Raised Rib Lilac-Cream Crochet Blanket

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I used a single raised rib crochet pattern to create this blanket. I made 4 columns then sewed them side-by-side. Each rectangle is 9 inches by 7 inches and there are 5 in each coumn. The finished size is 40 x 35 inches. I used Caron 1 pd yarn. It's very soft. I used Lilac & Cream. I did a 2 row border after everything was competed and sewn togethor. I used a K hook and only had to chain 25. Your basically alternating 1 row of Half Double Crochets and 1 row of Front Post Stitches.

NEW FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS 8/3/13:
NEW: Video on how to sewing it using the invisible sewing technique

Weave all ends on the wrong side of your work. 

I sewed the columns side by side. I do this because I don't like making them in 1 piece because it can get heavy.

To start I take 2 of the "columns" and put them face down. Thread your yarn needle and put it through the topside of your finished column, on the edge, and go through to the other column. Just "skim off the top" when you insert the yarn. You don't want to put your yarn needle through to the bottom or you WILL see the sewing and it won't be invisible.  

Wait several inches before you pull the yarn tight. It's okay to have it loose at first. When I pull the yarn tight I put my palm down hard on  the areas that you've sewn then pull it tight. If you don't it will cinch up.

Also, it's a nice technique in case you use multiple yarns in your blanket. You won't be able to see the yarn you're sewing with. It will be invisible on both sides.

It's great for a baby blanket or just a lap afghan for your home.

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Heather

Double Crochet Raised Rib

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Hook Size: K

Stitches: Half Double Crochet & Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)

Foundation Chain: 25 for 9 x 6 inches

Foundation Chain: 16 for 6 x 9 inches as seen above

GAUGE: 2.75 stitches per inch
Multiple of 3 + 4 stitches are needed

Abbreviations: * - * Repeat the instructions between them
                         FPDC(Front post double crochet) – Yarn over (double crochet) insert hook around stem of the next stitch 2 rows below it.

Yarn: Red Heart (light blue yarn) and Bernat Berella 1 pound yarn (dark blue)

PATTERN:

Row 1: Go into the 3rd chain from the hook and do 1hdc,do 1 hdc in each stitch across the row (23 hdcs)
Row 2,3,4 : chain 2, turn. Do 1 hdc in each stitch across the row (23 hdcs)
Row 5: chain 2, turn. Do 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches *Do 1 FPDC around the next stitch 2 rows below, Do 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches
Row 6: chain 2, turn. Do 1 hdc in each stitch across the row

Repeat rows 5 & 6 until you reach your desired length.

WHEN FINISHING (Only For HAP members)
When you are ½ inch from finishing do 2 rows of Half Double Crochets. Like I said in the notes you want 2 rows of HDC's so it makes it easier to crochet the rectangles together. UNLESS you ended with a row of HDC's then you just need to do 1.

ALSO
If you use 2 yarns for a striped effect follow this:

Light blue yarn – foundation chain & first 4 rows
Dark Blue yarn – 2 rows
Light Blue yarn– 2 rows
Dark Blue yarn – 2 rows
Light Blue yarn – 2 rows
Dark Blue yarn – 2 rows
Light Blue yarn – 2 rows
Dark Blue yarn – 2 rows
Light Blue yarn – 3 rows

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Crochet Cable Columns

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I am using this stitch pattern of post stitches to make a crocheted pet blanket for the snugglesproject.org    I like to make them soft and all these columns of post stitches do just that.
If you're not comfortable with this many post stitches then check out my single raised rib pattern by clicking here. 

Sometimes they are called Crochet Cables. Usually cables are when you cross Post Stitches but i'm just calling these Crochet Columns.

Skill Level: Beginner/Easy  (It's not as complicated as it looks)

Finished Size: 9 by 6 inches
Yarn: I Love This Yarn, Turquoise
Hook Size: I
Chain: 27 or Multiple of 6 + 3

Stitches used:

• HDC
• Front Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn around the stem, from the front, of the next stitch and so a Double Crochet
• Back Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn around the stem, from the back, of the next stitch and so a Double Crochet
  
  Abbreviations:

• FP/DC: Front Post Double Crochet
• BP/DC: Back Post Double Crochet
• *-*: Repeat the instructions between them

Pattern:
REMEMBER: When you are done with the FPDC's make sure to skip the 3 stitches that you will see behind them, left unworked.

Row 1: Do 1 HDC in 3rd stitch from hook and in each stitch across the row (25 HDC)

Row 2: chain 2, turn, Do 1 HDC in each stitch across the row

Row 3: chain 2, turn, *Do 1 HDC in each of the first 3 stitches, Do 1 FP/DC, around the stem of the next stitch, in each of the next 3 stitches* repeat until the last 3 stitches and do 1 HDC in of the last 3 stitches

Row 4: chain 2, turn. *Do 1 HDC in each of the first 3 stitches, Do 1 BP/DC, around the stem of the next stitch, in each of the next 3 stitches* repeat until the last 3 stitches and do 1 HDC in of the last 3 stitches


                                                        Repeat rows 3 and 4 for pattern.
Finishing
Cut yarn and weave in all ends.

If you have any questions, leave me a comment!
Thanks!
Heather