Over the last several weeks I have been doing a lot of work creating new design blocks for charity. These blocks can be used as you see fit to benefit others.
Materials
Cascade Yarn Pacific medium weight yarn, 60% acrylic/40% superwash merino wool (100g/3.5oz/213 yrd/195 m)
Hook size I/9/5.5mm, unless otherwise specified
Block measures 7″ x7″
Columns Block for Charity
Columns Block
Rnd 1: Ch 4, sl st to first ch to create ring, ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times, 2 dc in ring, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5 to join. –12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps
Rnd 2: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st, fpdc around next st, [(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st, fpdc around next st] 3 times, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. –16 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 8 fpdc, 4 bpdc
Rnds 3-8: Sl st to ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, fpdc around next st, (bpdc around next st, fpdc around next st) across to next ch-2 sp, [(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, fpdc around next st, (bpdc around next st, fpdc around next st) across to ch-2 sp] 3 times, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. –16 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 56 fpdc, 52 bpdc
Over the last several weeks I have been doing a lot of work creating new design blocks for charity. These blocks can be used as you see fit to benefit others.
Materials
Cascade Yarn Pacific medium weight yarn, 60% acrylic/40% superwash merino wool (100g/3.5oz/213 yrd/195 m)
Hook size I/9/5.5mm, unless otherwise specified
Block measures 7″ x7″
Stacked Squares Block for Charity
Stacked Squares Block
Rnd 1: Ch 4, sl st to first ch to create ring, ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times, 2 dc in ring, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5 to join. –12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps
Rnd 2: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, bpdc around each dc across to ch-2 sp, [(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, bpdc around each dc across to next ch-2 sp] 3 times, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. –16 dc, 12 bpdc, 4 ch-2 sps
Rnds 3-7: Rep Row 2. –16 dc, 92 bpdc, 4 ch-2 sps
Fasten off, weave in ends, block.
Shell Corner Block for Charity
Rnd 1: Ch 4, sl st to first ch to create ring, ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times, 2 dc in ring, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5 to join. –12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps
Rnd 2: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk 1 st, [(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk 1 st] 3 times, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. –20 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 8 ch-1 sps
Rnds 3-6: Sl st to ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, dc across to next ch-1 sp, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk 1 st, [(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, dc across to next ch-1 sp, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk 1 st] 3 times, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. –84 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 8 ch-1 sps
Crochet quilt blocks lend themselves to unlimited creativity. These can be great for scrap projects or planned out artistic works.
Below I describe how to create your own simple geographic block, as well as some idea suggestions.
Ohio Star Crochet Quilt Block
In the world of quilting the half square triangle, even using just this block, the possibilities are endless. Essentially it is simply a square that is worked with two colors. It is divided on the diagonal, creating a look of two triangles with the long ends together.
Sizes for crochet quilt blocks
Create your own design, just ensure that these blocks are the same size, or equal fractions of each other. Meaning make big and little blocks. The big block might be 10” then the little squares should be 5” so that they can all be put together equally.
Getting started with your crochet quilt blocks
To begin, create a chain the desired length of the diagonal of the square. This chain should be an odd number. Work a single crochet decrease over the 2nd and 3rd chain (need to know how to work a single decrease, check it out here), single crochet in each chain across until 2 chains are left. Single crochet decrease over the last 2 chains, then chain 1 and turn.
All subsequent rows of this half of the square are worked the same. Work a single crochet decrease over the first two stitches, single crochet in each stitch across until 2 stitches remain, then work a single crochet decrease over the last two stitches. Repeat this until only 2 stitches remain, and then single crochet decrease these tow stitches together.
Half Square Triangle Crochet Quilt Block
The next side
Using another color and the unused loops of the beginning chain. Work the same stitch technique of decreases on each side of the row.
The block is really just that simple. Now for some ideas. I have found plugging the term “half square triangle quilt” into a search engine, and then selecting the images option, that there is a great abundance of uses.
Ideas for Crochet Quit Block -Half Square Triangles
Some of my favorites are the Ohio Star block, Flock of Geese block, and Pinwheel blocks. The half square triangles that are created can be put together to form these larger blocks, then these blocks can be put together to create pillows, blankets, ponchos, the possibilities are only limited by imagination.
Help me help local communities by creating blocks
for Warm Up America,
by making a block for yourself and one for a community project with this free
pattern. I will be creating a new block every few weeks and sharing it with
you, I just ask that make one for donation.
Warm Up America is
a nationwide organization that encourages local donations, but will also except
donations to be sent to their office so that blocks can be assembled and then
blankets can be donated through the United States.
Even if you do not want to
participate with Warm Up America, please consider creating blocks, or
blankets for your local community. There are various places in every community
that accept donations.
Shells in a Row
These simple 5 double crochet shells are just off-set from one
another, but a simple contrasting row of color gives it a different feel, allowing
the for a real stand out.
Medium weight yarn, in 3 colors MC (main color), CC1, CC2
K/10 ½/ 6.5mm hook
Block Pattern
With MC Ch 26
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [sk
2 chs, 5 dc in next ch, sk 2 chs, sc in next ch] 4 times, turn. -4 (5dc
shells), 5 sc sts
Row 2: Change to CC1, ch
1, sc in same st, sc in each st across, turn. -25 sts
Row 3: Change to CC2, ch
3, 2 dc in same st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st, [sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk 2,
sc in next st] 3 times, sk 2 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn. -3 (5 dc shells) 4 sc
sts, 2 (3 dc half shells)
Row
4:
Change to MC, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st across, turn.
Row
5:
Change to CC1, ch 1, sc in same st, [sk 2, 5 dc in next st, sk 2, sc in next
st] 4 times, turn. -4 (5dc shells), 5 sc sts
Row
6:
Change to CC2, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st across, turn.
Row
7:
Change to MC, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st, [sk 2 sts, 5 dc
in next st, sk 2, sc in next st] 3 times, sk 2 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn. -3
(5 dc shells) 4 sc sts, 2 (3 dc half shells)
Row
8:
Change to CC1, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st across, turn.
Row
9:
Change to CC2, ch 1, sc in same st, [sk 2, 5 dc in next st, sk 2, sc in next
st] 4 times, turn. -4 (5dc shells), 5 sc sts
Row
10:
Change to MC, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st across, turn.
Row
11:
Change to CC1, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, sk
2 sts, sc in next st, [sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk 2, sc in next st] 3 times,
sk 2 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn. -3 (5 dc shells) 4 sc sts, 2 (3 dc half
shells)
Row
12:
Change to CC2, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st across, turn.
Row
13:
Change to MC, ch 1, sc in same st, [sk 2, 5 dc in next st, sk 2, sc in next st]
4 times, turn, do not fasten off. -4 (5dc shells), 5 sc sts
Edge
Rnd
1: Ch
1, sc in sc in same st, sc in each st across until 1 st remains, 3 sc in last
st, working over row ends evenly sc across to beg ch, 3 sc in last st, working
in unused loops of beg ch, sc in each chain across, 3 sc in last st, working
over row end evenly sc across, 2 sc in last st, sl st to beg sc, fasten off.
Help me help local communities by creating blocks for Warm Up America,
by making a block for yourself and one for a community project with this free
pattern. I will be creating a new block every few weeks and sharing it with
you, I just ask that make one for donation.
Warm Up America is
a nationwide organization that encourages local donations, but will also except
donations to be sent to their office so that blocks can be assembled and then
blankets can be donated through the United States.
Three Cables Block
Even if you do not want
to participate with Warm Up America, please consider creating blocks, or blankets for your local
community. There are various places in every community that accept donations.
Three Cable Block
Crossing post stitches
make great texture and stunning appearance, and they are not as difficult as
you might think. Essentially you work post stitches 2 rows below your working
row, to cross a cable the first posts worked will be shifted over by skipping
stitches, and the last post stitches will be worked in the skipped stitches,
crossing over the first post stitches created. These twists are highlighted
more by having alternating post stitch rows worked by not crossing the post
stitches, creating a visual gap between the rows of twists.
Gauge: 7”x9” rectangle
Materials
Medium weight yarn, in 4
colors MC (main color), CC1 (first cable), CC2 (large cable in middle), CC3
(last cable)
K/10 ½/ 6.5mm hook
Special Stitches
FPdc- Front Post Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert hook from front to back and then to front again around post of stitch, yarn over and draw up loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. (see a visual on how to work the stitch here)
Block Pattern
With MC Ch 24
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. -23 sc sts
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Rep Row 2.
Crossing Cables Row
Row 4 (Crossing Cables Row): Ch 1, sc same st, sc in next 2 sts changing to color CC1 in last st (tips for changing colors here), FPdc around stitch 1 skipped from next stitch and 2 rows below, FPdc around next st of row 2 below, FPdc around the 1 skipped stitch before the first FPdc (this is crossing over the last 2 stitches made), changing to MC, sc in the next 3 stitches in Row 4 (note you do not work in the stitches behind the FPdc stitches), change to CC2 in last st, FPdc around stitch 2 skipped from next stitch and 2 rows below, FPdc around next 2 sts of row 2 below, FPdc around the first 1 skipped stitch, FPdc around second skipped stitch (these two stitches cross over the last 3 stitches made), changing to MC, sc in next 3 stitches in Row 4, change to CC3, FPdc around stitch 1 skipped from next stitch and 2 rows below, FPdc around next st of row 2 below, FPdc around the 1 skipped stitch before the first FPdc (this is crossing over the last 2 stitches made), changing to MC, sc in the last 3 stitches in Row 4, turn.
Working First Crossed Cable Front Post Stitch of small cable, Skipping 1 stitch over, and 2 rows belowWorking second FPdc of small cable.Working last FPdc of Small Cable, working in skipped stitch and crossing over FPdc created just before. Working first FPdc of Large Cable, skip 2 stitches and work stitch 2 row s below. Note when working the forth stitch of this cable it will cross over the first three and be worked around the first skipped stitch, this is adjacent to the main color stitches.The top row shows the appearance of all the crossed cables.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts changing to CC3 in last st, working over MC yarn sc in next 3 sts (tips for working over yarn here), change to MC, sc in next 3 sts changing to CC2 in last st, working over MC yarn, sc in next 5 sts, change to MC, sc in next 3 sts changing to CC1 in last st, working over MC, sc in next 3 sts, change to MC, sc in last 3 sts, turn.
Crochet over the main color, in odd number rows. The Main color is not worked over in the even number rows, and instead when changing colors it bands across the back of the block.
Uncrossed Cable Row
Row 6 (Uncrossed Cable Row): Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts changing to CC1 in last st, FPdc around stitch 2 rows below, FPdc around next 2 stitches 2 rows below, change to MC, sc in next 3 sts changing to CC2 in last st, FPdc around stitch 2 rows below, FPdc around next 4 sts 2 rows below, change to MC, sc in next 3 sts changing to CC3 in last st, FPdc around stitch 2 rows below, FPdc around next 2 stitches 2 rows below, change to MC, sc in last 3 sts, turn.
Working first FPdc of uncrossed cable row, this stitch is directly below next stitch and 2 rows below.Working second FPdc of uncrossed cable row of small cable, this stitch can be difficult to find as it is behind the crossed stitches, and may take a bit of practice to ensure that you find them Appearance of uncrossed cable row on small cable.All Uncrossed Cable Rows are shown across the top.
Row 7: Rep Row 5.
Row 8-23: Rep Rows 4-7 four times.
Row 24: Rep Row 4.
Row 25: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st across.
