Abstract Blanket CAL

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This project was sponsored by Love Crochet

I’m so excited to be introducing you to the Abstract Blanket CAL! This CAL was inspired by a water colour backdrop I saw on pinterest. When I saw the squares, I immediately thought it would make a really cute granny square blanket. As it’s based on a painting, what better yarn to use than Paintbox Simply DK?! I designed the CAL in the hope that it would appeal to all skills levels and I think it’s certainly one for colour lovers.

 

CROCHET ALONG DETAILS

 

You can find the colour pack exclusively on lovecrochet.com HERE. It consists of 10 colours and 11 x 100g balls in total. (PLEASE NOTE: This colour pack is now sold out! BUT you can still purchase your colours individually)

The CAL will be broken up into 4 sections and you will be given details of the various parts of the blanket one step at a time.

Through each step, there will be a downloadable PFD which you can print if you require PLUS a video tutorial to help you if you need it. You can also join the Abstract blanket CAL group on Facebook to get help and support as well as chat to others doing the CAL.

Abstract Blanket Event Page here

To make things simple, I will update this page with the next steps of the project.

SUPPLY LIST

• Paintbox Simply DK (colour pack available here) in colours Dusty Lilac (146), Dusty Rose (141), Bubblegum Pink (150), Ballet Pink (152), Mustard Yellow (123), Daffodil Yellow (121), Washed Teal (132), Marine Blue (133), Sky Blue (138), Champagne White (102)
• 4mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Darning Needle

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Pattern is written in UK terms

NOTE: you can either chain 2 or chain 3 in the corners. The choice is down to the individual. Please make sure that this remains consistent with square 1, 2 and 3.

WEEK 1

Week 1 of the CAL starts with creating Square 1 in multiple colours. If you would prefer to print your instructions you can find the PDF here. 

You can also find the video tutorial below.

WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

 

WEEK 1 | SQUARE 1 (32 SQUARES TO COMPLETE)

Please use the chart found on the PDF to see how many of each colour need to be made for this phase. Gather all of the squares together and keep them safe until week 4. Round 5 of each square will be in Champagne White.

GAUGE The complete square (5 rounds) measures 11cm. Please adjust your hook size if necessary.

Foundation chain: chain 4 and ss in 4th chain from the hook

Round 1: ch3, 2 trebles in the centre circle, ch3, 3 trebles, ch3, 3 trebles, ch3, 3 trebles, ch3, ss in 3rd chain from the bottom.

Round 2: ch 3, treble into the top of each of the next 2 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space, *ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, treble into the top of each of the next 3 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space* (3 times) ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space. ss into in 3rd chain from the bottom.

Round 3: ch3, treble into the top of each of the next 4 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space, *ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, treble into the top of each of the next 7 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space* (3 times) ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, treble into the top of each of the next 2 stitches, ss into in 3rd chain from the bottom.

Round 4: ch3, treble into the top of each of the next 6 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space, *ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, treble into the top of each of the next 11 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space* (3 times) ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, treble into the top of each of the next 4 stitches, ss into in 3rd chain from the bottom. Tie off

Round 5 (Champagne White): dc between each stitch of round 4 with 4 stitches in the corners. Tie off

WEEK 2 

 

Week 2 of the CAL is all about adding some texture to the blanket, as well as adding another technique. If you would prefer to print your instructions you can find the PDF here. 

You can also find the video tutorial below.

WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

WEEK 2 | SQUARE 2 (32 SQUARES TO COMPLETE)

Please use the chart found on the PDF to see how many of each colour need to be made this week. Round 5 of each square will be in Champagne White.

 

GAUGE The complete square (5 rounds) measures 11cm. Please adjust your hook size if necessary.

Foundation chain: chain 4 and ss in 4th chain from the hook

Round 1: ch3, 2 trebles in the centre circle, ch3, 3 trebles, ch3, 3 trebles, ch3, 3 trebles, ch3, ss in 3rd chain from the bottom.

Round 2: ss around the front post of the treble, ch 3, Front post double treble around each of the next 2 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space, *ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, front post double treble around the each of the next 3 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space* (3 times) ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space. ss into in 3rd chain from the bottom.

Round 3: ss around the back post of the treble, ch 3, back post double treble around each of the next 2 stitches, Front post double treble around each of the next 2 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space, *ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, front post double treble around the each of the next 2 stitches, back post double treble around each of the next 3 stitches, front post double treble around the each of the next 2 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space* (3 times) ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, front post double treble around the each of the next 2 stitches, ss into in 3rd chain from the bottom.​

Round 4: ch3, treble into the top of each of the next 6 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space, *ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, treble into the top of each of the next 11 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space* (3 times) ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, treble into the top of each of the next 4 stitches, ss into in 3rd chain from the bottom. Tie off

Round 5 (Champagne White): dc between each stitch of round 4 with 4 stitches in the corners. Tie off

WEEK 3

This week we are continuing to add some texture to the blanket, as well as adding additional skills. If you would prefer to print your instructions you can find the PDF here.

 

You can also find the video tutorial below.

WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

WEEK 3 | SQUARE  (32 SQUARES TO COMPLETE)

Please use the chart found on the PDF to see how many of each colour need to be made this week. Round 5 of each square will be in Champagne White. 

 

GAUGE The complete square (5 rounds) measures 11cm. Please adjust your hook size if necessary.

Foundation chain: chain 4 and ss in 4th chain from the hook

Round 1: ch3, 2 trebles in the centre circle, ch3, 3 trebles, ch3, 3 trebles, ch3, 3 trebles, ch3, ss in 3rd chain from the bottom.

Round 2: ch 3, Double treble around the front post of the 3rd treble from the previous row, treble into the top of the next stitch (allowing this stitch to sit behind the double treble), Double treble around the front post of the 1st treble from the previous row, 2 trebles into the corner space, *ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, double treble around the front post of the 3rd treble from the previous row, treble into the top of the next stitch (allowing this stitch to sit behind the double treble), Double treble around the front post of the 1st treble from the previous row, 2 trebles into the corner space,* (3 times) ch 3, treble into the same corner space. ss into in 3rd chain from the bottom.

Round 3: ch3, front post double treble, treble into the top of the next stitch, front post double treble, 1 treble into the top of the next 2 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space. *ch3, 2 trebles into the corner space, 1 treble into the top of the next 2 stitches, front post double treble, treble into the top of the next stitch, front post double treble, 1 treble into the top of the next 2 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space.* (3 times) ch3, 2 trebles into the corner space, treble into the top of the next stitch, ss into in 3rd chain from the bottom.

Round 4: ch3, treble into the top of each of the next 7 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space, *ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, treble into the top of each of the next 11 stitches, 2 trebles into the corner space* (3 times) ch 3, 2 trebles into the same corner space, treble into the top of each of the next 3 stitches, ss into in 3rd chain from the bottom. Tie off

Round 5 (Champagne White): dc between each stitch of round 4 with 4 stitches in the corners. Tie off

 

WEEK 4

Welcome to Week 4 and final week of the Abstract Blanket Cal. We you have the exciting task of connecting your squares that you have been building up over the last 3 weeks and adding a border to complete your Abstract paining inspired Blanket.

You can also find the video tutorial below. *Opening title suggests this is week 1, however this IS week 4 🙂

WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

WEEK 4 | JOINING AND BORDER

Squares are to be sewn together with a whip stitch using champagne white. Please see the diagram on the PDF which will indicate where to place your colours and which square to use. You can build this however you choose, whether it be in strips and one by one. If you haven’t sewn in your sends already, please do this as you go along.

Border (Using Champagne White)

Round 1: With right sides facing, double crochet into each stitch (NOTE: ensure you are working 2 double crochet in the corner spaces when working into the joined corners along the edge) Connect first stitch and last stitch with a slip stitch.

Round 2: chain 2, reverse double crochet (crab stitch) into each stitch from the previous row. Connect with a slip stitch and tie off.

Once you have sewn in your ends, give yourself permission to do a little happy dance because you are all done

 

I’d like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who joined in on this CAL. I have loved seeing your work build throughout the last few weeks and I’m looking forward to seeing your finished projects. Whether you have done the CAL when it was first released or if you have joined the CAL at a later date I would LOVE to see you finished projects.

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