Hi everybody!

One project of 2020 that I’ve been really excited to participate in is the Traveling Afghans, started by Alexi of Two Of Wands, sponsored by Lion Brand. This is a collaborative project where 25 different designers around the world each participate to create a full afghan of 24 squares + 1 border. The physical blanket gets shipped off to each designer, and then they have a 2 week window to add their square to the afghan, and send it off to the next participant! There is one afghan that is knit, and another that is crochet. I’m lucky enough to be a part of the crochet afghan as the 7th participant! Make sure to tag me – @knitsnknotswpg on Instagram – as you make your square so I can see it and share it, too! 🙂

You can purchase an inexpensive, ad-free, printable PDF version of this Square #7 pattern here.

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Purchase the Lion Brand Traveling Afghan Kit here! This will provide you all the yarn you will need to make the entire afghan.

I just received the afghan from Lee Sartori of Coco Crochet Lee from Windsor, Ontario, and after me is Abigail Ellazar of Knits and Knots by AME in Calgary.

Check the map below to see where this afghan has traveled so far, and where it’s headed next!

As you can see below, this afghan started off in New York, then made its way to Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, and now is making its way through Canada! It started in New Brunswick, then Ontario, and now Alberta. After that, it’s off to California! Pretty cool!

#1 – 11/1-1/13 – New York City, USA – Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands
#2 – 1/15-1/28 – Barcelona, Spain – Cecilia Losada of Mamma DIY
#3 – 1/29-2/11 – Utrecht, The Netherlands – Wilma Westenberg of Wilmade
#4 – 2/12-2/25 – Gloucestershire, UK – Lindsey Newns of Lottie and Albert
#5 – 2/26-3/10 – New Brunswick, Canada – Kimberley Giggie of Lakeside Loops
#6 – 3/11-3/24 – Ontario, Canada – Lee Sartori of Coco Crochet Lee
#7 – 3/25-4/7 – Alberta, Canada – Janine Myska of Knits N’ Knots
#8 – 4/8-4/21 – Alberta, Canada – Abigail Ellazar of Knits and Knots by AME
#9 – 4/22-5/5 – California, USA – Arica Presinal of Skeinsnsticks
#10 – 5/6-5/19 – California, USA – Meghan Ballmer of Meghan Makes Do
#11 – 5/20-6/2 – California, USA – Nicole Riley of Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
#12 – 6/3-6/16 – Arizona, USA – Bailey Williams of Hooked on Tilly
#13 – 6/17-6/30 – Colorado, USA – Jess Coppom of Make & Do Crew
#14 – 7/1-7/14 – Kansas, USA – Emily Davies of Hooked Hazel
#15 – 7/15-7/28 – Michigan, USA – Jennifer Pionk of A Crocheted Simplicity
#16 – 7/29-8/11 – Michigan, USA – Melissa Fisher of Woods and Wool
#17 – 8/12-8/25 – Ohio, USA – Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Crafts
#18 – 8/26-9/8 – Georgia, USA – Vincent Williams of Visuvio’s Crafts
#19 – 9/9-9/22 – North Carolina, USA – Tia Edwards of Simple Things Crochet
#20 – 9/23-10/6 – North Carolina, USA – Ashleigh Kiser of Sewrella
#21 – 10/7-10/20 – North Carolina, USA – Rohn Strong of Rohn Strong
#22 – 10/21-11/3 – Pennsylvania, USA – Jessica Benvenuto of Fly the Distance
#23 – 11/4-11/17 – New York, USA – Brianna Iaropoli of Life and Yarn
#24 – 11/18-12/1 – New York City, USA – Teresa Carter of Debrosse
#25 – 12/2-12/16 – New Jersey, USA – ChiWei Ranck of 1 Dog Woof (doing the border!)

 

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Traveling Crochet Afghan Square #7

 

About

My best-performing pattern of 2019 was the Rosebud Raglan. I used a pretty stitch called the Griddle Stitch, which consists of alternating single crochets and double crochets. I thought I would use this same stitch for my afghan square since it has played such an important role in my design career! It’s a really easy stitch that is suitable for beginners and gives an interesting, neat texture that doesn’t necessarily look “crocheted” when it’s worked up (in my opinion). I love stitches that look like fabric without distinct rows like crochet is known for.

Some of the gorgeous squares so far have been a bit on the complicated side , so here’s a nice easy one for ya!

Thanks for reading + I hope you have fun making this beginner-friendly square!

Materials

• Lion Brand Wool-Ease (square shown uses the colour: Natural Heather)
  • or substitute any other worsted weight yarn
• Size 6mm crochet hook
  • These are my fav hooks
• Tapestry needle for joining squares

 

Gauge

4″ = approx. 11 sts x 11 rows in pattern

 

Measurements

Finished square should equal 10″ x 10″ (25.5cm x 25.5cm)

 

Abbreviations

Written in US Crochet Terms

• Ch = chain
• Dc = double crochet
• Rep = repeat
• Sc = single crochet
• St(s) = stitch(es)

Notes

• This pattern alternates sc and dc. Each sc is placed into a dc, and each dc is placed into a sc.
• You will notice there is a ch-1 before working a dc as the first stitch of the row, not a ch-2. This ch-1 is intentional, to mimic the height of a sc.
• You may find that blocking is not necessary with this stitch pattern, but feel free to block if you think it needs it! I use these blocking mats.
• Pattern is reversible; there is no right side or wrong side.
• Square can be attached in any orientation.

 

Pattern

Leaving long tail for seaming, ch 29.

Row 1: Dc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, *dc in next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * to end of row, turn. {28 sts}

Row 2: Ch 1, *dc in next sc, sc in next dc; rep from * to end of row, turn.

Rep Row 2 until work measures 10″ in height.

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for seaming. Block to measurements if desired.

Attach square to blanket in any orientation you like (there is no RS or WS) using the tail ends and your preferred seaming method. I whip stitched my square to the existing blanket.

Weave ends.

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Thanks so much for reading! Hope you enjoy making your version of the Traveling Afghan. It’s so fun watching it all coming together and I’m so honoured to be a part of this project!

Please tag me in your squares so I can see what your afghan looks like and then I can share your work as well 🙂

To pick up the Lion Brand crochet kit, click here.

To visit the Traveling Afghan home page, click here.

If you liked this stitch, a few patterns of mine that also use the griddle stitch include: Rosebud Raglan, Chainette Turtleneck, Rosebud Poncho, Lancaster Purse.

Can’t wait to see your square!

Happy crocheting,

Janine xx