Wedded Bliss Afghan Square Pattern. Wedding Blanket CAL.
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The Wedded Bliss Afghan Square is a 12 by 12 inch square created for the Wedding Blanket CAL with Marly Bird. #weddingblanketCAL
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For this square, I tried to blend the softer edges of cluster stitches with some strong geometric lines of color, to create an afghan square which would be perfect for a bride and groom wedding blanket.
You can see finished photos and read more about the Wedding Blanket CAL project in this post: Make a Blanket with the Joy Creators
Then visit Marly Bird to get the links to all the other afghan squares (free patterns too!) to make your very own 5 foot square afghan: Wedding Blanket Crochet-along
Wedded Bliss Afghan Square
Supplies
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- Yarn: Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird. 3.5 oz (100 g) and 186 yds (170 m). 100% Merino Wool. Medium-Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, lay flat to dry.
- Colors: 3 skeins, 1 each in Linen R170_5316, Suede R170_5360 and VIP R170_5687
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I), or size required for gauge. I used this hook.
- Finished Project Yardage: Afghan Square: 2.25 oz (64 g) / 120 yds (109 m)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level
Easy
Finished Size
Wedded Bliss Afghan Square width approximately 12 inches X 12 inches length
Gauge
Approximately 3 rows per inches and 3.5 stitches per inch
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
beg – beginning
BL – back loop
ch – chain
ch1sp – chain 1 space
ch2sp – chain 2 space
ch3sp – chain 3 space
dc – double crochet
dc3tog cl – double crochet 3 together cluster
DMR – double magic ring
hdc – half double crochet
R – row or round
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
tr – treble crochet stitch
* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
() – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch or space
Special Stitches
dc3tog cl – dc3tog worked in one stitch or chain space
Helpful Tutorials
Helpful Video Tutorials
Double Magic Ring Video Tutorial
Notes
Pattern is written with a sl st join at the end of each round.
I prefer to use an invisible join instead because it is tidier. Either is acceptable for this pattern up to the last round.
Pattern does not have a turning chain for each round because I usually start each new round with a standing st. If you prefer a sl st join and a turning chain, feel free to substitute.
Color A: Linen (off-white), Color B: Suede (taupe), Color C: VIP (blue)
Wedded Bliss Afghan Square Pattern
The Wedded Bliss Afghan Square is worked in joined rounds.
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: With Color B, DMR, work 12 dc into ring. Finish off. [12 dc]
R2: Join in any dc with Color B. *(1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in the next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 3**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first dc to join. Finish off. [8 dc, 8 sc, 4 ch2sp, 8 ch3sp]
R3: Join in any ch2sp with Color C. *5 dc in the ch2sp, sk the next dc, 2 dc in the next ch3sp, sk the next 2 sc, 2 dc in the next ch3sp, sk the next dc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first dc to join. Finish off. [36 dc]
R4: Join in the first dc of any 5-dc set with Color A. *(Dc3tog-CL, ch 1) in each of the next 4 dc, dc3tog-CL in the next dc, sk the next 2 dc, (1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc) in the sp bef the next dc. Sk the next 2 dc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first Dc3tog-CL to join. Finish off. [20 dc3tog-CL, 8 hdc, 4 ch2sp, 16 ch1sp]
R5: Join in any ch2sp with Color B. *3 sc in the ch2sp, sk the next hdc, 1 sc in the sp bef the next dc3tog-CL, ch 3. (Sk the next dc3tog-CL, 1 sc in the next ch1sp, ch 3) 4 times, sk the next dc3tog-CL, 1 sc in the sp bef the next hdc, sk the next hdc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first sc to join. Finish off. [36 sc, 20 ch3sp]
R6: Join in the second sc of any 3-sc set with Color B. *(1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc) in the sc, sk the next 2 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in the next ch3sp, sk the next sc, 1 sc in the next ch3sp, ch 3, sk the next sc, (1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc) in the corner ch3sp, sk the next sc, ch 3, 1 sc in the next ch3sp, sk the next sc, 1 sc in the next ch3sp, ch 3, sk the next 2 sc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first sc to join. Finish off. [16 hdc, 16 sc, 16 ch3sp, 8 ch2sp]
R7: Join in any corner ch2sp with Color C. *5 dc in the ch2sp, sk the next hdc, 2 dc in the next ch3sp, sk the next 2 sc, 2 dc in the next ch3sp, sk the next hdc, 3 dc in the ch2sp. Sk the next hdc, 2 dc in the ch3sp, sk the next 2 sc, 2 dc in the next ch3sp, sk the next hdc **. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first sc to join. Finish off. [64 dc]
R8: Join in the first dc of any 3-dc set with Color A. *(Dc3tog-CL, ch 1) in each of the next 3 dc. Sk the next 2 dc, (1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc, ch 1) in the sp bef the next dc, sk the next 2 dc, (dc3tog-CL, ch 1) in each of the next 5 dc. Sk the next 2 dc, (1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc, ch 1) in the sp bef the next dc, sk the next 2 dc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first dc3tog-CL to join. Finish off. [32 dc3tog-CL, 16 hdc, 8 ch2sp, 40 ch1sp]
R9: Join in the ch1sp bef the first dc3tog-CL of any corner set of five with Color B. *(1 sc in the ch1sp, ch 1, sk the dc3tog-CL) 2 times, 1 sc in the ch1sp, ch 3, sk the dc3tog-CL, (1 sc in the ch1sp, ch 1, sk the dc3tog-CL) 2 times. 1 sc in the next ch1sp. Ch 1, sk the next hdc, 2 sc in the ch2sp, ch 1, sk the next hdc, (1 sc in the ch1sp, ch 1, sk the dc3tog-CL) 3 times, 1 sc in the next ch1sp, ch 1, sk the next hdc, 2 sc in the ch2sp, ch 1, sk the next hdc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first sc to join. Finish off. [56 sc, 44 ch1sp, 4 ch3sp]
R10: Join in any corner ch3sp with Color B. *(2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc) in the ch2sp, (1 dc in the next sc, 1 dc in the next ch1sp) 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sc, (1 dc in the next ch1sp, 1 dc in the next sc) 5 times, 1 dc in the next sc, (1 dc in the next ch1sp, 1 dc in the next sc) 3 times**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first dc to join. Finish off. [116 dc, 4 tr]
R11: Join in any corner tr with Color C. *3 sc in the tr, 1 sc in each of the next 29 dc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first sc to join. Finish off. [128 sc]
R12: Join in any corner sc with Color A. *(1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc) in the corner sc. 1 hdc in each of the next 31 sc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first hdc to join. Finish off. [132 hdc, 4 ch2sp]
R13: Join in any corner ch2sp with Color A. *(1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in the corner ch2sp. 1 hdc in the back bar of each of the next 33 hdc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first dc to join. Finish off. [8 dc, 132 hdc, 4 ch2sp]
R14: Join in any corner ch2sp with Color C. *3 sc in the ch2sp. 1 sc in each of the next 35 sts**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first sc to join. Finish off. [152 sc]
R15: Join in any corner sc with Color B. *3 sc in the corner sc. 1 sc in each of the next 37 sc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first sc to join. Finish off. [160 sc]
R16: Join in any corner sc with Color A. *3 sc in the corner sc. 1 sc in each of the next 39 sc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Sl st to the first sc to join. Finish off. [168 sc]
R17: Join in any corner sc with Color A. *3 sc in the corner sc. 1 sc in each of the next 41 sc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Finish with an invisible join. Finish off. [176 sc]
Optional extra rounds. Repeat the following to reach a full 12 x 12 inches square.
Join in any corner sc with color of your choice. *3 sc in the corner sc. 1 sc in each rem st to the next corner sc**. Rep from * to ** 4 times total. Finish with an invisible join. Finish off. [+12 sc]
Finishing
Weave in any remaining ends. Wet block and pin to 12 inches by 12 inches.
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Thank you so much Eileen! Thank you for trying my pattern and letting me know that you enjoyed crocheting it 🙂 Wishing you the very best, Rhondda
This is truly an exquisite pattern. I really enjoyed working on this and am so pleased with the end result. A beautiful design and a great big thank you for it.
Very delicate and professionally done. Beautiful!