Woven In Time Sofa Blanket Crochet Along: Part ONE
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I am sure that by now you are MORE than ready to start part ONE of the Woven in Time Sofa Blanket Crochet-Along! I sure hope so, at least, because today is the day! Today we start part ONE of this sofa blanket CAL, and it couldn’t be easier.
Woven In Time CAL: Part ONE
For part ONE of this crochet-along, we are crocheting all of the strips that will be going in one direction in our blanket. In part two we will crochet the strips going perpendicular to these. Don’t forget to favorite this pattern on Ravelry!
As discussed in the materials and information post, for this part of the CAL, part ONE, you will need approximately 1413 yards (157 yards per strip) of worsted weight/Aran yarn. Use up your yarn scraps, or just one color – up to you! Grab your I/5.5mm and let’s get started!
Gauge:
Gauge is not super important in this project. If you want to match mine exactly, you should have 16 stitches in 5” for width, and 12 rows tall should also be 5”. If your finished strips seem a little short, that’s okay! Mine did too. It worked out great in the end!
Make nine (9) of these:
Row 1: Fhdc-143 (or ch-144, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end) (143)
Rows 2 – 12: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end (143)
Fasten off and weave in all ends on all strips. That. Is. It!
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These strips are super simple and your mission, should you choose to accept it 😉 – is to complete NINE of these before part TWO is released. Feel free to share a photo of your completed part ONE in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook.
If you’re new here, see all of the details for this Woven in Time crochet-along in the materials and other information post, and be ready for part TWO on Friday, March 1st, 2019! See part two here.
More CALS and patterns:
The Elizabeth Cardigan – Crochet Along (CAL) – Free Crochet Pattern
Creighton’s Blanket: Free Stitch Sampler Crochet Pattern
bonjour, en fait, nous pouvons adapter le nombre de mailles pour une grandeur donnée. faire un échantillon avant de débuter est très bien car ça nous donne un aperçu des dimensions. je l’ai faite, cette couverture, avec un fil de laine worsted; oui c’est un peu plus cher à l’achat, mais cette couverture pourra vivre en même temps que nous et nous gardera au chaud toute la vie durant.
idéale pour un cadeau de mariage: tout le monde aime bien rester au chaud !
Hi Tracy I would love to make this blanket could you tell me if it would be good for aweigh Blanket.If not can I use 2 stewn of yarn at the same time?I have Phentex Worsted.
how long is each strip if it is only 12 rows your strips look lots longer than that. Thank you
Hi Tracy! Each strip in part 1 should measure approximately 43″ wide and 5″ tall. Hope this helps!
I want to make this but I’m wondering if you have a way to adjust the pattern to make it into a baby blanket? If so where can I get it? It would be for a baby shower coming up in April and I would so love to do it! Thanks so much for all you do!
Hi Melissa! Once the CAL is over, the pattern will be available with directions for different sizes.
Send to me as well
Great to hear! I want to make one for my grown son and he wants it about 6 feet long! I was thinking of just making the length ones longer, but then don’t know if you just make more of them for width, or if you make each of the width pieces bigger. I’ll wait for the pattern before I mess something up.
Love your site, I use it all the time and refer people here and especially for your tutorial on borders and your master beanie page! I’m all over the place here though…and very much appreciate you for all you have done to help so many of us.
Once foundation row is complete do you hdc in back loop of stitches for remaining rows or thru both loops of entire stitch?
Hi Vicki! You will go into both loops of the stitch.
WHAT DOES FHDC MEAN AND HOW DO YOU DO IT?
FHDC = foundation half double crochet. I believe Ashlea has a video of how to do it, if not, there;s sure to be one on YouTube
Hi Lanelle! FHDC is the foundation half-double crochet…I have a tutorial that can be found here: https://hearthookhome.com/crochet-foundation-half-double-crochet/
I really love this blanket and the colors are awesome. I will wait for Ravelry’s pattern because I want to make it bigger. I make my blankets at least 58×68 inches because my husband likes to use them too. Thank you for such a beautiful pattern.
Linda
My brain is tired. Please just give me the Dimensions of this blanket. Example:. 6’X8′. Please
Hi Barbara! This blanket will measure approximately 45″x55″ (just shy of 4’x5′) Once the CAL is complete, I will have the full pattern available on Ravelry with instructions on how to make the blanket bigger or smaller.
I’m loving this pattern and I’m a slow crocheter and will be able to keep up with this great CAL. Thank you so so much.
Question….I am somewhat a beginner….so after you chain one, do you skip a stitch or start in the first stitch? And does it matter if I have 145 instead of 143 stitches? thanks.
Hi Devonna! After your turning chain, you will go directly into that 1st stitch. As for the extra 2 stitches…if it’s only that one strip, you can probably make it work as long as you keep it towards the middle when we piece the blanket together…but I would make sure all remaining strips have the correct stitch count. Hope this helps!
Thanks for your reply. Is the chain one considered a stitch? I am having trouble counting…
No, the chain 1 does not count as a stitch.
Start in the first stitch & don’t count the chain as a stitch. I don’t imagine that 145 instead of 143 will make much difference, as long as all 9 strips have the same count.
Just saw that Ashlea already answered your stitch count question. Sorry! Definitely follow her advice about that.
Started my strips in part one, Sooooooooooo
EXCITED!!!!!
Anyone else want to make this blanket longer? I counted 12 stitches in pic that would add one horizontal strip to length. We have tall peeps in my family and have always had to add length to my blanket projects. If anyone has considered lengthening project please let me know. Thanks
Hi Diane! Once the CAL is finished the entire pattern will be available through Ravelry and it will include instructions for making the blanket smaller or larger.
157 YARDS per strip? That’s like 50 skeins!
I’m assuming inches???
She states you need 1413 yards for part one, which is 157 yards of yarn per strip. What kind of yarn are you using that 157 yards is 50 skeins?
In the regular size skein of Red Heart Super Saver, there are 236 yds.
Can you please provide the yarn totals needed for the next steps so that I can get it all at once? I think it’s the border I need to know.
Thank you.
I’m excited to try this one!
Look in the first post about the CAL. All the info you need is there.
I don’t understand what size is the crochet hook ?? 1/5.5 ?
It’s an “I” hook / 5.5 mm. The letter “I” not the number 1. Hope that helps.
Thank You so much for a quick answer. Can’t wait to start this beautiful pattern .
oops..my brain finally kicked in. have re-read and found answer to my question. can’t wait for part two
The other information page said baby blanket size instructions would be included. Where might I find those? Thanks!
She noted somewhere she would provide the alternative sizes baby blanket and larger blankets but i believe at the end of the CAL
Hi Jeannie! Once the CAL is all finished, the entire pattern will be available through ravelry…in that pattern will be instructions for making the blanket smaller or larger.
just a quick question…how many stiches in starting chain? i may have missed it but not sure. help please.
If you use foundation hdc to start then just 143, but if you are chaining you need 144 and then turn for row one starting in the 2nd ch from the hook to have 143 hdc at the end.
Row 1 tells how many to chain
Hello I don’t have a Crochet Hook with that number on it 1/5.5 m An I have a lot of them, please explain. Have I missed something ? Thank You
The letter I, not the #1. Use a 5.5 hook
144
I have been looking for a pattern that has more weight to it for my autistic grandson. I think this is the one!
That’s a great idea Linda! Since this blanket is double thick, it does have that extra weight. =)