Hey all! I’m so excited to jump right on in and get stitching this gorgeous mandala! A quick reminder, this is the free version of the pattern and DOES NOT INCLUDE the PDF pattern. You can purchase the PDF pattern HERE or the Yarn Kit from Lion Brand Yarn HERE, both of which include the pdf pattern.
Rnd 28: Join Color A in any st around, ch 2 (does not count as a st), bpdc around post of each dc around, join to first bpdc with a sl st. Fasten off. (256 Bpdc)
Rnd 29: Join Color B in any st around, ch 2 (does not count as a st), bpdc around post of each bpdc around, join to first bpdc with a sl st. Fasten off. (256 Bpdc)
Rnd 30: Join Color A in any st around, ch 2 (does not count as a st), *2 hdc in first st, hdc in each of the next 15 sts, join to first hdc with a sl st. Fasten off. (272 hdc)
Rnd 31: Join Color C in any st around, ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch 2), dc in same st as join, *sk next 2 hdc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next hdc; rep from * around, ending last rep with a sk next 4 hdc, join with a sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. Fasten off. (90 V-Stitches)
Rnd 32: Join Color D in any ch-2 sp around, ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in same sp as join, *7dc in next ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * around working 7dc in last ch-2 sp, join to first sc with a sl st. Fasten off.
Rnd 33: Join Color C in 2nd dc of any 7-dc group around, ch 1, sc in same st as join and in each of the next 5 sc, fpdc around post of next dc on Rnd 31, ch 3, fpdc around post of next dc on Rnd 31, sk next dc**, sc in each of the next 5 dc; rep from * around ending last rep at **, join to first sc with a sl st. Fasten off.
Rnd 34: Join Color E in 2nd sc of any 5-sc group around, ch 2 (does not count as a st), hdc in same st as join and in each of the next 2 sc,* sk next 2 sts, 5hdc in next ch-3 sp, sk next 2 sts**, hdc in each of the next 3 sc; rep from * around ending last rep at **, join to first hdc with a sl st. Fasten off.
Rnd 35: Join Color B in 3rd dc of any 5-hdc group around, ch 1, sc in same st as join, *8dc in center sc of next 3hdc group**, sc in center hdc of next 5dc group; rep from * around, join to first sc with a sl st. Fasten off.
Hey all! I’m so excited to jump right on in and get stitching this gorgeous mandala! A quick reminder, this is the free version of the pattern and DOES NOT INCLUDE the PDF pattern. You can purchase the PDF pattern HERE or the Yarn Kit from Lion Brand Yarn HERE, both of which include the pdf pattern.
Here’s the YouTube Video!
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Rnd 15: Join Color D with a sl st in any ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2dc in same sp, dc in 3rd loop of next five hdc**, 3dc in next ch-3 sp; rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join to beg ch-3 with a sl st. Fasten off. (128 dc)
Rnd 16: Join Color C in center dc of any 3dc group, ch 1, 3sc in same st as join, sc in each of the next 3 dc, fptr around post of fpdc to the right two rows before, fptr around post of fpdc to the left two rnds before, sk the next dc behind the Fptr just worked, sc in each of the next 3 dc**, 3sc in next dc; rep from * around ending last rep at **, join to first sc with a sl st. Fasten off. (144 sc, 32 fptr)
Rnd 17: Join Color A in first sc of any 3sc group, ch 1, *sc in next 3 sc, fpdc around post of next 3 dc two rnds before, fpdc around post of both fptr one rnd before, fpdc around post of next 3 dc two rnds before; rep from * around, join to first sc with a sl st. Fasten off. (112 fpdc, 48 sc)
Rnd 18: Join Color B in same st as join, ch 4 (counts as first tr here), tr in each st around, join to beg ch-4 with a sl st. Fasten off. (160 tr)
Rnd 19: Join Color A in same st as join, ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in each of the next 5 sc, fptr around post of fpdc two rnds before, sk tr behind fptr just worked, sc in each of the next 9 sc, join to first sc with a sl st. Fasten off. (144 sc, 16 fptr)
Rnd 20: Join Color E with a sc in any Fptr around, (sc, ch 1, 2sc) in same st as join, *sk next four sc, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) in next sc, sk next four sc**, (2sc, ch 1, 2sc) in next Fptr; rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join to first sc with a sl st. Fasten off. (16 small shells, 16 large shells)
Rnd 21: Join Color A with a sl st in any ch-1 sp, *(sc, ch 1, sc) in ch-1 sp, ch 6, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 6; rep from * around, join to first sc with a sl st. Fasten off.
The response to my Summer Blossom Mandala Crochet Along announcement has been tremendous! So much so, that we’ve officially bought up all the Wool Ease our friends at Lion Brand Yarn had on their shelves.
Because of that two of the colors in the kit will be out until August! DANG IT! The light blueish color (Stillwater) and maroon color (Rose Heather) will be out until August. So, with that in mind, I thought it would be fun to put together a few different color stories that would look amazing!
A lot of people think that I just have this magical skill of putting colors together but…I don’t. Haha! It’s all pinterest. Have you ever searched, “Color Palette”? It’s so fun to see photos and colors inspired by those photos. It takes all the guess work out of it. So, let’s take a look at some awesome palette’s and the yarn colors associated with them!
If any of these suit your fancy, just click this link here, and adjust the colors listed on that page. Lion Brand will ship the colors right out to you! How cool is that?! Check out the video below:
Take monochromatic to the extreme and work the entire mandala in one color. This will allow the texture to SING!
Fisherman
I know it can be really stressful to choose the right colors and put together different colors if you’re not used to it. BUT, I hope the few colorways that I offered give you that bit of excitement you need to crochet this amazing mandala up!
Remember, you can click HERE to grab the pattern or HERE to grab the kit. Just make sure to adjust the colors as in the video above!
Who doesn’t want to crochet their stress away? Grab your tunisian hook, yarn, and let’s get stitching together! Today, we begin working on our Tunisian Delight Sampler Afghan, the official May 2020 Rohn Strong Crochet Along project.
This week, we’re speeding things along and working blocks 7, 8, and 9!
This week we are tackling some next level tunisian stitches! With that in mind, we’re going to stitch up the Tunisian Double Stitch Lace, Tunisian Cable Stitch Patterns, and Tunisian Entrelec!
As always, there is a full video tutorial for each of these blocks available below!
Remember, you can add your project to your Ravelry library by clicking HERE!
You can find the FREE pattern below! ALSO, don’t forget;
I have changed the rules a little bit…cause I make them! You can still post your entries for giveaways on Instagram by using the hashtag, #RohnStrongCAL and following me. However, I also will be making a weekly post on Friday in the Rohn Strong Crochet Club Facebook group where you can share your progress to be entered! YAY!
Sponsors & Prizes
Each of these prizes is a minimum value of $50! Remember, you can enter each week’s giveaway is to post a picture of your progress using #RohnStrongCAL on Instagram OR you can post in the Rohn Strong Crochet Club! You must have a public Instagram profile to participate.
Week 3 – May 22:Red Heart Yarns – A yarn filled prize pack valued at $50!
Prizes will be awarded at the beginning of the following week at around 11:00am EST. Weekly winners will be picked randomly. More details will be announced in each week’s blog post. The schedule of prizes is subject to change.
Tunisian Delight Sampler Afghan
Materials
US K/6.5mm Tunisian Crochet Hook US J/6mm Crochet Hook Main Color Color A, B, and C Scissors
Finished Measurements
Finished Block: 9.5″ by 9.5″
Gauge
12 sts and 12 rows = 4″
Abbreviations
Ch = Chain FwdP = Forward Pass RetP = Return Pass Tss = Tunisian Simple Stitch Tks = Tunisian Knit Stitch Trs = Tunisian Reverse Stitch
Pattern Notes
Each block is worked by working your Foundation Row and building from there. Final round of single crochet is worked into row ends, top, and bottom rows.
Tunisian Delight Sampler Afghan Week 3 | Tunisian Cables, Lace
BLOCK 7PATTERN
With B, Ch 27
Foundation Row:
FwdP: Pull up a loop in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (27 loops)
RetP: Ch 1, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) until there is one loop left on hook.
Row 1:
FwdP: *Yarn over twice, skip next stitch, insert hook into next stitch as if to do a Tunisian Knit Stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook (3 loops left on hook); rep from * across. (27 loops)
Note: Take care to count the loops on your hook at this point.
RetP: Ch 1, (yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) until there is one loop left on hook.
Final Row
Slip stitch in each stitch across as if you were working a tunisian simple stitch. After last slip stitch, ch 1.
Rnd 1: Work 25 sc evenly spaced along each edge of block, placing 3 sc in each corner. (112 sc)
Fasten off.
BLOCK 8 PATTERN
With A, Ch 30
Foundation Row:
FwdP: Pull up a loop in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across.
RetP: Ch 1, (yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) until there is one loop left on hook.
Row 1
FwdP: 2Trs, 6Tks, 3Trs, 6Tks, 3Trs, 6Tks, 2Trs, work last stitch as normal.
RetP: Ch 1, (yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) until there is one loop left on hook.
Rep Row 1 three times more.
Row 5:
FwdP: 2Trs, *(3Tks, slip these three stitches to a stitch holder and hold in front, 3Tks in next three stitches, place stitches on holder back on crochet hook taking care not to twist stitches)**, 3Trs; rep from * twice more ending last rep at **, 2Trs, work final stitch.
RetP: Ch 1, (yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) 5 times, ch 1, *(yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) 9 times, ch 1; rep from * once more, (yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) 5 times.
Rows 6 – 10:
Work as for Row 1.
Rep Rows 5 – 10 three times more.
Final Row
Slip stitch in each stitch across as if you were working a Tunisian Reverse Stitch or Tunisian Knit Stitch. After last slip stitch, ch 1.
Rnd 1: Work 25 sc evenly spaced along each edge of block, placing 3 sc in each corner. (112 sc)
Fasten off.
BLOCK 9 PATTERN
For this pattern you’ll simply need a US K/6.5mm Standard Crochet Hook.
Pattern uses all four colors of Afghan.
FIRST STRIP (uses color A)
Ch 33
First Triangle
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not turn.
Note: We’ll work the remaining chains as we work across this first strip. For now, leave these unworked.
Row 2:
FwdP: Draw up loop in left leg of first sc, draw up a loop in next ch (3 loops on hook).
RetP: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Row 3:
FwdP: 1Tss, draw up a loop in next st and in next ch (4 loops on hook).
RetP: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Row 4:
FwdP: 2Tss, draw up a loop in next st and in next ch (5 loops on hook).
RetP: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Row 5:
FwdP: 3Tss, draw up a loop in next st and in next ch (6 loops on hook).
RetP: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Row 6:
FwdP: 4Tss, draw up a loop in next st and in next ch (7 loops on hook).
RetP: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Row 7: Sl st loosely in each of the next 5 vertical bars. Sl st in same sp as last st worked. 1 loop should remain on the hook.
First Square
**Row 1: Draw up a loop in each of the next 6 ch and leave on hook, (7 loops on hook).
RetP for all rows: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Rows 2 – 5: 5Tss, draw up a loop in next ch.
Row 6: Sl st loosely into each of the next 5 vertical bars. Sl st in same ch as last st worked.**
Next Square
Rep from ** to ** as given for first square.
Last Triangle
Row 1: Draw up a loop in each of the next 6 ch (7 loops on hook).
RetP for all rows: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Row 2: 5 Tss, do not work final stitch.
Row 3: 4Tss.
Row 4: 3Tss.
Row 5: FwdP: 2Tss. RetP: Draw through 2 loops, ch 1, fasten off yarn.
SECOND STRIP (Uses Color C)
With RS facing, join next color with a sl st at top corner of First Triangle.
***Row 1
FwdP: Working into Tss on last row of First Triangle, Tss in each of the first 5 vertical bars, draw up a loop in first row end of Square of Previous Strip. (7 Loops on Hook).
RetP for all rows: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Rows 2 – 5: 5Tss draw up a loop in next row end of Square of Previous Strip.
Row 6: Sl st loosely into each of the next 5 vertical bars. Sl st in top of next square.***
2nd and 3rd Square:
Rep from *** to *** as given for First Square of Second Strip.
Fasten off at end of last Square.
THIRD STRIP (Uses Color B)
First Triangle
With RS facing, join next color with Sl St to same sp where First Square of the previous row started.
Row 1
FwdP: Ch 1, sc in same sp as sl st. Draw up a loop through left leg of first sc. Draw up loop in first row end of First Square on Previous Strip. (3 loops on hook).
RetP for all rows: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Row 2:
FwdP: 1Tss, draw up a loop in next st and in next row end (4 loops on hook).
RetP: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Row 3:
FwdP: 2Tss, draw up a loop in next st and in next ch (5 loops on hook).
RetP: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Row 4:
FwdP: 3Tss, draw up a loop in next st and in next ch (6 loops on hook).
RetP: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Row 5:
FwdP: 4Tss, draw up a loop in next st and in next ch (7 loops on hook).
RetP: (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) across.
Row 6: Sl st loosely in each of the next 5 vertical bars. Sl st in same sp as last st worked. 1 loop should remain on the hook.
First and second Square:
Work as given for First Square of Second Strip.
Last Triangle:
Row 1:
Tss in each of the first 5 sts. Draw up a loop in same sp where last st was made. (7 loops on hook)
Work from **** to ** as given for last Triangle for First Strip.
Fasten off at end of last row.
Repeat Second and Third Stripe once more changing colors as in photo.
Top and Bottom Triangles (uses MC):
These triangles are not traditionally entrelec BUT they do square the block up which is needed for this afghan.
Row 1:
With RS facing, join yarn in upper right hand corner with a Sl st. Ch 1.
FwdP: Working into the tss on last row, 5Tss, draw up loop in next row end of next square.
RetP: Yarn over and draw through 2 loops across to last 3 loops, yarn over and draw through 3 loops.
Row 2:
FwdP: 4Tss, draw up loop in next row end.
RetP: Yarn over and draw through 2 loops across to last 3 loops, yarn over and draw through 3 loops.
Row 3:
FwdP: 3Tss, draw up loop in next row end.
RetP: Yarn over and draw through 2 loops across to last 3 loops, yarn over and draw through 3 loops.
Row 4:
FwdP: 2Tss, draw up loop in next row end.
RetP: Yarn over and draw through 2 loops across to last 3 loops, yarn over and draw through 3 loops.
Row 5:
FwdP: 1Tss, draw up loop in next row end.
RetP: Yarn over and draw through 3 loops.
Sl st in next sl st on top of next square.
You’ll work three of these triangles at both the top and bottom of the block.
Rnd 1: Work 25 sc evenly spaced along each edge of block, placing 3 sc in each corner. (112 sc)
Fasten off.
That’s it friends! I mean…how easy were those blocks!? Like I said, just a few minutes and a couple colors of worsted weight yarn and you’re good! Remember to share your projects with me on Instagram HERE and to join the Rohn Strong Crochet Club HERE!Next week we’ll tackle three new tunisian crochet stitches! Have fun stitching this week friends!
Who doesn’t want to crochet their stress away? Grab your tunisian hook, yarn, and let’s get stitching together! Today, we begin working on our Tunisian Delight Sampler Afghan, the official May 2020 Rohn Strong Crochet Along project.
Learn all About the Tunisian Delight CAL in this Video:
This week, we’re going to be working blocks 1, 2, and 3!
We’ll begin from the ground up, working our Tunisian Foundation Row covering both the forward pass and the reverse pass. Then we’ll move into learning the Tunisian Simple Stitch, the beginner stitch everyone knows and loves! From there we’ll move on and cover two beginner friendly stitches that build on what we’ve learned so far the Tunisian Knit Stitch and the Tunisian Reverse Stitch.
Remember, you can add your project to your Ravelry library by clicking HERE!
You can find the FREE patterns below! ALSO, don’t forget;
You are eligible to win prizes every week by posting your progress to Instagram, following me @rohnstrong, and using #RohnStrongCAL you will be entered into that week’s giveaway! Each week is sponsored by an amazing company, hand picked by me! You must have a public Instagram profile to participate.
Sponsors & Prizes
Each of these prizes is a minimum value of $50! Remember, the only way to enter each week’s giveaway is to post a picture of your progress using #RohnStrongCAL on Instagram! You must have a public Instagram profile to participate.
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the week around 5:00pm EST. Weekly winners will be picked randomly. More details will be announced in each week’s blog post. The schedule of prices is subject to change.
Tunisian Delight Sampler Afghan
Click HERE to Download a PDF of the Following Pattern!
Materials
US K/6.5mm Tunisian Crochet Hook US J/6mm Crochet Hook Main Color Color A Scissors
Finished Measurements
Finished Block: 9.5″ by 9.5″
Gauge
12 sts and 12 rows = 4″
Abbreviations
Ch = Chain FwdP = Forward Pass RetP = Return Pass Tss = Tunisian Simple Stitch Tks = Tunisian Knit Stitch Trs = Tunisian Reverse Stitch
Pattern Notes
Each block is worked by working your Foundation Row and building from there. Final round of single crochet is worked into row ends, top, and bottom rows.
BLOCK 1 PATTERN
With Color A, Ch 28
Foundation Row:
FwdP: Pull up a loop in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (28 loops)
RetP: Ch 1, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) until there is one loop left on hook.
Tunisian Simple Stitch
Row 1
FwdP: Working from right to left, (insert hook under next vertical bar, yarn over and pull up a loop) across row to last stitch, to work last stitch, insert hook through stitch as if working a single crochet, pull up a loop. (28 loops)
RetP: Ch 1, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) until there is one loop left on hook.
Repeat Row 1 until Block measures 9 inches from beginning chain.
Final Row
Slip stitch in each stitch across as if you were working a tunisian simple stitch. After last slip stitch, ch 1.
Rnd 1: Work 25 sc evenly spaced along each edge of block, placing 3 sc in each corner. (112 sc)
Fasten off.
BLOCK 2 PATTERN
With Main Color, Ch 28
Foundation Row:
FwdP: Pull up a loop in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (28 loops)
RetP: Ch 1, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) until there is one loop left on hook.
Tunisian Knit Stitch
Row 1
FwdP: Working from right to left, (insert hook from front to back between vertical bars, yarn over and pull up a loop) across row. (28 loops)
RetP: Ch 1, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) until there is one loop left on hook.
Repeat Row 1 until Block measures 9 inches from beginning chain.
Final Row
Slip stitch in each stitch across as if you were working a tunisian knit stitch. After last slip stitch, ch 1.
Rnd 1: Work 25 sc evenly spaced along each edge of block, placing 3 sc in each corner. (112 sc)
Fasten off.
BLOCK 3 PATTERN
With Main Color, Ch 28
Foundation Row:
FwdP: Pull up a loop in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (28 loops)
RetP: Ch 1, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) until there is one loop left on hook.
Tunisian Reverse Stitch
Row 1
FwdP: Working from right to left and with hook in back, (insert hook through the next vertical bar, yarn over and pull up a loop) across to last stitch, insert hook through stitch as if working a single crochet, pull up a loop. (28 loops)
RetP: Ch 1, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) until there is one loop left on hook.
Repeat Row 1 until Block measures 9 inches from beginning chain.
Final Row
Slip stitch in each stitch across as if you were working a tunisian reverse stitch. After last slip stitch, ch 1.
Rnd 1: Work 25 sc evenly spaced along each edge of block, placing 3 sc in each corner. (112 sc)
Fasten off.
That’s it friends! I mean…how easy were those blocks!? Like I said, just a few minutes and a couple colors of worsted weight yarn and you’re good! Remember to share your projects with me on Instagram HERE and to join the Rohn Strong Crochet Club HERE!Next week we’ll tackle three new tunisian crochet stitches! Have fun stitching this week friends!
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