SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Caron Simply Soft O'Go (5 oz/141 g; 228 yds/250 m)
- Contrast A and B: Harvest Red/Soft Pink - 2 O'Gos
- Contrast C and D: Cool Green/Lime - 2 O'Gos
- Contrast E and F: Berry Blue/Soft Blue - 2 O'Gos
- Contrast G and H: Graphite/White - 2 O'Gos
- Contrast I and J: Gold/Orchid - 2 O'Gos
- Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. 4" [10 cm] piece of cardboard
- Yarn needle
- MEASUREMENTS: Approx 49 1/2" [126 cm] x 64" [162.5 cm], excluding tassels.
- GAUGE: 13 sts and 10 rows = = 4" [10 cm] in pat.
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.
For this pattern, colors can be easily separated by gently pulling apart and cutting at the color transition. Each color is ready to use.
Refer to Materials section for color plan for Contrast A to J
Ch 3 at beg of rows counts as dc throughout.
To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook, yoh with new color. Pull through 2 loops on hook to complete st and proceed in new color.
BLANKET
With A, ch 161 (multiple of 6 ch + 5).
1st row: (RS). With A, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 160 sts.
2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 dc. *Ch 2. Skip next 2 dc. 1 sc in each of next 4 dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
4th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 3 sc. *Ch 2. Skip next 2 ch. 1 dc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * to end of row. Break A. Join B. Turn.
5th row: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 dc. *Working in front of ch sps from previous rows, 1 tr in each of next 2 dc 2 rows below. 1 sc in each of next 4 dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
6th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each st to end of row. Turn.
7th row: As 3rd row.
8th row: As 4th row. Break B. Join A.
Last 4 rows form Pat.
Cont in Pat, alt 4 rows A and 4 rows B until 32 rows in total are complete.
Work 32 rows in Pat, substituting C for A and D for B.
Work 32 rows in Pat, substituting E for A and F for B.
Work 32 rows in Pat, substituting G for A and H for B.
Work 30 rows in Pat, substituting I for A and J for B.
Next row: (RS). With J, ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off.
TASSELS
Make 3 each in B and I.
Make 2 each in A, C, D, E, F, G, H and J.
Cut a piece of cardboard 4" [10 cm] wide. Wind yarn around cardboard 40 times. Break yarn leaving a long end and thread end through needle. Slip needle through all loops and tie tightly. Remove cardboard and wind yarn tightly around loops 1" [2.5 cm] below fold. Fasten securely. Cut through rem loops and trim ends evenly.
Sew 11 Tassels to each side edge of Blanket, matching colors as seen in picture.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Alt = Alternate(ing)
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue
Dc = Double crochet
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tr = Treble crochet
Yoh = Yarn over hook