Punctuation
* An asterisk indicates pattern repeats. You will need to repeat all the instructions from the asterisk the number of times specified. This is a hard-core repeat and will consist of multiple instructions.
Parentheses ( ) indicate repeats. You will need to repeat the instructions between parentheses the number of times specified. This is a lower level repeat. Parentheses are also used to indicate a group of sts to be worked into the same st/sp.
Square Brackets [ ] are used to indicate a group of sts to be worked in the same st/sp when using parentheses would be too confusing.
Special Stitches
Dc2tog (double crochet 2 together) (insert hook in next st, yarn over, draw up a lp) twice, yarn over, pull through all 3 lps on hook.
Dtr4tog (double treble crochet 4 together) *yarn over twice, insert hook in next stitch (or space), yarn over, draw up a lp, (yarn over, pull through 2 lps) twice; repeat from * 3 more times, yarn over, pull through all 5 lps on hook.
“Modified” dtr4tog (double treble crochet 4 together) yarn over twice, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated stitch, yarn over, draw up a lp, (yarn over, pull through 2 lps) twice, *yarn over twice, insert the hook in the hole at the bottom of the stitch just made, yarn over, draw up a lp, (yarn over, pull through 2 lps) twice; repeat from * twice more, yarn over, pull through all 5 lps on hook.
FPdtr (front post double treble crochet) yarn over twice, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of indicated stitch, yarn over, draw up a lp, (yarn over, pull through 2 lps) 3 times.
FPdtr2tog (front post double treble crochet 2 together) *yarn over twice, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of indicated stitch, yarn over, draw up a lp, (yarn over, pull through 2 lps) twice; repeat from * once more around the post of the same stitch, yarn over, pull through all 3 lps on hook.
FPdtr4tog (front post double treble crochet 4 together) *yarn over twice, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of indicated stitch, yarn over, draw up a lp, (yarn over, pull through 2 lps) twice; repeat from * 3 more times, yarn over, pull through all 5 lps on hook.
Pc (popcorn stitch) work 5tr in the same stitch/space. Remove your hook from the last tr and insert it into the first tr of the 5-tr group. Grab the last tr with your hook and pull it through the first tr, ch1 (doesn’t count as a st).
“Modified” pc work a FPdtr around the post of indicated stitch, work 4 more dtr into the hole at the bottom of the post of the first FPdtr. Remove your hook from the last st and insert it into the first FPdtr of the 5-dtr group. Grab the last st with your hook and pull it through the first st, ch1 (doesn’t count as a st).
Tr2tog (treble crochet 2 together) *yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over, draw up a lp, yarn over, pull through 2 lps; repeat from * once more, yarn over, pull through all 3 lps on hook.
Tr3tog (treble crochet 3 together) *yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over, draw up a lp, yarn over, pull through 2 lps; repeat from * twice more, yarn over, pull through all 4 lps on hook.
V-st (V stitch) (1tr, ch2, 1tr) in same stitch or space.
*Check helpful photo-tutorial for Special stitches and techniques on Tatsiana's blog HERE.*
Blocking your Blanket
Blocking is the process in which you wet your crochet piece, in order to give the stitches extra definition and to work out any minor flaws in the shape. When you block your work, the tension in the stitches is more evenly divided which means that your stitches simply look better after blocking.
We recommend wet blocking over any other blocking methods. If possible, please use a colour catcher to prevent the colours from running.
To block, immerse your blanket in water for a couple of minutes. Gently wring out most of the excess water. Place your work between two large towels and roll up so that the towels absorb more of the water. Unroll again and place your work on your blocking surface that can hold pins (yoga mats or mattresses). Applying gentle pressure, stretch your work out and use stainless pins to pin it to your blocking surface. DON’T stretch the blanket too much, as it may ruin your stitches. Just make sure that the central mandala is nicely round and other parts are symmetrical. Because your gauge might differ, you don’t have to block to exact measurements given in the pattern.
When everything is completely dry, unpin and enjoy your masterpiece. You can practice this blocking method on your gauge square too!
Timeline
The pattern is constructed as follows: