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Monday, March 26, 2012

Raspberry Sherbet

Afghan Schematics are for those who already have some experience in crochet.  This afghan was made using a Basic Round Ripple afghan pattern.  The variations of each afghan are listed in the "Afghan Schematics"  found on the individual photo page of each afghan.  This post show the photos and lists the materials used for this afghan and also a description or "Schematic" of how it was created.

If you are new to this style afghan please read my page
Tips and Tricks of the Round Ripple Afghan.

The basic Round Ripple Afghan pattern
Written in American terminology 

Raspberry Sherbet


Size: about 56 inches diameter
Gauge: N/A

Materials:
Caron Simply Soft Yarn
12 oz soft Pink (Color A)
6 oz Vanilla (Color B)
6 oz Harvest Rose (Color C)
2 oz Dark Sage (Color D)
Susan Bates Hook  US size J / 10  Metric  size 6

Extra Special Stitches:
Crossed double crochet = The crossed dc is worked over an area of two stitches. To begin, *(skip the next stitch, make a double crochet in the following stitch, make a double crochet in the skipped stitch, skip 2 sts, dc in next st.) around.
Slip Stitch Vine
Buttons and Leaves
Leaves

Afghan Schematics: The directive details for the changes in the rounds.

Follow the basic pattern, this entire afghan is worked in double crochet stitches
Round    1  - 17:  color A
Round   18 - 19:  color B
Round          20:  color C
Round   21 - 22:  Color B
Round   23 - 26:  Color A
Round   27 - 32: Color C
Round   33 - 34:  Color B
Round          35:  Color A  crossed double crochet stitch
                                            or regular double crochet, your choice.
Round   36 - 37:  Color B
Round   38 - 41:  Color C  working round making large shell in all points

Border Round      
42:  Using Color B Start in 2nd stitch at bottom of any point; *sc, ch 3,
work picot, sk 1 st, sc in next st* to point. Two sc, with picot in point,
work in pattern down left side of point, skipping the two center stitches
at the bottom of the points work around, Join end off. Work in ends    
                    
Heart shape Leaf pattern (or use leaf pattern of choice)
Using color D, start with magic circle, Sl st in ring chain 4, 5 tr, 5 dc, ch 3,
sl st in first ch to form picot, 5 dc, 5 tr, chain 4 sl st, all in ring.
Pull yarn tail and draw ring tightly closed.
Tie, work in ends Make 12

Flower pattern, (or use crochet flower of choice.) 

Using color A start with magic circle. or adjustable loop
Sl st in ring, chain 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl in ring; repeat three more times, join to
first st for 4 petal flower.  Pull yarn tail to close center of flower, tie.
Do not trim yarn.
Use yarn tail to form shank of button or if you prefer to sew on the flower, 
the next step may be eliminated and you may use the yarn tail to sew the button.
To create shank on button: Lay crochet hook on back of button.
Stitch across hook several times to form shank of button.  
Secure yarn tail and remove hook  Make 12.

Vine
This afghan has 12 flowers and leaves but more may be added if desired. 
Flowers and leaves may be sewn on or you may secure them with a slip stitch, 
such as you would apply beads, while the vine is crocheted onto the afghan..


To crochet leaves and flowers in place:
With Color D and working on front of afghan Join yarn in first space
between rows 29 and 30.  You will add leaves or flowers in the same method
you would add a bead.  Slip stitch in each space to 3 sps before point.
Thread yarn through center of leaf and complete sc.
Sc in next two spaces.  Thread yarn through shank of button flower
and complete sc.  Slip Stitch in each sp to bottom of point.
Sc in both spaces at bottom of point and continue around.
Put leaf and flower button on each point. End off, work in yarn ends.


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13 comments:

  1. This is adorable, I will try to make one. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  2. Definitely have to make this one.. love it! :))

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    1. So glad you like it. Lovely in Lavender also and not so difficult as one might suspect

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  3. this does look like fun. any suggestions to "man" it up aside from basic color changes? I was thinking a transition from Hunter Green to Tiel maybe with some gray or Cocoa (spring colors rite?). But rather than vines with flowers I was thinking something like vines with apples, oranges, carrots?

    Does anyone know of an afghan pattern designed with a baseball diamond as a theme?

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    1. When I want to make a more “manly” round ripple I consider darker colors or “Team Colors”. Rounds of Variegated yarns add color interest and I use various stitch patterns to create texture such as the crossed double crochet, popcorn stitches, front and back post basket weave pattern. Every stitch I have used on the side to side ripple I have applied to the round ripple. Check out my Tip’s and Trick’s page.
      Funny thing, when I gave my spouse his choice of all the unique afghans I had handy he chose a plain, basic, black border, Granny Square, Stash buster I had shoved in the bottom shelf. Who knew ?

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  4. How many chs to start on row 1

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    1. This page being just a Schematic for one of many afghans is incomplete by itself. The basic pattern definition is written in American terms and is found under the Basic Round Ripple Pattern on this blog. http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/basic-round-ripple-afghan-pattern.html

      I always start with an adjustable loop and pull it tight after all the stitches are worked. Adjustable loop goes by many names including magic circle / loop / ring, etc. If you don’t know how to do this you can find many videos on You Tube and watch the one that makes the most sense to you.
      https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sclient=psy-ab&q=youtube+crochet+magic+circle&oq=you+tube+crochet+magic&gs_l=hp.1.0.0i10l2j0i22i10i30.3086451.3093623.2.3096429.30.25.5.0.0.0.334.3683.0j24j0j1.25.0...0.0...1c.1.7.hp.akeFC4OQh6g&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.44158598,d.dmg&fp=dca0bd61736d281f&biw=1366&bih=599

      If you wish to start with a chain I would say chain between 4 and 6 and join to first stitch, then work round 1 stitches in the ring. If you crochet tight use 4 chain if you crochet loose 6 might be better.

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  5. thank you so much

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  6. Gorgeous pattern! For the leaves and flowers do you use the same yarn as throughout the pattern. They look much smaller. What size hook is used?

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    1. Hello Carlene,
      You are correct. I am sorry I let that get past me. I used Bernat Softee Baby Yarn for the flowers and leaves. The leaf color was mint (MENTHE) #02004. It is a soft shiny yarn, Acrylic 140 g / 5 oz. Machine wash/dry
      Yarn weight 3 as opposed to 4. I pulled it from my stash as I like to keep that type yarn handy for delicate trim. I am sorry I do not have the name of the pink I used for the flower but it was the same brand. For that weight yarn I would use and H or I hook. I hate to specify what weight yarn as others may want a larger or more sturdy flower. But I did fail to say what I used.

      I will try to get an update on this pattern. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
      Thank you for asking
      Dorie

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  7. Hello from North Carolina, USA. So nice of you to visit and post a note. I just took a peek at your blog and I am very excited to see what you are sharing. I want to spend a bit more time with you so I can see it all. Are you on Ravelry and/or Pinterest ?. So many amazing things can be found there. Thanks for sharing. Dorie

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  8. My favorite pattern of yours!!! When are you going to make it to the group??? Love, Sue Russell

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