LIZZIE BLANKET CAL WEEK 3: MARY
LIZZIE BLANKET CAL WEEK 3: MARY
Please note
We won’t necessarily use every colour this week so don’t worry.
Turning chain: CH1 is used for our turning CH, this chain is then disregarded and just not used anymore, you do however place your first st of the row in the same stitch that CH1 is coming out of. Place a stitch marker in it after creating this very first stitch so you know which stitch is your last one when you come back.
As we are doing different things in each row, it is easy to lose stitches. I suggest you count your repeats in the ‘special’ rows. So you only have to count to 64 or 96 or 38.
That way you keep on top of checking that you are still doing the correct amount of stitches in each row. Using stitch markers will also be a great help.
Changing colour: undo or don’t do the last pull through of the last st, and just start using the next colour.
Pattern
Row Mary 1: CH1, turn, 1DC in every st to end, (194)
Row Mary 2: CH1, turn, 1HDC, *1FPDC (see Key) in the next st, 1HDC in the next st* repeat *-* to end, 1HDC to finish the row (194)
Row Mary 3: CH1, turn, 1DC in every st to end, (194)
Row Mary 4: CH1, turn, 1DC, *1DC in the next st, CH1, sk1, 1DC in the next st* repeat *-* to end, 1DC to finish the row. (64 repeats)
Row Mary 5: CH1, turn, 1DC in every st to end, (194)
Repeat rows 1-5 six times in total (Mary 1 to 5 in the colours table)
Colours Rows 61 to 90.
Key
American Terminology
CH Chain
HDC Half Double Crochet
DC Double Crochet
sk skip
st stitch
*-* repeat what’s between the *
Reps repeats
YO yarn over
PU pull up
FPDC Front Post Double Crochet is made around the body of the stitch of the row below
Colour Table
Enjoy your crochet time, enjoy the journey and work at your own pace.
Lizzie can be very patient and she loves being created by soothing, caring hands. Show us your progress in the Facebook group and if you have any questions or problems, you will receive support there.
Thank you for taking part and I can't wait to see all the Lizzies coming to life all around the world.
Happy crocheting,
Anja xx