square 5, edgemerc blanket project
Hiya! Welcome back to the Edgemerc Blanket Project and to the reveal of Square 5! If this is your first time to the site and you’re not quite sure what I’m talking about, here ya go– We are in progress of a year-long Crochet-A-Long. We are all making a total of 48 squares, 4 each of 12 different designs, and in December, we will join them together to make a slightly oversized throw; 60″ x 80″ [152.5 x 203 cm]. Or if you want to join as you go, you are welcome to do that. For a calendar of the release schedule and links to other active squares, click HERE.
Keep reading for the FREE pattern and all the details of Square 5.
Edgemerc Blanket Project free crochet a long sampler afghan square pattern
Blanket sizing
Do you have to make the blanket the full 60″ x 80″ [152.5 x 203 cm] ?
Of course not! Use the graphic below to guide you on the number of squares you’ll need to reach the size blanket you want to create. Feel free to add it to your pinterest board of helpful yarny information. 😄
facebook forum(s)
I have 2 groups that I’d like for you to join ☻
First, there is a private group for those of us making the Edgemerc. This is the official place where you’ll need to ask any questions you may have about the squares. It’s also going to be a place to share progress pictures, get opinions on color options & placement and ooooh and ahhhh over everyone’s project!
Second, I would also like to invite you to join the Revel group ! It’s the best way to reach me regarding any of my patterns. It’s also a place to share project pictures, ask questions, share your favorite yarn memes, and chit-chat with the rest of us.
Edgemerc throw squares crochet pattern crochet-a-long
square info
Each square for the blanket is written for 1 size, 10″ [25.5 cm]. You will need to make 4 of each square pattern. At the end of the CAL, you will have a total of 48 squares.
to crochet while you wait for the next square...
Edgemerc Blanket Project free crochet a long sampler afghan square pattern
behind the scenes for edgemerc
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the yarn i'm using
Fiber Content – 33% Alpaca 34% Wool 33% Acrylic
Amount – 219 yd [200 m]; 3.54 oz [100 g]
Weight – #4 Medium│Worsted
“When our mills spin our yarns, a small amount is left over from each batch. Instead of wasting it, we work with our mills to create new limited-edition yarns, and this year’s Upcycle Alpaca Worsted, a worsted weight blend of alpaca, wool, and acrylic, lends itself to sweaters, cowls, hats, and much more. It’s soft enough for next to skin wear, but rugged enough to keep you warm all winter long.
Upcycle is made with recycled fibers that vary in size, causing slight variations in yarn thickness from skein to skein. We recommend swatching before starting a project.”
Edgemerc Blanket Project free sampler afghan crochet a long square pattern
This is for Square 5 only, for a complete list of techniques the Edgemerc Blanket Project uses (updated with each square release) see HERE.
chain – single – stacked double – double – front post – spike (row below) – together
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The posts for the Edgemerc 2023 Blanket Project crochet-a-long will have complete directions – or – you can inexpensively purchase the pattern as a download. The pdf is exclusively available through the WeCrochet website. If you purchase the pdf, you will be sent an updated version on the date of every square release.
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- Written pattern – fully written, line by line instruction (English, US terminology with imperial and metric measurements)
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- Illustrations – drawn graphics of special stitches*
- Tutorials – video│picture│written instruction for specialty stitches*
- Layout│Assembly Chart – labeled graphic for square placement
- Custom Layout│Assembly Chart – blank graphic for custom square placement│color chart
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the pattern
edgemerc, square 5
A free crochet pattern, by Rebecca Velasquez
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Edgemerc Blanket Project free sampler afghan crochet a long square pattern
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Edgemerc Blanket Project free sampler afghan crochet a long square pattern
materials & tools
This is for Square 5 only. For more information on complete blanket materials, go HERE
HOOK I│9 [5.50. mm]; or size(s) needed to obtain gauge
YARN Worsted weight (#4 medium)
amount totals* 105 yd [96 m] each square; make 4– 420 yd [385 m] total
shown WeCrochet, Upcycle Alpaca Blend, (33% alpaca 34% wool 33% acrylic; 219 yd [200 m]│3.54 oz [100 g]), 2 skeins Fawn
*Amount given is for blanket as shown│written. Yardage will vary with any alterations of pattern or deviations of gauge.
Edgemerc Blanket Project sampler afghan Crochet a long
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NOTIONS Removable stitch markers, yarn needle
For a complete list of all the tools & supplies I use, find it HERE .
Gauge
17 sts and 13 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stitch pattern with and without blocking
Finished MEasurements
WIDTH 10” [25.5 cm] after blocking
HEIGHT 10” [25.5 cm] after blocking
Edgemerc Blanket Project free sampler afghan crochet a long square pattern
Project Level
Easy
TECHNIQUES USED
chain – single – stacked double – double – front post – spike (row below) – together
NOTES
GENERAL
- Pattern is written in US terms with imperial and metric measurements.
- Yarn amount given is for square as shown│written. Yardage [m] will vary with any alterations of pattern or gauge deviations.
- Read through each line before beginning to avoid any confusion during stitching.
- The Special Stitches instructions are detailed│written directions on how to complete specialty stitches as worked within this pattern.
CONSTRUCTION
Squares are worked flat, turning after every row, bottom up. Blanket can be sewn as adjoining squares are made or when all squares are completed.
(Pattern pdf provides Layout│Assembly Chart – labeled graphic for square placement & Custom Layout│Assembly Chart – blank graphic for custom square placement│color chart, complete stitch diagram & illustrations for specialty stitches)
UNDERSTANDING THE PATTERN
- Pattern is written for 1 size.
- Number after period (.) at the end of rows is the stitch count; 12 sts. This means the row just completed should have 12 stitches.
- If no stitch count is given at the end of row, stitch total did not change from previous listing.
- PM as instructed for identification│future stitch placement│reference.
- Turning chains at beginning of rows do not count as stitches.
- When working in “row below”, the stitching is placed in next│indicated stitch in row below row just completed.
- When moving across a row, if stitches are not mentioned within written direction, they are skipped│unworked.
Sample squares shown were lightly blocked at corners and across top│bottom edges only, without stretching│pinning, laid flat and steamed to relax stitches│yarn prior to joining.
- It is recommended to block completed squares to open│relax stitches before joining. Specific blocking method is given at the end of each individual square pattern. Refer to Blocking: A Guide for basic blocking methods│instructions.
- Sample shown is exactly as written with no alterations to pattern.
ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL STITCHES
Ch – chain
Dc – double crochet
Ea – each
LH – leaf hopper
PM – place marker
Rep – repeat
RS – right side
Sc – single crochet
Sq(s) – square(s)
St(s) – stitch(es)
Yo – yarn over (hook)
SPECIAL STITCHES
Back ridge Rather than working under the top loops or ‘V’ of foundation chain, turn chain upside-down, insert hook under the single strand of yarn that is bump│ridge-like in appearance, work stitch as normal.
PM (place marker) Place marker in│around│through stitch just made or as instructed.
Stacked dc (stacked double crochet) Sc in indicated st, insert hook from front to back in back leftmost vertical bar of sc just made and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook. You may replace this stitch with traditional ch 3 if desired.
LH (Leaf Hopper) *Yo, insert hook around (from front to back, right to left; as if to make a front post stitch) next stitch in row below {see Notes}, pull up a loop to height of active row; rep from * working around same st** (5 loops on hook), sk next st, rep from * to ** (9 loops on hook), yo, draw through 8 loops, yo, draw through 2 loops; skip unused st on active row.
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SQUARE
Row 1 (RS) Ch 41, sc in back ridge {see special stitches above} of 2nd ch from hook, sc in back ridge of ea ch across to end, turn. 40 sc
Row 2 Stacked dc {see special stitches above} in first sc, dc in ea sc across to end, PM through front of any stitch on row just made to mark as Right Side, turn. 40 dc
Row 3 Ch 1, sc in ea dc across to end, turn. 40 sc
Row 4 Stacked dc in first sc, dc in ea of next 3 dc, LH {see special stitches above}, *dc in ea of next 9 dc, LH; rep from * across, dc in rem 5 dc, turn. 36 dc, 4 LH
Row 5 Ch 1, sc in ea st across to end, turn. 40 sc
Row 6 Rep Row 4.
Row 7 Rep Row 5.
Row 8 Stacked dc in first sc, dc in ea of next 8 dc, LH, *dc in ea of next 9 dc, LH; rep from * across, dc in rem 10 dc, turn. 36 dc, 4 LH
Row 9 Rep Row 5.
Row 10 Rep Row 8.
Row 11 Rep Row 5.
Rows 12-27 Rep Rows 4- 11.
Row 28 Stacked dc in first sc, dc in ea sc across to end, turn. 40 dc
Row 29 Ch 1, sc in ea dc across to end, turn. 40 sc
Finishing
Do not remove marker. Weave in ends.
Sample squares shown were lightly blocked at corners and across top│bottom edges only, without stretching│pinning, laid flat and steamed to relax stitches│yarn prior to joining. ♦
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