Welcome back to Week 2 of our 2024 Crochet Along Sampler Blanket Series! This time around, we're shining a spotlight on something special—the Plowing Seeds Stitch, also known as the Slip Stitch Texture Stitch. Perfect if you're aiming to inject your work with lush textures that stand out. Imagine wrapping a newborn in a soft blanket or adding sophistication to your living room with an elegant throw—this stitch introduces another richly textured pattern to our Sampler Blanket CAL project, adding variety and beauty.
Yarn Selection: For this blanket project, we've chosen the easy-to-work-with Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino, celebrated for its beautiful sheen and ultra-soft feel. This yarn is also machine washable, making it perfect for easy care.
For Square Two, we chose color #01/Cream, a warm off-white neutral that beautifully highlights the Plowing Seeds stitch.
About the Plowing Seed Stitch: The Plowing Seed Stitch features a repetitive pattern that alternates between Slip Stitches and Half Double Crochet (Hdc) Stitches, each worked in the Back Loop Only (BLO). This technique forms a wavy stitch pattern with distinctive oval pockets.
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MATERIALS NEEDED
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino or any Size 3/DK Weight Yarn of your choice
Crochet hook size G/6 - 4.25mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Scissors
Stitch Marker
Yarn or Tapestry Needle
KITS
Ready to dive right in? Elevate your crafting with our specially curated 2024 Sampler Blanket CAL Kits for this project. Each kit is designed to provide everything you need, ensuring a seamless and delightful crochet experience from start to finish.
PATTERN OVERVIEW
Here’s a brief overview of what to expect when tackling this square:
Multiple Stitch Count: This pattern is in a multiple of 10 + 6.
Foundation and Setup: Start by creating a foundation chain, which will be the base for your Plowing Seeds stitches.
Row-by-Row Instructions: The pattern will guide you through each row, detailing where to place your stitches to form the distinct "waves" appearance.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this square, you will have mastered:
Working this unique textured stitch pattern.
Applying finishing touches to make your crochet work look seamless.
This stitch not only adds beautiful texture to your blanket but also enhances your crochet skills with a slightly more challenging pattern and stitch placement.
PLOWING SEEDS PATTERN:
Dimensions: 13 x 13 inches
Gauge: 62 Rows with Rows 3-6 Repeat
Stitch Abbreviations (US Terminology)
ch / Chain
st / Stitch
sl st / Slip Stitch
sc / Single Crochet
Hdc / Half Double Crochet
BLO / Back Loop Only
For a convenient, printable version, the PDF pattern is available for purchase below:
PATTERN INSTRUCTION:
This pattern starts by chaining 56.
Row 1:
sc in the 2rd ch from the hook and in each ch across
Row 2:
Ch1, turn, sl st BLO in the first 5 sts (keep your stitches loose)
Hdc BLO in the next 5 sts, sl st BLO in the next 5 sts, Hdc BLO in the next 5 sts
Repeat * to * across row ending row 2 with 5 sl st BLO (Total 55 sts)
Row 3:
ch 2, turn, (ch 2 counts as your first Hdc st and will take the first st spot)
Hdc BLO in the next 4 sts, *sl st BLO in the next 5 sts, hdc BLO in the next 5 sts*
Repeat * to * across row ending row 3 with one Hdc BLO in the last 5 sts
Row 4:
ch 2, turn, (ch 2 counts as your first Hdc st and will take the first st spot)
Hdc BLO in the next 4 sts, *sl st BLO in the next 5 sts, hdc BLO in the next 5 sts*
Repeat * to * across row ending row 4 with one hdc BLO in the last 5 sts
Row 5:
Ch 1, turn, sl st BLO in the first 5 sts
Hdc BLO in the next 5 sts, sl st BLO in the next 5 sts
Repeat * to * across row ending row 5 with one sl st BLO in the last 5 sts
For row 5 you will be making your sl st BLO on top of hdc sts, and make hdc BLO on top of sl sts.
Row 6:
Ch 1, turn, sl st BLO in the first 5 sts
Hdc BLO in the next 5 sts, sl st BLO in the next 5 sts
Repeat * to * across row ending row 6 with one sl st BLO in the last 5 sts.
Row 7 - 62: Repeat Rows 3-6 for the desired length of the project. No special last row instructions. Tie off your work and weave in your ends.
SIZE CHART
This Chart was created from a gauge using Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino Wool and Crochet Hook G/6 - 4.25mm
Size | Dimensions | Chains & Groups Per Row | Number of Rows | Approximate Amount of Yarn Needed for Size |
Receiving Blanket | 39 inches wide x 39 inches long | Ch 166 165 stitches | 186 Rows | 1,827 yds |
Crib | 39 inches wide x 52 inches long | Ch 166 165 stitches | 248 Rows | 2,436 yds |
Small Throw | 52 inches wide x 65 inches long | Ch 226 225 stitches | 310 Rows | 4,060 yds |
Large Throw | 65 inches wide x 78 inches long | Ch 276 275 stitches | 372 Rows | 6,090 yds |
Twin | 65 inches wide x 91 inches long | Ch 276 275 stitches | 434 Rows | 7,105 yds |
Full | 78 inches wide x 91 inches long | Ch 336 335 stitches | 434 Rows | 8,526 yds |
Queen | 91 inches wide x 91 inches long | Ch 386 385 stitches | 434 Rows | 9,947 yds |
King | 104 inches wide x 91 inches long | Ch 446 445 stitches | 434 Rows | 11,368 yds |
BORDER SUGGESTIONS:
To enhance the Plowing Seeds Stitch and make it truly stand out, consider adding a detailed border. Experiment with various border styles such as a Fan or Shell pattern, a Corkscrew border, or something airy and lacy. Adding intricate designs to the texture of your Plowing Seeds Stitch can take your project's look to a whole new level.
Whether you’re participating in the Sampler Blanket CAL or integrating this unique pattern into your own project, I hope you’ve enjoyed learning the Plowing Seeds Stitch. This is the second stitch in our series, and I’m excited to unveil the next ten unique stitches! We’d love to see your creations—please share your projects on social media using #CWT2024CAL.
Keep an eye out for Square Three as we continue our journey through more thrilling stitches in our 2024 Sampler Blanket Crochet Along!
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