Post by rachel on Mar 14, 2009, 11:09pm
All right! I re-wrote the heart puff pattern for use with bulkier yarn. I hope it works for everyone
!Pattern for Rachel’s Crocheted Heart Puff Square (Bulky)
Abbreviations:
Ch = chain st = stitch
Sc = single crochet rem = remaining
Sts = stitches PS = Puff Stitch
*Use 2 strands of worsted weight yarn (or one strand of a bulky yarn) and hook needed for correct finished size (8”). Try a K hook if you crochet tightly, or an I hook if you crochet loosely.
*Work all stitches in BOTH LOOPS of the stitch you are working in.
Puff Stitch (PS): (yo, pull up a loop) 4 times, 9 loops on hook, yo, pull thru 8 loops, yo, pull thru 2 loops, push puff to front of work, work next st.
Beginning chain: Ch 26.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
Rows 2-3: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
Row 4: Sc in first 12 sts, PS in next st, sc in rem 12 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
Row 6: Sc in first 10 sts, PS in next st, sc in next 3 sts, PS in next st, sc in rem 10 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 7: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
Row 8: Sc in first 8 sts, PS in next st, sc in next 7 sts, PS in next st, sc in rem 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 9: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
Row 10: Sc in first 6 sts, PS in next st, sc in next 11 sts, PS in next st, sc in rem 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 11: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
Row 12: Sc in first 5 sts, PS in next st, sc in next 13 sts, PS in next st, sc in rem 5 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 13: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
Row 14: Sc in first 3 sts, PS in next st, sc in next 17 sts, PS in next st, sc in rem 3 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 15: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
Row 16: Sc in first 3 sts, PS in next st, sc in next 17 sts, PS in next st, sc in rem 3 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 17: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
Row 18: Sc in first 3 sts, PS in next st, sc in next 8 sts, PS in next st, sc in next 8 sts, PS in next st, sc in last 3 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 19: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
Row 20: Sc in first 4 sts, PS in next st, sc in next 6 sts, PS in next st, sc in next st, PS in next st, sc in next 6 sts, PS in next st, sc in last 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 21: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
Row 22: Sc in first 6 sts, (PS in next st, sc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, (PS in next st, sc in next st) 3 times, sc in rem 5 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 23-25: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
Sc around each side of square, working (sc, ch 3, sc) in each corner, until square measures 8”. Finish off leaving a 2 yard tail for sewing squares together.
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Here are Rachel's latest TIPS!
http://square-circle-forum.ning.com/photo/kas-south-african-abc-bla...
This was made using the Alphabet Crochet Squares found here: http://www.knit-a-square.com/free-crochet-patterns.html
Here are my tips for using the alphabet patterns:
1. Add one row of single crochet to the top and bottom of the pattern; otherwise it isn't quite square
2. If you find that your puff stitch isn't puffing out very much, change those instructions to "(yo, pull up a loop) 5 times, 11 loops on hook, yo, pull thru 10 loops, yo pull thru 2 loops, push puff to front of work, work next st."
3. If you're having a hard time pulling through the loops of the puff stitch, make sure you "yo, pull up a loop" LOOSELY.
4. I've found that these patterns make my hands/wrists/arms hurt, whether from the repetitive nature and small movements required for single crochets, or fighting with the puff stitches, so be aware of that, and work on a square with a different pattern or take a break if you need to.
5. If you're having a hard time figuring out how to read the graph, try downloading "Rachel's Heart Puff Crochet Square" and making that one first (I also included some of those heart squares in the blanket above). If you look closely at the picture on the page with that pattern, you will notice that I had to crochet around the fininshed square a few times to get it to the right size; it doesn't have to be perfect as long as it's warm =)! I wrote out the instructions for that square, along with including a graph. If you still can't figure out how to make the alphabet squares by just using the graph, let me know, and I can write out the instructions for each of the letters.
6. Let me know if you have any other questions/problems and I will be happy to try to help you =)!