Inside: It’s time for the Quarter Till Two textured crochet blanket square; a unique combination of post stitches and color changes.
The yarn for this design was provided by King Cole. All opinions are my own.
The Quarter Till Two 6 inch afghan square is part of the 2023 Mélange Blanket Crochet Along hosted by Underground Crafter. You can find more info about the CAL – and even some prizes/giveaway info – HERE.
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This beautiful, textured crochet blanket square is an eye-catching work of art. With its intricate pattern and color changes, it will bring a playful style to any home. Whether you use it to create a wall hanging, pillow, bag, or afghan, this one-of-a-kind crochet square is sure to become an instant conversation starter. Its unique and complex pattern will captivate anyone who sees it, making it an absolute must-have.
Quarter Till Two Square
Crochet Pattern
Intermediate Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot
Supplies & Stats
Size
6″ x 6″
Yarn
King Cole Aran Fashion: (70% Acrylic, 30% Wool), Size 4 – Medium/Worsted/Aran, (8 wpi), 219 yds / 100 g, (2.19 yds/g)
Total Yarn Used Per Square: (80 yds / 36 g)
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Main Color: (40 yds / 18 g), Contrast Colors: (20 yds / 9 g) each of 2 colors
Colors used in samples: 3320 Tiree, 3452 Coll, 3451 Staffa
Crochet Hook
US H/8, (5.0 mm)
Gauge
Learn about gauge HERE
14 sts x 14 rows = 4” [10 cm] in sc
Other Supplies
Stitches and Abbreviations
click on highlighted sts for tutorials
bpdc – back post double crochet
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
rnd – round
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
( ) – work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
[ ] – work step in brackets number of times indicated
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Pattern Notes
- Read through all instructions before beginning.
- The stitch count is at the end of each rnd after the period. {count here}
- Chs and sl sts are not included in stitch counts unless specified.
Quarter Till Two Textured Blanket Square Pattern
Square
Rnd 1: With Color A, ch 4, sl st in first ch made to form a ring, ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in ring, [ch 2, 4 dc in ring] 3 times, ch 2, 2 dc in ring, with Color B, sl st in top of beginning ch 2 to join. {4 sts each side}
Rnd 2: Ch 1 loosely, bpdc around each of the first 2 sts, *(hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-2 corner, bpdc around each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-2 corner, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts,** change to Color C, bpdc around each of the next 2 sts; repeat from * to ** once more, with Color A, sl st in 3rd loop of first st to join. {6 sts each side}
Rnd 3: Ch 1 loosely, bpdc around each of the first 3 sts, *(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in ch-2 corner, bpdc around each of the next 3 sts, fpdc around each of the next 3 sts, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in ch-2 corner, fpdc around each of the next 3 sts,** bpdc around each of the next 3 sts; repeat from * to ** once more, with Color C, sl st in 3rd loop of first st to join. {10 sts each side}
Rnd 4: Ch 1 loosely, bpdc around each of the first 5 sts, *(hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-2 corner, bpdc around each of the next 5 sts, fpdc around each of the next 5 sts, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-2 corner, fpdc around each of the next 5 sts,** change to Color B, bpdc around each of the next 5 sts; repeat from * to ** once more, with Color A, sl st in 3rd loop of first st to join. {12 sts each side}
Rnd 5: Ch 1 loosely, bpdc around each of the first 6 sts, *(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in ch-2 corner, bpdc around each of the next 6 sts, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in ch-2 corner, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts,** bpdc around each of the next 6 sts: repeat from * to ** once more, with Color B, sl st in 3rd loop of first st to join. {16 sts each side}
Rnd 6: Ch 1 loosely, bpdc around each of the first 8 sts, *(hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-2 corner, bpdc around each of the next 8 sts, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-2 corner, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts,** change to Color C, bpdc around each of the next 8 sts; repeat from * to ** once more, with Color A, sl st in 3rd loop of first st to join. {18 sts each side}
Rnd 7: Ch 1, bpsc around each of the first 9 sts, *ch 2, skip ch-2 corner, bpsc around each of the next 9 sts, fpsc around each of the next 9 sts, ch 2, skip ch-2 corner, fpsc around each of the next 9 sts,** bpsc around each of the next 9 sts; repeat from * to ** once more, sl st in top of first st to join. {18 sts each side}
Rnd 8: Ch 1, *sc in each st to ch-2 corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corners of Rnds 6&7; repeat from * 3 more times, sc in each remaining st, sl st in top of first st to join. {20 sts each side}
Finishing
- Weave in all ends
- Block piece to 6” square
Happy Stitching!
Video Tutorial – Right Handed
This video can also be found on YouTube HERE.
Video Tutorial – Left Handed
This video can also be found on YouTube HERE.
Quarter Till Two Chart
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A number of links near the bottom of this page are missing. There is text, but no link, to:
Video Tutorial – Right Handed
Video Tutorial – Left Handed
and
Quarter Till Two Chart
Since this interesting square is part of an on-going CAL, it would appear those ought to be there.
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