Halloween Blanket Week 2 Alt
Halloween Blanket Week 2 Alt
10895
CROCHET
TRICK OR TREAT
CROCHET ALONG
WITH @HAPPYCROCHETLADY
WE TRIPLE-CHECK
OUR PATTERNS TO
GUARANTEE SUCCESS
WHEN YOU USE BONUS WEEK 2
SIRDAR YARNS DOUBLE KNITTING
BONUS DK
TRICK OR TREAT
CROCHET ALONG
WITH @HAPPYCROCHETLADY
Follow the pattern for stitch counts, colour sequences and other important information and
turn to Rachel’s beginner-friendly videos to guide you step-by-step from first magic ring to your
final cobweb.
IN CM
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DESIGN NO 10895
YOU WILL NEED
1
2
Yarn F013 Hayfield Bonus DK, 100g
3
Clementine 576 2
4
Neon Purple 551 2
5
2
Lemongrass 699 2
6
Black 965 2
7
3
White 961 2
8
Light Grey Mix 814
9
2
10
Zest 582
4
1
11
Signal Red 977 1
12
You also need 1 4.00 (UK8 – USA G/6) Crochet Hook.
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.
13
14
SIZE SIZE
THIS WEEKS SQUARES EACH
15
6
16
13cm (5”)
(approx)
17
115 cm (45”)
(approx – not
7
18
including cobwebs)
13 cm (5”) (approx)
19
20
8
21
100 cm (39”)
(approx – not
22
including cobwebs)
9
23
24
25
10
26
27
28
11
THIS WEEK’S STITCH
HOW TO’S MAGIC RING
CHAIN Starting a project with a magic ring removes the
To start, make a slip knot and place hole at the centre of your work, which is a feature 1.
loop on hook. To make 1 chain, yarn of some other starting methods.
over hook and draw yarn through loop
on hook. Rachel shows you one way to create a magic ring
in her video, do give that a go. Here’s an
TREBLE CROCHET STITCH alternative. Use the one that works best for you. Working
end
Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch
or space indicated in pattern, yarn 1. Lay the tail end of yarn down across the left
hand so the tail is pointing downwards. Take the Tail end
over hook, draw yarn through stitch
or space (3 loops on hook), yarn over working end of the yarn and wrap it around
hook and draw yarn through 1st 2 the thumb clockwise so that where the yarn
loops on hook (2 loops left on hook), crosses is facing you. Lay the working end down 2.
yarn over hook and draw through last the back of the hand.
2 loops on hook. 2. Take the hook and insert it under the tail end,
grab the yarn and pull under the tail end to
SLIP STITCH form a loop around the hook.
Insert hook into the stitch or space
indicated in pattern, yarn over hook 3. Yarn over with the working end of yarn and
and draw yarn through both the stitch make 1ch.
or space and the loop on the hook.
4. Keeping the ring in place slip the ring off the
thumb and hold the hook and yarn as you would
FASTEN OFF
to work your crochet.
With the last loop still on hook, cut 3.
the yarn (leaving a long enough tail for 5. Insert the hook into the ring and work as many
weaving the end in) then yarn over stitches as needed into the ring.
hook and draw end of yarn all the way
through loop on hook. Pull tight to 6. 6. Whilst holding onto the work pull the tail
secure. gently to close up the ring.
This will now count as your 1st round.
DOUBLE TREBLE
CROCHET STITCH
(Yarn over hook) twice, insert hook
TENSION the rounds to prevent getting them
into stitch or space indicated in pattern, tangled.
yarn over hook, draw yarn through We’ve given the measurements as a
stitch or space (4 loops on hook), yarn guide but everyone crochets differently Colour Changes
over hook and draw yarn through 1st and the actual size of your blanket will Stop crocheting right before you draw
2 loops on hook (3 loops left on hook), depend on your tension (how tightly yarn through the last loops on your
yarn over hook and draw yarn through you crochet). hook for the stitch before the colour
1st 2 loops on hook (2 loops left on change. Drop the colour you are using
hook), yarn over hook and draw yarn If your Week Two squares are much on the wrong side of the work, put the
through last 2 loops on hook. smaller than shown, your finished new colour yarn on your hook and
blanket will be smaller too and you draw the new colour through the last
HALF TREBLE could have a bit more yarn left over. loops on your hook.
CROCHET STITCH If you’re happy with that, don’t worry
Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch at all. If not, try a 4.50 crochet hook. If
or space indicated in pattern, yarn your square is much bigger, try a STITCHES &
over hook, draw yarn through stitch 3.50 crochet hook. ABBREVIATIONS
or space (3 loops on hook), yarn over NB - These instructions use UK
hook and draw through all 3 loops on crochet terms throughout - For US
TIPS & TECHNIQUES terms, scroll to US version of pattern.
hook.
Notes:- ch - chain
DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH 3ch at beginning of each round counts dc - double crochet
Insert hook into stitch or space as a stitch. DK - double knitting
indicated in pattern, yarn over hook, dtr - double treble
draw yarn through stitch or space When working on Spooky Swirl, leave htr - half treble crochet
(2 loops on hook), yarn over hook and a loop at end of each round to return rep - repeat
draw yarn through both loops on hook. to, move the yarn balls as you work rnd - round
sp(s) - space(s)
ss - slip stitch 1st Rnd. 3ch (3ch counts as 1tr), 11tr 1tr into each of next 3 sts, changing
st(s) - stitch(es) into ring, ss into top of 3ch. 12tr. to Lemongrass on yoh of last tr, 1htr
tr - treble crochet into each of next 2 sts, 1tr into each of
yoh - yarn over hook 2nd Rnd. 3ch, 1tr into st on which 3ch next 2 sts, 2dtr into next st, 2ch, 2dtr
stands, (2tr into next tr) 11 times, ss into same st, 1tr into each of next 2
WEEK 2 CAL PATTERN into top of 3ch. 24tr. sts, 1htr into next st, ss into top of 1st
htr. 60 sts and 4 2ch sps.
SPOOKY EYEBALL SQUARE 3rd Rnd. 3ch, 1tr into st on which 3ch
stands, 1tr into next st, (2tr into next 6th Rnd. 3ch, 1tr into each of next
(Make 4)
st, 1tr into next st) 11 times, ss into 9 sts, 2tr into corner 2ch sp, 2ch, 2tr
Using Black (965) make a magic ring.
top of 3ch. 36tr. into same corner 2ch sp, * 1tr into
1st Rnd. 3ch (3ch counts as 1tr), 11tr each of next 15 sts, 2tr into corner
4th Rnd. 3ch, 1tr into st on which 3ch
into ring changing to Zest (582) in last 2ch sp, 2ch, 2tr into same corner 2ch
stands, 1tr into each of next 2 sts, (2tr
yoh of last tr, ss into top of 3ch. 12tr. sp, rep from * twice more, 1tr into
into next st, 1tr into each of next
each of next 5 sts, ss into top of 3ch.
2nd Rnd. Using Zest, 3ch, 1tr into st 2 sts) 11 times changing to Black (965)
76 sts and 4 2ch sps. Fasten off.
on which 3ch stands, (2tr into next in last yoh of last tr, ss into top of 3ch.
tr) 11 times changing to White (961) 48tr. Fasten off White. SPOOKY SWIRL SQUARE
in last yoh of last tr, ss into top of 3ch. (Make 5)
5th Rnd. Using Black, 1ch (does not
24tr. Fasten off Zest and Black.
count as a st), 1htr into st on which
Using Black (965) make a magic ring.
3rd Rnd. Using White, 3ch, 1tr into st 1ch stands, 1dc into each of next 3 sts,
on which 3ch stands, 1tr into next st, 1htr into each of next 2 sts, 1tr into 1st Rnd. 6tr into ring, pull up yarn to
(2tr into next st, 1tr into next st) 11 each of next 2 sts, 2dtr into next st, make a long loop, remove hook. Using
times, ss into top of 3ch. 36tr. 2ch, 2dtr into same st, * 1tr into each White (961) ss into ring, 6tr into ring,
of next 2 sts, 1htr into each of next 2 pull up yarn to make a long loop,
4th Rnd. 3ch, 1tr into st on which 3ch sts, 1dc into each of next 3 sts, 1htr remove hook. Pull magic ring tight.
stands, 1tr into each of next 2 sts, (2tr into each of next 2 sts, 1tr into each of 12tr.
into next st, 1tr into each of next 2 next 2 sts, 2dtr into next st, 2ch, 2dtr
sts) 11 times changing to Signal Red into same st, rep from * twice more, 2nd Rnd. Insert hook into Black loop,
(977) in last yoh of last tr, ss into top 1tr into each of next 2 sts, 1htr into 1tr into 1st White st, place stitch
of 3ch. 48tr. next st, ss into 1st htr. 60 sts and 4 marker into top of st just worked, 1tr
2ch sps. into same st, (2tr into next st) 5 times,
5th Rnd. Using Signal Red, 1dc into pull up yarn to make a long loop,
each st to last st, changing to Black in 6th Rnd. 3ch, 1tr into each of next remove hook and insert hook into
last yoh of last dc, ss into last st. 48dc. 9 sts, 2tr into corner 2ch sp, 2ch, 2tr White loop, (2tr into next st) 6 times.
into same corner 2ch sp, * 1tr into 24tr. Remove stitch marker.
6th Rnd. Using Black, 1ch (1ch does each of next 15 sts, 2tr into corner
not count as a st), 1htr into st on 2ch sp, 2ch, 2tr into same corner 2ch 3rd Rnd. Cont using White, 1tr into
which 1ch stands, 1dc into each of sp, rep from * twice more, 1tr into next st, place stitch marker into top
next 3 sts, 1htr into each of next 2 sts, each of next 5 sts, ss into top of 3ch. of st just worked, 2tr into next st, (1tr
1tr into each of next 2 sts, 2dtr into 76 sts and 4 2ch sps. Fasten off. into next st, 2tr into next st) 5 times,
next st, 2ch, 2dtr into same st, * 1tr pull up yarn to make a long loop,
into each of next 2 sts, 1htr into each remove hook and insert hook into
of next 2 sts, 1dc into each of next Black loop, (1tr into next st, 2tr into
3 sts, 1htr into each of next 2 sts, 1tr JACK O’LANTERN SQUARE next st) 6 times. 36tr. Remove stitch
into each of next 2 sts, 2dtr into next (Make 5) marker.
st, 2ch, 2dtr into same st, rep from * Using Clementine (576), work as given
twice more, 1tr into each of next 2 sts, 4th Rnd. Cont using Black, 1tr into
for Skullington Square to 4th rnd.
1htr into next st, ss into 1st htr. 60 sts next st, place stitch marker into top of
and 4 2ch sps. Do not fasten off. 5th Rnd. Using Lemongrass (699), 1ch st just worked, 1tr into next st, 2tr into
(does not count as a st), 1htr into st next st, (1tr into each of next 2 sts,
7th Rnd. 3ch, 1tr into each of next on which 1ch stands, 1dc into each of 2tr into next st) 5 times, pull up yarn
9 sts, 2tr into corner 2ch sp, 2ch, 2tr next 3 sts, 1htr into each of next 2 sts, to make a long loop, remove hook and
into same corner 2ch sp, * 1tr into 1tr into each of next 2 sts, 2dtr into insert hook into White loop, (1tr into
each of next 15 sts, 2tr into corner next st, 2ch, 2dtr into same st, * 1tr each of next 2 sts, 2tr into next st)
2ch sp, 2ch, 2tr into same corner 2ch into each of next 2 sts, 1htr into each 6 times. 48 sts. Fasten off White,
sp, rep from * twice more, 1tr into of next 2 sts, 1dc into each of next remove hook and stitch markers.
each of next 5 sts, ss into top of 3ch. 3 sts, 1htr into each of next 2 sts, 1tr
5th Rnd. Turn work 180 degrees so
76 sts and 4 2ch sps. Fasten off. into each of next 2 sts, 2dtr into next
Black loop is facing up, undo Black
st, 2ch, 2dtr into same st, rep from *
SKULLINGTON SQUARE loop, pick up the 2 loops with hook,
once more, 1tr into each of next 2 sts,
using Clementine (576), yoh and pull
(Make 4) 1htr into each of next 2 sts, changing
through, * 1tr into each of next 2 sts,
Using White (961) make a magic ring. to Clementine in last yoh of last htr,
1htr into each of next 2 sts, 1dc into
each of next 3 sts, 1htr into each of
next 2 sts, 1tr into each of next 2 sts,
2dtr into next st, 2ch, 2dtr into same
st, rep from * 3 times more, 1tr into
next st, 1htr into next st, 1dc into next
st, ss into next st. 60 sts and 4 2ch sps.
Fasten off Black.
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DESIGN NO 10895
YOU WILL NEED
1
2
Yarn F013 Hayfield Bonus DK, 100g
3
Clementine 576 2
4
Neon Purple 551 2
5
2
Lemongrass 699 2
6
Black 965 2
7
3
White 961 2
8
Light Grey Mix 814
9
2
10
Zest 582
4
1
11
Signal Red 977 1
12
You also need 1 4.00 (UK8 – USA G/6) Crochet Hook.
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.
13
14
SIZE SIZE
THIS WEEKS SQUARES EACH
15
6
16
13cm (5”)
(approx)
17
115 cm (45”)
(approx – not
7
18
including cobwebs)
13 cm (5”) (approx)
19
20
8
21
100 cm (39”)
(approx – not
22
including cobwebs)
9
23
24
25
10
26
27
28
11
THIS WEEK’S STITCH
HOW TO’S MAGIC RING
CHAIN Starting a project with a magic ring removes the
To start, make a slip knot and place hole at the centre of your work, which is a feature 1.
loop on hook. To make 1 chain, yarn of some other starting methods.
over hook and draw yarn through loop
Rachel shows you one way to create a magic ring
on hook.
in her video, do give that a go. Here’s an
Working
DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH alternative. Use the one that works best for you.
end
Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch
1. Lay the tail end of yarn down across the left
or space indicated in pattern, yarn hand so the tail is pointing downwards. Take the Tail end
over hook, draw yarn through stitch working end of the yarn and wrap it around
or space (3 loops on hook), yarn over the thumb clockwise so that where the yarn
hook and draw yarn through 1st 2 crosses is facing you. Lay the working end down 2.
loops on hook (2 loops left on hook), the back of the hand.
yarn over hook and draw through last 2
2. Take the hook and insert it under the tail end,
loops on hook.
grab the yarn and pull under the tail end to
SLIP STITCH form a loop around the hook.
Insert hook into the stitch or space
3. Yarn over with the working end of yarn and
indicated in pattern, yarn over hook
make 1ch.
and draw yarn through both the stitch
or space and the loop on the hook. 4. Keeping the ring in place slip the ring off the
thumb and hold the hook and yarn as you would
FASTEN OFF to work your crochet.
With the last loop still on hook, cut 3.
the yarn (leaving a long enough tail for 5. Insert the hook into the ring and work as many
weaving the end in) then yarn over stitches as needed into the ring.
hook and draw end of yarn all the way 6. 6. Whilst holding onto the work pull the tail
through loop on hook. Pull tight to gently to close up the ring.
secure.
This will now count as your 1st round.
TREBLE CROCHET STITCH
(Yarn over hook) twice, insert hook
TENSION the rounds to prevent getting them
into stitch or space indicated in pattern,
We’ve given the measurements as a tangled.
yarn over hook, draw yarn through
guide but everyone crochets differently
stitch or space (4 loops on hook), yarn Colour Changes
and the actual size of your blanket will
over hook and draw yarn through 1st Stop crocheting right before you draw
depend on your tension (how tightly
2 loops on hook (3 loops left on hook), yarn through the last loops on your
you crochet).
yarn over hook and draw yarn through hook for the stitch before the colour
1st 2 loops on hook (2 loops left on If your Week Two squares are much change. Drop the colour you are using
hook), yarn over hook and draw yarn smaller than shown, your finished blan- on the wrong side of the work, put the
through last 2 loops on hook. ket will be smaller too and you could new colour yarn on your hook and
have a bit more yarn left over. draw the new colour through the last
HALF DOUBLE
If you’re happy with that, don’t worry loops on your hook.
CROCHET STITCH
Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch at all. If not, try a 4.50 crochet hook. If STITCHES &
or space indicated in pattern, yarn your square is much bigger, try a 3.50 ABBREVIATIONS
over hook, draw yarn through stitch crochet hook.
NB - These instructions use US
or space (3 loops on hook), yarn over
crochet terms throughout
hook and draw through all 3 loops on
hook.
TIPS & TECHNIQUES ch - chain
dc - double crochet
SINGLE CROCHET STITCH Notes:- DK - double knitting
Insert hook into stitch or space indi- 3ch at beginning of each round counts hdc - half double crochet
cated in pattern, yarn over hook, draw as a stitch. rep - repeat
yarn through stitch or space (2 loops rnd - round
When working on Spooky Swirl, leave
on hook), yarn over hook and draw sc - single crochet
a loop at end of each round to return
yarn through both loops on hook. sp(s) - space(s)
to, move the yarn balls as you work
ss - slip stitch SKULLINGTON SQUARE 3 sts, 1hdc into each of next 2 sts, 1dc
st(s) - stitch(es) into each of next 2 sts, 2tr into next st,
(Make 4)
tr - treble crochet 2ch, 2tr into same st, rep from
yoh - yarn over hook Using White (961) make a magic ring. * once more, 1dc into each of next 2
sts, 1hdc into each of next 2 sts,
1st Rnd. 3ch (3ch counts as 1dc), 11dc changing to Clementine in last yoh of
WEEK 2 CAL PATTERN into ring, ss into top of 3ch. 12dc. last hdc, 1dc into each of next 3 sts,
changing to Lemongrass on yoh of last
SPOOKY EYEBALL SQUARE 2nd Rnd. 3ch, 1dc into st on which dc, 1hdc into each of next 2 sts, 1dc
(Make 4) 3ch stands, (2dc into next dc) 11 times, into each of next 2 sts, 2tr into next
ss into top of 3ch. 24dc. st, 2ch, 2tr into same st, 1dc into each
Using Black (965) make a magic ring. of next 2 sts, 1hdc into next st, ss into
3rd Rnd. 3ch, 1dc into st on which 3ch
stands, 1dc into next st, (2dc into next top of 1st htr. 60 sts and 4 2ch sps.
1st Rnd. 3ch (3ch counts as 1dc), 11dc
st, 1dc into next st) 11 times, ss into 6th Rnd. 3ch, 1dc into each of next
into ring changing to Zest (582) in last
top of 3ch. 36dc. 9 sts, 2dc into corner 2ch sp, 2ch, 2dc
yoh of last dc, ss into top of 3ch. 12dc.
into same corner 2ch sp, * 1dc into
4th Rnd. 3ch, 1dc into st on which
2nd Rnd. Using Zest, 3ch, 1dc into st each of next 15 sts, 2dc into corner
3ch stands, 1dc into each of next 2 sts,
on which 3ch stands, (2dc into next 2ch sp, 2ch, 2dc into same corner 2ch
(2dc into next st, 1dc into each of next
sp, rep from * twice more, 1dc into
dc) 11 times changing to White (961) 2 sts) 11 times changing to Black (965)
each of next 5 sts, ss into top of 3ch.
in last yoh of last dc, ss into top of 3ch. in last yoh of last tr, ss into top of 3ch.
76 sts and 4 2ch sps. Fasten off.
24dc. Fasten off Zest and Black. 48dc. Fasten off White.