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Texture is Everything CAL-Part 1

Hello all,

Welcome to the first part of my long awaited CAL: Texture is Everything

I can’t believe how time’s flying and we are just about to start this beautiful journey through the stitches and the land of texture. Are you as excited as I am?

If you want to refresh your memory before start, you can find all of the information about the CAL HERE.

If you prefer, the pattern is available as a downloadable PDF file. You can get it for a small fee on Ravelry HERE.


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This pattern and photographs are the property of K.A.M.E. Crochet by Krisztina Anna Matejcsok-Edomer and are for personal and non-commercial use. You may not alter or sell this pattern in any way. You may sell finished products, but please credit K.A.M.E. Crochet if you can. Thank you!


Difficulty: Advanced Beginner

Size at the end of Part 1: 18” x 18” / 46 cm x 46 cm

Materials needed:

  • 4 mm (G) size hook (I used Furls Pink Odyssey)
  • Stylecraft Special DK in the following shades and quantities:

Wisteria (C1):                   100 g     (295 m/322 yards)

Cream (C2):                       400 g     (1180 m/1288 yards)     

Clematis (C3):                 110 g     (324,5 m/354 yards)      

Blush (C4):                         100 g     (295 m/322 yards)          

Candyfloss (C5):             165 g     (487 m/531 yards)          

Apricot (C6):                     200 g     (590 m/644 yards)          

Lemon (C7):                      200 g     (590 m/644 yards)          

Total: 1275 g  

Total yardage: approx. 3761,5 meters/4105 yards

  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)
  • NOTE: Blocking is essential to enhance the lacy, textured patternwork of your blanket

Stitches Used and Abbreviations:

You can find a detailed description of all of the special stitches, materials needed and abbreviations used, in a separate PDF file!

Download it here:

Gauge: 4 DC STS and 2 rows = 1” / 2.5 cm

Additional notes:

  • If a row/round starts with a Chain 1 or 2, this is not counted as a stitch, unless stated otherwise.
  • Slip stitches do not count as stitches.
  • CH 3 always counts as double crochet.
  • US terms used throughout
  • At the end of every round, there’s going to be a note with the stitch count, so you can keep track of your work easily and avoid any mistakes. It’s written in a different color; the first line in bold is always the total stitch count for the round. Below that, I included a stitch count per side (excluding corner stitches) and per corner too, in case you prefer it that way.
  • When working on the corners, always remember that there might be a hidden stitch hiding under the corner stitches which is the first stitch of the previous row
  • Notes are written in a different color in (brackets) to help you through the pattern.
  • You can start each round as I did in the pattern or you can use a standing stitch or chains, it’s totally up to you!

Instructions

To start: With C1 (Wisteria) MR or CH 5, SLST into first CH to form a ring.

Round 1: (RS)

CH 1, 1 DC (Pic 1) {CH 2, 4 DC} 3 times (Pic 2), CH 2, 3 DC into the ring (Pic 3), SLST to first DC (Pic 4)

Total: 16 DC, 4 x CH 2 SP

Per Side: 4 DC

1.                                                                                                         

2.

3.                                                                                                         

4.

Round 2: (WS)

SLST to CH 2 SP, CH 1, {1 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner)(Pic 1), [{SK next ST, 1 DC in next ST, 1 DC in skipped ST (Pic 2)} twice(Pic 3), {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner)] 4 times, omitting instruction for last corner, 1 DC in first corner SP (Pic 4), SLST to first DC

SLST to CH 2 SP, TURN!

Total: 8 DC crosses, 4 x CH 2 SP

Per Side: 2 DC crosses

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

1.                                                                                                         

2.

3.                                                                                                         

4.

Round 3: (RS)

CH 1, {1 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner)(Pic 1), [{SK next ST, 1 DC in next ST, 1 DC in skipped ST} 4 times, {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner) ] 4 times, omitting instruction for last corner, 1 DC in first corner SP, SLST to first DC

SLST to CH 2 SP, TURN! (see pic)

Total: 16 DC crosses, 4 x CH 2 SP

Per Side: 4 DC crosses

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

Round 4: (WS)

CH 1, {1 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner), [{SK next ST, 1 DC in next ST, 1 DC in skipped ST} 6 times, {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner) ] 4 times, omitting instruction for last corner, 1 DC in first corner SP, SLST to first DC

SLST to CH 2 SP, TURN!

Total: 24 DC crosses, 4 x CH 2 SP

Per Side: 6 DC crosses

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

Round 5: (RS)

CH 1, {1 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner), [{SK next ST, 1 DC in next ST, 1 DC in skipped ST} 8 times, {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner) ] 4 times, omitting instruction for last corner, 1 DC in first corner SP, SLST to first DC

TURN!

Fasten off.

Total: 32 DC crosses, 4 x CH 2 SP

Per Side: 8 DC crosses

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC


Measurement after Round 5:

5” x 5” / 12,7cm x 12,7 cm


Round 6: (WS)

Join C2 (Cream) on WS to any CH 2 SP with a {standing DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner)(Pic 1), [1 FPDC around each ST on side (Pic 2), {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner)(Pic 3)] 4 times, omitting instruction for last corner, 1 DC in first corner SP, SLST to first DC

SLST to CH 2 SP, TURN! (Pic 4)

Total: 80 FPDC

Per Side: 20 FPDC

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

1.                                                                                                         

2.

3.                                                                                                         

4.

Round 7: (RS)

CH 1, {1 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner), [[SK next ST, {1 Puff ST, CH 1, 1 Puff ST} in next ST (Pic 1), SK 1 ST, 1 DC in next ST (Pic 2)] 3 times, [1 DC in next ST (Pic 3), SK next ST, {1 Puff ST, CH 1, 1 Puff ST} in next ST, SK 1 ST] 3 times (Pic 4), {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner)] 4 times, omitting instruction for last corner, 1 DC in first corner SP, SLST to first DC

SLST to CH 2 SP (Pic 5), TURN!

Total: 24 Puff groups, 24 DC

Per Side: 6 Puff groups, 6 DC

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

1.                                                                                                         

2.

3.                                                                                                         

4.

5.

Round 8: (WS)

CH 1, {1 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner), [1 DC in each ST and CH 1 SP on side (Pic 1), {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner)] 4 times, omitting instruction for last corner, 1 DC in first corner SP, SLST to first DC then TURN! (Pic 2)

Fasten off.

Total: 112 DC

Per Side: 28 DC

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

1.                                                                                                         

2.


Measurement after Round 8:

7.5” x 7.5” / 19 cm x 19 cm


Round 9: (RS)

Join C3 (Clematis) on RS to any CH 2 SP with a {standing DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner), [1 BPDC around each ST on side, {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner)] 4 times, omitting instruction for last corner, 1 DC in first corner SP, SLST to first DC

SLST to CH 2 SP, TURN!

Total: 128 BPDC

Per Side: 32 BPDC

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

Round 10: (WS)

Repeat Round 5

SLST to CH 2 SP, TURN!

Total: 72 DC crosses

Per Side: 18 DC crosses

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

Round 11: (RS)

Repeat Round 5

SLST to CH 2 SP, TURN!

Total: 80 DC crosses

Per Side: 20 DC crosses

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

Round 12: (WS)

Repeat Round 5

SLST to CH 2 SP, TURN!

Total: 88 DC crosses

Per Side: 22 DC crosses

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

Round 13: (RS)

Repeat Round 5

SLST to CH 2 SP, TURN!

Total: 96 DC crosses

Per Side: 24 DC crosses

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

Round 14: (WS)

Repeat Round 5

SLST to CH 2 SP, TURN!

Total: 104 DC crosses

Per Side: 26 DC crosses

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

Round 15: (RS)

Repeat Round 5

SLST to CH 2 SP, TURN!

Total: 112 DC crosses

Per Side: 28 DC crosses

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

Round 16: (WS)

Repeat Round 5

SLST to CH 2 SP, TURN!

Total: 120 DC crosses

Per Side: 30 DC crosses

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

Round 17: (RS)

Repeat Round 5

Fasten off.

Total: 128 DC crosses

Per Side: 32 DC crosses

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC


Measurement after Round 17:

15.75” x 15.75” / 40 cm x 40 cm


Round 18:

Note: Starting from this round you work on RS only, you don’t need to turn your work, unless instructed otherwise.

Join C2 (Cream) on to any CH 2 SP with a {standing DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner)(Pic 1), [1 BPDC around each ST on side (Pic 2-3), {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner)] 4 times, omitting instruction for last corner, 1 DC in first corner SP, SLST to first DC (Pic 4)

Total: 272 BPDC

Per Side: 68 BPDC

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

1.                                                                                                         

2.

3.                                                                                                         

4.

Round 19:

SLST to CH 2 corner SP, CH 1, {1 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner), [[SK next ST, {1 Puff ST, CH 1, 1 Puff ST} in next ST, SK 1 ST, 1 DC in next ST] 9 times (Pic 1), [1 DC in next ST (Pic 2), SK next ST, {1 Puff ST, CH 1, 1 Puff ST} in next ST, SK 1 ST] 9 times, {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner)] 4 times, omitting instruction for last corner, 1 DC in first corner SP, SLST to first DC

Total: 72 Puff groups, 72 DC

Per Side: 18 Puff groups, 18 DC

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

1.                                                                                                         

2.

3.                                                                                                         

Round 20:

CH 1, {1 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner), [1 DC in each ST and CH 1 SP on side (Pic 1), {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC} in CH 2 corner SP (corner)] 4 times, omitting instruction for last corner, 1 DC in first corner SP, SLST to first DC (Pic 2)

Fasten off.

Total: 304 DC

Per Side: 76 DC

Corner: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC

1.                                                                                                         

2.


Measurement after Round 20:

18” x 18” / 46 cm x 46 cm


End of Part 1.


Part 2 will be released on November 5, 2021.


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