. 1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts. [1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. 1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts]; rep from [ to ] to last 3 sts before next ch-2 sp. 1 dcbp around each of next 3 sts.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 170 sts and 158 sts.
49th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcfp around next st. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. [1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts]; rep from [ to ] to last st before next ch-2 sp. 1 dcfp around next st.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 174 sts and 162 sts.
50th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. [1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts]; rep from [ ] to last 3 sts before next ch-2 sp. 1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join with hdc to first hdc. 178 sts and 166 sts. Basketweave stitches will now switch places.
51st rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcfp around next st. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. [1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts]; rep from [ to ] to last st before next ch-2 sp. 1 dcfp around next st.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join.182 sts and 170 sts.
52nd rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. [1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts]; rep from [ to ] to last 3 sts before next ch-2 sp. 1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 186 sts and 174 sts.
53rd rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcbp around next st. 1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts. [1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. 1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts]; rep from [ to ] to last st before next ch-2 sp. 1 dcbp around next st.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 190 sts and 178 sts.
54th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc around post of joining hdc. *1 dcbp around each of next 3 sts. 1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts. [1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. 1 dcfp around each of next 4 sts]; rep from [ to ] to last 3 sts before next ch-2 sp. 1 dcbp around each of next 3 sts.** (2 hdc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next ch-2 sp.** Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 hdc in last corner sp. Join. 194 sts and 182 sts.
You can finish this blanket now by completing the 55th rnd or skip it and add another 20” in both width and length.
55th rnd border: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. Picot. 2 sc in same sp as first sc. Picot. *[1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Picot]; rep from [ to ] to next ch-2 sp.** (2 sc. Picot. 2 sc. Picot) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to **. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
The bigger 20” additional size will require more yarn. The yarn quantity is unknown.
If you want the blanket to be more giant, stitch counts for the additional add on are omitted below:
- Rep 32nd to 42nd rounds.
- Rep 25th to 31st rounds.
- Rep 20th to 23rd rounds.
- Rep 42 round.
- Rep 13th to 19th rounds.
- Rep 6th to 12th rounds.
- Rep 2nd to 5th rounds.
- Finish with 55th round.
Liz says
I too am stuck at round 43 with 4 dcfp at the end instead of 4 dcbp. I tried to fake it but it just doesn’t work out no matter what I try. Just wondering if anyone else has completed this project and what their solution to round 43 was?
Mikey says
If it doesn't bother you... just carry on and improvise. The original pattern back in 2016 had this error but was fixed in 2018. I'm wondering what PDF you are looking at?
Michelle says
My counts were perfect until round 43. My first row is ending in 4 dcfp with one left over, not dcbp.
Mikey says
Can you fake it and improvise?
Huong says
I would like to do this pattern but I love to have the chart instead of the instruction which I found from FB leading to this website. The instruction was not very clear about the join, would it be hdc or just a slip stitch? I don't know where to ask and know that you might not get to my message here so I am ... crying now!!
Mikey says
Morning Huong. I am not going to be making a crochet diagram for this pattern. It's a lot of work and I need to move on with different patterns.
HDC joins are used when the colour continues on and only use a Slip Stitch when the colour needs to be changed out.
Ash says
Beautiful pattern and fun to create..... However, I REALLY don't like that there is no stitch count at the end of each row (I know these were removed as people were confused, i think it makes it more confusing), and the amount of times I've had to frog so far because the stitches in the current row do not align with stitches from the previous row, and I'm only up to row 21 and needing to frog again!
Im making this for a housewarming gift, rectangle was requested specifically, and as much as I love this, I am about to quit and start a different pattern. I do not have time to waste frogging and recrocheting rows.
Mikey says
I'm really sorry about that Ash. This was my very first pattern that went out into the world and I didn't provide it. Since this released, over the years I realized the amount of complaints for the yarn choices, shape, stitch counts and so much more were such a burden. I can probably go through the pattern today to count it up and record it on the blog but I understand if you just want to quit it as well. It is my fault after all.
I believe my real sample is still here but it's possible I donated to hospice unit. I will have to check.
Mikey says
I am currently editing and just passed Row 20th. The document that I am editing on the website is real-time. I wouldn't print it yet but chances are, based on others on the original design you may have missed the extra dc that is at the end of each side on the 20th rnd.
Cal says
Hi All
Thank you so much for this pattern. I am just starting the rectangular version and want to do the extended version, extra 20 inches of so. Do you have any idea of how to calculate how much extra yarn I will need. I've just bought the yarn as indicated in the rectangular pattern, but would like to get the extra now while in case it isn't available by the time I get to it. Any guidance would be helpful. Many thanks.
Mikey says
I wish I knew an answer like that. I've never been able to figure out yarn quantities without actually do it in person. I'm sorry.
Sade says
No matter how many times over restarted the rectangular version, round six never comes to the same stitch count as the pattern. I think the stitch count seriously needs to be redone on it. For me, that’s a major way for how I have learned to crochet properly. I’m going to ignore the count and continue on, but it is very inconvenient and causes a lot of frustration for many one sure.
Mikey says
I can pull this offline... probably sounds like it needs to be.
Sade says
It’s frustrating for sure having the stitch number off. I’ve been rewriting it for my own pattern collection. If you know the stitches, you can figure it out or fudge it at least.
Mikey says
This was designed by someone else using my stitch combinations. I worry about changing her writing that it will change something else in the future rnds which may not be immediately known. I'll take this down as an option and archive this pattern. I appreciate your honesty and I am tremendously sorry for this. I haven't crocheted this version myself to comment first hand to it.
Patty Apkarian says
Hello,
The blue button takes me to the original pattern, not the rectangular pattern. Thank you.
Marina King says
if you keep scrolling down the button for the rectangle version is there
Nicole says
No Blue Button
Sue McVicker says
No Blue Button
Kris Wisner says
I'm working on the rectangular study of texture. Have all the right counts up to row 27. Is the stitch count correct for row 28. Doing the math I get 146 stitches on LS, and 128 on As.
Marina King says
If the pattern works up how it's supposed to, I wouldn't get too hung up on stitch count. It's really easy to add or subtract stitches in this pattern as needed as long as the pattern is working up properly.
Patricia says
Were the stitch counts revised based on the previous questions?
Kimberley says
Hello Mikey, you said we should contact you if we found an error in the Study of Texture blanket, rectangle version. At the end of row two, the stitch count says, “15 sts BC LC 3 sts BC SS.” I believe this is the count at the end of row 1. If this is not correct, please let me know.
Rini Hoffman says
I'm having the same problem as Janis and Kristie. Row 25... 92 stitches dived by 4 only gives 23 spaces. This is supposed to be a gift for my brother and I need to complete it in a couple of weeks. Help!!! 🙂
Theresa says
There are some numerical errors with the counts - they are not correct on row 5, 7, and 10 so far - reduce the numbers by two. Interestingly the next rows have correct counts. I am only up to row 13 and so there may be more errors.
Linda Wendt says
I saw your video regarding a shawl using this pattern. When will it be released?
I love this pattern.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Was released earlier this week. Under Study of Texture Shawl.
SUE MCQUEEN says
WHAT ROWS DO YOU CHANGE COLORS ON THE STUDY OF TEXTURE AFGHAN RETANGLE BY
DONNA BONDY? INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT SAY WHEN TO CHANGE YARN.
Janis Casey says
On round 25 I can't get 24 chain three spaces, it only has 90 stitches , with the two on each end 92. So 90 or 92 divided by 4 is twenty three. Please tell me how to get this right so I can finish the rectangle version of the crochet along. Please help me thank you for listening. I would like to finish this before the end of September.
Kristie says
I’m having the same problem. The counts don’t work. I’m making mins as a Christmas gift. Did you figure it out?
Rini says
I went ahead and messed with things to squeeze in 24 chain 3 spaces but now that I am on row 28, my count is off. If I had stuck with 23 spaces, my count would have matched. Hope this helps you.
Kristie says
I’m having the same problem as Janis with row 25. The counts don’t work. I’m making mine as a Christmas gift. Did you figure it out?
Rini Hoffman says
I went ahead and messed with things to squeeze in 24 chain spaces but now that I am on row 28, my count is off. If I had stuck with 23 spaces, my count would have matched. Hope this helps you.
Jeannette says
Have finished the summer 2018 CAL, and love the finished product. I now plan to hook up a rectangular version, simply because I love the pattern and will make the second one for my mother in her colour choice. Thank you Mikey and Donna for your exceptional talent.
Mary Simm says
I have started the rectangle version of the afghan and have discovered that the stitch counts do not correspond to the row they are entered. The count for row 1 is in row 2, the count for row 2 is in row three and so forth. The counts are correct, they are just entered in the wrong row.
Theresa Russell says
I found errors on the rows with sc - it seems that the numbers need to be decreased by two.
Kathryn Currah says
Love all you show us. I wouldn't be on my game plan as well asI am without you amd your awesome team. Special thanks for the extra " sizing up information, I love making special blankets.