I have always loved making blanket squares, and I seem to have a few of these projects on the go this year! One of them is the amazing Tunisian Crochet project called The Knitter Knotter Tunisian Blanket Cal for 2022 – and I am so proud to be the designer of Square number 10!
And who is behind this amazing project? Arunima of Knitter Knotter Crochet! Arunima designed and organized The Knitter Knotter Tunisian Blanket Cal! This is my first time participating in the cal as a designer, and I am so excited!
For my Square, I decided to create a mixture of an open/lacey stitch in the form of a cluster, and then break up the open lace with bars of the tunisian knit-stitch for a smooth look. I love the way it turned out!
Ready for a surprise? Knitter Knotter operates this as a Mystery CAL! Here’s how it works. You can expect a new square every other Wednesday. The patterns in this CAL will also be available for purchase as a bundle. Purchase the bundle, and receive the PDF version of all the squares as they are released! (Pay less than a dollar per pattern!). This is a mystery CAL so, if you purchase the bundle, you will NOT receive all the patterns at once. You will receive a new pattern every 2 weeks as the squares are released in the CAL.
I’d love to see your square! Please share them on your social media with the tags @coco.crochet.lee, @knitterknotter, #knitterknottertunisianblanketcal2022, and #knitterknotter so that I can share them.
Looking for community? Join the Facebook Group to find others working on the CAL. You can also see all of previous and future squares on Knittter Knotter’s Blog or following her Pinterest Board.
Here is the Pattern for Square 10!
This fun tunisian blanket square uses a combination of an open Cluster stitch, as well as the tunisian knit stitch for beautiful fabric!
Yarn
Lion Brand Skein Tones Yarn (185 yds/100g): approximately 10 yards of Peachy
Materials
US Size L/11 (8.0mm) corded tunisian crochet hook, yarn needle, scissors.
Sizes/Measurements
Finished square is 12” x 12”
Gauge
12 tks x 12 rows = 4” after blocking.
Notes
- Weave in ends as work progresses.
- Pattern is worked in repeats of 4 + 1
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
Basic Forward = *insert hook into next ch, yo and draw up a loop; repeat from * across.
Basic Return =*ch 1, *yo and draw through 2 loops; repeat from * until end.
Tss (Tunisian Simple Stitch) = Insert hook from right to left behind single vertical bar, yo, draw loop through and leave on hook.
Tks (Tunisian Knit Stitch) = Insert hook from front to back through fabric and below chains formed by previous Return Row, to right of front vertical bar but to left of corresponding back bar, yo, draw loop through and leave on hook.
Instructions:
Row 1: Ch 33, as Basic Forward. Work return as follows; yo, draw through 2 loops, *ch 3, yo, draw through 5 loops; repeat from * until 4 loops remain, ch 3, yo, draw through last 4 loops.
Row 2: Skip 1st Cluster, *[insert hook into next ch, yo, draw loop through] 3 times, insert hook under thread which closed next Cluster, yo, draw loop through; repeat from * to end. Work return as follows: yo, draw through 2 loops, *ch 3, yo draw through 5 loops; repeat from * until 4 loops remain, ch 3, yo, draw through last 4 loops.
Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2.
Row 5: Skip 1st Cluster, *[insert hook into next ch, yo, draw loop through] 3 times, insert hook under thread which closed next Cluster, yo, draw loop through; repeat from * to end. Work as Basic Return.
Row 6-8: Work tks across. Work as Basic Return.
Row 9: Work tks across. Work return as follows: yo, draw through 2 loops, *ch 3, yo draw through 5 loops; repeat from * until 4 loops remain, ch 3, yo, draw through last 4 loops.
Rows 10-11: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 12-25: Repeat Rows 5-11. Continue to Border.
Border
Round 1:
TOP: Skip 1st Cluster, *[insert hook into next ch, yo, draw loop through] 3 times, insert hook under thread which closed next Cluster, yo, draw loop through; repeat from * to end, yo (increase made), insert hook into same st and draw up a loop (3 loops in this st equal corner made)–35 loops on hook.
SIDE: Insert hook into row ends evenly to draw up 33 loops down side, in last st yo, insert hook into st, yo and draw up a loop (corner made)–35 additional loops on hook.
BOTTOM: *Insert hook into bottom of ch, yo and draw up a loop; repeat from * across to last, yo, insert hook in same as last, yo and draw up a loop (corner made)–35 additional loops on hook.
SIDE: Repeat as for first side–140 total loops on hook.
Complete Return Pass. Round 2: Join round with a slip stitch, working as per tss, loosely slip stitch in each st around, join.
Thank you so much for stopping by, I’m so happy you did! I can’t wait to see all of your beautiful Squares! You can find me on Instagram at @coco.crochet.lee – I would love for you to share your squares with me there! You can also use the hashtag #cococrochetlee when sharing your beautiful makes!
-Happy Crocheting!!
~Lee
