Splendid Serendipity

ABOUT:

Well, this blanket and pattern have sure been a labour of love. I have put so much of myself into this design, in turn, it’s become my favourite blanket, overtaking my Floral Dreams one. Shh, don’t tell her that.

What’s great about this design is you don’t have to make a blanket if you don’t want to. You could make a cushion or a rectangular shawl, or maybe even a poncho, or bed runner.

It’s a gorgeous, textural blanket made up of large squares full of intricate (but not hard) detail. Either increase your crochet stitch library or have fun making this blanket.

SKILL LEVEL:

As I say quite often, I try and write my patterns so that everyone can at least give them a go. So if you feel confident in your skills, then definitely give it a go. But if you’re quite new to crochet, I’d recommend having a good play around with the different stitches that aren’t familiar to you.

MATERIALS:

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/3.5oz, 295m/322yds)
Crochet hook 4.5mm / US & UK 7

NOTIONS:

Scissors, yarn needle, and blocking equipment if desired

FINISHED SIZE:

Blanket: 160cm/63inch (not pulled tight)
Square: 39cm/15inch unblocked
One motif weighs approximately 84 grams

YARN & COLOURS USED:

Stylecraft Special DK in the following:
Lipstick 1246 x 2 Skeins
Tomato 1723 x 2 Skeins
Spice 1171 x 2 Skeins
Gold 1709 x 2 Skeins
Mustard 1005 x 5 Skeins
Pistachio 1822 x 3 Skeins
Lincoln 1834 x 2 Skeins
Cypress 1824 x 2 Skeins

SOCIAL MEDIA:

I love seeing your creations, so please use the hashtag #theloopystitch when sharing your makes

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS USED:

Both US and UK terms are included in this pattern, simply select the file you wish to download (this will be available from 1st October onwards). Instructions on how to make these stitches are in the pre-order file and full instructions as well.
Below is a list of stitches used within the pattern in US terms. UK terms are in parenthesis’.
Sl st
Sp/s
Ch
Sl St
Standing stitch
Sc (dc)
Hdc (htr)
Dc (tr)
Tr (dtr)
Dc cluster (tr cluster)
Bed dc cluster (beg tr cluster)
Be tr cluster (beg dtr cluster)
Tr cluster (dtr cluster)
Bphdc (bphtr)
Fphdc (fphtr)
Fpdc (fptr)
Fptr2tog (fpdtr2tog)
Sc dc (dc dec)
3rd loop
Fptr5tog cl (fpdtr5tog cl)
Pop
Puff
V St
Invisible Join

WHAT’S IN THE FULL PATTERN:

Written instructions
Round-by-round photos
Charts
and FULL video tutorials

COPYRIGHT:

© Emily Penn 2021. All rights Reserved. My patterns and tutorials are for your personal use only, are my property and are protected by copyright.