SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Bernat Blanket O'Go (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m)
- Turquoise (42053) 9 O'Gos
- Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
- MEASUREMENT: Approx 48 1/2"x 59" [123x 150 cm], excluding fringe.
- GAUGE: 7 sc and 8 rows = 4" [10 cm].
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.NOTES:
To begin working with the O'Go format, carefully cut plastic tie where the ends of the O'Go meet.
Pull tie to remove.
If desired, colors can be easily separated by gently pulling apart and cutting at the color transition. Each color is ready to use.
Designate each color A, B, C from darkest shade to lightest shade (or your preferred order).
Blanket is worked from side to side.
Worked over foundation ch multiple of 4 ch +4.
Tr sts will always push toward RS of work to form bobbles. Push tr sts through to RS of work on even (WS) rows and pull tr sts up on even (RS) rows to form bobbles, making sure sc sts on either side are secure to hold tr st bobbles in place.
To join new color, work to last loops on hook of previous color. Yoh with new color, draw through rem loops and proceed with new color.
STRIPE PAT
With A, work 4 rows.
With B, work 4 rows.
With C, work 4 rows.
Rep last 12 rows 6 times more.
With A, work 4 rows.
With B, work 4 rows.
With C, work 3 rows.
These 95 rows form Stripe Pat.
BLANKET
With A, loosely ch 104 (multiple of 4 ch).
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 103 sc.
2nd row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 tr in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 1 tr in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sts. 1 tr in next sc. *1 sc in next st. 1 tr in next st. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sts. 1 tr in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 3 sts. 1 tr in next sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Join B. Break A. Turn.
5th row: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn.
First 5 rows of Stripe Pat are complete.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep 2nd to 5th rows 22 times more, then rep 2nd and 3rd rows once. 95 rows of Stripe Pat are complete.
Next row: With C, ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sts. 1 tr in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 3 sts. 1 tr in next sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Fringe: Cut strands of A, B, and C 14" [35.5 cm] long. Taking 3 of same color strands tog, fold in half and knot into fringe around edge st at end of every other row along top and bottom edges (noting blanket was worked from side to side), matching fringe color to Stripe Pat as shown. Trim fringe evenly.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
Tr = Treble crochet
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook