*** MAY 2019 UPDATE *** : I’ve just published a modified version of this motif and pattern for a blanket. Read more about it here
Hello lovely bloggy friends. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen you. How have you been?
I’ve been missing in action working on a now kaput project. I won’t go into what it was but it was an interesting experience that sucked me dry creatively and sent me into the land of frustration and insecurity. However I did learn a lot about myself along the way and what direction I wanted to take Poppy & Bliss so all was not lost. Onwards and upwards! So now I’ve dusted myself off and jumping back in the saddle again and working on lots of new patterns and trying to get my blogging mojo back on again.
Here’s a quick and easy little motif pattern for you today. Enjoy!
Size: aprox 7 cm (3 inches)
What you’ll need:
- 8ply cotton in 2 colours
- 3.5mm hook
US terms used
Abbreviations:
ch chain
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
sl st slip stitch
sp space
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over
Special Stitches Used:
2DC CLUSTER
- yo, insert hook into ring and draw up loop,
- yo draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook),
- yo, insert hook into ring, yo, draw up loop (4 loops on hook),
- yo, draw through 2 loops,
- yo, draw through remaining 3 loops on hook
Instructions:
Start:
Using contrast colour make a magic ring (or ch 3 and join with a sl st)
Round 1:
- Ch 3, dc 1, ch 1, 2dc cluster, ch 3 (corner space)
- *2dc cluster, ch 1, 2dc cluster, ch 3
- repeat from * twice more
- Join with a sl st into top of starting ch3
Round 2:
- Sl st over and into to next ch 1 sp
- *[2 dc,3 tr, 2 dc] into next ch 3 sp
- sl st into next ch 1 sp **
- Repeat from * to ** 3 more times, working the last sl st into the top of the first
- Fasten off
Round 3: Note – all stitches in this round are worked into back loop only
- Join White yarn into the centre st of any corner from previous round
- (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same stitch
- dc into next 3 sts , tr down into the ch 1 sp below in Round 1, dc into next 3 sts
- *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) , dc into next 3 sts, tr into ch 1 sp below in Round 1, dc into next 3 sts
- Repeat from * twice
- Join with sl st into top of first ch 3. Fasten off
Round 4:
- Join contrast colour into any corner space
- [ch 2, 2 hdc] into same space
- hdc into next 13 sts
- *3 hdc into corner sp, hdc 13
- Repeat from * to end
- Join with a sl st into top of first ch 2. Fasten off
Make lots! Joined together, they make a cheerful cushion (or blanket if you’re game)
Even the motif centres look pretty cute just as they are. A pretty flower garland perhaps?
Until next time, happy hooking.
Michelle x
poppyandbliss 
I love this!! Thank you for sharing!! I shared on my FB fan page…..
Thank you 🙂 I’m happy that you like it and thank you for sharing on your page
Your welcome, and it was a hit! 🙂
Found you on raverly. I love your bright colours was wondering what yarn do you use?
Thanks
Thank you Anne 🙂 I use lots of different brands and will buy depending on colour and quality. Cascade is one of my favourite brands for both wool and cotton yarn.
Hope that helps
Michelle
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I really enjoyed those four colors. I was looking at the Cascade yarn and was having a hard time placing the colors you used. Would you mind telling me the exact colors and type of yarn used? Thanks!!!
Hi Casey sorry if my comment above is misleading. For this cushion I’ve actually used lots of different brands of cotton yarn and most were from my scrap stash so I can’t remember exact brands for each. My favourite ‘go-to’ cotton is Cascade Ultra Pima so if you were wanting to match colours, Jade, Aqua, Primrose and Gold would be close matches in this yarn.
hi carol here I cant get your free pattern for fleur motif square could you send it by email please
Hi Carol, I’m not sure what you mean when you say you ‘can’t get’? There isn’t a printable version for the free patterns however if you prefer a print copy then you can copy and paste the instructions from the screen into a word document to print out for your personal use.
Hi I’ve tried your lovely pattern and made a pillow case
I like it ,and it’s not good as yours 😊 The only thing I wish I’d have done is to block my squares before joining,Anyway I’ll be glad if you check it here’s the link
Thanks
Hi Reem thanks for sharing your cute pillow with me. It turned out really well and I love your colour choices!
Cheers
Michelle
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I want to try motif challenge. I’m begging you to design. Thank you.
Love love the colors could this be made into a blanket?
I’m pleased you like them 🙂 Yes, they could be made into a blanket. The motifs are quite small so it would take a lot but it would look lovely.
I love the colors, makes me smile, happy feelings. I only learned to chain and double stitch with my grandmother 40 years ago but this makes me want to learn how. Hoping I can find someone that can teach me. Looking forward to your post!
Thanks for dropping by Donna. So happy they made you smile 🙂 I hope you will find a crochet teacher so that you can enjoy this wonderful craft.
I am new at this, can you please share how to join them together? or a link you may have. I can’t wait to get started. Thank you.
Hi Victoria these were joined together with slip stitch on the wrong side. I haven’t got a link to share but a google search will give you a wealth of information