Karoo Bedspread Crochet Pattern by Beatrix Snyman for ViNiS COLOURS - Detailed Instructions and Material Requirements

Karoo Bedspread designed and crocheted for ViNiS COLOURS by Beatrix Snyman SCCABS001 Skill Level Easy

Materials

Vinnis Colours Nikkim: 1 ball 118/50g, DK 100% cotton: refer to back page for colours and quantities 4mm crochet hook Tapestry needle

Tension

1 block finished = 17cm x 17cm

Abbreviations

beg - beginning ch - chain chsp - chain space col - colour dc - double crochet incl - including Ip(s) - loop(s) prev - previous rep - repeat rnd - round RS - right side sk - skip slst - slip stitch spk - spike stitch st(s) - stitch(es) tr - treble crochet WS - wrong side yo - yarn over hook

Pattern Notes

Ch3 at beg of rounds count as 1 tr. Instructions in \* asterisks \* are repeated the number of times indicated after the second \*, but \*\* indicates that the last repeat of a round will stop before the \*\*. Instructionsbetweendiamonds are repeated the number of times indicated after thesecond. See colour diagram to follow colour changes on blocks. Colour changes on borders and overhang will be given in pattern instructions.

Special stitches:

Magic ring

Make a large loop with the end of the yarn lying under the working yarn. Hold the loop with your thumb and forefinger, insert the hook under the yarn end and pull the working yarn through to create a loop. Slip stitch 1 to lock the loop. Treat the looped yarn as a closed chain and work the required number of stitches into the loop. Once you have completed the stitches pull the yarn end to tighten the loop thus closing the hole.

To Make:

Block

Make a magic ring.

Round 1:

Ch3, tr3, ch3, (tr4, ch3) 3 times (pull gently, but firmly, on tail to tighten ring), join with a slst into the 3rd ch of the beg ch3 (16tr).

Round 2:

Slst to next ch3sp, (ch3, tr3, ch3, tr4) into same ch3sp, [ch1, sk next 4 tr, (tr4, ch3, tr4) into next ch3sp] x3, join with a slst into the 3rd ch of the beg ch3 (32tr).

Round 3:

Slst to next ch3sp, (ch3, tr3, ch3, tr4) into same ch3sp, [ch1, sk next 4 tr, 4tr into next ch1sp, ch1, (tr4, ch3, tr4) into next ch3sp] x3, join with a slst into the 3rd ch of the beg ch3 (48tr).

Round 4:

Slst to next ch3sp, (ch3, tr3, ch3, tr4) into same ch3sp, [(ch1, sk next 4 tr, 4tr into next ch1sp) x2, ch1, (tr4, ch3, tr4) into next ch3sp] x3, join with a slst into the 3rd ch of the beg ch3 (64tr).

Round 5:

Slst to next ch3sp, (ch1, dc1, ch2, dc1) into same sp, \*dc into next 19 sts (incl the ch1sp) \*\*,(dc1, ch2, dc1) into next ch3sp\*, rep from \*to\* ending last rep at \*, join with slst into 1st dc (84dc).

Round 6:

Slst into ch2sp, (ch1, dc1, ch2, dc1) into same sp, \*ch5, sk 5 dc, dc-spk over 6th dc and into ch1sp of rnd 4, (ch 5, sk4 dc, dc-spk over next st into ch1sp of rnd 4) x2, ch5, sk5 dc \*\*, (dc1, ch2, dc1) into corner ch2 sp\*, rep from \*to\* ending last rep at \*\*, join with slst into 1st dc (100sts).

Round 7:

Slst into ch2sp, (ch3, tr3, ch3, tr4) into same sp, \*dc into 1st ch5sp, (ch5, dc into next ch5sp) x3 \*\*, (4tr, ch3, 4tr) into corner ch2sp\*, rep from \*to\* ending last rep at \*\*, join with slst into 1st tr (120sts).

Round 8:

Slst to ch3sp, (ch3, tr3, ch3, tr4) into same sp, \*dc into 3rd tr, (ch5, dc into 1st ch5sp) x3, ch5, dc into 3rd tr \*\*, (4tr, ch3, 4tr) into corner ch2sp\*, rep from \*to\* ending last rep at \*\*, join with slst into 1st tr (144sts).

Joining

The blocks are joined with a join-as-you-go method. The corners will only be joined on the 4th block.

For block row 1:

Complete 1st block. (Place a stitch marker in the centre of block to mark as starting block). Make 2nd block, but complete 4 corners and only 3 sides; just before you start with the last ch5 rep of the side. Place unworked side of block 2 and any complete side of block 1 side-to-side RS facing up.

Join as follows:

\*ch2, slst into 1st ch5sp of block 1, ch2 \*\*, dc into 1st ch5sp of round 7 on block 2\* rep from \*to\* ending last join-rep at \*\*, dc into 3rd tr of block 2, join with slst into 1st tr. Join block 3 to block 2 opposite from block 1 in same manner. Continue firstblockrowas above. For block row 2 and following rows: Complete the 1st block for row 2 in the same manner as above to bottom side of 1st block of row 1.

Continue as follows:

Make 2nd block, but complete 3 corners and only 2 sides; just before you start with 3rd side ch5 rep. Placeunworkedsidesso the1stwill lie next to 1st block of row 2 and last unworked side next to block 2 of row 1 WS facing up.

Complete as follows:

(Ch2, slst into 1st ch5sp of block1/row2, ch2, dc into 1st ch5sp of round 7 on block 2) x3, ch5, dc into 3rd tr of block 2, tr4 into ch3comer sp of block 2, ch1, slst into ch3cormer sp of all 3 blocks together to join, thus joining all 4 corners. Ch1, 4tr into same ch3corner sp, dc into 3rd tr, (ch2, slst into 1st ch5 sp of block 2/row1, ch2, dc into 1st ch5sp of round 7 on block 2) x3, ch5, dc into 3rd tr of block 2, join with slst into 1st tr. Continue joining in this manner. Rep to for consecutive rows.

The Border

Inner Mesh Border

With col Stone and RS facing up join at left corner of 1st block-row.

Round 1:

(Ch3, tr3, ch3, tr 4) into ch3corner, \*[dc into 3rd tr, (ch5, dc into next ch5sp) x4, ch5, dc in 3rd tr, ch5, dc in both ch3corners, ch5] rep across to next corner, dc into 3rd tr \*\*, (tr4, ch3, tr4) into ch3corner sp\*, rep from \* to \* around, ending last rep \*\*, join with slst into 1st tr.

Round 2-3 (2 rounds):

Slst to ch3corner sp, (ch3, tr3, ch3, tr 4) into ch3corner, \*dc into 3rd tr, (ch5, dc into next ch5sp) rep across to next corner, dc into 3rd tr \*\*, (tr4, ch3, tr4) into ch3corner sp\*, rep from \* to \* around, ending last rep \*\*, join with slst into 1st tr. Fasten off.

Inner Granny Border

This border is only worked on 3 sides (left, right and bottom of bedspread), leaving the 4th (top) side unworked. With col Pale Khaki and RS facing up join yarn into ch3corner sp at left corner of 1st block-row.

Row 1:

(Ch3, tr3) into ch3corner, ch1, 4tr into dc, \*(ch1, 4tr into ch5sp, ch1) rep across to next corner \*\*, (tr4, ch3, tr4) into ch3corner sp,\* rep \*to\* x2 ending 3rd rep at \*\*, 4tr into 1st tr, ch1, 4tr into last ch3corner sp. With col Sage and RS facing up join yarn into top ofch3 at left corner of 1st block-row.

Row 2:

Ch4 (counts as turning ch3 and 1st ch1 sp), \*(4tr into ch1 sp, ch1) rep across to next corner \*, (tr4, ch3, tr4) into ch3corner sp\*, rep from \*to\* twice ending 3rd rep \*\*, tr in last tr of row. Fasten off. Using a contrast colour, add a fringe to the tail with two lengths of yarn doubled.

Row 3:

(Ch3, tr3) into ch1sp, \*(ch1, 4tr into ch1sp) rep across to next corner \*\*, (tr4, ch3, tr4) into ch3corner sp\*, rep from \*to\* x2 ending 3rd rep \*\*, 4tr in last ch1 sp. Fasten off. With col Slate and RS facing up join yarn into top of ch3 at left corner of 1st block-row. Rep row 2. Fasten off.

Outer Mesh Border

This border is only worked on 3 sides (left, right and bottom of bedspread), leaving the 4th (top) side unworked. With col Stone and RS facing up join yarn into 3rd ch of beg ch4 at left corner of 1st block-row.

Row 1:

Ch1, dc into same st, \*(ch5, dc into ch1sp) rep across to next corner \*\*, ch5, dc into 3rd tr, (tr4, ch3, tr4) into ch3corner sp, dc into 3rd tr\*, rep from \*to\* x2 ending 3rd rep at \*\*, turn.

Row 2:

Ch6, \*(dc into ch5sp, ch5) rep across to next corner \*\*, dc into 3rd tr, (tr4, ch3, tr4) into ch3corner sp, dc into 3rd tr, ch5\*, rep from \*to\* x2 ending 3rd rep at \*\*, dc in last ch5sp, ch3, tr into dc at beg of prev row, turn.

Row 3:

Ch1, dc into same st, \*(ch5, dc into ch5sp) rep across to next corner \*\*, ch5, dc into 3rd tr, (tr4, ch3, tr4) into ch3corner sp, dc into 3rd tr\*, rep from \*to\* x2 ending 3rd rep at \*\*, turn. Rep rows 2-3and make 17 more rows. Fasten off.

Outer Granny Border

This border is worked on all 4 sides. With col Pale Khaki and RS facing up join yarn into side of tr, making the left granny corner of 1st block-row.

Round 1:

(Ch3, tr3, ch3, tr 4) into tr and ch3sp, \*(ch1, 4tr into ch5sp) rep across to next corner \*\*,(tr4, ch3, tr4) into ch corner sp,\* rep \*to\* x3 4th rep at \*\*, ch1, join with slst into 3rd ch of beg ch3. Fasten off. Join col Sage on RS in ch3 corner sp. Rep round 1. Fasten off. Join col Slate on RS in ch3 corner sp. Rep round 1. Fasten off. Join col Dunes on RS ch3 corner sp. Rep round 1. Fasten off. Join col Khaki on RS in ch3 corner sp. Rep round 1. Fasten off Join col Pale Sage on RS in ch3 corner sp. Rep round 1. Fasten off. Join col Sea Green on RS in ch3 corner sp.

Final round:

(Ch1, dc1, ch2, dc1) into ch3 sp, \*(dc in next 4 tr, dc-spk into 3rd tr 2 rounds below) rep to next corner \*\*, dc in next 4 tr, (dc1, ch2, dc1) into ch3corner sp,\* rep from \* to \* ending last rep at \*\*, dc in last 4 tr, join with slst in 1st dc. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Symbols for the diagram

· slip stitch chain X double crochet treble crochet double crochet spike stitch anchor point