Special Edition Sunflower Blanket Pattern

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Intro:

Just in time for fall—this Special Edition Sunflower blanket is a nod to the original Autumn Sunflower Pillow and Blanket Patterns. Made with Super Chunky yarn, it works up really quickly. Happy making everyone!

L, M

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RAVELRY: Special Edition Sunflower Blanket Pattern

ETSY: Special Edition Sunflower Blanket Pattern

Notions

US 9.00 mm (size M/N) crochet hook
Needle for weaving in ends
Scissors

Yarn

Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (87yds/140g):

Colour A: Toasted Almond (174yds/280g) 2 skeins

Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (106yds/170g):

Colour B: Barley (180yds/288g) 2 skeins

Colour C: Mustard (311yds/498g) 3 skeins

Colour D: Oatmeal (895yds/1436g) 9 skeins

** any super bulky weight yarn will work as long as gauge is met. Here are some of my favourite alternatives:

Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool)
WeCrochet Fluff of the Andes (100% Highland Wool)
Estelle Bulky (40% Wool, 50% Acrylic, 10% Nylon)
Cascade Pacific Bulky (60% Acrylic, 40% Superwash Merino Wool)
Hue Loco Bulky (100% SW Merino)—would have to adjust amount of squares in pattern.

Gauge

4 rnd sunflower square= 9.5” square (unblocked)
4 rnd sunflower square with CJAYG border=
11.5” square (unblocked)

Finished Size

47”x 72” inches (blocked)

Glossary (using US Crochet Terminology)

st(s)- stitch(es)
ch- chain
ch-sp- chain space
sl st- slip stitch
YO- yarn over
SC- single crochet
DC- double crochet
tr- treble crochet
cl st(s)- cluster stitch(es)
2 DC cl – 2 double crochet cluster stitch
4 tr cl- 4 treble cluster stitch
5 tr cl- 5 treble cluster stitch
CJAYG- continuous join as you go
DC shell- group of DC stitches

How to Crochet the 2 DC cluster stitch (2 DC cl): YO, insert hook into center of circle, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook, YO and insert hook into center of circle, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook, YO and pull through 3 loops on hook, ch 1.

How to 4 tr cluster stitch (4 tr cl): YO twice and insert hook into sp, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2, YO pull through 2. Repeat 3 more times. There should be 5 loops on the hook. YO and pull through all 5 loops.

How to 5 tr cluster stitch (5 tr cl): YO twice and insert hook into sp, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2, YO pull through 2. Repeat 4 more times. There should be 6 loops on the hook. YO and pull through all 6 loops.

Pattern Notes

In some cases, the video tutorials have been used for other patterns. Please follow the yarn recommendations, hook size and stitch counts in the written pattern- the videos are only meant as visual guides.
Gauge is important! Please adjust hook size to meet gauge of pattern.
Ch 2 counts as DC throughout pattern.
Ch 3 counts as tr throughout pattern.
Blanket is constructed with CJAYG; where each sunflower square is joined to the next while working an additional border around each motif. If you’d like to join a different way-you may require more yarn.
Don’t forget to share your makes on Instagram and Facebook! I always love seeing what you have all worked up. Tag me on Instagram @nautikrallcrochet or Facebook @nautikrall_crochet, or use the hashtag: #specialeditionsunflower

Schematic

Blanket Dimensions: 4 squares x 6 squares= 24 squares

Pattern Starburst Sunflower Granny Square:

Make 24

Round 1

With Colour A, ch 5.
Sl st into 5th ch from hook to create centre ring.
Ch 2, work 1 DC into centre ring, ch 1 (counts as first cl st).
Work eleven [2 DC cl sts] into the centre of the circle (12 cl sts).
Join with sl st to the ch-1 sp (between the first and second cl sts at beginning of rnd), Fasten off.

Round 2

Join Colour B into any ch-1 sp, ch 2.
Work 2 DC into same sp.
Work 3 DC into every ch-1 sp (36 DC sts).
Join rnd with sl st into the top of the first DC (not the ch-2), Fasten off.

Round 3

Join Colour C in between any two DC shells, ch 3.
Into same sp work a [4 tr cl, ch 3].
Work [5 tr cl, ch 3] into each sp between DC shells around (12 tr cl sts).
Sl st into the ch-3 sp (not the top of the cl st), Fasten off.

Round 4

Join Colour D into any ch-3 sp, ch 3.
[3 tr, ch 2, 4 tr] into same sp (1st corner).
*4 DC into next ch-3 sp, twice.
[4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr] into next ch-3 sp.*
Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
4 DC into next ch-3 sp, twice.
Join rnd with sl st into top of first tr (not the ch-3), Fasten off.

***Please see the YouTube video tutorial below on how to make these starburst sunflower squares:

Round 5

(**Only Complete the following Round 5 IF you do NOT plan on using the CJAYG to join the sunflower squares. Round 5 is written out for anyone who wishes to seam their squares together separately at the end of their project.)

Join Colour D into any corner (ch-2) sp, ch 2.
Work [1 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] into same corner sp.
* Work 1 DC into the top of each st along (16 sts).
Work [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] into corner (ch-2) sp.*
Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Work 1 DC into the top of each st along (16 sts).
Finish rnd with sl st into top of first official DC (not the starting ch-2), Fasten off.

Assembling Blanket Squares (CJAYG):

With RS of squares face up and colour D; follow along with the video tutorial, crochet squares together until blanket is complete.
Example: First row will be joined from square number 4 across to square number 1. The second row will start with square number 8 and be worked across to square number 5.
Once back to the start of the blanket (in the top right-hand corner)- DO NOT FASTEN OFF.
You are now ready to start border Round 1.

**Please see video tutorial below for how to CJAYG sunflowers to create blanket:

Border:

Round 1 (Continued from CJAYG…)

Ch 1, SC into same sp and into each sp along border of blanket.
Work 3 SC sts into each of the 4 corners of blanket.
In places where two squares meet: work 1 SC into each corner sp.
Join rnd with sl st into top of first SC (not the starting ch-1), Fasten off.

Tassels

Using the Colour D, create 4 tassels for the corners of the blanket. I use this tutorial: https://youtu.be/6VDCJJOcYt0
Using an 8.5-inch-long book (or tassel maker), wrap yarn 25-30 times to achieve appropriately sized tassel.
Trim ends and attach to blanket.
Pro-tip: I tie my tassels onto the blanket with a little bow, this way when I need to wash the blanket, I can easily remove them!

~The End~

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