CAL Week One

Anniversary Mandala CAL

Anniversary Mandala by Julie Yeager

Welcome to Week One of our Anniversary Mandala CAL. Come Crochet Along and create your own unique mandala blanket in time for gift-giving. Instructions will be published here on the blog over the next three weeks (Oct 29, Nov 5, and Nov 12.) One gigantic skein of Caron Anniversary Cakes will result in a 50″ round blanket, just the right size for snuggling on the couch. Purchase yarn through my links and I will get a small commission, thanks! Michaels is having a 20% off sale through the end of the month, and also a buy one, get one at 50% sale this week.

I also worked the pattern in an aran weight yarn, Scheepjes Riverwashed XL, and it measures about 36″ across. I am working on an expansion for the blanket, details soon.

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Anniversary Mandala by Julie Yeager

Materials  

Yarn: Caron Anniversary Cakes (100% Acrylic, 35.3 oz/1000 g, 1061 yds/970 m), Yarn Weight #6 (Super Bulky) :  1 skein Peach Part-ay  

Hook: L (8.0 mm)  crochet hook

Size: 50” (127 cm) diameter circle in super bulky weight;  36” (92 cm) in aran weight

Gauge: 10 ¼” (26 cm) after 6 rounds in super bulky weight; 8 ¼” (21 cm) in aran weight

Pattern uses U.S. crochet terms. 

Color A:  Magenta Color B: Burgundy Color C: Peach Color D: Orange

Abbreviations and Special Stitches

Ch – chain sl – slip st – stitch hdc – half-double crochet sc – single crochet sp – space dc – double crochet FPsc – front post single crochet

BCL2 – beginning cluster (2-dc cluster)(can substitute ch-2 with standing dc) – Ch 2, yo, insert hook in designated sp, yo and pull through, (yo and pull through 2 loops) twice

CL2 – Cluster (2-dc cluster) – (yo, insert hook in designated sp, yo and pull through, yo and pull through 2 loops) x 2, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook

BCL3 – beginning cluster (3-dc cluster)(can substitute ch-2 with standing dc – Ch 2, (yo, insert hook in designated sp, yo and pull through, yo and pull through 2 loops) x 2, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook

CL3 – Cluster (3-dc cluster) – (yo, insert hook in designated sp, yo and pull through, yo and pull through 2 loops) x 3, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook

Join with sc: (Standing stitch) With slip knot on hook, insert hook into designated stitch, grab yarn, pull through, (two loops on hook,) yarn over, pull through two loops

Join with dc: (Standing stitch) – Also can be used for BCL stitches – With slip knot on hook, yarn over (being careful to keep this yo in place), insert hook into designated stitch, grab yarn, pull through (three loops on hook,) (yarn over, pull through two loops) twice

V-stitch: (dc, ch 2, dc) in same st or sp

NOTE:  I designed this mandala for one cake of Caron Anniversary Cakes yarn.  I chose to cut the yarn after each color change, but I designed it to have very little waste.  If you choose not to cut the yarn it will look a little different but have the same general look.  For Round 1, I  began with the start of a new color. Starting with Round 23, the skein was beginning to collapse so I balled up the remaining yarn and used two sections of each color in sequence.  In this colorway, the two orange colors are so similar I used them as one color.  If you use a different colorway keep in mind that I did not cut the yarn between color 4 and 5 (the two very similar oranges.)

Tip: *Working with the cake yarn, the round will end with a little left of the color you are using.  I either cut the yarn or worked a slip stitch in the back loops for 10 or 20 stitches to hide, then started with the new color.  Of course, you can ignore color changes (where I indicate “fasten off”)  and just keep working for a very similar look.

WEEK 1

Round 1:  With Color A, ch 4, join with sl st to form ring, ch 1, 12 hdc in ring, sl st to first hdc. (12 hdc)


Round 2:  BCL2 in first st, ch 2, [(CL2, ch 2) in next st] eleven times, sl st to top of BCL2.  (12 CL2, 12 ch-2 sp)


Round 3:  Sl st in ch-2 sp,  BCL3, ch 3 in same sp, [(CL3, ch 3) in next ch-2 sp] eleven times, sl st to top of BCL3.  (12 CL3, 12 ch-3 sp)

Round 4:  Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 1, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc)  in same sp, [(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp] eleven times, sl st to first sc.  (48 sc, 12 ch-2 sp) 


Round 5: Sl st in next st and in ch-2 sp, (BCL3, ch 2, CL3, ch 2) in same sp, [(CL3, ch 2) twice in next ch-2 sp] eleven times, sl st to top of BCL3.  (24 CL3, 24 ch-2 sp)


Round 6:  Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2), dc in same sp, (V-stitch in next ch-2 sp) 23 times, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-5, fasten off and switch to next color OR keep going by slip stitching to the next start point. (48 dc, 24 ch-2 sp)

Round 7: Join Color B with sc in a “sp” between V-groups.  (Not technically a space since it is not a chain space) [Ch 3, sc in next “sp” between V-groups] 23 times, ch 3, sl st to first sc. (24 sc, 24 ch-3 sp)

Round 8: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, (4 dc in next ch-3 sp) 23 times, sl st to top of beg ch-3. (96 dc) 

Round 9: Sl st to third dc of 4-dc group, BCL2 in same st, ch 2, [sk 1 st, (CL2, ch 2) in next st] 47 times, sl st to first BCL2, fasten off. (48 CL2, 48 ch-2 sp)

Round 10: Join Color C with sl st in any ch-2 sp, (BCL3, ch 3) in same sp, [(CL3, ch 3) in next ch-2 sp] 47 times, sl st to first st. (48 CL3, 48 ch-3 sp)

Round 11: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same sp, [(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-3 sp] 47 times, sl st to first sc, fasten off. (96 sc, 48 ch-2 sp)

Round 12: Join Color D with sl st in any ch-2 sp, (BCL2, ch 2, CL2, ch 2) in same sp, [(CL2, ch 2, CL2, ch 2) in next ch-2 sp] 47 times, sl st to top of BCL2. (96 CL2, 96 ch-2 sp)

Round 12: Join Color D with sl st in any ch-2 sp, (BCL2, ch 2, CL2, ch 1) in same sp, [(CL2, ch 2, CL2, ch 1) in next ch-2 sp] 47 times, sl st to top of BCL2. (96 CL2, 48 ch-2 sp, 48 ch-1 sp)

Round 13: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in same sp, (hdc in next ch-2 sp, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp) 47 times, hdc in next ch-2 sp, sl st to top of beg ch-2. (144 hdc)

Round 13: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in same sp, (hdc in next ch-1 sp, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp) 47 times, hdc in next ch-1 sp, sl st to top of beg ch-2. (144 hdc)

Round 14: Note:  The FPsc is always around the single hdc and the (sc, ch 2, sc) is always between the two hdc in one ch-2 sp.  Ch 1, [(sc, ch 2, sc) in “sp” between 2 hdc, sk hdc, FPsc in next hdc] 48 times, sl st to first sc, fasten off. (96 sc, 48 FPsc, 48 ch-2 sp)

Copyright 2020 Julie Yeager Designs

Coming Soon – CAL

Anniversary Mandala CAL

Just a few more days to wait until the first installment of Anniversary Mandala – coming soon on October 22 right here on the blog. Come Crochet Along and create your own unique mandala blanket in time for gift-giving. One gigantic skein of Caron Anniversary Cakes will result in a 50″ round blanket, just the right size for snuggling on the couch. Purchase yarn through the links on my blog and I will get a small commission, thanks! Michaels is having a 20% off sale through the end of the month, and also a buy one, get one at 50% sale this week.

I also worked the pattern in an aran weight yarn, Scheepjes Riverwashed XL, and it measures about 36″ across. I am working on an expansion for the blanket, details soon.

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NEXT CAL – Anniversary Mandala

Anniversary Mandala CAL, Free Pattern
Anniversary Mandala by Julie Yeager

Next CAL on the Facebook Group and Ravelry Board – I am calling it Anniversary Mandala for my wedding anniversary this month! This is an easy mandala using one full cake of Caron Anniversary Cakes yarn – I used colorway Peach Part-ay. The yarn is a Super Bulky Weight and it has 1061/1000g in one huge squishy skein. I had fun working with this yarn and it worked up quickly using an L (8.00 mm) hook. It is 50″ across so a nice size for a lap blanket. If you use a thinner yarn it will be smaller. You can get the yarn at Michaels; there is a 20% coupon through the end of October. I get a small commission if you purchase through this or any links on my blog.

The pattern will be free here on the blog starting October 22, 2020. I will release the instructions over 4 weeks. If you wish to purchase the full pattern on Ravelry or Etsy it will be available for sale.

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Heavy Turtleneck Cowl

Accessories, Free Pattern

New free pattern alert! I was attracted to the beautiful colors in Lion Brand’s new Two of Wands Hue + Me yarn and had to try it. It is a bulky weight yarn and I used my three skeins and an L hook to make two warm and stylish cowls. The first version is a little more long and narrow and drapes below the collar. The second version folds over and fits just around the neck. Use Print-Friendly button if you would like to print pattern. Purchase yarn from my affiliate links and I will receive a commission. You will need three skeins for two cowls. Lion Brand or Knitpicks/WeCrochet. Post photos on Ravelry and social media – I would love to see! #turtleneckcowl #crochetalongwithjulieanny

Heavy Turtleneck Cowl Two Ways 

by Julie Yeager

Materials  

Yarn:  Lion Brand Two of Wands Hue + Me (Bulky Weight, #5 – 4.4 oz/125 g, 137 yd/125 m):  A) 1 skein Terra ,  B) 1 skein Agave, C) 1 skein Fatigues

Hook: L (8.0 mm)crochet hook

Size:  Version 1: 10” x 30”  Version 2: 12” x 26”

Stitch pattern requires a starting chain with a multiple of 3.

Pattern uses U.S. crochet terms. 

Version 1

Row 1: With Color A, ch 27, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, [sk 2 ch, (sc, 2 dc) in next ch]  7 times, sk 2 ch, sc in last ch, turn. 

Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc, [sk 2 st, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc] 7 times, sk 2 st, sc in top of ch-2, turn.

Repeat Row 2  for a total of 33 rows, changing to Color B with last yarnover. With B, repeat Row 2 for 14 more rows.

Join last row to Row 1 with slip stitch.

Version 2

Row 1: With Color C, ch 30, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, [sk 2 ch, (sc, 2 dc) in next ch]  8 times, sk 2 ch, sc in last ch, turn. 

Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc, [sk 2 st, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc]  8 times, sk 2 st, sc in top of ch-2, turn.

Repeat Row 2  for a total of 27 rows, changing to Color B with last yarnover. With B, repeat Row 2 for 15 more rows.

Join last row to Row 1 with slip stitch.

Copyright 2020 Julie Yeager Designs

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Serenity Now Afghan Block

Free Pattern

I am honored this week to be featured in the Moogly Block CAL 2020. My contribution is a fun floral block with a little bit of everything – popcorn stitch, post stitches, crocodile stitch, clusters, and more post stitches! I thought we could all use a little serenity now, and I thought the round mandala rhythms would be soothing. I hope you enjoy combining your colors as you put your own spin on my design.

Thank you to Tamara for featuring my work this week, and thank you to Yarnspirations for providing me with the beautiful Red Heart With Love yarn.

Check out all the designs in this years Moogly 2020 CAL, and thank you to all the generous and talented designers who contribute.

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Serenity Now Afghan Block

By Julie Yeager

12” Afghan Block

U.S.Crochet Terms 

Materials: Red Heart with Love (100% Acrylic, #4, 7 oz/198 g; 370 yds/338 m)

Color A: Aran (40 g) B: Dusty Purple (10 g) C: Cameo (20 g) D: Lettuce (20 g)

Crochet Hook size J (6.0 mm)

Special Stitches and abbreviations: 

Beg – beginning  BLO – back loop only  Ch – chain dc – double crochet FLO – front loop only hdc – half double crochet  sc – single crochet  sk – skip   sl – slip   sp – space   tr – treble crochet 

BCl – beginning double crochet cluster: ch 2 (counts as dc), (dc until last step leaving one loop on hook) twice, yo and pull through all three loops on hook

BegPC – beginning popcorn, see Popcorn below.  Substitute ch-3 for first dc.

BPsc – back post single crochet – insert hook from back to front around post of designated stitch; yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yo and draw through 2 loops (1 loop on hook)

BPdc – back post double crochet – Yarn over,  insert hook from back to front around post of designated stitch; yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), (yo and draw through 2 loops) twice 

Cl – double crochet cluster – (dc until last step leaving one loop on hook) three times, yo and pull through all four loops on hook 

FPsc – front post single crochet – insert hook behind post of stitch (from front to back), yo, pull through, bring up even with last stitch completed, yo, pull through 2 loops (1 loop on hook) 

Join with sc – (Standing stitch) With slip knot on hook, insert hook into designated stitch, grab yarn, pull through, (two loops on hook,) yarn over, pull through two loops

PC – Popcorn –  5 dc in one st or sp, remove hook, insert hook from front to back in first dc, grab working yarn and pull through, ch 1 to tighten. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

Picot –  Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1

Notes:  Ch-3 at the beginning of a round counts as a dc.  “Omitting last stitches” means that those stitches were already completed at the beginning of the Round.

Instructions: 

Round 1: With Color A, ch 4, join with sl st to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, sl st to top of beg ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in BLO in same st as join, (dc in FLO in next st, dc in BLO in same st) eleven times, sl st to top of beg ch-3, fasten off. (24 dc)

Round 3: Join Color B with sl st in any st, Beg PC in same st, (2 dc in next st, PC in next st) eleven times, 2 dc in next st, sl st to top of Beg PC, fasten off. (24 dc, 12 PC)

Round 4: (When working into PC, work into the loops of the ch that closes the PC.) Join Color A with sl st in FLO of any PC, ch 3, dc in BLO in same st as join, [dc in FLO in next st, dc in BLO in next st, (dc in FLO next st, dc in BLO in same st)] eleven times, dc in FLO in next st, dc in BLO in next st, sl st to top of beg ch-3. (48 dc)

Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same and next st, [(sc, ch 3, sc) in next st, sc in next 3 st] twelve times, omitting last 2 st, sl st to first sc, fasten off. (60 sc, 12 ch-3 sp)

Round 6:  Join Color C with sl st in any ch-3 sp, ch 3, (4 dc, picot, 5 dc) in same sp, [sk 5 sc, (5 dc, picot, 5 dc) in ch-3 sp] eleven times, sk 5 sc, sl st to top of beg ch-3. (120 dc, 12 picot)

Round 7: Ch 1, skip first dc, (BPsc in next 4 st, ch 1, sk picot, BPsc in next 4 st, sk last dc of this petal and first dc of next petal) twelve times, sl st to first BPsc, fasten off.  (96 BPsc,  12 ch-1 sp)

Round 8: Join Color A with sc in any ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 2 st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, [(tr, ch 2, tr)  in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, (sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 2 st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st) twice, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 2 st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st] four times, omitting last 2 st, sl st to first st. (13 st, 12 ch-1 sp, 1 ch-2 sp per side)   

Round 9: (All stitches in this round are worked into the chain spaces.) Sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in same sp, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp for corner, 2 dc in next sp, 2 hdc in next sp, (2 sc in next sp, sc in next sp) twice,  (sc in next sp, 2 sc in next sp) twice, 2 hdc in next sp, 2 dc in next sp] four times, omitting last 4 st, sl st to top of beg ch-2. (24 st plus ch-1 sp per side)

Round 10: Sl st in next 3 st,  (BCl, ch 3, Cl) in same st (the 2nd of 2-dc), sk 2 st,{ [(Cl, ch 3) twice, Cl] in ch-1 corner sp, sk 2 st, (Cl, ch 3, Cl) in next dc, sk 2 st.  Tr in next st, picking up point of picot from Round 6, tr in next 6 st.  Tr in next st, picking up picot, tr in next 5 st.  Tr in next st, picking up picot. Sk 2 st, (Cl, ch 3, Cl) in next st, sk 2 st} four times, omitting last 2 Cl, sl st to top of first Cl. (7 Cl, 14 tr, 4 ch-3 sp per side)

Round 11: Ch 1, FPsc in same Cl, [3 sc in ch-3 sp, (FPsc in next Cl) twice, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, FPsc in next Cl, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, (FPsc in next Cl) twice, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, FPsc in next Cl, FPsc in next 14 st, FPsc in next Cl] four times, omitting last Cl, sl st to first FPsc, fasten off. (33 st per side)

Round 12: Working behind Round 11 into the stitches of Round 10, join Color D with sl st to first tr of any side, ch 3, dc in next 13 st.  [Returning to the stitches of Round 11, ch 1, sk 1 st (the FPsc around Cl), BPdc in next 3 st, ch 2, sk 2 st, BPdc in next 3 st, ch 2 for corner, sk next st, BPdc in next 3 st, ch 2, sk 2 st, BPdc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk next st, dc next 14 st of  Round 10] four times, omitting last 14 st, sl st to top of beg ch-3. (26 dc, 3 ch-2 sp, 2 ch-1 sp per side) 

Round 13: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 13 st, [sc in ch-1 sp, sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in next 3 st, 3 sc in ch-2 sp for corner, sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in next 3 st, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in next 14 st] four times, omitting last 14 st, sl st to first sc.  (35 st per side)  
Round 14: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 23 st, 3 sc in next st for corner, sc in next 34 st) four times, omitting last 24 st, sl st to first sc, fasten off. (37 st per side)

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Summer Sales

Sale!

Sometimes the days pass so quickly, and before you know it we are into a new month. That’s how I feel about the Summer this year! With the kids out of school since March, it’s hard to keep up! But this hot weather here in New York is beginning to remind me.

Hope you are all enjoying your crochet these days. I am currently working stealthily on a new design which I cannot discuss, and I have an upcoming square in the Moogly CAL in September, but other than that I am just playing along with ideas and using up stash on some of my older designs. I was thinking of doing a free CAL to one of the older designs in the Fall, maybe Deco’Ghan.

I really like the Ophelia Blanket and the All the Colors Blanket to use up stash.

I am offering a Free Pattern in my Ravelry Store for our Fourth of July holiday this weekend, use Coupon Code freeforfourth and receive any one single pattern free (e-books not included). This promotion starts now and is good until end of day July 4, 2020.

I’m also offering a BOGO – Buy One, Get One Free, in my Ravelry Store for the rest of the Summer until September 10, 2020. No Coupon needed, just put two patterns in your cart and the lower priced pattern will be free. May use more than once, e-books are included.

In my Etsy Shop, I am offering a 40% discount for the rest of the Summer until September 10, 2020, using Coupon Code SUMMER2020. If you see a pattern that you want that is not in my Etsy Shop, please send me a reminder and I will put it in there!

Thanks to all of you who purchase my patterns and who share your creations on social media! #crochetalongwithjulieanny

JulieAnny Granny Version 2

JulieAnny Granny

How’s everyone doing with last week’s free pattern, Kylie Bridget Shawl? The pattern is free here on the blog and is a triangle shawl in an easy and relaxing spike stitch repeat.

I finished my Second Version of JulieAnny Granny Blanket; the instructions are updated in the original pattern. This version consists of 12 – 16″ squares in the same pattern to form an approximately 50″ x 66″ blanket. The colors and style make it perfect for that masculine pattern we are always looking for to make a gift for that son, nephew, or dear old dad. It also boasts clean contemporary lines to fit in with today’s decor. For this version, I used 4 skeins each of 5 different colors of Knit Picks Brava Bulky. I am loving soothing blues and grays these days. The pattern is still on sale at 40% off with Coupon Code OCT40 until June 2, 2020, and after that at 20% off with JULIE20.

I did a little exercise to showcase some of my patterns in a self-striping yarn like KnitPicks Chroma Worsted in colorway Ponderosa. I love small motifs in the round, but sometimes don’t like the color jog at the end of each round that you will see with self-striping yarn. In the bottom left Motif, Filler Hex from my Hexaghan pattern, you can see the jog I’m talking about, but the holey corners help a little. In my Spiral Hexaround Motif , upper right, the piece is worked in a continuous spiral to eliminate the jog. In Modern Blanket of Flowers in the upper left, the overlay stitches in a contrasting color disguise any imperfections in color progression. If you are interested in any of these patterns, do not forget your 40 % off coupon!

Kylie Bridget CAL

Kylie Bridget Shawl

Thought we would do a quick shawl free CAL to get us through these stressful days. The shawl is called Kylie Bridget, named after my beautiful niece, and is triangle shaped starting from a narrow end and increasing every other row. I haven’t exactly finished my shawl yet, but I am planning on 6 skeins of Lion Brand Ferris Wheel , 3 skeins each of Cotton Candy and Vintage Carousel. You can use two shades of a self-striping yarn or any yarn you would like. I used a K hook, about 3 sizes larger than the recommended hook for this yarn, because the spike stitches make a thick fabric and I wanted some drape with a shawl, but it is definitely not a loose fabric even with the K hook. If you look at the test shawl worked by JustBecauseICan, her colors made the pattern look like houndstooth!

The pattern will be free here on the blog for a limited time, so come join with us and crochet along on my Ravelry Board or Facebook Group called “Crochet-A-Long with JulieAnny.” You can print this page or save to PDF using the print friendly button at the bottom of the page. You can also purchase a copy of the pattern on Ravelry to keep in your Ravelry library for 40% off the price of $4.99 with Coupon Code OCT40, bringing the price to $2.99.

Kylie Bridget Shawl by Julie Yeager

Yarn and Yarn Requirements

Lion Brand Ferris Wheel (85 g – 270 yards)

 A) 3 skeins Cotton Candy;  B) 3 skeins Vintage Carousel 

Hook: Suggest size K (6.5), a little larger than recommended for drape

Size: Coming Soon

Notes:  Pattern uses U.S. crochet terms.  Increases are at the end of the row in the first row of a new color.  Stitch count increases by one every two rows. Use a stitch marker every 10 or 20 rows so you can count easily to keep on track. Spike stitch tip:  For a “spikier” look, work spike stitch between the spike and the sc 2 rows below rather than “into” the sc. Picking up strand not in use: I sc’d around the color not in use just for the first sc of the row. You can see in my photo that I did not pick up the strand on the first few rows and it really makes a difference. I also added a pointier starting point so my photo differs a little there.

Abbreviations and Special Stitches

ch – chain dc –  double crochet sc – single crochet sk – skein or skip sl – slip sp – space st – stitch    yo – yarn over

spk dc – spike dc – double crochet worked into designated st or sp below, drawing up even with current row

Foundation Rows: 

F1: With Color A, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 st, turn.

F2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st, changing to Color B with last yarnover, turn.

F3: Ch 1, sc first st, (working around strand of Color A with this one st) sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st, turn.

F4: Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st) twice, changing to Color A with last yarnover, turn.

Pattern Repeat:

Row 1: With Color A, ch 1, sc in first st, (working around strand of Color B with this one st,) (spike dc in sc that was skipped 2 rows below, sk ch-1 sp, sc in sc) across to end, sc again in same last st, (increase made,) turn.

Row 2: Tip:  Except for first sc, all your sc will be into a spike dc.  Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st) across to one st before end, sc in last st, changing to Color B with last yarnover, turn.

Row 3: With Color B, ch 1, sc in first st (working around strand of Color A with this one st,) sc in next st, (spike dc in sc that was skipped  2 rows below, sk ch-1 sp, sc in sc) across to end, sc again in same last st (increase made), turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st) across to end, changing to Color A with last yarnover, turn.  (At the end of first repeat, stitch count is 4 sc and 3 ch-1 sp) 

Repeat Rows 1 – 4 until desired length. My goal is to stop when it is a triangle with two equal sides.

Copyright 2020 Julie Yeager Designs Please do not post this pattern on the internet. Posting a link to my website – www.julieyeagerdesigns.com, or to my Ravelry store – where you can see all my patterns – http://www.ravelry.com/stores/Julie-yeager-designs, is appreciated. Contact me via e-mail at [email protected]  

Stay Home Sale

Sale!

Stay home and crochet – All patterns in my Ravelry Store now on sale at 40% off with Coupon Code OCT40 until 3/31/2020 – may be used more than once. This is Midday Mandala – what are you thinking of stitching? Check out afghan squares, full afghan designs, and more in my Ravelry Store. Sign up on this blog for updates, and FOLLOW me on Instagram and Facebook for new patterns and sales.

Free Patterns and Deals

Free Pattern

Just want to apologize for posting an advertising post yesterday with no valuable content. To make up for that, want to remind you of the free patterns and free coupon codes that are currently available from Julie Yeager Designs. 

As an independent designer, I rely on sales of my patterns to keep my business going. My patterns are available for sale on Ravelry, Etsy, and Love Crafts. To give you a taste of my pattern-writing style and to participate with special events, I offer several free patterns.  Permanently free on this blog are Fantastic, Sweet and Fair, Gretchen, Gentle Waves Hat, and Strawberry Blossom. Free on Ravelry with Coupon Code until 12/31/2021 are Clusters (code is BAWJ), Buffalo Plaid (code is Plaid), Candice Head Wrap ( code is candiceheadwrap), and Star Gingham (code is FFF.)  Also, all 4.99 afghan square patterns are Buy One, Get One Free, just put two in cart. Also, 20% off each purchase with JULIE20.  

So that’s the rundown on current promotions. Thank you to all who purchase my patterns and buy yarn through my affiliate links! I really appreciate you!

photo credits to: marianapaula, cuddlycritter, primrosejill, chitweed, Starbaby, and louisewh.