Sensational Sunburst Square - free 6" square crochet pattern

Do you remember me mentioning this CAL a few weeks ago - well, I guess a month ago now?

I'm wicked excited to be a part of this VERY fun crochet along! I was proud and happy to be asked to to design one of 36 squares, which put together will make an amazing sampler lapghan.  I think a lot of us are making extras of some of the squares, to make a slightly larger blanket, and I hope you do too.

You can join in anytime and the group is having a ton of fun! For more info go to crochet memories

If you are new to my designs, I specialize in easy, beginner friendly accessories, and have been published in various magazines over the last few years, and I'd love to have you drop by my group, Anastacia Knits Designs, or visit my designs on Ravelry.

To download a printable pdf, click here

Sensational Sunburst Square

By Anastacia Zittel 
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Materials: 

• small amounts of Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarn, in 4 colors (A, B, C, and D)
• size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
• yarn needle 

Gauge:  14 stitches in pattern =4"

Measurements: square measures 6” across

Abbreviations (pattern uses US terms):

ch(s): chain(s)

sp(s): space(s)

rep: repeat

sk: skip

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet

tr: treble crochet

Pattern Notes:

• Square is rated easy.
• Chain loosely throughout pattern.
• If using a worsted weight yarn heavier than Simply Soft, you most likely will not need to crochet the last round

Pattern:

Round 1: With color A, make a magic circle, 12 dc in magic circle. Join with a sl st to first dc. Tighten magic circle. 12 dc made. (if you prefer, ch 5, join in a circle with a sl st, and then continue as above). End off color A.

Round 2: With color B, join yarn with a sl st to any dc, and ch 4 (counts as dc, ch-1 sp), * dc in next dc, ch 1 loosely. Rep from * around 10 times more, join with a sl st to first dc. 12 dc and 12 ch-1 sps made. End off color B. Measures 2 1/3” across.

Round 3: With color C, join yarn with a sl st to any dc, ch 6 (counts as tr, ch-2 corner sp), tr in same dc, * ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, hdc in next dc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, hdc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ** (tr, ch 2, tr), all in next dc. Rep from * twice more, and from * to ** once more, join with a sl st to first tr. 8 tr, 8 dc, Do not end color C. 8 hdc, 4 ch-2 corner sps, and 20 ch-1 sps made.

Round 4: Continuing with color C, sl st into first ch-2 corner sp. Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc), all in same ch-2 corner sp. * (dc in next tr, sc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, (dc in next hdc, sc in next ch-1 sp) two times, dc in next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next tr, ** (sc, ch 2, sc), all in ch-2 corner sp. Rep from * twice more, and from * to ** once more, join with a sl st to first sc. Do not end color C. 28 sc, 24 dc, and 4 ch-2 corner sps made.

Round 5: Continuing with color C, sl st into first ch-2 corner sp. Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc), all in same ch-2 corner sp. * dc in next sc, (sc in next dc, dc in next sc) across round until next ch-2 corner sp, ** (sc, ch 2, sc), all in ch-2 corner sp. Rep from * twice more, and from * to ** once, join with a sl st to first sc. Do not end color C. 32 sc, 28 dc, and 4 ch-2 corner sps made.

Round 6: With color C, rep round 5. End off color C. 36 sc, 32 dc, and 4 ch-2 corner sps made. 

Round 7: Measure your square. If your square matches my gauge exactly, then your square measures 5.75" across, and with color D, join yarn with a sl st in any ch-2 corner sp, and rep round 5.

 End off. Weave in ends and block lightly.

If you have any questions or comments or just want to join like-minded souls, please join my Ravelry group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs. Thanks!

Optional color choices:
Use color A for rounds 1-2
Use color B for round 3
Use color C for rounds 4-5
Use color D for rounds 6-7

week 3

Week three has been posted for this year's Alzheimer's CAL! It's not too late to join in - you can start with this week's directions, and finish last week's whenever you have a chance. The pattern is FREE with coupon code - and any one who buys it has my thanks, as the money at the end of the CAL will be donated to my family's Alzheimer's walk.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2015-alzheimers-cal

Celebrate NatCroMo

I am so excited you are here! I am participating in Crochetville's designer blogging program this month, and I'm so happy you are all visiting my little home! There's LOTS going on this month!


First of all -- I'm having a month long giveaway of any five of my designs! Just enter the rafflecopter on the sidebar over there on the right.

Marina Cowl

Next... I'm offering a 40% coupon code for everyone who visits today, March 6, which happens to be my birthday!!!!


Please use coupon code natcromoblog on either my Ravelry or my Etsy shop, and the 40% coupon code is good for TODAY only.... that' s EST... actually, I extended it a few extra hours so if you aren't in my time zone, it gives you a little bit more of a chance. There's a $3.00 / minimum to use the coupon on Etsy, but no minimum on Ravelry, so if you want to buy one of my smaller patterns (like 12" squares) then buy on Ravelry! (I had to set a minimum on Etsy because their fees are a little higher, and with the high coupon code, I won't make any money on a $3 pattern after fees as it is).



Oh, if you like free patterns, go visit my Ravelry shop & filter free patterns... there's a ton of goodies there!

36 on 3-6

I also posted a FREE pattern called the Marina Cowl.... the pattern is written for worsted weight yarn, for two sizes - a 20" or a 28" circumference, but it also comes with a recipe / template so you can make the cowl any size, with any gauge !


And speaking of free, my birthday shawl, 36 on 3-6, is free for the month on Ravelry only!

No coupon code needed - just "buy" and the shawl will be free when you check out!




(by the way, if you've been thinking about setting up an Etsy Shop of your own, use my referral link & you'll get 40 free listings! http://etsy.me/1BtLqVr)





If you happen to miss the 40% coupon, the rest of the month the patterns are on sale for 20% off- use coupon code natcromoblog20


While you are here, I'd love it if you checked out some of my other fun crochet stuff! Please check out my pinterest board (again on the sidebar on the right) or follow me on pinterest as anastaciaknits !

How I Became a Crochet Designer and part two, Behind the Scenes
Free Granny Square Round Up!

and in a few days, I'll be posting another crochet pattern round up, so come back soon & visit me, please :)

Marina Cowl: free easy crochet pattern

The Marina Cowl was originally supposed to be published the beginning of November as a free pattern to crocheters, for a quick stitch item to make for the holidays.

There are two parts to this pattern: a traditionally written pattern for worsted weight yarn in two sizes, OR a recipe / pattern template, to make the cowl OR anything else you'd like made in the round (like legwarmers, boot cuffs, or simple fingerless gloves) with any yarn, using any size hook in any gauge & in any finished size! You can see the cuffs I made and another cowl I made on Friday FO.


What with one thing and another, I didn't have time to publish it, though my testers were lovely in finishing their tests on time!

About a month ago, I decided I'd post the pattern for NatCroMo, so here it is !

Oh, and while you are here, enter my giveaway for FIVE of my patterns! Giveaway runs through the end of March, 2015 ! (see my sidebar for the rafflecopter)

Marina Cowl

Designed By Anastacia Zittel
 http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs

https://instagram.com/anastaciaknits

Materials: 

• 2-4 skeins Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, 100% wool, 110 yds/101 meters per 1.75 oz/50 gr skein
• size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Gauge:  5 V stitches: 4” (10.16 cm)

Measurements (circumference): 20” (50 cm) or 28” (66 cm)

Abbreviations (pattern uses US terms):

ch: chain

sk: skip

sp: space

rep: repeat

ea: each

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet

Special Stitch:

V st(s): V stitch(es), made as follows: (sc, ch 2, sc), all in same chain

Pattern Notes:

• o   There are two parts to this pattern: First of all, a basic cowl pattern written for two sizes (with changes for the larger size in parenthesis)
• o   Afterwards, follows a template with some simple math, so you can use this stitch pattern to make a cowl (or cuffs, or anything else you desired worked in the round) in any size, using any yarn, with YOUR gauge
• o   Always work V stitches in the chain or chain space
• o   Cowl is worked completely in the round

Pattern:

Chain 78 (126), and join to form a circle, being careful not to twist stitches.

Round 1: Ch 1, V st in first ch. * Sk next 2 chs, V st in next ch. Rep from * around cowl, sk last 2 chs, join with a sl st to first V st (join in first sc of V st): 26 (42) V sts made.

Round 2: Ch 1, V st in first V st, V st in ea V st around, join with a sl st to first V st: 26 (42) V sts made.

Repeat round 2 as many times as desired until cowl is desired height. 

End off. Weave in ends, block lightly and wear with pride!

Template:

Finished Measurements:

Circumference: _______ (A)

Gauge (after blocking):

_______ (B) V St =4”. Be exact; include fractions of a V st, if needed.

Math:

o   Divide the number of V St by 4: _______ (B) / 4 = _______ (C) V St

o   Determine how many chain stitches you need to start:

_______ (A) times _______ (C) =  _______ (D). Round (D) number up or down to a whole number.

o   _______ (D) times 3 = _______ (E) Number of chains to start your cowl.

Chain _______ (E), and join to form a circle, being careful not to twist stitches.

Round 1: Ch 1, V st in first ch. * Sk next 2 chs, V st in next ch. Rep from * around cowl, sk last 2 chs, join with a sl st to first V st (join to first sc of V st).

Round 2: Ch 1, V st in first V st, V st in ea V st around. Join with a sl st to first V st.

Rep round 2 as many times as desired.

Repeat as many times as desired until cowl is desired height. End off. Weave in ends, block lightly and wear with pride!

Many thanks to my testers, debspugs, knittylucia, Leilacnm, sjordan255, PrincessPa, and bren9217! 

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