Has anyone tried this pattern?

[Elorahd]

I found this on Pinterest and it's beautiful but there's no link to a pattern and most don't seem to be able to figure it out with the simple instructions. So I was wondering if anyone here had tried it and figured it out?

 

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lyndamk/lavender-fields-blanket

[crabby rat]

 

I'd like to help.  

 

My suggestion, since this pattern isn't provided, is to to the foundation single crochet until you have the width of the afghan you want.  Here is a link to a video tutorial to show you how in case this is a new technique to you.  http://www.mooglyblog.com/foundation-single-crochet-fsc/  (I love this technique!)  When you have the width you want, chain 1 and turn...

 

For your next row, from what I can make out with what few instructions are there, you would work a *half-double crochet, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, hdc in next stitch* across until you are within 1 or 2 stitches of the other end.  If you just worked a hdc and have 2 stitches left, ch 1, skip the next stitch, then hdc in the last stitch.  If there is only 1 stitch left, hdc into it.  (Yes, that will give you 2 hdc stitches in a row, but that's okay.)  chain 1, turn

 

For the next row, hdc in the first stitch.  Now, what you do is work the OPPOSITE stitch from what you did before.  So, if the next stitch you're working into is a ch, hdc there.  If it's a hdc, ch 1 and skip it and work a hdc into the ch-1 space.  You will work the row like this, then make sure you hdc into the last stitch.  ALWAYS work the hdc in the first and last stitch of the rows (those are the only rows you WON'T do the opposite stitch in)

 

When you've reached the length you want, work a final row of sc in each stitch and ch space.  Then you can decide if you want a border or not.

 

Also, if you don't like the way it looks in hdc stitches, you can use all single crochet stitches, also.  AND - if you'd rather have the pattern go "up and down" instead of "side to side" you would work the initial foundation row as LONG as you want it rather than as WIDE as you want it, then stop when it gets as WIDE as you want it instead of as LONG as you want it... clear as mud, right?  

 

I hope that explains it for you!    If that doesn't make any sense, just yell (or, you know, type) and I'll see if I can make it easier to understand.

[Elorahd]

Ok, I tried what you said. Thanks, btw. The problem is, and this is what other people have found, chaining one and skipping a stitch leaves you with a hole. And this pattern looks very tight and woven, thus every confused by that stitch skip. . ?????

[magiccrochetfan]

in the photo, the background is dark, so it is harder to see the holes, but they are there....I can see holes if I look closely.  

[crabby rat]

Yes, there will be small holes.  They will be much smaller than, say, the holes in a granny square though.  And even with the small holes, it will be a very warm blanket...

 

If you want something more solid, I suggest working the entire thing in single crochet or half double crochet (no chain spaces).

 

There are benefits to the "holey" one, though...  It won't be so heavy (so it won't feel like a ton on you), it will drape nicely, it looks awesome... LOL

[greyhoundgrandma]

That pattern shows how far a good eye for color can take you. Simple pattern with such pretty results!

[magiccrochetfan]

That pattern shows how far a good eye for color can take you. Simple pattern with such pretty results!

Good point! It will look totally different in other colors.

[Elorahd]

Here's something one lady figured out. I might try this cuz I don't like the holes.

 

http://tilamisu21.wordpress.com/2012/11/28/lyndamks-lavender-fields-blanket/

[RoseRed]

It's the same pattern with a smaller hook.

[Elorahd]

She also does the hdc into the row below. That gets rid of the holes.

[crabby rat]

You could also try using two strands of yarn, that would "bulk up" the thickness and the holes would be smaller... Using the "row below" technique is good, too - just make sure you don't tighten up your tension as you work through the pattern; also, make sure to go all the way to the end of each row.    I'm sure it'll look great when it's all done, and be a very warm and cozy afghan!  

[Granny Square]

You could also try sc instead of hdc.  A slightly different look, but it's quite solid.  Also agree a smaller hook would help.  I personally think working into the row below would be overly thick.