Retro Circles Intertwined C2C Crochet Blanket Pattern
Retro Circles Intertwined was one of my first larger pieces and I fell in love with the patterns and designs that are now part of my mid-century series of C2C crochet blankets. This project creates a full bedspread for a queen sized bed with the option for a side bed drape. You could easily change up the colours to match your decor.
Initially this project was created as a base design of the core pattern, but I later added extra white along the two sides to add extra length for the side bed drape on a queen sized bed. The available pattern includes both options in full pattern write ups and graphs.
If you are new to C2C please check out some additional tutorials on how to work up the stitch. I will be posting one soon as well and will update this pattern with additional resources soon.
Retro Circles Intertwined – C2C Crochet Blanket by Chinook Crochet
This blanket is made with a Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK yarn (light worsted typically size 3) as I really enjoy the weight of a cotton blanket but the thinner feel of a DK yarn. The use of cotton DK yarn results in a slightly weighted blanket feel with an amazing texture. You can substitute Paintbox Yarns Simply DK yarn or alternate DK size yarn to change up the weight and feel. If you use a size 4 worsted/Aran yarn the finished blanket will be larger. Please check your gauge swatch to work out final sizing.
This pattern is written in US terms using the C2C modified Chain 5/3 DC method. Each square on the chart is a C2C crochet square. This is a common modification from the traditional C2C method which uses Ch 6 and 3 DC per square. I find the modified method tightens up a bit and squares up the work a bit better for me. Please use whatever C2C method works best for you.
Colour Changes
There are a variety of colour change methods in C2C. I have tested a few methods and I prefer to complete the square and then change colours on the slip stitch between squares.
With this method, complete the last stitch of your square (HDC or DC) and then insert your hook into the next square and instead of continuing with the previous colour, pick up your new colour and pull through and complete the slip stitch. Leave long ends to weave in. C2C blocks adjust a bit as you work additional rows so weave in ends after you have moved at least 2-3 rows beyond your current work.
Materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in 4 colors – (1.76 oz / 50 g; 125 m / 137 yds
Main Smaller Design:
Background White: 403 Champagne White – 22716 squares – 9020 yards – 66 skeins
Dark Grey: 406 Slate Grey – 2844 squares – 1130 yards – 9 skeins
Black: 402 Pure Black – 2653 squares – 1050 yards – 8 skeins
Red: 415 Pillar Red – 3287 squares – 1305 yards – 10 skeins
Modification Option: Larger Version with additional white on sides for bed drape:
Background White: 403 Champagne White – 31116 squares – 12360 yards – 91 skeins
Dark Grey: 406 Slate Grey – 2844 squares – 1130 yards – 9 skeins
Black: 402 Pure Black – 2653 squares – 1050 yards – 8 skeins
Red: 415 Pillar Red – 3287 squares – 1305 yards – 10 skeins
Hook Size: 4mm (Clover brand sized G)
Dimensions and Gauge
Main Smaller Size: 150 x 210 squares – The completed project illustrated is approx 68″ x 95″
Larger Size: 190x 210 squares – The completed project illustrated is approx 86″ x 95″
Swatch 4″ x 4″ = 8.8 squares x 8.8 squares.
This design can be created using any yarn and hook size. Please create a swatch to determine final sizing if adjusting yarn types or hook size.
Pattern
Download on Ravelry: full pattern for both versions are included. The main pattern includes a single page colour chart, a 9 page colour chart, row by row written instructions and a row by row colour block pattern. The modified larger version with the extra white on the sides includes a single page colour chart, a 12 page colour chart, row by row written instructions and a row by row colour block pattern.
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