What happens when you mix Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes with Red Heart Super Saver to create two worlds of crochet mashed together? Introducing the Crochet Flower Bouquet Blanket. This is part of the Study of Series that Mikey is familiar with.
This is our Annual Boxing Day Stitch Along for the December 26, 2025 launch. More of the pattern will appear on screen each week. If you want to download the pattern, see below. Tutorials will accompany the pattern and launch starting in week one and lasting five weeks.
In This Article
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It's designed around the complications of relationships: the push, the pull, and problem-solving. The obvious answers are not so obvious.
Materials
Red Heart Super Saver, 198 g/7 oz, 333 meters/364 yards
- Contrast A - Dark Orchid - 1 Ball
- Contrast B - Shocking Pink - 2 Balls
- Contrast C - White - 1 Ball
- Contrast D - Lavender - 1 Ball
Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes, 283 g/10 oz, 471 meters/515 yards
- Contrast E - Grapey - 2 Balls
Hook 5 mm / H/8 Crochet Hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge 14 sc and 15 rows = 4” [10 cm] 4”.
Measurement 60” diameter across the tips.
Note: The blanket doesn’t sit flat and is intended to have a soft ruffling effect.
Abbreviations
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Begdc2tog = Ch 2. 1 dc in next st.
- Bet = Between
- Big Cl = Big cluster. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) all in same stitch.
- Big Xst = Big cross stitch. Skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next. Ch 1. 1 dc 2nd stitch back behind the first st.
- BLO = Back loop only
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Cluster = Dc3tog in same stitch or space
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dc2tog = Double Crochet 2 Together
- Dc3tog = Double Crochet 3 Together
- Dcbp = Double crochet back post
- Dcfp = Double crochet front post
- Dc2togfp = Double crochet 2 together around front post.
- Double cl = Dc2tog in same stitch or space.
- Esc = Extended single crochet. Insert hook into st or sp, yoh, draw up a loop, yoh, draw through one loop, yoh, draw through both loops.
- FLO = Front loops only
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Hdc join = Join to beg st with an hdc. Equivalent to a ch-2 space.
- Join = Sl st to beg st or top of beg st.
- Picot = Ch 3, sl st in top of last st.
- Pc = Popcorn. 4 dc in same stitch. Drop loop of last dc and insert hook into top of first dc. Pick up dropped loop and pull through. Ch 1 to close.
- Rem = Remain
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sctog = Single crochet 2 together
- Scbp = Single crochet back post
- Sk = Skip
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Small pc = Small popcorn. Popcorn. 3 dc in same stitch. Drop loop of last dc and insert hook into top of first dc. Pick up dropped loop and pull through. Ch 1 to close.
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Standing sc = Form slip knot and insert onto the hook. Insert hook into st, yoh and pull loop through, yoh through 2 loops.
- Standing scbp = With loop already on hook, wrap around assigned st(s) like a back post. Yoh hook. Yoh and pull through 2 loops.
- Tr = Treble
- Trpc = Treble Popcorn. 4 tr in same stitch. Drop loop of last dc and insert hook into top of first dc. Pick up dropped loop and pull through. Ch 1 to close.
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Important Notes
- Stitch counts are provided as a circle until the blanket transitions to a star.
- Once the blanket forms a star, stitch counts will be provided per petal.
- In pattern reading. Ch 1 means to physically crochet by chaining 1. If it states ch-1, the instructions use that to place the assigned stitch.
- Let the Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes yarn flow as is out of the ball, don’t fight the colouring and let it play its own flavours.
Counting Tip: When Stitches Per Side
(General Crochet Crowd Tip)
Week 1
Layered Flower - Make 21
TIP: Let the colours come out naturally from the balls of yarn.
Leave long tail before slip stitch to use to join to the blanket. With A, ch 2.
1st rnd: RS. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 6 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same st as join. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join the back loop only of first sc. 18 sc.
4th rnd: Work in back loops only for this rnd. Ch 1. 1 sc in same st as join, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sc.
5th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same st as join. Ch 3. *Sk next sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 3. Rep from * around. Join. Break A. 12 sc and 12 ch-3 loops.
TIP: The joining of the following two rounds is done as a mandala join, so it’s not visible where you ended.
6th rnd: With B, join with standing sc around next ch-3 sp. (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in same ch-3 sp. *(1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * around. Do not join with a crochet hook; use a tapestry needle to join so there is no prominent slip stitching at the end. 12 petals. Fasten off.
7th rnd: Join B with standing sc in any unworked front loop of 3rd rnd. Ch 1, 2 dc in next front loop, ch 1. *1 sc in next front loop, ch 1, 2 dc in next front loop, ch 1. Rep from * around. Do not join with a crochet hook; use a tapestry needle to join so there is no prominent slip stitching at the end. 9 petals. Fasten off.
Tutorial
Journey Members on YouTube can play these, but each will launch to the general public starting December 26, 2025.
Week 2
With A, ch 2.
1st rnd: RS. 12 dc 2nd ch from hook. Join. 12 dc.
2nd rnd: Ch 4 (counts as a dc and ch-1 sp). *1 dc in next st, ch 1. Rep from * around. Sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch. Break A. 12 dc and 12 ch-1 sps. Equivalent to 24 sts.
3rd rnd: With B, join with sl st to next ch-1 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 1 dc in same ch-1 sp. Ch 2. *2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2. Rep from * around. Join. Break B. 24 dc and 24 ch-2 sps—equivalent to 48 sts.
4th rnd: With C, join with standing sc to the same st as join.1 sc in next dc. 2 dcfp around dc 2 rnds below. *1 sc in next 2 dc. 2 dcfp around dc 2 rnds below. Rep from * around. Join. Break C. 24 dcfp and 24 sc—equivalent to 48 sts.
5th rnd: With D, join with sl st to same st as join. Begdc2tog. Ch 2. 1 dcfp around both tog dcfp below. Ch 2. *1 dc2tog over next 2 sc, ch 2. 1 dcfp around both tog dcfp below, ch 2. Rep from * around. Join. 24 ch-2 sps, 12 dcfp, and 12 dc2tog. Equivalent to 72 sts.
6th rnd: Sl st to next ch-2 sp. Ch 3. Picot into top of beg ch-3. 1 dc in same ch-2 sp. Ch 1. *1 dc in next ch-2 sp, picot, 1 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 1. Rep from * around. Join. Break D. 48 dc, 24 ch-1 sps and 24 picot. Equivalent to 72 sts.
TIP: In the next round, you are using the ch-3 loops that were created by the picot only.
7th rnd: With E, join with sl st to the next ch-3 of the picot. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in same picot. In next ch-3 sp of picot (3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc). *In next ch-3 sp of picot, (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc). In next ch-3 sp of picot (3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc). Rep from * around. Join. 12 (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) and 12 (3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc).
8th rnd: Sl st to next ch-3 sps. Ch 3. 6 dc in same ch-3 sp. 3 sc in next ch-1 sp. *7 dc in next ch-3 sp, 3 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around. Join. Break E. 84 dc and 36 sc. Equivalent to 120 sts.
9th rnd: With C, join with sl st to back post of same st as join. Ch 2 (doesn’t count as st), 1 dcbp around first dc. 1 dcbp around next 6 dc. Ch 1. Sk next sc. Pc in next st. Ch 1. Sk next sc. *1 dcbp around next 7 dc. Ch 1. Sk next sc. Pc in next st. Ch 1. Sk next sc. Rep from * around. Join. Break C. 84 dcbp, 24 ch-1 sps and 12 popcorn. Equivalent to 120 sts.
10th rnd: With B, join with standing sc to the same st join. Ch 1. Sk next st. 1 sc in next st. Ch 2. Sk next st. Sc in next st. Ch 1. Sk next st. 1 sc in next st. Sk next (ch-1 sp, pc and ch-1 sp). Ch 4. *1 sc in next st. Ch 1. Sk next st. 1 sc in next st. Ch 2. Sk next st. Sc in next st. Ch 1. Sk next st. 1 sc in next st. Sk next (ch-1 sp, pc and ch-1 sp). Ch 4. Rep from * around. Join. 48 sc, 24 ch-1 sps, 12 ch-2 sps, 12 ch-4 sps. Equivalent to 132 sts.
11th rnd: Sl st to next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp. 3 sc in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 4 sc in next ch-4 sp. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 3 sc in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 4 sc in next ch-4 sp. Rep from * around. Join. Break B. 108 sc.
12th rnd: With A, join with sl st to same st as join. Ch 1. 2 sc in same st at join. 1 sc in next 8 sc. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 8 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 120 sc.
13th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same st at join. 1 sc in next 9 sc. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 9 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 132 sc.
14th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same st at join. 1 sc in next 10 sc. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 10 sc. Rep from * around. Join. Fasten off. 144 sc.
The sample is 13” in diameter.
Week 3
Twelve trapezoid granny squares will connect with a join-as-you-go method. Complete 1st to 3rd rounds for each using E.
Before joining with the 4th round, lay the trapezoids in a circle and determine how you want them to look by puzzling them together in a way the colour makes the most sense to you.
Do the fourth round with B, making them permanently join the way you prefer.
For right-handed crocheters, your circle will grow counterclockwise and for lefties, clockwise. There have to be three sets of instructions.
- Create a stand-alone granny first.
- 2nd to 11th granny squares join as you go, attaching only one side.
- The 12th granny square joins the last made granny square, which in turn connects to the first granny to form the circle.
Trapezoid Granny
Note: Each round in granny finishes with hdc join to the beg sc. This is equivalent to a ch-2 corner sp. Use the post of hdc like a ch-2 sp.
With E, ch 4 and sl st to first ch to form ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 3 sc in ring. Ch 2. 3 hdc in ring. Ch 2. 3 dc in ring. Ch 2. 3 hdc in ring. Hdc join.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same corner sp. Ch 1. (2 sc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in next corner. Ch 1. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next corner. Ch 1. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next corner. Ch 1. 2 hdc in beg corner. Hdc join.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same corner sp. Ch 1. 3 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (2 sc. Ch 2. 2 hdc) in corner sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (2 tr. Ch 1. 2 tr) in corner sp. Ch 1. 3 tr in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (2 tr. Ch 2. 2 tr) in corner sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 2 hdc in beg corner. Ch 2. Join with sl st to beg sc. Fasten off.
Complete all 12 to the 3rd round. Lay the trapezoids out and determine how you want it to look. Using the fourth round, complete the 4th round in the order in which you decided.
1st Trapezoid Crochet Diagram
This shows the 1st trapezoid as it does not join to anything.
The fourth round is next, but choose the one that matches where you are.
The diagram needs to be updated with JOINS of (1 sc. Sl st to next granny. 1 sc).
4th rnd - 1st Granny Only (No joining): With B, join to same ch-2 sp where you finished 3rd rnd. Ch 1. 2 sc in same corner sp. Ch 1. (3 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice. (2 sc. Ch 2. 2 sc) in corner sp. Ch 1. 3 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 3 hdc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner sp. Ch 1. (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1.) twice. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner sp. Ch 1. 3 hdc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 3 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 2 sc in beg corner sp. Ch 2. Join with sl st to beg sc. Fasten off.
TIP: As you go, the next 10 grannies are joined on the 2nd side.
Granny Join = (Ch 1. Sl st to the already-made granny in the matching sp. Ch 1). There are 4 joins along the edge. Notice there is no joining in the corners of a side #3.
4th rnd - 2nd to 11th Grannies Only: With B, join to same ch-2 sp where you finished 3rd rnd. Ch 1. 2 sc in same corner sp. Ch 1. (3 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice. (2 sc. Granny join. 2 sc) in corner sp. Granny join. 3 sc in next ch-1 sp. Granny join. 3 hdc in next ch-1 sp. Granny join. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner sp. Ch 1. (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1.) twice. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner sp. Ch 1. 3 hdc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 3 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 2 sc in beg corner sp. Ch 2. Join with sl st to beg sc. Fasten off.
The 12th square joins on both sides to complete the centre ring.
TIP: As you go, the last granny is joined on the 2nd & 4th side.
4th rnd - 12th Granny Only: With B, join to same ch-2 sp where you finished 3rd rnd. Ch 1. 2 sc in same corner sp. Ch 1. (3 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice. (2 sc. Granny join. 2 sc) in corner sp. Granny join. 3 sc in next ch-1 sp. Granny join. 3 hdc in next ch-1 sp. Granny join. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner sp. Ch 1. (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1.) twice. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner sp. Granny join. 3 hdc in next ch-1 sp. Granny join. 3 sc in next ch-1 sp. Granny join. 2 sc in beg corner sp. Granny join. Join with sl st to beg sc. Fasten off.
The granny ring will not sit completely flat. Damp block the ring, lay it flat, and let it air dry before proceeding.
The ring should be flat before proceeding to the next set of instructions.
Join Granny Ring at Centre Circle
You must start at the bottom when you join the ring to the centre circle. This results in the front face having the wrong side of the stitches, indicating that the shells naturally cup to the right side of the work. This causes the shells to roll backward into the blanket instead of standing upright.
Right-handers need to crochet clockwise, attaching the centre to the squares. Left-handers, you will go counterclockwise.
Twelve stitches in the centre piece equal the span of one granny trapezoid. The single crochet will go into the assigned chain spaces of the granny trapezoids and then join the centrepiece. The shells are only in the centre.
1st rnd: With both the centre piece and granny ring facing up. Join B with a sl st through ch-2 sp of the start of one of the grannies and continue to sl st through any st on the centre piece. Ch 1. 1 sc in same st. Sk next st on centre piece. 7 dc in next st on centre piece. Sk next 2 sts on centre piece and insert hook through centre ch-1 of trapezoid granny and 1 sc in next st on centre piece. Skip next 2 sts on centre piece. 7 dc in next st on centre piece. Sk next 2 sts on centre piece and insert hook through centre ch-2 of trapezoid granny and 1 sc in next st on centre piece. *Insert hook through next corner ch-2 sp of new granny, 1 sc in next st on centre piece. Sk next st on centre piece. 7 dc in next st on centre piece. Sk next 2 sts on centre piece and insert hook through centre ch-1 of trapezoid granny and 1 sc in next st on centre piece. Skip next 2 sts on centre piece. 7 dc in next st on centre piece. Sk next 2 sts on centre piece and insert hook through centre ch-2 of trapezoid granny and 1 sc in next st on centre piece. Rep from * around. Join. Break B. 24 flower petals circling the centre, with the grannies officially joined.
2nd round continues on petals only. Single crocheting on the front loops causes the petals to bend even more towards the surface of the blanket.
2nd rnd: With D, join with sl st front loop of same st as join. Ch 1. 1 sc in front loops only around. Join. Fasten off.
7 double crochet shells are made on the centre circle and attaching goes through both the centre circle and granny ring.
Outside Ring
1st rnd: RS. With C, join with sl st to first ch-2 sp after a connection spot. Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp. 1 sc in next 2 dc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next 3 dc.) twice. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next 2 dc. 2 sc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 1. Trpc in connection location between 2 grannies. Ch 1. *2 sc in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in next 2 dc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next 3 dc.) twice. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next 2 dc. 2 sc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 1. Trpc in connection location between 2 grannies. Ch 1. *Rep from * around. Join. 240 sts.
2nd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same st at join. 1 dc in next 16 sc. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next pc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. *2 dc in next sc, 1 dc in next 16 sc. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next pc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around. Join. Break C. 252 dc.
3rd rnd: With A, join with sl st to any dc. Ch 2. Big cl in same as join. Sk next 3 dc. *Big cl in next dc, sk next 3 dc. Rep from * around. Join to top of first dc3tog of big cl. Break A. 63 big cl.
Week 4
4th rnd: With E, join with sl st to last space between the big cl. Ch 1. 1 dc in sp before join of last big cl. 4 dc in next ch-3 sp in big cl. *1 dc in space between next 2 big cl, 4 dc in next ch-3 sp of big cl. Rep from * around. Join. Break E. 315 sts.
5th rnd: With D, join with standing sc bet sp the two middle dc in the group of 4 dc in the ch-3 loop of the previous rnd. Ch 2. Dc2togfp around next dc. Ch 2. *1 sc bet sp the two middle dc in the group of 4 dc in the ch-3 loop of the previous rnd. Ch 2. Dc2togfp around next dc. Ch 2. Rep from * around. Join. Break D. 378 sts.
TIP: The next round is calculated so that you can divide the circle by 21 equally. This marks the foundation for creating the 21 chevron petals that will build into the future.
6th rnd: With B, join with sl st next ch-2 sp. Ch 1. *3 sc in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in next dc2togfp. 2 sc in next ch-2 sp. (2 sc in next ch-2 sp, 1 sc in next dc2togfp. 2 sc in nedxt ch-2 sp.) twice. - 16 sts in total repeat. Rep from * around. Join. 336 sc.
7th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in each sc around. Join. Break B. 336 dc.
8th rnd: With C, join with sl st around back post. Ch 3 (counts as first dcbp). 1 dcfp around next dc. *1 dcbp around next dc, 1 dcfp around next dc. Rep from * around. Join. Break C. 336 sts
9th rnd: With A, join with standing sc to any dcfp. Ch 3. *Sk next 3 dc, 1 sc in next dcfp, ch 3. Rep from * around. Join. 84 ch-3 sps and 84 sc. Break A. Total 336 sts.
10th rnd: With E, join with sl st to next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. 3 sc in same ch-3 sp. (3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc - chev shell) in next ch-3 sp. *3 sc in next ch-3 sp. (3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc - chev shell) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * around. Join. Break E. 42 chev shell with 3 sc groups between chev shells. Total of 420 sts.
11th rnd: With D, join with standing sc in ch-1 sp in a chev shell. Ch 2, 1 sc in same ch-1 sp. Sk first sc in the group of 3 sc. 5 dc in next sc. *(1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-1 sp in chev shell. Sk first sc in the group of 3 sc. 5 dc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. Break D. 42 groups of 5 dc and 42 groups of (sc, ch 2, sc).
Split Legs St = Dc4tog with 2 dc legs in space before the next 5 dc group and the other 2 legs in space after the same 5 dc group.
12th rnd: With B, join with standing sc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. 1 sc in same ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Split legs st. Ch 2. *(1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Split legs st. Ch 2. Rep from * around. Join. Break B. 42 Split leg stitches, 84 ch-2 sps, 42 (sc, ch 2, sc) groups.
Small Split Legs St = Sc2tog using the ch-3 sps before and after the split legs st below to trap the split legs st between the legs of the stitch.
13th rnd: With E, join with standing sc in next ch-2 sp. 2 sc in same ch-2 sp. 3 sc in next ch-2 sp. Small split legs st, 3 sc in next ch-2 sp. *3 sc in next ch-2 sp. 3 sc in next ch-2 sp. Small split legs st, 3 sc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * around. Join. Break E. 420 sts.
Week 5
In week 5, we begin to build out the 21 petals from the circle. The points of the petals begin on the next round.
14th rnd: With C, join with the sl st any sc st. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc - petal tip) in same st as join. Sk next 2 sc. 1 sc in next 7 sc. Small pc in next st. 1 sc in next 7 sc. *Sk next 2 sc, (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc - petal tip) in next sc. Sk next 2 sc. 1 sc in next 7 sc. Small pc in next st. 1 sc in next 7 sc. Rep from * around. Join. Break C. 483 sts.
TIP: The small popcorn is positioned in the middle between the chevrons and will remain in the location where the petals are at their lowest. The points will lift off higher with each rnd.
Illustration to Count Stitches Properly
There will always be two skipped stitches at the valleys between the petals. Ch-2 spaces are not counted as a stitch.
TIP: Stitch counts will change per petal.
15th rnd: With A, join with the sl st to any ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc - petal tip) in same st as join. 1 dc in next 2 dc. Sk 2 sts, 1 dc in next 6 sc. Sk small pc. 1 dc in next 6 sc. Sk 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 dc. *(3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc - petal tip) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next 2 dc. Sk 2 sts, 1 dc in next 6 sc. Sk small pc. 1 dc in next 6 sc. Sk 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 dc. Rep from * around. Join. Break A. 22 dc per petal.
16th rnd: With E, join with sl st to any ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc - petal tip) in same st as join. (1 dcfp around next dc post, 1 dcbp around next post) 5 times. Sk next 2 dc. (1 dcbp around next post, 1 dcfp around next post) 5 times. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 point sp. (1 dcfp around next dc post, 1 dcbp around next post) 5 times. Sk next 2 dc. (1 dcbp around next post, 1 dcfp around next post) 5 times. Rep from * around. Join. Break E. 24 sts per petal.
17th rnd: With D, join with sl st to any ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc - petal tip) in same st as join.1 dc in next 11 dc. Sk next 2 dc, 1 dc in next 11 dc. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 point sp. 1 dc in next 11 dc. Sk next 2 dc, 1 dc in next 11 dc. Rep from * around. Join. 26 dc per petal.
18th rnd: Sl st over next dc and ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc - petal tip) in same st as join.1 dc in next 12 dc. Sk next 2 dc, 1 dc in next 12 dc. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 point sp. 1 dc in next 12 dc. Sk next 2 dc, 1 dc in next 12 dc. Rep from * around. Join. Break D. 24 dc per petal. 28 dc per petal.
19th rnd: With E, join with sl st to any ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc - petal tip) in same st as join. 1 dcfp around first post, (1 dcbp around next dc post, 1 dcfp around next post) 6 times. Sk next 2 dc. 1 dcfp around next post, (1 dcbp around next post, 1 dcfp around next post) 6 times. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 point sp.1 dcfp around first post, (1 dcbp around next dc post, 1 dcfp around next post) 6 times. Sk next 2 dc. 1 dcfp around next post, (1 dcbp around next post, 1 dcfp around next post) 6 times. Rep from * around. Join. Break E. 30 sts per petal.
20th rnd: With B, join with sl st to any ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc - petal tip) in same st as join. 1 sc in next 14 dc, sk 2 dc, 1 sc in next 14 dc. *(1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 point sp.1 sc in next 14 dc, sk 2 dc, 1 sc in next 14 dc. Rep from * around. Join. Break B. 30 sc per petal.
21st rnd: With C, join with sl st to any ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc - petal tip) in same st as join. (Sk next sc, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in skipped sc) 7 times. Sk next 2 sc. (Sk next sc, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in skipped sc) 7 times. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 point sp. (Sk next sc, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in skipped sc) 7 times. Sk next 2 sc. (Sk next sc, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in skipped sc) 7 times. Rep from * around. Join. Break C. 32 sts per petal.
22nd rnd: With D, join with sl st to any ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc - petal tip) in same st as join. (Ch 1, sk next dc, 1 dc in next dc) 7 times. 1 dc in next dc. Sk next 2 dc. 1 dc in next dc. (1 dc in next dc, sk next dc, ch 1) 7 times. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 point sp. (Ch 1, sk next dc, 1 dc in next dc) 7 times. 1 dc in next dc. Sk next 2 dc. 1 dc in next dc. (1 dc in next dc, sk next dc, ch 1) 7 times. Rep from * around. Join. Break D. Equivalent to 34 sts. Ch-1 sps are counted as stitches for counts.
23rd rnd: With A, join with sl st to any ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc - petal tip) in same st as join. 1 dc in next dc. (1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. 1 dc in next dc. Sk next 2 dc. 1 dc in next dc. (1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc) 7 times. 1 dc in next st. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 point sp. 1 dc in next dc. (1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. 1 dc in next dc. Sk next 2 dc. 1 dc in next dc. (1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc) 7 times. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * around. Join. Break A. 36 dc per petal.
24th rnd: With B, join with sl st to any ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc - petal tip) in same st as join. 1 sc in next 17 dc, sk 2 dc, 1 sc in next 17 dc. *(1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 point sp.1 sc in next 17 dc, sk 2 dc, 1 sc in next 17 dc. Rep from * around. Join. Break B. 36 sc per petal.
25th rnd: With E, join with sl st to any ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc - petal tip) in same st as join. 1 dc in next sc. (Sk next sc, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in skipped sc) 8 times. Sk next 2 sc. (Sk next sc, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in skipped sc) 8 times. 1 dc in next sc. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 point sp. 1 dc in next sc. (Sk next sc, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in skipped sc) 8 times. Sk next 2 sc. (Sk next sc, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in skipped sc) 8 times. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 38 dc per petal.
26th rnd: Sl st over next dc and ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc - petal tip) in same st as join. (Ch 1, sk next dc, 1 dc in next dc) 9 times. Sk next 2 dc. (1 dc in next dc, sk next dc, ch 1) 9 times. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 point sp. (Ch 1, sk next dc, 1 dc in next dc) 9 times. Sk next 2 dc. (1 dc in next dc, sk next dc, ch 1) 9 times. Rep from * around. Join. Equivalent to 40 sts.
27th rnd: Sl st over next dc and ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc - petal tip) in same st as join. 1 dc in next dc. (1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times. Sk next 2 dc. (1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc) 9 times. 1 dc in next st. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 point sp. 1 dc in next dc. (1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times. Sk next 2 dc. (1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc) 9 times. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * around. Join. Break E. 42 dc per petal.
28th rnd: With C, join with sl st to any ch-2 space of a petal point. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc - petal tip) in same st as join. 1 dc in next 20 dc. Sk 2 dc. 1 dc in next 20 dc. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 point sp. 1 dc in next 20 dc. Sk 2 dc. 1 dc in next 20 dc. Rep from * around. Join. Fasten off. 44 dc per petal.
The Study of Reality Crochet Blanket got pushed to Spring instead of the summer. This meant a hole was left in our scheduling for the summer.
Back Story
I was thinking about granny squares' trends but didn't want to deviate from the textures I love. Knowing that granny squares can be shaped into trapezoids, I wondered if we could do a signature start and then transition to picking up grannies. Then, continuing onward.
The centre of the circle design came second nature to me, but then I had to finish one and figure out how to shape a granny square into a trapezoid. There is a lot of technical math involved, and it took me about 10 hours of trial and error before I got it to work. The angle of the granny matters the most, with the stitch counting on the smaller size being the big deal.
I created crochet diagrams, one after the other, to figure out the granny trapezoid design. I didn't give up.
Yes, a glass of wine or three was involved. One thing I hated was sewing the trapezoids together. However, I figured out how to add the ring to the central circle without sewing, using the petals to hide the join.
I didn't like the way it was shaping after I completed the circle, so I left the blanket sitting for a month. I needed to rethink my concept.
I had to reset mentally, start fresh with new yarn, and figure out the join-as-you-go for the circle ring. It was successful, but then I got stuck again.
The blanket was taken apart several times from the last photo above to figure it out, as the blanket kept misshaping and ruffling out.
I eventually got over the math complications and started pounding into it.
Daniel came up with adding flowers to the edge of the 21 points. I came up with Unicorn Flowers, but the finished sample won't be done in the Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes, as shown here. It will be solid colours.
When the blanket is rolled up with the right side facing out, it will look like a flower bouquet, with the textures acting as fancy textured tissue wrap.
Final Sample
I am working through the final sample and don't have exact yarn amounts yet. I was using the scrap yarn above for the other two samples. My goal is not to go over 2 balls for any of the colours with the exception of the Contrast C White.
Red Heart Super Saver, 198 g/7 oz, 333 meters/364 yards
- Contrast A - Dark Orchid - 1 Ball
- Contrast B - Shocking Pink - 2 Balls
- Contrast C - White - 1 Ball
- Contrast D - Lavender - 1 Ball
Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes, 283 g/10 oz, 471 meters/515 yards
- Contrast E - Grapey - 2 Balls
Hook 5 mm / H/8 Crochet Hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge 14 sc and 15 rows = 4” [10 cm] 4”.
Behind the Scenes Photos
Crochet flowers have to be added to the tips of points. 21 flowers in all.
When the blanket is rolled up, and the right side is facing out. It resembles the packaging of paper with colour for a bouquet.
The pattern will be free for the written instructions and video tutorials, but the crochet diagrams will be an add-on purchasable item. At the time of publishing this, there are nine crochet diagrams, but I suspect there will be eleven when all is done.
The stitch-along will not be in an obvious order. We will start with making the 21 flowers for week 1, then the centre section, continuing onto the ring of granny trapezoids, another week of round stitches, and finishing off with conversations to the pointed 21-star shape. It will not transition to a square.
Carolea says
Week 2 done.
I am using softer colours
So far I like the way it is going, but I am planning to make one in richer colours
Carolea says
My flowers are done. Just about to start week 2