Pattern Details:
- Difficulty: Advanced, with supportive notes and tips for adventurous beginners.
- Parts: The pattern is divided into 11 segments.
Materials:
- Yarns: Scheepjes’ Our Tribe or Colour Crafter yarns, each available in various color kits (Twilight, Dawn, Dusk, and Midnight).
- Hook Size:
- 3.5mm (US E/4) for Our Tribe
- 4mm (US G/6) for Colour Crafter
- Size:
- Our Tribe: Approx. 115 x 145 cm (up to 118 x 148 cm blocked).
- Colour Crafter: Approx. 140 x 173 cm (up to 145 x 175 cm blocked).
Special Instructions:
- Color Management: Follow specific color sequences for each round, as noted in the pattern.
- Tapestry Crochet: The pattern starts with tapestry crochet for the mandala center, where you work with two colors, switching as instructed.
- Gauge Swatch: Important for maintaining the correct size and shape. The swatch should measure 10 cm across after several rounds.
Abbreviations:
- Beg – Beginning
- BP – Back post
- Ch – Chain
- Dc – Double crochet
- Dtr – Double treble crochet
- FP – Front post
- Htr – Half treble crochet
- Lp/Lps – Loop/loops
- RS – Right side
- Ss – Slip stitch
- Sp/sps – Space/spaces
- St/sts – Stitch/stitches
- Tr – Treble crochet
- WS – Wrong side
Stitching Rounds for Rozeta Pattern:
Rounds 1-5: Mandala Creation (Tapestry Crochet)
Round 1:
- Starting with a Magic Ring: Begin with a magic ring and work your first round into it.
- Stitches Used: You’ll be working chain stitches, single crochet (sc), and double crochet (dc) to form the center of the mandala.
- Color Changes: Follow the color pattern carefully to set up the central color scheme.
Round 2-5:
- Increase Rounds: Continue working in a spiral, making increases to expand the mandala.
- Techniques: Tapestry crochet is employed, where you carry the unused yarn behind the stitches and switch colors as instructed.
- Stitch Types: In these rounds, you’ll primarily work in dc and treble crochet (tr) to help the mandala grow outward, creating a circular base.
These rounds help you form the foundation for the intricate designs that will appear in later stages. The goal is to create a round, symmetrical center where the patterns will later emerge.
Rounds 6-10: Expanding the Mandala
Round 6-7:
- Color Transitions: Begin transitioning colors more noticeably here to start forming the more colorful, detailed sections.
- Stitches Used: The rounds focus on using double crochet (dc) and tr stitches.
- Increasing: You will increase stitches in each round to ensure the circle expands smoothly.
Round 8-10:
- Mandala Patterning: As you progress through these rounds, you start to see a larger portion of the pattern coming to life.
- Detailed Colorwork: The intricate, stained-glass-like pattern begins taking shape, with colors transitioning in beautiful stripes or blocks.
By round 10, you’ll have a vibrant, growing mandala that serves as the heart of the blanket. These rounds are about carefully balancing the tension and ensuring the circular shape doesn’t distort.
Rounds 11-15: Overlay Border Begins
Round 11-12:
- Starting the Overlay Crochet: In these rounds, the overlay crochet technique is introduced to build textured borders.
- Stitches Used: Expect to work front post double crochet (FPdc) and back post double crochet (BPdc), which create a raised texture.
- Focus on Symmetry: These rounds start shaping the blanket’s edge, creating a layered, 3D effect.
Round 13-15:
- Building the Raised Border: The texture becomes more pronounced with the use of overlay techniques.
- Colorwork: Each stitch layer and color block adds richness to the design, and you’ll need to maintain careful control of your yarn tension.
The use of post stitches here makes the design pop, creating a deep contrast between the central mandala and the textured border.
Rounds 16-20: Transitioning to Octagonal Shape
Round 16-17:
- Shaping the Octagon: These rounds gradually transition the circular mandala into an octagonal shape.
- Stitches Used: A mix of half treble (htr) and double crochet stitches is employed.
- Corners Begin: In round 17, you will start to create the corners of the octagon using dc and tr increases.
Round 18-20:
- Final Octagonal Corners: By the end of round 20, the work should clearly form an octagon. The corners will be composed of double crochet (dc) stitches with additional increases to keep the edges flat and straight.
At this point, the shape should be beginning to look like a more defined blanket outline, with corners clearly emerging from the rounded shape.
Rounds 21-25: Finalizing the Octagonal Shape
Round 21-23:
- Increased Texture: The overlay border continues, becoming thicker with more intricate color transitions.
- Corner Detailing: The corners will be enhanced with treble crochet (tr) and double treble crochet (dtr), creating beautifully raised sections that add dimension.
Round 24-25:
- Final Corner Shaping: You finish shaping the octagon with shells (groups of dc) in the corners to give a strong, bold finish.
- Symmetry: These rounds require attention to stitch count to ensure the edges are even.
This section forms the final geometric transition, and by the end of round 25, your work will have distinct edges that lead into the next section.
Rounds 26-30: Rectangular Panel Addition
Round 26-27:
- Building the Rectangular Panel: Once you finish the octagonal rounds, you add a rectangular tapestry crochet panel to the bottom of the octagon.
- Stitch Types: The same double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr), and overlay crochet techniques are used.
- Color Management: Keep a close eye on your color changes to ensure consistency with the existing design.
Round 28-30:
- Further Color Blocking: The rectangular panel helps transition from the round to the rectangular shape. You’ll continue the colorwork, and the panel will take on a stained-glass pattern that compliments the mandala.
These rounds are important for adjusting the dimensions of your blanket to make sure it remains symmetrical while adding the tapestry crochet panel.
Rounds 31-35: Stained Glass Border
Round 31-32:
- Final Stained-Glass Border: These rounds are dedicated to the gorgeous stained-glass-like border. You’ll create intricate color-blocking patterns with treble crochet stitches.
- Post Stitches: Continue to use FPdc and BPdc to add depth and texture to the border, making the design appear raised.
Round 33-35:
- Completing the Border: Continue building out the border with a combination of dc, FPdc, and BPdc stitches, giving it a full and rich effect that contrasts beautifully with the mandala.
- Final Stitching: The last round or two solidifies the border and edges, ensuring the blanket maintains its shape.
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