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GOLDEN MOMENTS BLANKET

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Part 1

Where do you find your joy? Is it in a beautiful sunset, a hug from a loved one or a favourite song? Celebrate the moments that bring you happiness with a blanket made of beautifully detailed rectangle motifs. This pattern is separated into six parts. Come crochet along!

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Materials are for the whole Blanket

■ Rico Design Essentials Merino DK (100% virgin wool, 50g/120m)

5 balls Yellow (65)

3 balls Mustard (70)

2 balls of each:

Green (42)

Light Blue (34)

Cobalt Blue (29)

Pearl Pink (16)

Orchid (07)

Navy (28)

1 ball of each:

Red (05)

Light Mint (33)

■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook

■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook

For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.de

TENSION

19 sts and 12 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet using a 4.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension

MEASUREMENTS

Finished Blanket measures approx 90x115cm (35x45in)

Sunset on the Beach Rectangle measures 16x29cm (6¼x11in)

Spring Flowers Rectangle measures 16x20cm (6¼x8in)

ABBREVIATIONS

FPqtr Yrh 4 times, insert hook around post of st indicated working from RS, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook) 5 times special join Join yarn in corner ch-sp on first Rectangle, ch1, ss in corner ch-sp on adjacent Rectangle, ch1, *ss in next st on first Rectangle, ch1, skip 1 st on adjacent Rectangle, ss in next st, ch1, skip 1 st on first Rectangle; rep from * across to next corner, ss in ch-sp on adjacent Rectangle, ch1, ss in ch-sp on first Rectangle.

For a full list, see page 13

CAL consists of six parts.

The Blanket is constructed by combining Rectangles that are joined together to form long panels. Panels are separated by sections worked in rows.

The 5mm hook is only used in Part 3; the remainder of the Blanket is worked using a 4.5mm hook.

Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. If using 2 colours in one row, carry unused colour across the top of the sts, enclosing the strand as you work. We recommend blocking the Rectangles to the measurements listed before joining. When joining the Rectangles together, you can use either Yellow or Mustard.

PART 1 SUNSETS ON THE BEACH RECTANGLES (MAKE 4)

Using a 4.5mm hook and Green, ch51.

Row 1 (RS) Tr in fourth ch from hook (skipped chs count as tr), tr in each ch to end, turn. [49 sts]

Row 2 (WS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in next st, skip next st, 3tr in next st, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) 14 times, skip next st, tr in final 2 sts, change to Light Mint, turn.

[15 3-tr groups, 2 tr at each side]

Row 3 Ch3, tr in next st, skip next st, (tr, ch1, tr) in next st, *skip 2 sts, (tr, ch1, tr) in next st; rep from * 13 times, skip next st, tr in final 2 sts, change to Mustard, turn.

[15 groups of (tr, ch1, tr), 4 tr]

Row 4 Ch3, tr in next st, skip next st, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next ch-1 sp) 14 times, skip next st, tr in final 2 sts, change to Light Blue, turn. [15 3-tr groups, 4 tr]

Row 5 Ch4 (counts as dtr), dtr in next st, *tr in next 2 sts, htr in next st, dc in next 3 sts, htr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, dtr in next 3 sts; rep from * 3 times more omitting final st on last rep, turn. [49 sts]

Row 6 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in each st to end, change to Cobalt Blue (do not fasten off Light Blue as this can be rejoined later), turn.

Row 7 Ch1, dc in first 2 sts, *htr in next 2 sts, tr in next st, dtr in next 3 sts, tr in next st, htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts; rep from * 3 times more omitting final st on last rep, turn.

Row 8 Ch1, dc in each st to end, change to Light Blue (do not fasten off Cobalt Blue as this can be rejoined later), turn.

Rows 9-12 Rep Rows 5-8.

Change to Pearl Pink.

Row 13 Ch3, tr in each st to end, turn.

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Rows 14-18 As Row 13, changing to Orchid at end of Row 14 and Red at end of Row 16. Fasten off.

BORDER

With RS facing, join Mustard in top-right corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, dc in each st across top edge, ch2, rotate to work down row-end edge, 25dc evenly across side, ch2, rotate to work across bottom edge, dc in each st across, ch2, rotate to work down row-end edge, 25dc evenly across side, ch2, ss to first dc. [148 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]

Round 2 (RS) Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in ch-2 sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [156 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

SUN

Using a 4.5mm hook and Yellow, make a magic loop.

Row 1 (RS) Ch2 (does not count as st throughout) 6tr into loop, turn. [6 sts]

Row 2 (WS) Ch2, 2tr in each st to end, turn. [12 sts]

Row 3 Ch2, 2tr in first st, tr in next st, (2tr in next st, tr in next st) rep to end, turn. [18 sts]

Row 4 Ch2, 2tr in first st, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts) rep to end. [24 sts]

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Using photo as a guide, sew Sun in place.

SPRING FLOWERS RECTANGLE

Using a 4.5mm hook and Green, ch37.

Row 1 (RS) Tr in fourth ch from hook (skipped chs count as tr), tr in each ch across, turn. [35 sts]

Row 2 (WS) Ch3, tr in each st to end, change to Light Mint, turn.

Rows 3-4 Ch3, tr in each st to end, turn.

Row 5 Ch1, dc in first 8 sts, *change to Green, FPqtr around tr directly below from Row 2, skip next st on current row, change to Light Mint, dc in next 8 sts; rep from * twice more, turn.

Rows 6-7 Ch3, tr in each st to end, turn.

Row 8 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

Row 9 As Row 5, working FPqtr around FP sts from Row 5.

Row 10 Ch3, tr in each st to end, change to Light Blue at end of final st turn.

Row 11 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

Rows 12-18 Ch3, tr in each st to end, turn. Fasten off.

FLOWERS (MAKE 3)

Using Yellow, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (does not count as st), 12tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [12 sts] Fasten off.

For Round 2, make 2 using Cobalt Blue and 1 using Orchid.

Join next colour in any st.

Round 2 (WS) Ch1, (tr, dtr) in same st, (dtr, tr, ss) in next st, *(ss, tr, dtr) in next st, (dtr, tr, ss) in next st; rep from * 4 times more, ss to beg ch-1.

Fasten off.

Using photo as a guide, sew the Flowers in place above the stems.

BORDER

With RS facing, join Mustard in top-right corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, dc in each st across top edge, ch2, rotate to work down row-end edge, 25dc evenly across side, ch2, rotate to work across bottom edge, dc in each st across, ch2, rotate to work down row-end edge, 25dc evenly across side, ch2, ss to first dc.

[120 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]

TO JOIN

Round 2 (RS) Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in ch-2 sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [128 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Use the image as a guide when joining. With RS facing and using Yellow or Mustard, special join a Sunset on the Beach Rectangle to the Spring Flowers Rectangle. Next, ss a second Sunset on the Beach Rectangle to the opposite side of the Spring Flowers Rectangle.

The 2 rem Sunset on the Beach Rectangles should be put aside for Part 6.

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Each corner of the blanket includes one of the Sunset on the Beach motifs

Part 2

MEASUREMENTS

Music Strip measures 78x12cm (30¾x4¾in)

Heart Rectangle measures 15x17cm (6x6¾in)

ABBREVIATIONS

FPqtr Yrh 4 times, insert hook around post of st indicated working from RS, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook) 5 times

bobble *Yrh with Navy, insert hook in st indicated, yrh with Navy and pull up a loop, yrh and Navy and pull through 2 loops; rep from * 4 times more; yrh with Yellow, pull through all loops on hook

RSpc (right side popcorn) 4tr in st indicated, remove live loop from hook, insert hook from front to back in top of first tr, place live loop on hook and pull through the first tr

WSpc (wrong side popcorn) 4tr in st indicated, remove live loop from hook, insert hook from back to front in top of first tr of 4-tr group, place live loop on hook and pull through the first tr For a full list, see page 13

NOTES

See notes on Part 1.

PART 2

MUSIC STRIP

The Music Strip is worked in rows across the top of the panel made in Part 1. Using a 4.5mm hook, join Yellow in top-right corner.

Row 1 (RS) Ch1, (does not counts as st throughout), dc in same ch-sp, dc in next 51 sts, dc in corner ch-sp of Sunset Rectangle, dc in corner ch-sp of Spring Flowers Rectangle, dc in next 37 sts, dc in corner ch-sp of Spring Flowers Rectangle, dc in corner ch-sp of second Sunset Rectangle, dc in next 51 sts, dc in final corner ch-sp, turn. [145 sts]

Row 2 (WS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in each st across, change to Green, turn.

Row 3 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn.

Row 4 Ch1, dc in first st, (skip 2 sts, 5tr in next st, skip 2 sts, dc in next st) across, change to Pearl Pink, turn. [24 shells]

Row 5 Ch3, *tr in next st, htr in next st, dc in next st, htr in next st, tr in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn. [145 sts]

Row 6 Ch3, tr in each st across, change to Yellow, turn.

Bobbles (see Abbreviations) in next row are worked in Navy; all other sts are worked in Yellow.

Row 7 (RS) Ch1, dc in first 10 sts, *bobble in next st, dc in next 3 sts, bobble in next st, dc in next 10 sts; rep from * 8 times more, turn.

Rows 8-9 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn.

Row 10 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.

Row 11 (RS) Ch1, dc in first 10 sts, *change to Navy, FPqtr around dc before first bobble in

Row 7, skip 1 st on current row, dc in next 3 sts, FPqtr around dc before next bobble from

Row 7, skip 1 st on current row, change to Yellow, dc in next 10 sts; rep from * 8 times more, turn.

Row 12 Ch3, tr in next 9 sts, *tr in fl of next 5 sts, tr in next 10 sts; rep from * 8 times more, change to Light Blue, turn.

Row 13 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn.

Row 14 Ch1, dc in first st, (skip 2 sts, 5tr in next st, skip 2 sts, dc in next st) across, change to Orchid, turn. [24 shells]

Row 15 Ch3, *tr in next st, htr in next st, dc in next st, htr in next st, tr in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn. [145 sts]

Row 16 Ch3, tr in each st across, change to Yellow, turn.

Row 17 (RS) Ch3, tr in each st across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

HEART RECTANGLE

Using Red, ch23.

Row 1 (WS) Tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in each ch across, turn. [21 sts]

Rows 2-5 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn.

Row 6 Ch3, tr in next 7 sts, 2tr in next st, skip 1 st, change to Yellow, RSpc in next st, change to Red on final tr of pc, skip 1 st, 2tr in next st, tr in next 8 sts, turn.

Row 7 Ch3, tr in next 6 sts, 2tr in next st, change to Yellow, skip 1 st, WSpc in next st, ch1, skip next pc, WSpc in next st, change to Red on final tr of pc, skip 1 st, 2tr in next st, tr in next 7 sts, turn.

Row 8 Ch3, tr in next 5 sts, 2tr in next st, change to Yellow, skip 1 st, RSpc in next st, ch1, skip next pc, RSpc in next ch-1 sp, ch1, skip next pc, RSpc in next st, change to Red on final tr of pc, skip 1 st, 2tr in next st, tr in next 6 sts, turn.

Row 9 Ch3, tr in next 4 sts, 2tr in next st, change to Yellow, skip 1 st, WSpc in next st, ch1, (skip next pc, WSpc in next ch-1 sp, ch1) twice, skip next pc, WSpc in next st, change to Red on final tr of pc, skip 1 st, 2tr in next st,

tr in next 5 sts, turn.

Row 10 Ch3, tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in next st, change to Yellow, skip 1 st, RSpc in next st, ch1, (skip next pc, RSpc in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 3 times, skip next pc, RSpc in next st, change to Red on final tr of pc, skip 1 st, 2tr in next st, tr in next 4 sts, turn.

Row 11 Ch3, tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st, change to Yellow, skip 1 st, WSpc in next st, ch1, (skip next pc, WSpc in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 4 times, skip next pc, WSpc in next st, change to Red on final tr of pc, skip 1 st, 2tr in next st, tr in next 3 sts, turn.

Row 12 Ch3, tr in next st, 2tr in next st, change to Yellow, skip 1 st, RSpc in next st, (ch1, skip next pc, RSpc in next ch-1 sp) twice, change to Red on final tr of pc, skip next pc, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, change to Yellow, (skip next pc, RSpc in next ch-1 sp, ch1) twice, skip next pc, RSpc in next st, change to Red on final tr of pc, skip 1 st, 2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, turn.

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Make the heart motif with popcorn stitches in yellow worked over a total of eight rows

Part 3

MEASUREMENTS

Golden Rectangle and Moments Rectangle each measure 31x17cm (12¼x6¾in)

ABBREVIATIONS

ss join Join yarn in ch-sp on first Rectangle, ch1, ss in ch-sp on adjacent Rectangle, ch1, *ss in next st on first Rectangle, ch1, skip 1 st on adjacent Rectangle, ss in next st, ch1, skip 1 st on first Rectangle; rep from * across to next corner, ss in ch-sp on adjacent Rectangle, ch1, ss in ch-sp on first Rectangle mtr (mosaic treble) Work a tr into the skipped st 3 rows below, working in front of the ch-sps For a full list, see page 13

Row 13 Ch3, tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in first pc, change to Yellow, WSpc in next ch-1 sp, ch1, skip next pc, WSpc in next ch-1 sp, change to Red on final tr of pc, tr in next pc, tr in next 3 sts, tr in next pc, change to Yellow, WSpc in next ch-1 sp, ch1, skip next pc, WSpc in next ch-1 sp, change to Red on final tr of pc, 2tr in next pc, tr in next 4 sts, turn.

Fasten off Yellow only.

Row 14 Ch3, tr in next 4 sts, 2tr in next st, skip next pc, tr in next ch-1 sp, skip next pc, tr in next 5 sts, skip next pc, tr in next ch-1 sp, skip next pc, 2tr in next st, tr in next 5 sts, turn.

Rows 15-18 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn. Fasten off.

BORDER

With RS facing, join Mustard in top-right corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3, tr in each st to corner, ch2, rotate to work down row-end edge, 31tr evenly across side, ch2, rotate to work across bottom edge, tr in each st across, ch2, rotate to work down row-end edge, 31tr evenly across side, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [104 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Put the Heart Rectangle aside for Part 3.

NOTES

There are two Charts on page 7 which you will need to refer to. Each row needs to be read twice, once from right to left and then from left to right. If you’re left-handed, read the Chart in the opposite way, beginning from left to right. One colour is used on each row unless otherwise stated. The colour used on each row is shown by the colour of the first st. If a second colour appears on the row you need to skip the number of sts shown and work a ch for each skipped st plus 1. For example, if you skip 2 sts you will make a ch3. On the next row using the next colour, you will need to work an mtr into each skipped st. The first few rows of each Chart have been written out to guide you. Do not fasten off the yarn at the end of each row; the yarn will be carried up along the side of the work to be joined again on subsequent rows.

PART 3

GOLDEN RECTANGLE

Using a 5mm hook and Navy, ch58.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [57 sts]

Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in each st across, turn.

Rows 3-4 As Row 2.

Change to Yellow.

Row 5 Ch1, dc in first st, (ch4, skip 3 sts, dc in next st) 14 times, turn. [15 dc, 14 ch-4 sps]

Row 6 Ch1, dc in first st, (ch4, skip ch-4 sp, dc in next dc) 14 times, turn.

Change to Navy.

Row 7 Ch1, dc in first st, (mtr in next 3 sts, dc in next st) 14 times, turn. [57 sts]

Row 8 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.

Change to Yellow.

Row 9 Ch1, dc in first st, ch2, skip 1 st, dc in next st, (ch4, skip 3 sts, dc in next st) 13 times, ch2, skip 1 st, dc in final st, turn.

[16 sts, 13 ch-4 sps, 2 ch-2 sps]

Row 10 Ch1, dc in first st, ch2, skip ch-2 sp, dc in

next st, (ch4, skip ch-4 sp, dc in next st) 13 times, ch2, skip ch-2 sp, dc in final st, turn. [57 sts]

Change to Navy.

Row 11 Ch1, dc in first st, mtr in next st, dc in next st, (mtr in next 3 sts, dc in next st) 13 times, mtr in next st, dc in final st, turn.

Rows 12-14 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.

Change to Yellow.

Row 15 Ch1, dc in first st, ch3, skip 2 sts, dc in next st, ch5, skip 4 sts, (dc in next 2 sts, ch3, skip 2 sts) twice, (dc in next 6 sts, ch3, skip 2 sts) twice, dc in next 2 sts, (ch3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 6 sts) twice, ch4, skip 3 sts, dc in next st, ch3, skip 2 sts, dc in final st, turn. [34 sts, 8 ch-3 sps, 1 ch-4 sp, 1 ch-5 sp]

Row 16 Ch1, dc in first st, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in next st, ch4, skip ch-4 sp, (dc in next 6 sts, ch3, skip ch-3 sp) twice, dc in next 2 sts, (ch3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in next 6 sts) twice, (ch3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in next 2 sts) twice, ch5, skip ch-5 sp, dc in next st, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in final st, turn.

Rows 17-26 Cont in patt set, following the Chart for all colour changes.

On Rows 27-28, you will work with 2 colours. Wind off 3 small balls of Yellow to use for the letters D, I and G. Carry Navy across the WS of the work in Row 27.

Row 27 Ch1, dc in first 24 sts, change to Yellow, mtr in next 2 sts, change to Navy, dc in next 6 sts, change to Yellow, mtr in next 2 sts, change to Navy, dc in next 10 sts, change to Yellow, dc in next 4 sts, mtr in next 2 sts, change to Navy, dc in next 7 sts, turn. Crochet around the carried strands of Navy from Row 27 as you work the next row.

Row 28 Ch1, dc in first st 7 sts, change to Yellow, dc in next 6 sts, change to Navy, dc in next 10 sts, change to Yellow, dc in next 2 sts, change to Navy, dc in next 6 sts, change to Yellow, dc in next 2 sts, change to Navy, dc in next 24 sts, turn.

Rows 29-42 Cont in patt set, following the Chart for all colour changes.

Do not fasten off.

BORDER

Cont with Navy.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, dc in each st across top edge, ch2, rotate to work down row-end edge, 29dc evenly across side, ch2, rotate to work across bottom edge, dc in each st across, ch2, rotate to work down row-end edge, 29dc evenly across side, ch2, ss to first dc.

[172 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

Change to a 4.5mm hook and join Mustard in any st.

Round 2 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in ch-2 sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [180 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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Work the music strip in rows from the last row of the panel made in part one The heart rectangle is positioned between the Golden Moments rectangles

MOMENTS RECTANGLE

Using a 5mm hook and Navy, ch58.

Rows 1-14 As Rows 1-14 of Golden Rectangle. Row 15 Ch1, dc in first st, ch2, skip 1 st, dc in next 5 sts, ch3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, (ch3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts) twice, ch3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 6 sts, ch3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, ch4, skip 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, ch3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 6 sts, ch3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, ch4, skip 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, ch2, skip 1 st, dc in final st, turn.

Row 16 Ch1, dc in first st, ch2, skip ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts, ch4, skip ch-4 sp, dc in next 2 sts, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in next 6 sts, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in next 2 sts, ch4, skip ch-4 sp, dc in next 2 sts, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in next 6 sts, (ch3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in next 2 sts) 2 times, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in next 4 sts, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in next 5 sts, ch2, skip ch-2 sp, dc in final st, turn.

Change to Navy.

Rows 17-24 Cont in patt set, following the Chart for all colour changes.

On Rows 25-28, you will work with 2 colours. Carry Navy across the WS of the work. You will need to cut 2 lengths of Yellow, one 50cm long to use for the T and one 100cm long for the M. The letter T is worked on Rows 25-26 and the letter M on rows 27-28.

Row 25 (RS) Ch1, dc in first st, mtr in next st, dc in next 5 sts, mtr in next 4 sts, change to first strand of Yellow, dc in next 2 sts, change to Navy, (mtr in next 2 sts, dc in next 6 sts) twice, mtr in next 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts, mtr in next 2 sts, dc in next 6 sts, mtr in next 2 sts,

ch3, skip 2 sts, mtr in next st, ch2, skip 1 st, mtr in next st, ch3, skip 2 sts, mtr in next st, dc in final st, turn.

Crochet around the carried strand of Navy from Row 25 as you work the next row.

Row 26 (WS) Ch1, dc in first 2 sts, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in next st, ch2, skip ch-2 sp, dc in next st, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in next 35 sts, change to Yellow, dc in next 2 sts, change to Navy, dc in next 11 sts, turn.

Row 27 Ch1, dc in first 48 sts, change to second strand of Yellow, mtr in next 2 sts, dc in next st, mtr in next st, dc in next st, mtr in next 2 sts, change to Navy, dc in next 2 sts, turn.

Crochet around the carried strands of Navy from Row 27 as you work the next row.

Row 28 Ch1, dc in first 2 sts, change to Yellow, dc in next 7 sts, change to Navy, dc in each st to end, turn.

Rows 29-42 Cont in patt set, following the Chart for all colour changes. Do not fasten off.

BORDER

Work as Border for Golden Rectangle.

TO JOIN

Use the image as a guide when joining. With RS facing and using Yellow or Mustard, ss join a Golden Rectangle to the Heart Rectangle. Next, ss the Moments Rectangle to the opposite side of the Heart Rectangle. The panel is now joined to the top of the Music Strip with dc stitches. Lay the panel in

For parts of the letters, wind off small balls of Yellow and carry Navy across the back

These two rectangles are the only sections of the blanket to be worked using a 5mm hook

place above the Part 2 rows and fold over so RS are facing together and WS are facing outwards. Insert hook into outer corner ch-sp of Moments Rectangle and through to first st of Music Strip. Using a 4.5mm hook and Yellow, dc across to join, working through both layers and into each st and corner ch-sp of the Rectangles and through to the corresponding stitches from the Music Strip. Fasten off.

Part 4

MEASUREMENTS

Shell Strip measures 78x15cm (30¾x6in) Coffee and Cake Rectangle measures 20x15cm (8x6in)

ABBREVIATIONS

BPtr3tog *Yrh, insert hook round back post of next st across, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops; rep from * twice more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook bobble *Yrh, inset hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops; rep

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xxx xxx Key 1 3 5 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 57 7 9 10 2 4 6 8 11 13 15 17 19 20 12 14 16 18 21 Cal chart - Golden 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 xxx xxx Key 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Cal chart - Moments 10 2 4 6 8 20 12 14 16 18 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 Key Navy Yellow

from * 4 times more, yrh with Light Blue and pull through all loops on hook, fasten off Red at end of each bobble

For a full list, see page 13

NOTES

See Notes on Part 1.

PART 4

SHELL STRIP

Rows are worked across the top of Part 3.

Using a 4.5mm hook, join Yellow in top-right corner of Moments Rectangle.

Row 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not counts as st throughout), dc in same corner ch-sp, dc in next 59 sts, dc in next 2 ch-sps, dc in next 21 sts, dc in next 2 ch-sps, dc in next 59 sts, dc in final ch-sp, turn. [145 sts]

Row 2 (WS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in each st across, turn.

Row 3 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.

Change to Red.

Row 4 Ch1, dc in first st, (skip 2 sts, 5tr in next st, skip 2 sts, dc in next st) 24 times, , turn. [24 shells]

Change to Yellow.

Row 5 Ch3, *tr in bl of next st, htr in bl of next st, dc in bl of next st, htr in bl of next st, tr in bl of next st, dtr in st 2 rows below (st at base of dc), skip dc; rep from * across to final st, tr in final st, turn. [145 sts]

Row 6 Ch1, dc in each st across, do not turn. Place live loop of Yellow on a stitch marker.

Join Orchid in first st from Row 6.

Row 7 (WS) As Row 4.

Place live loop of Yellow back on hook.

Rows 8-9 As Rows 5-6.

Place live loop of Yellow on a stitch marker. Join Pearl Pink in first st from Row 9.

Row 10 (WS) As Row 4.

Place live loop of Yellow back on hook.

Rows 11-12 As Rows 5-6.

Change to Light Mint.

Row 13 Ch4 (counts as dtr), dtr in next st, *tr in next 2 sts, htr in next st, dc in next 3 sts, htr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, dtr in next 3 sts; rep from * 11 times more omitting final st on last

rep, turn.

Row 14 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. Change to Cobalt Blue.

Row 15 Ch1, dc in first 2 sts, *htr in next 2 sts, tr in next st, dtr in next 3 sts, tr in next st, htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts; rep from * 11 times more omitting final st on last rep, turn.

Row 16 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. Change to Light Blue.

Rows 17-20 Repeat Rows 13-16.

Change to Yellow.

Row 21 Ch3, tr in each st across. Fasten off.

COFFEE AND CAKE RECTANGLE (MAKE 2)

Using a 4.5mm hook and Cobalt Blue, ch29.

Row 1 (RS) Tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in each ch to end, turn. [27 sts]

Rows 2-4 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn. Change to Light Blue.

Row 5 Ch2 (counts as htr throughout), BPtr around next 2 sts, change to Yellow, *3FPtr around each of next 3 sts, change to Light Blue**, BPtr around next 6 sts, change to Yellow; rep from * twice more ending final rep at **, BPtr around next 2 sts, htr in final st, turn. [45 sts]

Row 6 Ch2, FPtr around next 2 sts, change to Yellow, *BPtr around next 9 sts, change to Light Blue**, FPtr around next 6 sts, change to Yellow; rep from * twice more ending final rep at **, FPtr around next 2 sts, htr in final st, turn.

[45 sts]

Row 7 Ch2, BPtr around next 2 sts, change to Yellow, *(BPtr3tog) 3 times, change to Light Blue **, BPtr around next 6 sts, change to Yellow; rep from * twice more ending final rep at **, BPtr around next 2 sts, htr in final st, do not turn. [27 sts]

Fasten off.

Join Light Blue in first st from Row 7.

Row 8 (RS) Ch1, dc in first 4 sts, *change to Red, bobble in fifth BPtr from 9-BPtr group from Row 6, skip 1 st on current row**, dc in next 8 sts; rep from * twice more ending final rep at **, dc in next 4 sts, turn. [27 sts]

Cakes are worked in post stitches, and cherries are worked in bobble stitches

Row 9 (WS) Ch3, tr in each st across, turn. Change to Cobalt Blue.

Rows 10-12 Ch3, tr in each st across. Fasten off.

BORDER

Using a 4.5mm hook, join Light Blue in first st from Row 12.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3, tr in each st across to end, ch2, 17tr down row-end edge, ch2, tr in each st across bottom edge, ch2, 17tr down row-end edge, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [88 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

For Rounds 2-5, do not fasten off the yarn when changing colour. Pull the yarn through the loop to close the round and leave the strand on the WS of the work ready to pick up again when instructed.

Join Pearl Pink in top-right ch-2 sp. Round 2 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), tr in same ch-sp, *(ch4, skip 3 sts, tr in next 3 sts) 4 times, ch4, skip final 3 sts, (tr, ch2, tr) in corner ch-sp, ch5, skip 4 sts, tr in next 3 sts, ch4, skip 3 sts, tr in next 3 sts, ch5, skip 4 sts**, (tr, ch2, tr) in ch-sp; rep from * to **, ss

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Work the shell strip directly from the Moments rectangle from part three

to third ch of beg ch-5. [44 sts, 4 ch-2 corner sps, 12 ch-4 sps, 4 ch-5 sps]

On Rounds 3-5, work sts in front of the ch-sps across the sides.

Join Orchid in bottom-left ch-sp and work into the skipped sts from Round 1. Round 3 Ch1, *(dc, ch2, dc) in corner ch-sp, ch2, skip 1 st, (tr in next 3 sts, ch4, skip 3 sts) 4 times, tr in next 3 sts, ch2, skip final st of side, (dc, ch2, dc) in corner ch-sp, ch2, skip 1 st, tr in next 4 sts, ch4, skip 3 sts, tr in next 3 sts, ch4, skip 3 sts, tr in next 4 sts, ch2, skip final st of side; rep from * once more, ss to beg dc. [60 sts, 12 ch-2 sps, 12 ch-4 sps]

Join Pearl Pink in top-right corner ch-sp. Round 4 Ch5, tr in same corner ch-sp, *ch2, skip 1 st, tr in skipped st in Round 2, (ch4, skip 3 sts, tr in next 3 sts) 4 times, ch4, skip 3 sts, tr in next skipped st in Round 2, ch2, skip final st of side, (tr, ch2, tr) in corner ch-sp, ch2, skip 1 st, tr in skipped st in Round 2, ch5, skip 4 sts, tr in next 3 sts, ch4, skip 3 sts, tr in next 3 sts, ch5, skip 4 sts, tr in next skipped st in Round 2, ch2, skip final st of side**, (tr, ch2, tr) in corner ch-sp; rep from * to ** once more, ss to third ch of beginning ch-5. [52 sts, 12 ch-2 sps, 12 ch-4 sps, 4 ch-5 sps]

Join Orchid in corner ch-sp.

Round 5 Ch1 (does not count as st), *(dc, ch2, dc) in corner ch-sp, ch2, skip 1 st, tr in skipped st in Round 3, ch2, skip 1 st, (tr in next 3 sts, ch4, skip 3 sts) 4 times, tr in next 3 sts, ch2, skip 1 st, tr in skipped st in Round 3, ch2, skip 1 st, (dc, ch2, dc) in corner ch-sp, ch2, skip 1 st, tr in skipped st in Round 3, ch2, skip 1 st, tr in next 4 sts, ch4, skip 3 sts, tr in next 3 sts, ch4, skip 3 sts, tr in next 4 sts, ch2, skip 1 st, tr in skipped st in Round 3, ch2, skip 1 st; rep from * once more, ss to beg dc. [68 sts, 20 ch-2 sps, 12 ch-4 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Mustard in top-right corner. Round 6 Ch5, tr in same corner ch-sp, *(tr in next st, tr in skipped st in Round 4) twice, (tr in next 3 sts, tr in next 3 skipped sts in Round 4) 4 times, tr in next 3 sts, (tr in skipped st in Round 4, tr in next st) twice, (tr, ch2, tr) in

corner ch-sp, (tr in next st, tr in skipped st in Round 4) twice, tr in next 4 sts, tr in next 3 skipped sts in Round 4, tr in next 3 sts, tr in next 3 skipped sts in Round 4, tr in next 4 sts, (tr in skipped st in Round 4, tr in next st) twice**, (tr, ch2, tr) in corner ch-sp; rep from * to ** once more, ss to third ch of beginning ch-5. [128 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Part 5

MEASUREMENTS

Granny Square: 15x15cm (6x6in) Walk in the Wood Rectangle: 11x15cm (4¼x6in)

ABBREVIATIONS

RS pc 4tr in st, remove live loop from hook, insert hook from front to back in first tr, place loop on hook and pull through st WS pc 4tr in st, remove live loop from hook, insert hook from back to front in first tr, place live loop on hook and pull through st ss join Join yarn in ch-sp on first Rectangle, ch1, ss in ch-sp on adjacent Rectangle, ch1, *ss in next st on first Rectangle, ch1, skip 1 st on adjacent Rectangle, ss in next st, ch1, skip 1 st on first Rectangle; rep from * across to next corner, ss in ch-sp on adjacent Rectangle, ch1, ss in ch-sp on first Rectangle

bobble Yrh with Navy, insert hook in st indicated, yrh with Navy and pull up a loop, yrh with Navy and pull through 2 loops; rep from * 4 times more; yrh with Yellow and pull through all loops on hook

For a full list, see page 13

NOTES

See Notes on Part 1.

PART 5

GRANNY SQUARE

Using Yellow, ch4 and ss in last ch from hook to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in loop, (ch2, 3tr in loop) 3 times, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [4 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Navy in any ch-sp.

Round 2 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same ch-sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next 3 ch-sps, ss to top of beg ch-3. [8 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Orchid in any ch-sp.

Round 3 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same corner ch-sp, *skip 3 sts, 3tr into sp before next 3-tr group, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch-sp; rep from * twice more, skip 3 sts, 3tr into sp before next 3-tr group, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[12 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Green in any ch-sp.

Round 4 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same corner ch-sp, *(skip 3 sts, 3tr into sp before next 3-tr group) rep across to next ch-2 sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch-sp; rep from * twice more, (skip 3 sts, 3tr into sp before next 3-tr group) rep across to end, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[16 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Yellow in any ch-sp.

Rounds 5-9 Rep Round 4, changing colour every round using foll colours: Cobalt Blue, Red, Yellow, Mustard.

[36 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

WALK IN THE WOODS RECTANGLE (MAKE 2)

Using Light Mint, ch19.

Row 1 (WS) Tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in each ch to end, turn. [17 sts]

On Rows 2-8, do not fasten off Mustard; leave the strand on the WS of the work ready to pick up again as indicated.

Row 2 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in next 7 sts, change to Mustard, FPtr around next 3 sts, change to Light Mint, dc in next 7 sts, turn.

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Row 3 Ch3, tr in next 6 sts, tr in top of next 3 sts from 2 rows below, skip 3 FPtr, tr in final 7 sts, turn.

Row 4 Ch1, dc in next 7 sts, change to Mustard, FPdtr around next 3 FP sts 2 rows below, change to Light Mint, dc in final 7 sts, turn.

Rows 5-8 Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 9 Ch3, 2tr in next st, change to Green, skip 1 st, (WS pc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st) 5 times, WS pc in next st, change to Light Mint, skip 1 st, 2tr in next st, tr in final st, turn. [6 pc, 5 ch-1 sps, 6 tr]

Change to Light Blue.

Row 10 Ch3, tr in next st, 2tr in next st, change to Green, skip 1 pc, (RS pc in next ch-1 sp, ch1, skip next pc) 4 times, RS pc in next ch-1 sp, change to Light Blue, skip 1 pc, 2tr in next st, tr in final 2 sts, turn. [5 pc, 4 ch-1 sps, 8 tr]

Row 11 Ch3, tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st, change to Green, skip 1 pc, (WS pc in next ch-1 sp, ch1, skip next pc) 3 times, WS pc in next ch-1 sp, change to Light Blue, skip 1 pc, 2tr in next st, tr in final 3 sts, turn. [4 pc, 3 ch-1 sps, 10 tr]

Row 12 Ch3, tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in next st, change to Green, skip 1 pc, (RS pc in next ch-1 sp, ch1, skip next pc) twice, RS pc in next ch-1 sp, change to Light Blue, skip 1 pc, 2tr in next st, tr in final 4 sts, turn. [3 pcs, 2 ch-1 sps, 12 tr]

Row 13 Ch3, tr in next 4 sts, 2tr in next st, change to Green, skip 1 pc, WS pc in next ch-1 sp, ch1, skip next pc, WS pc in next ch-1 sp, change to Light Blue, skip 1 pc, 2tr in next st, tr in final 5 sts, turn. [2 pcs, 1 ch-1 sp, 14 tr]

Row 14 Ch3, tr in next 5 sts, 2tr in next st, change to Green, skip 1 pc, RS pc in next ch-1 sp, change to Light Blue, skip 1 pc, 2tr in next st, tr in final 6 sts, turn. [1 pc, 16 tr]

Row 15 Ch3, tr in next 7 sts, tr in pc, tr in next 8 sts, turn. [17 tr]

Rows 16-17 Ch3, tr in each st to end, turn. Fasten off.

BORDER

With RS facing, join Mustard in top-right corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3, tr in each st across top edge, ch2, rotate to work down row-end edge, 27tr evenly across side, ch2, rotate to

work across bottom edge, tr in each st across, ch2, rotate to work down row-end edge, 27tr evenly across side, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [88 tr, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

TO JOIN

Use the image as a guide when joining. With RS facing and using Mustard or Yellow, ss join a Walk in the Woods Rectangle, Coffee and Cake Rectangle (made in Part 4), Granny Square, Coffee and Cake Rectangle and a Walk in the Woods Rectangle to form the panel.

The panel is now joined to the top of the Shell Strip from Part 4. Lay the panel in place above Part 4 with WS facing outwards. Insert hook into outer corner ch-sp of Walk in the Woods Rectangle and through first st of Shell Strip.

Using Yellow and a 4.5mm hook, dc across to join.

Fasten off.

MUSIC STRIP

The Music Strip is worked in rows across the top of the Panel.

Join Yellow in top-right corner.

Row 1 (RS) Ch1, (does not counts as st throughout), 145dc evenly across top of panel, turn. [145 sts]

Row 2 (WS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in each st across, change to Green, turn.

Row 3 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn.

Row 4 Ch1, dc in first st, (skip 2 sts, 5tr in next st, skip 2 sts, dc in next st) across, change to Pearl Pink at end of final st, turn. [24 shells]

Row 5 Ch3, *tr in next st, htr in next st, dc in next st, htr in next st, tr in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn. [145 sts]

Row 6 Ch3, tr in each st across, change to Yellow, turn.

Bobbles in next row are worked in Navy (see Abbreviations), all other sts are worked in Yellow.

Row 7 (RS) Ch1, dc in first 10 sts, *bobble in next st, dc in next 3 sts, bobble in next st, dc in next 10 sts; rep from * 8 times more, turn.

Rows 8-9 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn.

Row 10 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.

Row 11 (RS) Ch1, dc in first 10 sts, *change to Navy, FPqtr around dc before first bobble in Row 7, skip 1 st on current row, dc in next 3 sts, FPqtr around dc before next bobble from Row 7, skip 1 st on current row, change to Yellow, dc in next 10 sts; rep from * 8 times more, turn.

Row 12 Ch3, tr in next 9 sts, *tr in fl of next 5 sts, tr in next 10 sts; rep from * 8 times more, change to Light Blue, turn.

Row 13 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn.

Row 14 Ch1, dc in first st, (skip 2 sts, 5tr in next st, skip 2 sts, dc in next st) across,

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Work leaves in popcorn stitch and the trunk in front post trebles

change to Orchid, turn. [24 shells]

Row 15 Ch3, *tr in next st, htr in next st, dc in next st, htr in next st, tr in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn. [145 sts]

Row 16 Ch3, tr in each st across, change to Yellow, turn.

Row 17 (RS) Ch3, tr in each st across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Part 6

MEASUREMENTS

Autumn Fruits Square measures 16x20cm (6¼x11in)

ABBREVIATIONS

BPtr3tog *Yrh, insert hook around post of next st working from back to front to back, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops; rep from * twice more in next 2 sts, yrh and pull through all loops on hook

ss join Join yarn in ch-sp on first Rectangle, ch1, ss in ch-sp on adjacent Rectangle, ch1, *ss in next st on first Rectangle, ch1, skip 1 st on adjacent Rectangle, ss in next st, ch1, skip 1 st on first Rectangle; rep from * across to next corner, ss in ch-sp on adjacent Rectangle, ch1, ss in ch-sp on first Rectangle

third back loop On half treble sts a third loop wraps around the centre of the st, insert hook

into this loop and not into the top of the sts For a full list, see page 13

NOTES

See Notes on Part 1.

PART 6

AUTUMN FRUITS RECTANGLE

Using Green ch37.

Row 1 (RS) Tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in each ch to end, turn. [35 sts]

Row 2 (WS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in each st to end, turn.

Change to Light Mint.

Rows 3-4 Ch3, tr in each st to end, turn.

Change to Red.

Row 5 Ch3, tr in next 4 sts, 3FPdtr around next st, (tr in next 5 sts, 3FPdtr around next st) 4 times, tr in next 5 sts, turn. [45 sts]

Change to Green.

Row 6 Ch2 (counts as htr throughout), FPtr around next 4 sts, BPtr3tog, (FPtr around next 5 sts, BPtr3tog) 4 times, FPtr around next 4 sts, htr in final st, turn. [35 sts]

Change to Light Mint.

Rows 7-8 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn. Change to Navy.

Row 9 Ch3, tr in next 7 sts, 3FPdtr around next st, (tr in next 5 sts, 3FPdtr around next st) 3 times, tr in next 8 sts, turn. [43 sts]

Change to Green.

Row 10 Ch2, FPtr around next 7 sts, BPtr3tog, (FPtr around next 5 sts, BPtr3tog) 3 times, FPtr around next 7 sts, htr in final st, turn. [35 sts]

Change to Light Blue.

Rows 11-12 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn.

Change to Mustard.

Rows 13-16 Rep Rows 5-8, changing to Green at end of Row 13 and Light Blue at end of Row 14.

Rows 17-18 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn. Fasten off.

BORDER

With RS facing, join Mustard in top-right corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in each st across top edge, ch2, rotate to work down row-end edge, 25dc evenly across side, ch2, rotate to work across bottom edge, dc in each st across, ch2, rotate to work down row-end edge, 25dc evenly across side, ch2, ss to beg dc. [120 dc, 4 ch-2 sps]

Round 2 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2,

tr) in ch-sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [128 sts]

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

TO JOIN

The Autumn Fruits Rectangle is joined to the 2 remaining Sunsets on the Beach Rectangles made in Part 1.

With RS facing and using Mustard or Yellow, ss join the Sunsets on the Beach Rectangles, either side of the Autumn Fruits Rectangle. The panel is now joined to the top of Part 5. Lay the panel in place above Part 5 with WS facing outwards. Insert hook into outer corner ch-sp of Sunset on the Beach Rectangle and through first st of Part 5. Using Yellow, dc across to join. Fasten off.

BORDER

With RS facing, join Yellow into top-right corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same ch-sp, *(skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) rep to final st at end of first Sunsets on the Beach Rectangle, skip corner ch-sp of Sunsets on the Beach Rectangle, 3tr in corner ch-sp of Autumn Fruits Rectangle, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) until final 2 sts of Autumn Fruits Rectangle, skip final 2 sts, 3tr in corner ch-sp of Autumn Fruits Rectangle, skip corner ch-sp on next Sunsets on the Beach Rectangle, 3tr in first st of Sunsets on the Beach Rectangle, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) rep to final 2 sts, skip final 2 sts, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-sp**, continue down long side of blanket, skip first st of Rectangle, 3tr in next st, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) until final st of Rectangle, skip final st, 8 3-tr groups evenly spaced across the row edges of Music Strip, skip first st of next Rectangle, 3tr in next st, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next

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The music strip is worked along the top of the shell strip, which was worked in part four Work a classic granny square in triplets of treble stitches in seven shades of yarn

st) until final st of Rectangle, skip final st, 9 3-tr groups evenly spaced across the row edges of shell strip, skip first st of next Rectangle, 3tr in next st, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) to ch-sp, 3tr in ch-sp, 8 3-tr groups evenly spaced across the row edges of Music Strip, skip first st of next Rectangle, 3tr in next st, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) until final st of Rectangle, skip final st, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner of Blanket, rep from * to ** once more, skip first st of Rectangle, 3tr in next st, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) until final st of Rectangle, skip final st, 8 3-tr groups evenly spaced across the row edges of Music Strip, 3tr in corner sp on Moments Rectangle, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) until final st of Rectangle, skip final st, 9 3-tr groups evenly spaced across the row edges of shell strip, skip first st of next Rectangle, 3tr in next st, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) skip final st, 8 3-tr groups evenly spaced across the row edges of Music Strip, skip first st of next Rectangle, 3tr in next st, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) until final st of Rectangle, skip final st, ss to top of beg ch-3. [230 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Orchard in any ch-2 sp.

Round 2 (RS) Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, *3tr in sp between each 3-tr group to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch-3 sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [234 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Pearl Pink in any ch-2 sp.

Rounds 3-4 As Round 2, changing to Cobalt Blue for Round 4. [242 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Yellow in any ch-2 sp.

Round 5 Ch2, 2htr in same sp, 3htr in each sp between 3-tr groups, 3htr in each ch-2 sp around, ss to top of beg ch-2.

[246 3-htr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Mustard in third bl of any st.

Round 6 Ch2, *htr in third bl of each st to ch-2 sp, ch2, skip ch-sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-2.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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The final rectangle slots in between two Sunset rectangles Once all the squares and rectangles are joined, work a border all around the blanket

Abbreviations

across to end of the row approx approximate(ly) beg beginning bl insert hook under back loop only

BP Back Post: work st indicated, inserting hook around post of st from back to front to back and not in top of st ch(s) chain/chain stitch(es) ch- refers to ch made previously, eg. ch-3 ch-sp(s) chain space(s) cl(s) clusters cont continue

dc double crochet dc2tog (insert hook in next st, yrh & draw a loop through) twice, yrh & draw through all 3 loops on hook dec decrease dtr double treble crochet dtr2tog work 2dtr together fdc foundation dc fl insert hook under front loop only foll/folls following/follows

FP Front Post: As BP, inserting hook around post from front to back to front ftr foundation tr htr half treble htr2tog work 2htr together in next sts to be worked into the same stitch inc increase

LH left hand lp(s) loop(s)

meas measures patt(s) pattern(s)

pm place marker

prev previous

qtr quadruple treble

rem remain(s)/remaining rep repeat

RH right hand rnd(s) round(s)

RS right side

sk skip

sp(s) space(s)

ss slip stitch st(s) stitch(es) t-ch(s) turning chain(s) tog together

tr treble crochet

tr cl (yrh, insert hook in sp/ st, yrh & pull up loop, yrh & draw through 2 loops) number of times indicated, yrh & draw through all loops on hook

tr2tog (yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh & pull up loop, yrh a& draw through 2 loops) twice, yrh & draw through all loops on hook

ttr triple treble crochet

WS wrong side

yrh yarn round hook

* work instructions immediately foll *, then rep as many more times as directed () work all instructions in the brackets as many times as directed

Crochet hook conversions

Which hook do I use?

2.5-3.5mm hook 4ply yarn

3.5-4.5mm hook double knitting yarn

5-6mm hook aran yarn

7mm and bigger chunky yarn

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UK US chain ch chain ch slip stitch ss slip stitch ss double crochet dc single crochet sc half treble htr half double hdc treble tr double dc double treble dtr treble tr triple treble ttr double treble dtr
UK/US conversions
UK METRIC US 14 2mm –13 2.25mm B/1 12 2.5mm –– 2.75mm C/2 11 3mm –10 3.25mm D/3 9 3.5mm E/4 – 3.75mm F/5 8 4mm G/6 7 4.5mm 7 6 5mm H/8 5 5.5mm I/9 4 6mm J/10 3 6.5mm K/10½ 2 7mm –0 8mm L/11 00 9mm M/13 000 10mm N/15
Hook size UK yarn weight
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