Candy Cane Blanket - FREE crochet pattern

Welcome to the wonderful world of Candy Cane! 

Candy Cane Blanket
finished size approx 120x105cm

Did someone say free Candy? I'm in!  I grew up in a sweet shop so I definitely have a sweet tooth (and plenty of fillings.  My favourite sweets were Peppermint Creams, oh how I devoured them by the pounds)!

This pattern has a slow-ish first row, but after that, whoosh!! You'll be flying in no time.  And don't let all the words put you off.  Watch the little video and you'll be raring to go.  It's quite an addictive pattern.  Once you've found your rhythm, I think you'll love it.

Let's get started!

Woolly Aran in Cream by Cygnet Yarns - 
comes in 200g balls (I used x3 of these)

Grousemoor Aran in Red -
comes in giant 400g balls - 
I used 1x of these

You will need*:

- 600g/1200m aran weight yarn in Cream - pictured here in Woolly Aran Shade 2742 by Cygnet Yarns (200g/396m)

- 400g aran weight yarn in Red - pictured here in Grousemoor Aran Shade 1386 by Cygnet Yarns (400g/660m)

- 6mm hook and 5.5mm hook

*PSSST! If you'd like to have a printed version of this pattern you can purchase one here

Also, consider using this pattern as a stash buster to use all your little balls of aran.  I do recommend having a neutral background colour though, such as the cream I used here.

Notes to this pattern:

1. Pattern is written in UK terms

2. Pattern is worked over any odd number of foundation chains

3. Carry the yarn loosely up the side of the work where possible to save sewing in ends

4. Gauge: 8 Rows x 5 Forked Puffs = 10x10cm

5. Finished size = approx 120x105cm

Special Stitches:

• FP = Forked Puff (4htrTogether over 2 spaced stitches (or over 2 Spaces on subsequent rows) – for a Video Tutorial on this stitch visit https://youtu.be/4gcEVX8joUM: (yrh, insert hook into the first indicated chain/space and draw up a tall loop) twice, skip 2chains, (yrh, insert hook into next indicated chain/space and draw up a loop) twice, yrh and pull through all 9 loops on hook
• Htr (half treble) = yrh, insert hook into indicated place and draw up and loop, yrh and draw through all three loops on hook
• Puff = (yrh, insert hook into indicated place and draw up a long loop) three times, then yrh and draw through all 7 loops

There are a lot of words to the Forked Puff stitch, but it's pretty simple to actually make so I recommend you watch the video if you prefer a demonstration

BEGIN

Using 5.5mm hook and Cream, ch163 (see Note 2)

Row 1: [Yrh, insert hook into the 4th chain from the hook and draw up a tall loop] twice, skip next two chains, [yrh, insert hook into the next chain and draw up a tall loop] twice (=9 loops on the hook), then yrh and draw yarn through all 9 loops (= Forked Puff made – see Special Stitches and video tutorial), **ch2, work another Forked Puff as follows: [yrh, insert hook into the same chain as the last “leg” of the previous Forked Puff and draw up a loop] twice, skip 2chains, [yrh, insert hook into the next chain and draw up a loop] twice, then yrh and draw yarn through all 9 loops; repeat from ** across, ending with ch1, then work 1htr into the same last chain, turn [53 Forked Puffs made]

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as first Htr, ch1), Work 1FP over the first ch1 space and the next ch2-space, *ch2, work 1FP working the first leg into the same space as the last “leg” of the previous FP and the next space; repeat from * across up to and including the space just before the turning chain, ending ch1, then work 1htr into the same last space, turn

Rows 3 to 8: Work as Row 2, changing to Red on the last stitch, dropping Cream but do not fasten off (see Note 3)

--- CHANGE TO 6MM HOOK ---

Rows 9 and 10: Using Red, work as Row 2, changing to Cream on the last stitch, dropping Red but do not fasten off

Rows 11 and 12: Using Cream, work as Row 2, changing to Red on the last stitch, dropping Cream but do not fasten off

These last 4 Rows establish the colour sequence.  Continue using 6mm hook,  changing colour every two rows until a total of 17 Red Stripes have been worked, drawing up Cream on the last stitch.

Fasten off Red.

--- CHANGE TO 5.5MM HOOK ---

Work a further 8 rows in Cream, do not fasten off

EDGING – worked along the two long sides only - using 5.5mm hook

Rotate work 90’ to work along the side

>>Ch2, work 1Puff (see Special Stitches) around the edge of the first row (i.e. around the turning chain), ch1, *1Puff around the turning chain of the next Row end, ch1; rep from * to the end of this side, ending with 1Puff into the last Row end, then work 1htr into the 2nd of the turning chain.  Fasten off.

Rejoin Cream to opposite side and repeat from >>.

Fasten off and sew in all ends.

I hope you enjoy making this blanket!  The end result is so plush and cosy, I can totally imagine using this for my socially distanced garden visits.  Plus, I think it would make a cosy shawl or scarf too. 

Happy crocheting everybody!

Thanks so much for being part of Nancy Said.  I couldn't do it without you!

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Pebbles Chunky Cowl - FREE crochet pattern

Ho, ho ho! A lovely season to say hello and give away a sweet little pattern for you to enjoy over the holidays.  I hope this year has treated you gently.  What a year!  The whole world has experienced it along with us, hopefully bringing us closer together as a human race.

Thank you all so much for being part of Nancy's world.  It means so much to me and I feel truly blessed to share my patterns with you.

This one is a quick and easy crochet pattern for th cosy Pebbles Cowl, just the right length and depth to keep you warm as well as stylish.  One stitch, one repeated row and chunky yarn make this a quick and easy gift idea.

You will need: 150g Chunky Yarn*

•  100g/180m of chunky yarn Colour A - pictured here in Creative Melange by Rico in colour 055 – peachy colour (50g/90m/53%VirginWool) 
• 50g/90m of chunky yarn Colour B - pictured here in Creative Melange by Rico in colour 0051 Purple Colour
•  7mm hook – (or size to obtain Gauge for a soft drape - see Note 3)

*Yarn substitutes: any soft chunky (Bulky) yarn will work well for this project, total of 270m required

Finished Size: Approx 75x33cm (before joining)

Special Stitches:

• HBtr (Herringbone Treble stitch - (For a video tutorial please visit https://youtu.be/-PoMbw5DDcY) = yarn over, insert hook into indicated stitch, draw yarn back through stitch AND through next loop, yarn over and draw through one loop, yarn over and draw through last two loops      

Notes to this pattern:

1. Pattern is written in UK terms
2. Cowl is worked sideways, then joined
3. Gauge: 10sts x 8 Rows = 10x10cm

BEGIN – please reads all Notes before you begin 

Using 7mm hook and Col A, loosely ch35 

Row 1: 1HBtr (see Special Stitches) into 4th chain from the hook (skipped stitches do NOT count as a st), 1HBtr into each chain across, turn [32HBtr made] 

Row 2: Ch2 (does not count as a st throughout), 1HBtr into first st, 1HBtr into each st across (do NOT work into the turning chain), turn [32HBtr made] 

Rows 3 to 43: Work as Row 2, fasten off Col A. 

Join Col B to first st, and work as Row 2 for a further 7 Rows, do NOT fasten off 

JOIN to form a Cowl 

You will now join the two short ends together as follows (use photos as a guide): 

Lay the cowl out flat. Twist once. Join the two short ends together by working a slip stitch through both thicknesses. 

Fasten off and sew in ends. 

Wear with pride over the festive season, indoors, outdoors, as you wish!  I hope it keeps you cosy and gives you happy memories every time you wear it.  And it you make one to give away - make another one for yourself right away!

Pebbles the (neighbour's) Cat

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you!

Stay safe.

Love Nina x

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Big Multicolour Shawl - FREE crochet pattern

Hello everyone! I hope you're all keeping very well and managing all the changes which the pandemic has brought.  

I confess I feel very productive now that I'm working from home.  I divide my days between crocheting, writing patterns and making crochet video tutorials.  After the initial resistance to speaking on camera, I find myself more interested in making helpful demonstrations than I am about being nervous.  I think it all comes down to being of service - which I love.

Of course, being home for so long only made me want to shop... for more yarn. In the ensuing stockpiling, I realised I probably should do something about all the little balls at least.  So even though I already had three shawls on the go, I decided to make this Big Multicolour Shawl.

It's an easy Stashbuster pattern.  A two-row pattern repeat using only the UKdc and UKtr stitches.  You change colour every two rows, starting with a very short row at the point and getting wider to the middle, before decreasing down again.  This means you can use up the very small balls for the shortest rows at the ends, and use the bigger balls in the middle.  Then, the tassels will use up whatever's leftover.

And I'm delighted to be able to share it with you here absolutely FREE!  You can watch this video tutorial for how to get started and a separate video tutorial for how to add the tassels, meaning you don't have to sew in a single end.

Here's a 3min video introduction to the Big Multicolour Shawl - easy crochet pattern:

Watch this short video tutorial on how to get started on the first few rows!

MATERIALS:

- Approx 350g double knitting yarn in assorted colours

- 4.5mm hook

NOTES TO THIS PATTERN:

    1. Pattern is written in UK terms

    2. Change colour every two rows (the tails should always be on the slanted side

    3. When changing colour, begin with a  12cm tail as this will form part of the tassel

    4. All trebles should align vertically

    5. Click this link for a video tutorial on how to make the tassels 

BEGIN – please read all Notes to this pattern before you begin

Row 1 (using any colour): Ch4 (this counts as first treble), work 2trebles into 4th chain from the hook, turn [3trebles made]

Row 2: Ch1, 1dc in each treble across, working the last stitch into the TOP of the turning chain, fasten off, turn [3dc made]  

Row 3: Join next colour to first dc (see Notes 2 and 3), ch4 (this counts as a treble and a chain), 1tr into very first dc, ch1, skip next dc, 1tr in last dc, turn [3 trebles and 2 spaces made]

Row 4: Ch1, 1dc into very first treble, *1dc in next space, 1dc into top of next treble, 2dc into last space (ignore the turning chain), fasten off, turn [5dc made] 

Row 5 (Treble Row - INCREASING): Join next colour to first dc, ch4, 1tr into very first dc, *ch1, skip next dc, 1tr in next dc (see Note 4); repeat from * across, turn [4tr and 3 spaces made]

Row 6 (dc Row): Ch1, 1dc into very first treble, 1dc in next space, *1dc into top of next treble, 1dc in next space; repeat from * across, ending with 2dc into last space (ignore the turning chain), fasten off, turn [7dc made] Fasten off.

Repeat Rows 5 & 6 for a total of 90 Rows or until shawl measures approx 93cm ending on a dc Row, turn.

Next Row (begins the STRAIGHT middle section): 

Ch4 (counts as first tr and ch1), skip the very first 2dc, 1tr in next dc (see Note 4), *ch1, skip next dc, 1tr in next dc; repeat from * across, turn

Next Row: As Row 5

Repeat these last two rows for a further 46 rows or until straight section measures approx 50cm

Next Row (begins the DECREASE section): 

Ch4, 1tr into very first dc, *ch1, skip next dc, 1tr in next dc (see Note 4); repeat from * across, turn 

Next Row: Ch1, 1dc into very first treble, 1dc in next space, *1dc into top of next treble, 1dc in next space; repeat from * to last “box”, ending with 1dc into penultimate treble, turn (DO NOT work into the last space – this will be your decrease)

Repeat these last two rows until shawl is tapered again to one box.

Fasten off.

TASSELS (watch Video Tutorial)

1) Make one tassel per each pair of rows, preferably in the same colour if possible, otherwise choose a yarn in a similar colour)

2)  Attach tassels only to the angled side of the shawl (where the tails are)

3) Per each tassel: Cut  5 x 20cm lengths of yarn using a piece of 20cm card (or book for example)

4) Hold all 5 strands together in the middle, folding them in two to form a tassel loop. Insert your crochet hook underneath a treble row end where the tails are, pull the tassel loop through part way, then hook all the tassel strands through the loop and pull down tightly to secure.

5) Repeat across every treble row end 

6) Make sure all tassels are secure then trim to tidy

IMPORTANT: Wear with pride and joy and know that Nancy loves you!

I think you'll love watching your stash transform from a bag of scraps into this gorgeous big shawl.

If you'd like a printable copy of the Big Multicolour Shawl, you can purchase one for instant download in my Etsy Shop.  It'll cost you a few bob, but it will also buy me a packet of biscuits which you know I love to have with a cup of tea.  (No pressure of course, but Mr Nancy is eating me out of house and home, as you can imagine). 

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If you've still a few bits 'n bobs left over, you might also like this easy hat pattern for a colourful beanie - Click here.

Happy crocheting my lovely crafty friends.  I miss you!

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Crochet Daisy - FREE pattern

Crochet flowers always look so tricky, don't they, but this particular daisy is as simple as a summer's day.  You have all the written instructions below plus there's a video tutorial for maximum crochet confidence. Grab your hooks and dive in!

You will need:

- Dk yarn in Green, White and Yellow 

- 3.5mm hook

- or any yarn of your choice with the appropriate hook

Special Stitches:

    • Htr (Half Treble) = yarn over, insert hook into indicated stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on the hook

    • Third Bump of htr = this “bump” can be found behind the work, just below the top two loops of the htr stitch.  Tilt your work forward to find it

BEGIN

N.B You can watch Video Tutorials for this flower and other patterns on my YouTube channel at Nancy Said https://youtu.be/eag8EQKR9UU (Please Note the order of Rounds 2 & 3 are reversed in the video for demonstration purposes)

Using Green make a Magic Ring (or chain 4 and join with a ss to form a ring)

Round 1: Ch2 (does NOT count as st), 12htr into the ring (see Special Stitches), join with a ss to first htr.  Fasten off Green [12htr made]

Round 2: Join Yellow to top of any htr, ch9, ss to same st, *(ss, ch9, ss) all into next st; rep from * around, join with ss to base of first loop.  Fasten off Yellow [12 loops made]

Round 3 (worked as a longer layer behind Round 2): Join White to Third Bump (see Special Stitches) of any htr of Round 1, ch13, ss to same st, *(ss, ch13, ss) all into next Bump; rep from * around, join with ss to base of first loop  [12 loops]

Fasten off White with a long tail for sewing on to your project.

Sew in all other ends.

I stitched some daisies to this metal Vase from IKEA

Ta-dah!

I hope you enjoy making some daisies of your own.  Also, try them in other colours for a seasonal wreath or garland to suit the time of year.  Oranges and browns for Halloween, and red, green and white for Christmas.

Happy Crocheting!

Nancy

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Fabric Stitch Dishcloth - FREE Easy pattern

This is so say Thank You! I've received so many thoughtful gifts, gestures and words of kindness recently that I felt it timely to release another free pattern for you to make for yourself.

It's one of the easiest washcloths or dishcloths you'll ever make, and you could easily scale it up to make a beautiful blanket or a shawl.  I've worked it so that you'll be going into spaces wherever possible to make it super quick and fun.  Suitable for beginners too.

Happy crocheting!

MATERIALS

• Approx 40g Double Knitting cotton
• 4.5mm hook

SPECIAL STITCHES

• dc (double crochet) = insert hook into indicated stitch and draw up a loop,  yarn over and draw through both loops
• Tr (treble crochet) = yarn over, insert hook into indicated stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through the first two loops on the hook, yarn over and draw through the last two loops on the hook
• dcBLO (double crochet worked into the Back Loop only) = insert hook into back loop only of indicated stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops

NOTES

1. Pattern is written in UK terms
2. Aim to work 1dc around the side edge of each dc row, and 2dc on the side edge of each Block row
3. Take a moment to count spaces

BEGIN
Using 4.5mm hook, loosely ch39 (or a multiple of 3)

Row 1: 1dc in 2nd chain from hook, 1dc in each chain across, turn [38dc]

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as first tr), skip the first stitch of the row at the base of the chain and work 3tr into next stitch (Block made), *skip 2sts, 3tr all into next st; rep from * across, ending skip 2sts, 1tr in last st, turn [12 Blocks, 13 Spaces - See Note 3]

Row 3: Ch1 (does not count as st), 1dc into very first tr, 2dc into 2ch-space, *skip 3tr, 3dc in next space; rep from * across to last 4sts,  ending with: skip last 3tr, 2dc in last space (= small space just before turning chain), turn [38dc]

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until 14 Block rows have been worked, ending on Row 3, TURN

EDGING
Round 1 Top Edge: Ch1, 1dc into each stitch across, work 3dc in last st, now rotate work 90’ to work the side
Side Edge: work a row of dc evenly down side edge to corner (see Note 2), 3dc at corner,
Foundation edge: work 1dc into each st across to corner, 3dc at corner,
Side edge: work a row of dc evenly up side edge of work  to corner, ending with 2dc into same beginning stitch (to complete the corner), join with ss to first dc

Round 2: Ch1, 1dcBLO (see Special Stitches) into same place, 1dcBLO into each st around, working 3dcBLO into every corner st, join with a ss to first dc (through both loops).

Round 3: Ch1, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) all into same place, *skip 2dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) all into next stitch; rep from * around, skipping one stitch less before and after each corner (if necessary) to help ease your work around so that the work lies flat, join with ss to first dc.

Fasten off, sew in ends.

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Crocheted Hearts - FREE pattern

Crocheted Hearts - (make 2 then join together)

Materials:

- Double Knitting yarn
- 3.5mm hook
- stuffing

Special Stitches:
- 5trTogether worked over 5 separate stitches = *(yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through two loops), repeat from * 4 more times, then yarn over and draw through all six loops on the hook

Chain 14
Round 1: 1tr into 5th ch from hook (skipped chains count as 1ch and 1tr), 1tr into each of the next 3ch, 5tr into next ch, 1tr into each of the next 4ch, 7tr into last chain (rotating work as you go so that you are now ready to work into the opposite side of the foundation chain), 1tr into each of the next 2ch, 5trTogether (see Special Stitches) over the next 5 sts, 1tr into each of the next 2ch, 6tr into the first of the beginning 5ch (to complete the curve), join with a ss to top of first st

Round 2: Ch2 (counts as first tr), 1tr into each of the next 6tr, 5tr into the next tr (point made), 1tr into each of the next 7tr, 2tr into next st (5 times), 1tr into next tr, 5trTogether over the next 5sts, 1tr into next st, 2tr into next st (5 times), join with ss to top of first tr.
Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

Once you have made two hearts, join them together using slip stitches through both parts of every stitch around (or sew them together), leaving a small gap for stuffing.
Sew in all ends, using the tail to sew up any gaps.

LACE EDGING (optional): Join contrast yarn to point, ch5, ss in same place, *ch5, skip 1st, ss in next st; rep from * around, ending with ch5, join with ss to base of beg-5ch. Fasten off and sew in ends.

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Mystery Crochet-a-long Part 7 (last Part - Edging) - FREE pattern

Welcome to Part 7 of my Mystery Crochet-a-Long 2020! 

You can still find Part 1 here, Part 2 here, Part 3 here, Part 4 here, Part 5 here, and Part 6 (summary) here

Thank you so much for making it this far with me. You're awesome.

This is the last part where you will discover how we're going to edge your blanket.  It goes without saying that you have to finish making the whole blanket first before you can start this Part, so carry on until you've got to a length you like and sew in all your ends before you start.  You'll be glad you did!

I know, I did promise you an amazing, magical, cure-all Edging (within reason!), and the first set up round 1 is key to evening out all those bumps.  You'll change down to a size 4mm hook for the entire edging.  This is to give you a sharper point when you dig into the edges, and also to stop it going frilly later.  But be mindful that you don't work too tightly.  Try to keep an eye on things as you go.  Round 1 should be neither too loose or too tight (and you won't be able to fix it later).

Ready then?  Let's go!

You will need either:
-  Approx 1000g+ ( = Blanket) lots of different colours of double knitting yarn, the more varied in colour the better
- OR 200-300g ( = Scarf) double knitting yarn in lots of different colours if possible
- 4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm hooks (or scale up or down a hook size if you're either very tight or very loose

 PATTERN NOTES:
    1. Pattern is written in UK terms
    2. IMPORTANT: Change hook size as instructed to prevent distortion
    3. Change colour at the end of every row and turn every row.  Aim to avoid a set sequence and try not to repeat the same row in the same colour
    4.  To change colour: Cut previous colour and pull through to secure.  Join new colour up through the first stitch (or wherever indicated) and chain the number instructed for the next row
    5. Work the chains on this row fairly loosely as they can be hard to find on the next row
    6. Stitch Multiple = 6+5 (add 1 for turning ch)
    7. Keep track of your rows, mark them off as you go
    8. This round is essentially Row 9 worked all around the edges of your blanket, with an additional 3ch-loop at each corner.  Work this Round fairly loosely
    9. As a rule, place your dc where the 3ch would naturally lean to, without over-stretching
    10. Make only 1ch (instead of 2) before and after each corner

IMPORTANT TIPS:

1. Keep track of your rows as you go.  You'll be glad you did!
2. If your often find the first and last stitches hard to identify, place markers (or safety pins) in them as you go

SPECIAL STITCHES - For Video Tutorials check out my YouTube channel
    • 2trCl (2treble Cluster) = *yarn over hook, insert hook in indicated place and draw up a loop, yo and draw through two loops; rep from * once more, yo and draw through all three loops on the hook
    • 3trCl (3treble Cluster) = (yo, insert hook in indicated stitch/space and draw up a loop, yo and draw through two loops) 3 times, yo and draw through all four loops on the hook
    • ExtDc (extended double crochet) = insert hook into indicated stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through one loop, yarn over and draw through both loops
    • Dtr (double treble) = yarn over twice, insert hook into indicated stitch and draw up a loop, *yarn over and draw through two loops; repeat from * twice more
    • V-st = (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) all into indicated st
    - Scallop = (1dc, 4ch, 1tr) all into same place


EDGING - Worked in rounds without turning as follows:

Round 1 (see Note 8): Change to 4mm hook and choose any yarn - preferably one of the larger balls
Top edge: Ch1, 1dc into very first dc, *ch3, skip 2sts, 1dc into next st; rep from * across to last 4sts, ending skip 2sts, 1dc into next st, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into last stitch (Corner made)

**Rotate work to crochet along the Side Edge in the same way as follows: *ch3, skip 2sts (or the equivalent of 2sts), 1dc into next place (see Note 9 and Photo for reference); rep from *, using spacing as per the top row as a guide to where to place your dc, working (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) at next corner.

Along the Bottom Edge, repeat from * working into the opposite side of the foundation chain, working (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) at next corner.

Up the Side Edge, repeat from ** as before, ending with ch3, (1dc, ch3) into same place as first st, join with a ss to first dc.  Change colour

Round 2: Draw new colour up through any corner space, ch3, (2trCl, 3ch, 3trCl) in same space (Corner made), ch1, 3trCl in next 3ch-sp, *ch2, 3trCl in next space; rep from * up to and including last space before the corner, then ch1, (3trCl, 3ch, 3trCl) in corner space, then ch1, 3trCl in next 3ch-sp, rep from * around all sides, working (ch1, 3trCl, 3ch, 3trCl, ch1 – see Note 10 and photo) at each corner space, ending with ch1, join with ss to top of first Cluster. Change colour

Otherwise Chain 2 for the rest of the edge

Edging Round 2 complete

Round 3: Join new colour into any corner space, ch1, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into same corner space, ch3, skip next Cluster (= 2nd Cluster of the Corner), 1dc into next ch1-space, *ch3, skip next Cluster, 1dc into next ch2-space; repeat from * around, being sure to work 1dc into the small ch1-space before and after each Corner (see Photo), and working (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into each corner space, ending with ch3, join with ss to first dc, change colour

Round 4: As Round 2, change colour

Round 5: As Round 3, DO NOT change colour

Round 6: Ch4, 1tr into same place as last ss, (1dc, 4ch, 1tr) all into corner space (Scallop made - see Special Stitches and photo), Scallop into next dc (= 2nd dc of the corner), *skip next 2ch-space, Scallop into next dc; rep from * around to next corner.
At corner work (see Photo): Scallop into 1st dc of corner (1), Scallop into corner space itself (2), Scallop into 2nd dc of corner (3).
Repeat from * around, join with ss to base of beg-ch4, fasten off.

At the corners, work a full Scallop into all three places as indicated.  It might seem cramped at first, but it takes it to get round the edge

Finished sampler of the blanket complete with Edging

Sew in all ends. And...you're done!  Are you feeling fantastic?  Thrilled?  Exhausted?  Are you ready for a cosy night in watching some news (in moderation), followed by your favourite shows back-to-back on TV, with breaks only to fetch another treat from the kitchen?  And are those visits to the biscuit tin more frequent than the adverts on ITV?  (I thought so.)

I hope you enjoy making this border which might take a bit longer than you'd think, but is a nice way to end our journey together.  It's farewell for now, but you can follow what else is going on in my crochet world via Facebook and Instagram and also sign up to my newsletter if you'd like the very occasional bit of crochet gossip, patterns  and invitations to workshops delivered straight to your inbox.
And if you've found this pattern enjoyable to read, you could take a look at some of the other patterns I've published in my Etsy Shop.

Thank you so much for following on and for making this unique time very special indeed.  Stay safe and well, everyone.  And be sure to share pictures of your finished blankets and scarves with me.  I'm looking forward to seeing them!

Best wishes
Nina x

PS. I've just published a few extra FREE patterns here on the rest of my blog for crocheted hearts and rainbows, all very important for the morale of NHS staff and patients right now.  Thanks for all you're doing, even if that's just staying home for another while yet.  You're awesome xx