A modern twist on a traditional gingham quilt, this cozy piece is made up of 25 linen stitch rectangles easily completed on the go. Whip up yours while sitting fireside in your favorite oversized chair and enjoy the finished piece all winter long.
Skill Level: Beginner
Size: 45” x 54” blocked
Gauge: 16 sts and 9 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Linen Stitch on US K/10.5 (6.5 mm)
Materials
Yarn: Universal Deluxe Bulky Superwash (100% Superwash Wool; 106 yards [97 meters]/100 grams): 945 Charcoal Heather (C1, 5 balls), 933 S Gray (C2, 5 balls), 950 Grape Rustic (C3, 5 balls), 938 Mulberry (C4, 5 balls)
Hook: US size K/10.5 (6.5 mm) for squares, US size L/11 (8.0mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
Pieces are made individually and joined in finishing.
Three colors are used on each piece, alternating them every row.
The linen stitch pattern is a two-row repeat.
Given the construction of the stitch and yarn used, the fabric pieces can be blocked into rectangles, as shown, or can be blocked to squares.
A larger hook is used to join the pieces so as to allow the hand of the fabric to be fully realized.
Pattern is worked flat throughout.
Special Stitches
Linen Stitch (ch a multiple of 2 sts + 2)
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 1, sk next st, *sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next st; rep from * across to last st, sc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, *sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next st; rep from * across to last st, sc in last st, turn.
Rep Rows 2-3 for patt.
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Pattern
Square 1 (make 4 using C1, C2, and C3 in this order)
Using smaller hook and C1, ch 36.
Row 1: Using C2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across, turn.
Row 2: Using C3, ch 1, sc in first st, ch 1, sk next st, *sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next st; rep from * across to last st, sc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Using C1, Ch 1, sc in first st, *sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next st; rep from * across to last st, sc in last st, turn.
Row 4: Rep Row 2 using C2.
Row 5: Rep Row 3 using C3.
Row 6: Rep Row 2 using C1.
Updated 8/16/2022
Continue in this fashion, repeating Rows 2-3 with the appropriate color in this order one color per row; C1, C2, or C3 until 37 rows are completed.
Fasten off. Weave in ends
Square 2, make 4 using C3, C2, and C3 in this order, rep Square 1
Square 3, make 4 using C3, C2, and C4 in this order, rep Square 1
Square 4, make 5 using C2, C4, and C3 in this order, rep Square 1
Square 5, make 4 using C2, C4, and C1 in this order, rep Square 1
Square 6, make 4 using C4, C1, and C3 in this order, rep Square 1
Finishing
Steam block pieces, if desired.
With larger hook and C1, begin Zig Zag seam at bottom left working up to the top left, repeat for subsequent vertical seams. Repeat on horizontal seams.
Using smaller hook and C4, crab stitch along entire edge of blanket.
Fasten off and cut yarn.
Weave in remaining ends.
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What order do you piece the blocks together in? There’s no diagram or any indication or even a pic of the entire afghan.
Hi Jeanette, there is a diagram available at the end of the pattern for logged in Gold Members. Let me know if you have any questions! – Nicola, Editor
Unfortunately I’m not a gold member and can’t afford it right now. I have made all the pieces and have no idea how to sew them together!
Hi Jeanette, I’m truly sorry, but at this time it wouldn’t be fair to our paying members for me to share the diagram for free.
We often have low-price offers for our membership so be on the look out for upcoming sales! The designer of this pattern may also sell this pattern individually which might be a good solution for you as well.
https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rosann-fleischauer
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. – Nicola, Editor
That is really disappointing for someone to complete all the steps this far and not be able to put it all together. I would say misleading. Should have been told upfront this is basically for gold members unless you want a blanket in pieces.
Hi Shelly, I’m going to shoot you a quick email. I am sorry for all of the trouble! – Nicola, Editor
Hello,
Curious, with changing colors every row, do you cut the yarn, or carry it up, seems like a lot of work.
And could the same effect be done doing 2 rows of each 3 color combo.
Thanks
Hello Kathy! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hello Kathy! The designer has updated the pattern and provided some helpful videos above. I hope this helps! Happy crocheting! – Nicola, Editor
Can you please provide a better tutorial on how to do the linen stitch. Although it seems simple, I can’t picture how to do this without a picture tutorial. Thank you.
Hello Wendy! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hello Wendy! The designer has updated the pattern and provided some helpful videos above. I hope this helps! Happy crocheting! – Nicola, Editor
i dont understand the C1 C2 C3 is i been crothing for over 20 years….
Hi Mary! Those are indications of color, which are listed in the materials section as follows:
Yarn: Universal Deluxe Bulky Superwash (100% Superwash Wool; 106 yards [97 meters]/100 grams): 945 Charcoal Heather (C1, 5 balls), 933 S Gray (C2, 5 balls), 950 Grape Rustic (C3, 5 balls), 938 Mulberry (C4, 5 balls)
Hope that helps! – Nicola, Editor
Hello Sue, In the very beginning of instructions, it has C1 in parentheses after color 1, the C1,C2,C3 refer to color 1, color 2, color 3. It is a fairly common abbreviation.
I love this afghan BUT the directions are VERY confusing!!! Could you make it a bit clearer? How many to chain on to begin, does C1, C2, and C3 mean Chain 1, Chain 2 and Chain 3? If not, then what?? Or do we follow the rows? I’m lost!! And I’m an experienced crocheter! PLEASE make these directions more clear. Thank you SO much!!
Hello Sue! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Chain 36. Or any multiple of 2 plus 2 if you would like to change the size. C1, C2 etc means Color 1, Color 2 and so forth. I use this stitch often and very easy once you get in the rhythm. I do not change colors as frequently if at all but I do love the large blocks it makes.
Hello Sue! The designer has updated the pattern and provided some helpful videos above. I hope this helps! Happy crocheting! – Nicola, Editor
Am I missing something? What is
Zig Zag seam?
Hello Patty! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Here is some more information on this seam: https://sunflowercottagecrochet.com/the-zig-zag-slip-stitch-join/
Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
This is a pretty stitch. And the tutorial is great.
Like you show what to do to make it
Not ever one do that.
Thank you