Spoke

Flower
Blanket

Image:

Original The example

blanket has been
constructed with

Design Panda Carnival

Acrylic 8ply yarn in
8 shades, using a

by 4mm hook.
A total of 40
pattern rounds
The Crochet Fix have been
constructed,
resulting in a
This pattern is designed by Farrah Jane Tate for The diameter from
Crochet Fix designs. You are welcome to sell products petal point to petal
you’ve made using my patterns; however, I ask that point of ~125 cm.
you refer to the name of my pattern within your A round of Spin
listing. You may not copy, re-publish, sell, distribute, Stitch has been
translate without permission, or claim my photos or used as a border.
patterns as your own in any way.

Pattern Details Pattern Synopsis

• Advanced beginner skill level.
• US terminology – refer to Abbreviations for
stitches used.
• Yarn of any ply and fibre can be used.
Refer also to Tips.
• Size to individual preference.
• Remember to use #SpokeFlowerBlanket
@TheCrochetFix on social media to spam
me with your finished objects.
• 10 petal blanket with three options for petal shape:
▪ Standard Petals;
▪ More Rounded Petals; and,
▪ More Pointed Petals.
Choose one option or use a combination (refer also to Tips).
• Worked right side always, in rounds.
• After a number of rounds a simple three round repeat applies: No
Increase; Petal Increase 1; and, Petal Increase 2.
Petals are defined
Page 1 at their margins by a front post stitch.
The stitch either side of the front post stitch is skipped.
Abbreviations
Pattern Stitches (refer to Page 3 onwards)
beg = beginning
Ch = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
Fp = Front Post (e.g. FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet)
HDC = Half Double Crochet
SlSt = Slip Stitch
Special Stitch Instructions (refer below)
Front Post Stitch Instructions
DYT = Draw Yarn Through
IH = Insert Hook
YOH = Yarn Over Hook
Standing Stitch Instructions (optional)
FLO = Front Loop Only
SC = Single Crochet
Textured Stitch Instructions (optional)
BLO = Back Loop Only
3LO = 3rd Loop Only
Special Stitch Instructions
Front Post Stitches
Front Post (Fp) stitches are worked over/around the
stitch post rather than through the two loops (as for
regular stitches). These stitches have a raised texture
and form the ridge between the petals that
characterises the spokes on this blanket. They also sit a
little lower than their regular equivalent stitches (HDC
and DC).
FpHDC: YOH, IH around stitch post (rather than through
the two loops). YOH and DYT (to make a third loop on
hook). YOH and DYT three loops on hook.
FpDC: YOH, IH around stitch post (rather than through
the two loops). YOH and DYT (to make a third loop on
hook). YOH and DYT two loops on hook. YOH and DYT
remaining loops on hook.
Standing Stitches (Optional)
Standing stitches are a neater way to commence a new
round as these leave a less obvious ‘seam’. Ignore this
section if you prefer to commence rounds with chains.
Note:
• There are neater (yet more complex) ways to work
standing stitches; however, the documented option
has been chosen as it is considered beginner
worthy. This method is the ‘Stacked SC Method’.
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Please substitute your preferred method, if you
already have one.
• For new colour rounds, first join the yarn before
making the standing stitch.
• If using a standing stitch to commence the round,
then SlSt into the second stacked SC to complete
the round.
Standing HDC Stitch (with the exception of the first
round, substitute for pattern Ch 2):
Without first making a Ch 1, SC in first stitch. Without
first making a Ch 1, SC in FLO of the SC just made.
Standing DC Stitch (substitute for pattern Ch 3):
Ch 1 and SC in first stitch. Ch 1 and SC in FLO of the SC
just made.
Additional Textured Stitches (Optional)
These stitches can be optionally included in some or all
rounds to vary the texture of the blanket. They provide
a distinct boundary between the rounds. If
incorporating textured HDC and DC stitches, then
consider using the Plan It Your Own Way Repeats Table.
Note: The pictured example blanket does not contain
any of these textured stitches. Ignore this section if you
wish to make a blanket like the example blanket.
BLO HDC (worked into the second (or back) loop of the
top two loops of the stitch):
Locate the second/back loop. YOH, IH through second/
back loop, YOH and DYT to make another loop on hook
(3 loops on hook in total). YOH and DYT all three loops
on hook.
BLO DC: (worked into the second (or back) loop of the
top two loops of the stitch):
As per BLO HDC but work a DC instead.
3LO HDC (worked into the back (or wrong side third
loop) of the stitch):
Whilst keeping work facing right side, locate the third
loop that is behind the back loop of the top two loops
of the stitch (by curling the work slightly forwards to
expose the wrong side). YOH, IH through wrong side
third loop, YOH and DYT to make another loop on hook
(3 loops on hook in total). YOH and DYT all three loops
on hook.
3LO DC (worked into the back (or wrong side third loop)
of the stitch):
As per 3LO HDC but work a DC instead.
Tips
• For best effect, use a yarn that yields good stitch
definition.
• Ensure tension of front post stitches is not so tight
that the petal puckers.
• Use the recommended hook size for your yarn as a
guide only.
If the blanket is curling up significantly at the petal
peaks after the second increase round, then try a
bigger hook size and/or loosen tensioning.
If the blanket is bunching significantly at the petal
valleys, then try a smaller hook size and/or tighten
tensioning.
• Colour changes intentionally have not been
incorporated into the pattern instructions (for
simplicity sake); however, these can be made
according to preference. To prevent an obvious
seam forming, make each join in a different petal
to the last.
• Use the same round commencement method
throughout construction. The options are:
1) Chains
2) Standing Stitch (refer to Special Stitch
Instructions)
If using a Standing Stitch:
• Substitute pattern Ch 2 with an HDC
standing stitch (with the exception of the
first round).
• Substitute pattern Ch 3 with a DC standing
stitch.
• Complete the round by SlSt into top of the
standing stitch (i.e. the second stacked SC).
• A Repeats Table has been provided for each of the
petal shape options. This assists with checking
stitch counts and determining the number of
stitches to work in a specific round for a given
stitch sequence (where the generic 3 round repeats
are being worked).
• To enhance flower shape, throughout construction,
gently pull each petal outwards from the centre to
accentuate its shape.
PLEASE NOTE to retain rounded petals construct
the More Rounded Petals Generic Repeat (Page 6)
for at least the final half to third of the blanket. The
pictured example blanket has been constructed in
this manner. Block (petals as rounded) if requiring
additional definition.
Using the ‘More Pointed’ pattern throughout will
give you a star-shaped blanket.
• The Plan It Your Own Way Repeats Table (Appendix
1) will help you to plan the number of rounds, a
colour sequence, the petal type for each 3 round
repeat, and optional textured HDC and DC stitches.
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• The colour sequence and petal type used for the
example blanket can be found in the Example
Blanket Repeats Table (Appendix 2).
Pattern Instructions
Please Note:
• Before you start please carefully read Tips,
especially regarding round commencement and
flower shape.
• The three petal shape options are provided in three
separate sections (A, B, and C) in this document.
• The SlSt that is used to complete each round is not
counted as a stitch (and thus has not been included
in the round stitch count).
• The chain stitches that commence each round are
counted as an HDC or DC for stitch count purposes
(with the exception of the first round).
• Appendix 3 contains an image with the petal
stitches numbered (to assist with understanding
how to count the petal stitches).
• Appendix 4 provides a stepped-out example of the
*<stitches>* repeat instructions.
A) Standard Petals
Rounds 1-4: Setting up the repeat.
ROUND 1
Make a closed circle using either: Magic circle; or Ch 4
and then SlSt into first Ch to form a circle.
Ch 2 and then 10 DC over circle. If using a magic circle,
now pull taut.
SlSt into first DC (skip beg Ch 2) to close the circle.
(Stitch Count: 10 DC (in a circle))
ROUND 2
Ch 3 (which stands for the first DC) and then 2 DC in the
same (first) stitch that the Ch 3 originates from (such
that 3 stitches have been now constructed in the first
stitch).
*3 DC in the next stitch*, then construct *<stitches>*1
another eight times.
SlSt into the 3rd chain of the beg Ch 3 to complete the
round.
(Stitch Count: 30 DC (10 lots of 3 DC clusters))
ROUND 3
Ch 3 (which stands for the first DC) and then DC in each
of the second and third stitches (such that a DC has
been made in all three stitches of the first 3 DC cluster
from the previous round). FpDC over the same stitch
that the last DC was constructed in (such that the third
1
This is the stitch sequence that is documented between the single
asterisks. This definition applies throughout. See also Appendix 4 for
further explanation.
stitch of the previous round 3 DC cluster has both a DC
and FpDC constructed in/ over it).
*DC in each of the next three stitches (next 3 DC cluster
from the previous round). FpDC over the same stitch
that the last DC was made in (such that the third stitch
of the previous round 3 DC cluster has both a DC and
FpDC constructed in/ over it)*.
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
SlSt into the 3rd chain of the beg Ch 3 to complete the
round.
(Stitch Count: 30 DC and 10 FpDC)
ROUND 4
Ch 3 (which stands for the first DC) and then 3 DC in the
next DC. DC in the next DC and then FpDC over the
FpDC from the previous round.
*DC in the next DC, 3 DC in the next DC, DC in the next
DC, and then FpDC over the FpDC from the previous
round*.
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
SlSt into the 3rd chain of the beg Ch 3
(Stitch Count: 50 DC and 10 FpDC.)
Rounds 5-7: First 3 round repeat.
From round 5 onwards, a three round repeat applies:
• Standard Petal No Increase Round, then
• Standard Petal Increase Round 1, and then
• Standard Petal Increase Round 2.
Stitch counts are provided directly in the pattern
instructions for the first repeat.
For the second repeat (onwards) refer to the Repeats
Table for stitch counts.
ROUND 5| STANDARD PETAL NO INCREASE ROUND
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 3 from previous
round) and then Ch 2 (which stands for the first HDC).
3 DC in the next DC (petal centre), HDC in the next DC,
skip the next DC and then FpHDC over the next FpDC.
*Skip the next DC, HDC in the next DC, 3 DC in the next
DC (petal centre), HDC in the next DC, skip the next DC
and then FpHDC over the next FpDC*.
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
(Round Stitch Count: 30 DC, 20 HDC, and 10 FpHDC)
(Per Petal Stitch Count: 3 DC, 2 HDC, and 1 FpHDC)
ROUND 6| STANDARD PETAL INCREASE ROUND 1
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous
round) and then Ch 2(which stands for the first HDC).
5 DC in the next DC (petal centre), HDC in the next DC,
skip the next HDC, and then FpHDC over the next
FpHDC. *Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, 5 DC in
the next DC (petal centre), HDC in the next DC, skip the
next HDC, and then FpHDC over the next FpHDC*.
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
(Round Stitch Count: 50 DC, 20 HDC and 10 FpHDC)
(Per Petal Stitch Count: 5 DC, 2 HDC, and 1 FpHDC)
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ROUND 7| STANDARD PETAL INCREASE ROUND 2
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous
round) and then 2 Ch (which stands for the first HDC).
3 DC in the next DC, DC in the next DC (petal centre), 3
DC in the next DC, HDC in the next DC, skip the next
HDC and then FpHDC over the next FpHDC.
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, 3 DC in the
next DC, DC in the next DC (petal centre), 3 DC in the
next DC, HDC in the next DC, skip the next HDC and
then FpHDC over the next FpHDC*.
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
(Round Stitch Count: 70 DC, 20 HDC, 10 FpHDC)
(Per Petal Stitch Count: 7 DC, 2 HDC, and 1FpHDC)
Rounds 8-n: Further 3 round repeats (generic).
Following are the generic instructions, applicable to all
Standard Petal rounds from Round 8 onwards.
Refer to the Repeats Table for stitch counts and for the
‘n’ value for a specific round.
Construct repeats of the three rounds (Standard Petal
No Increase, Standard Petal Increase 1 and Standard
Petal Increase 2) until the blanket is the desired size.
Alternatively, when your blanket is a half to two thirds
of the desired size, switch to the ‘More Rounded Petals’
generic 3 round repeat (Page 6), to maintain a rounded
flower petal shape (as per example blanket).
REPEAT ROUND 1: STANDARD PETAL NO INCREASE
ROUND
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous
round) and then Ch 2 (which stands for the first HDC).
DC in each of the next n DCs, 3 DC in the next DC (petal
centre), DC in the next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip
the next HDC and then FpHDC over the next FpDC.
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, DC in each of
the next n DCs, 3 DC in the next DC (petal centre), DC in
each of the next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip the
next HDC and then FpHDC over the next FpDC*.
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
(Refer to Repeats Table for stitch count)
REPEAT ROUND 2: STANDARD PETAL INCREASE ROUND 1
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous
round) and then Ch 2(which stands for the first HDC).
DC in each of the next n DCs, 5 DC in the next DC (petal
centre), DC in each of the next n DCs, HDC in the next
DC, skip the next HDC, and then FpHDC over the next
FpHDC.
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, DC in each of
the next n DCs, 5 DC in the next DC (petal centre), DC in
each of the next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip the
next HDC, and then FpHDC over the next FpHDC*.
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
(Refer to Repeats Table for stitch count) STANDARD PETALS REPEATS TABLE
REPEAT ROUND 3: STANDARD PETAL INCREASE ROUND 2 Round n DCs Repeat Stitch Count
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous Type 2
Round Petal
round) and then 2 Ch (which stands for the first HDC). 8 2 NI 100 10
DC in each of the next n DCs, 3 DC in the next DC, DC in 9 2 I1 120 12
the next DC (petal centre), 3 DC in the next DC, DC in 10 2 I2 140 14
each of the next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip the 11 4 NI 140 14
next HDC and then FpHDC over the next FpHDC. 12 4 I1 160 16
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, DC in each of 13 4 I2 180 18
the next n DCs, 3 DC in the next DC, DC in the next DC 14 6 NI 180 18
(petal centre), 3 DC in the next DC, DC in each of the
15 6 I1 200 20
next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip the next HDC and
16 6 I2 220 22
then FpHDC over the next FpHDC*.
17 8 NI 220 22
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
18 8 I1 240 24
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
19 8 I2 260 26
(Refer to Repeats Table for stitch count)
20 10 NI 260 26
BORDER (OPTIONAL) 21 10 I1 280 28
The blanket can be bordered according to individual 22 10 I2 300 30
preference. 23 12 NI 300 30
Suggestions include a round of: 24 12 I1 320 32
• SlSt in BLO; 25 12 I2 340 34
• Crab Stitch or Spin Stitch (like Crab Stitch but 26 14 NI 340 34
worked anti-clockwise); or, 27 14 I1 360 36
• Scallops or shells. 28 14 I2 380 38
29 16 NI 380 38
30 16 I1 400 40
31 16 I2 420 42
32 18 NI 420 42
33 18 I1 440 44
34 18 I2 460 46
35 20 NI 460 46
36 20 I1 500 50
37 20 I2 520 52
38 22 NI 520 52
39 22 I1 540 54
40 22 I2 560 56
41 24 NI 560 56
42 24 I1 580 58
43 24 I2 600 60
etc.

2N/A = Not Applicable; NI = No Increase; I1 = Increase Round 1; I2 = Increase

Round 2.

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B) More Rounded Petals
Rounds 1-7: Setting up the repeat.
Follow Standard Petals Rounds 1-7 (Pages 3-4).
Rounds 8-10: First 3 round repeat.
ROUND 8 | MORE ROUNDED PETALS NO INCREASE ROUND
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous
round) and then 2 Ch (which stands for the first HDC).
DC in each of the next 2 DCs, 3 DC in the next DC (petal
centre), DC in each of the next 2 DCs, HDC in next DC,
skip the next HDC and then FpHDC over the next
FpHDC.
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, DC in each of
the next 2 DCs, 3 DC in the next DC (petal centre), DC in
each of the next 2 DCs, HDC in next DC, skip the next
HDC and then FpHDC over the next FpHDC*. Construct
*<stitches>* another eight times.
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
(Round Stitch Count: 70 DC, 20 HDC, and 10 FpHDC)
(Per Petal Stitch Count: 7 DC, 2 HDC, and 1 FpHDC)
ROUND 9 | MORE ROUNDED PETALS INCREASE ROUND 1
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous
round) and then 2 Ch (which stands for the first HDC).
DC in the next DC, 3 DC in the next DC, DC in the next
DC (petal centre), 3 DC in the next DC, DC in the next
DC, HDC in the next DC, skip the next HDC and then
FpHDC over the next FpHDC.
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, DC in the next
DC, 3 DC in the next DC, DC in the next DC (petal
centre), 3 DC in the next DC, DC in the next DC, HDC in
the next DC, skip the next HDC and then FpHDC over
the next FpHDC*. Construct *<stitches>* another eight
times.
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
(Round Stitch Count: 90 DC, 20 HDC, and 10 FpHDC)
(Per Petal Stitch Count: 9 DC, 2 HDC, and 1 FpHDC)
ROUND 10 | MORE ROUNDED PETALS INCREASE ROUND 2
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous
round) and then 2 Ch (which stands for the first HDC).
3 DC in the next DC, DC in each of the next 5 DCs, 3 DC
in the next DC, HDC in the next DC, skip the next HDC
and then FpHDC over the next FpHDC.
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, 3 DC in the
next DC, DC in each of the next 5 DCs, 3 DC in the next
DC, HDC in the next DC, skip the next HDC and then
FpHDC over the next FpHDC*. Construct *<stitches>*
another eight times.
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
(Round Stitch Count: 110 DC, 20 HDC, and 10 FpHDC)
(Per Petal Stitch Count: 11 DC, 2 HDC, and 1 FpHDC)
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Rounds 11-n: Further 3 round repeats
(generic).
Following are the generic instructions, applicable to all
More Rounded Petal rounds from Round 11 onwards.
Refer to the Repeats Table for stitch counts and for the
‘n’ value for a specific round.
Construct repeats of the three rounds (More Rounded
Petal No Increase, More Rounded Petal Increase 1 and
More Rounded Petal Increase 2) until the blanket is the
desired size.
REPEAT ROUND 1: MORE ROUNDED PETAL NO INCREASE
ROUND
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous
round) and then Ch 2 (which stands for the first HDC).
DC in each of the next n DCs, 3 DC in the next DC (petal
centre), DC in the next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip
the next HDC and then FpHDC over the next FpDC.
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, DC in each of
the next n DCs, 3 DC in the next DC (petal centre), DC in
each of the next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip the
next HDC and then FpHDC over the next FpDC*.
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
(Refer to Repeats Table for stitch count)
REPEAT ROUND 2: MORE ROUNDED PETAL INCREASE
ROUND 1
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous
round) and then 2 Ch (which stands for the first HDC).
DC in each of the next n DCs, 3 DC in the next DC, DC in
the next DC (petal centre), 3 DC in the next DC, DC in
each of the next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip the
next HDC and then FpHDC over the next FpHDC.
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, DC in each of
the next n DCs, 3 DC in the next DC, DC in the next DC
(petal centre), 3 DC in the next DC, DC in each of the
next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip the next HDC and
then FpHDC over the next FpHDC*.
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
(Refer to Repeats Table for stitch count)
REPEAT ROUND 3: MORE ROUNDED PETAL INCREASE
ROUND 2
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous
round) and then 2 Ch (which stands for the first HDC).
DC in each of the next n DCs, 3 DC in the next DC, DC in
each of the next 5 DCs, 3 DC in the next DC, DC in each
of the next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip the next HDC
and then FpHDC over the next FpHDC.
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, DC in each of
the next n DCs, 3 DC in the next DC, DC in each of the
next 5 DCs, 3 DC in the next DC, DC in each of the next n
DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip the next HDC and then C) More Pointed Petals
FpHDC over the next FpHDC*.
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times. Rounds 1-4: Setting up the repeat.
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2. Follow Standard Petals Rounds 1-4 (pages 3-4).
(Refer to Repeats Table for stitch count)
Rounds 5-7: First 3 round repeat.
BORDER (OPTIONAL)
As per Standard Petal Border suggestions. ROUND 5 | MORE POINTED PETAL NO INCREASE ROUND
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 3 from previous
round) and then Ch 2 (which stands for the first HDC).
MORE ROUNDED PETALS REPEATS TABLE
3 DC in the next DC (petal centre), HDC in the next DC,
Round n DCs Repeat Stitch Count skip the next DC and then FpHDC over the next FpDC.
Type 3
Round Petal *Skip the next DC, HDC in the next DC, 3 DC in the next
11 4 NI 140 14 DC (petal centre), HDC in the next DC, skip the next DC
12 3 I1 160 16 and then FpHDC over the next FpDC*.
13 2 I2 180 18 Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
14 6 NI 180 18 SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
15 5 I1 200 20
(Round Stitch Count: 30 DC, 20 HDC, and 10 FpHDC)
16 4 I2 220 22
(Per Petal Stitch Count: 3 DC, 2 HDC, and 1 FpHDC)
17 8 NI 220 22 ROUND 6 | MORE POINTED PETAL INCREASE ROUND 1
18 7 I1 240 24 SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous
19 6 I2 260 26 round) and then Ch 2(which stands for the first HDC).
20 10 NI 260 26 5 DC in the next DC (petal centre), HDC in the next DC,
21 9 I1 280 28 skip the next HDC, and then FpHDC over the next
22 8 I2 300 30 FpHDC. *Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, 5 DC in
23 12 NI 300 30 the next DC (petal centre), HDC in the next DC, skip the
24 11 I1 320 32 next HDC, and then FpHDC over the next FpHDC*.
25 10 I2 340 34 Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
26 14 NI 340 34 SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
27 13 I1 360 36 (Round Stitch Count: 50 DC, 20 HDC and 10 FpHDC)
28 12 I2 380 38 (Per Petal Stitch Count: 5 DC, 2 HDC, and 1 FpHDC)
29 16 NI 380 38
30 15 I1 400 40 ROUND 7 | MORE POINTED PETAL INCREASE ROUND 2
31 14 I2 420 42 SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous
32 18 NI 420 42 round) and then Ch 2(which stands for the first HDC).
33 17 I1 440 44 DC in the next DC, 5 DC in the next DC (petal centre), DC
34 16 I2 460 46
in the next DC, HDC in the next DC, skip the next HDC
35 20 NI 460 46
and then FpHDC over the next FpHDC.
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, DC in the next
36 19 I1 500 50
DC, 5 DC in the next DC (petal centre), DC in the next
37 18 I2 520 52
DC, HDC in the next DC, skip the next HDC and then
38 22 NI 520 52
FpHDC over the next FpHDC*.
39 21 I1 540 54
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
40 20 I2 560 56
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
41 24 NI 560 56
(Round Stitch Count: 70 DC, 20 HDC and 10 FpHDC)
42 23 I1 580 58
(Per Petal Stitch Count: 7 DC, 2 HDC, and 1 FpHDC)
43 22 I2 600 60
etc. Rounds 8-n: Further 3 round repeats (generic).
Following are the generic instructions, applicable to all
More Pointed Petal rounds from Round 11 onwards.
Refer to the Repeats Table for stitch counts and for the
‘n’ value for a specific round.
Construct repeats of the three rounds (More Pointed
Petal No Increase, More Pointed Petal Increase 1 and
3N/A = Not Applicable; NI = No Increase; I1 = Increase Round 1; I2 = Increase
Round 2.

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More Pointed Petal Increase 2) until the blanket is the MORE POINTED PETALS REPEATS TABLE
desired size.
Round n DCs Repeat Stitch Count
4
REPEAT ROUND 1: MORE POINTED PETAL NO INCREASE Type Round Petal
ROUND 8 2 NI 100 10
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous 9 2 I1 120 12
round) and then Ch 2 (which stands for the first HDC). 10 3 I2 140 14
DC in each of the next n DCs, 3 DC in the next DC (petal 11 4 NI 140 14
centre), DC in the next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip 12 4 I1 160 16
the next HDC and then FpHDC over the next FpDC. 13 5 I2 180 18
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, DC in each of 14 6 NI 180 18
the next n DCs, 3 DC in the next DC (petal centre), DC in 15 6 I1 200 20
each of the next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip the 16 7 I2 220 22
next HDC and then FpHDC over the next FpDC*. 17 8 NI 220 22
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times. 18 8 I1 240 24
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2. 19 9 I2 260 26
(Refer to Repeats Table for stitch count) 20 10 NI 260 26
21 10 I1 280 28
REPEAT ROUND 2: MORE POINTED PETAL INCREASE
22 11 I2 300 30
ROUND 1 23 12 NI 300 30
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous 24 12 I1 320 32
round) and then Ch 2(which stands for the first HDC). 25 13 I2 340 34
DC in each of the next n DCs, 5 DC in the next DC (petal 26 14 NI 340 34
centre), DC in each of the next n DCs, HDC in the next 27 14 I1 360 36
DC, skip the next HDC, and then FpHDC over the next 28 15 I2 380 38
FpHDC.
29 16 NI 380 38
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, DC in each of
30 16 I1 400 40
the next n DCs, 5 DC in the next DC (petal centre), DC in
31 17 I2 420 42
each of the next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip the
32 18 NI 420 42
next HDC, and then FpHDC over the next FpHDC*.
33 18 I1 440 44
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
34 19 I2 460 46
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
35 20 NI 460 46
(Refer to Repeats Table for stitch count)
36 20 I1 500 50
REPEAT ROUND 3: MORE POINTED PETAL INCREASE 37 21 I2 520 52
ROUND 2 38 22 NI 520 52
SlSt to the next DC (i.e. skipping beg Ch 2 from previous 39 22 I1 540 54
round) and then Ch 2(which stands for the first HDC). 40 23 I2 560 56
DC in each of the next n DCs, 5 DC in the next DC (petal 41 24 NI 560 56
centre), DC in each of the next n DCs, HDC in the next 42 24 I1 580 58
DC, skip the next HDC, and then FpHDC over the next 43 25 I2 600 60
FpHDC. etc.
*Skip the next HDC, HDC in the next DC, DC in each of
the next n DCs, 5 DC in the next DC (petal centre), DC in
each of the next n DCs, HDC in the next DC, skip the
next HDC, and then FpHDC over the next FpHDC*.
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
SlSt into the 2nd chain of the beg Ch 2.
(Refer to Repeats Table for stitch count)

BORDER (OPTIONAL)
As per Standard Petal Border suggestions.

4N/A = Not Applicable; NI = No Increase; I1 = Increase Round 1; I2 = Increase

Round 2.

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Incorporating Texture (Optional) Pattern Support
Use either BLO HDC/DCs or 3LO HDC/DCs, instead of Pattern support is available via:
regular HDC/DCs, to add texture. • Facebook: thecrochetfix
Here are some suggestions:
• BLO HDC/DC for every HDC/DC in every round to Pattern Versioning
give a textured effect on each round. Version Date Comments
• Repeat one round of BLO HDC/DC followed by one 0.1 21.02.2019 Initial draft published for
round of 3LO HDC/DC. initial testing and feedback.
This draft was based on a
• Repeat three rounds of alternating Regular
refactor of the original front
HDC/DC, BLO HDC/DC and 3LO HDC/DC. post Expanding Flower
• 3LO HDC/DC for first row of changed colour (from Blanket.
second colour onwards), then Regular HDC/DCs for Incorporating the following
0.2 23.02.2019
sections:
remaining rounds of same colour.
• Variants for alternative
• 3 round textured colour block. shaping of petals; and,
o Rounds 1-4: Regular HDC/DC using first colour. • Incorporating texture.
o 3 round repeat from Round 5: Join next colour 0.3 26.02.2019 Modifications based on
testing.
yarn and 3LO HDC/DC for first round, then
BLO HDC/DC for second round, and regular 0.4 28.02.2019 Shortened version suitable
BLO HDC/DC for third round. for printing.

0.5 15/01/2020 Refactored version

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Appendix 1: Plan It Your Own Way Repeats Table

Round Colour5 Repeat Petal Type7 HDC & DC Stitch Count

Type6 Type8 Round Petal
1 N/A 10 N/A
2 N/A 30 N/A
3 N/A 40 N/A
4 N/A 60 6
5 N/A 60 6
6 N/A 80 8
7 N/A 100 10
8 NI 100 10
9 I1 120 12
10 I2 140 14
11 NI 140 14
12 I1 160 16
13 I2 180 18
14 NI 180 18
15 I1 200 20
16 I2 220 22
17 NI 220 22
18 I1 240 24
19 I2 260 26
20 NI 260 26
21 I1 280 28
22 I2 300 30
23 NI 300 30
24 I1 320 32
25 I2 340 34
26 NI 340 34
27 I1 360 36
28 I2 380 38
29 NI 380 38
30 I1 400 40
31 I2 420 42
32 NI 420 42
33 I1 440 44
34 I2 460 46
35 NI 460 46
36 I1 500 50
37 I2 520 52
38 NI 520 52
39 I1 540 54
40 I2 560 56
41 NI 560 56
42 I1 580 58
43 I2 600 60
etc.
etc.
etc.

5 Record the colour sequence (if this is helpful).

6 N/A = Not Applicable; NI = No Increase; I1 = Increase Round 1; I2 = Increase Round 2.
7 (S)tandard, (M)ore (R)ounded or (M)ore (P)ointed.
8 Regular, BLO or 3LO. Use this column only if varying the texture.

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Round Colour5 Repeat Petal Type7 HDC & DC Stitch Count
6 8
Type Type Round Petal
etc.
etc.

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Appendix 2: Example Blanket Repeats Table

Round Colour9 Repeat Petal Type HDC & DC Stitch Count

Type10 Type Round Petal
1 Gold N/A Standard Regular 10 N/A
2 Gold N/A Standard Regular 30 N/A
3 Yellow N/A Standard Regular 40 N/A
4 Yellow N/A Standard Regular 60 6
5 Turquoise N/A Standard Regular 60 6
6 Turquoise N/A Standard Regular 80 8
7 Sky Blue N/A Standard Regular 100 10
8 Sky Blue NI Standard Regular 100 10
9 Cornflower Blue I1 Standard Regular 120 12
10 Cornflower Blue I2 Standard Regular 140 14
11 Purple NI Standard Regular 140 14
12 Purple I1 Standard Regular 160 16
13 Light Mauve I2 Standard Regular 180 18
14 Light Mauve NI Standard Regular 180 18
15 Light Pink I1 Standard Regular 200 20
16 Light Pink I2 Standard Regular 220 22
17 Gold NI Standard Regular 220 22
18 Gold I1 Standard Regular 240 24
19 Gold I2 Standard Regular 260 26
20 Yellow NI Standard Regular 260 26
21 Yellow I1 Standard Regular 280 28
22 Yellow I2 Standard Regular 300 30
23 Turquoise NI Standard Regular 300 30
24 Turquoise I1 Standard Regular 320 32
25 Turquoise I2 Standard Regular 340 34
26 Sky Blue NI Standard Regular 340 34
27 Sky Blue I1 Standard Regular 360 36
28 Sky Blue I2 More Rounded Regular 380 38
29 Cornflower Blue NI More Rounded Regular 380 38
30 Cornflower Blue I1 More Rounded Regular 400 40
31 Cornflower Blue I2 More Rounded Regular 420 42
32 Purple NI More Rounded Regular 420 42
33 Purple I1 More Rounded Regular 440 44
34 Purple I2 More Rounded Regular 460 46
35 Light Mauve NI More Rounded Regular 460 46
36 Light Mauve I1 More Rounded Regular 500 50
37 Light Mauve I2 More Rounded Regular 520 52
38 Light Pink NI More Rounded Regular 520 52
39 Light Pink I1 More Rounded Regular 540 54
40 Light Pink I2 More Rounded Regular 560 56
Border Light Pink (Spin Stitch) - - - 560 56

9 Please note, these are not the official yarn colour names, however these are best descriptive of the respective colours.
10 N/A = Not Applicable; NI = No Increase; I1 = Increase Round 1; I2 = Increase Round 2.

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Appendix 3: Petal Stitch Count Image
Seven rounds have been completed (Standard Petals) in the image below:

The stitch count on an individual petal in the seventh round is shown in the image below.
Note the skipped stitches from the previous round. The stitch either side of the FpHDC is always skipped in the
generic repeat rounds. Also note the location of the ‘middle’ petal stitch.
To construct the next (eighth) round for Standard petals:
First Petal Subsequent Petals (seven)
• SlSt into or join yarn in stitch ‘2’ and then Ch 2 • Skip stitch ‘1’ and HDC in stitch ‘2’
or Standing HDC Stitch (such that stitch ‘1’ is • DC in each of stitches ‘3’ and ‘4’
effectively ‘skipped’) • 3 DC in stitch ‘5’ (middle petal stitch)
• DC in each of stitches ‘3’ and ‘4’ • DC in each of stitches ‘6’ and ‘7’
• 3 DC in stitch ‘5’ (middle petal stitch) • HDC in stitch ‘8’
• DC in each of stitches ‘6’ and ‘7’ • Skip stitch ‘9’ and then FpHDC over stitch ‘10’
• HDC in stitch ‘8’ (Make seven petals in total, as above, and then SlSt
• Skip stitch ‘9’ and then FpHDC over stitch ‘10’ into beg Ch 2/ HDC Standing Stitch.)

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Appendix 4: *<stitches>* repeat example explained
<stitches> refers to a sequence of stitches (as documented in the instructions). Where this has an asterisk either
side (i.e. *<stitches>*), this is indicative that the stitch sequence that is documented between each of the single
asterisks should be constructed more than once. The repeat instructions will provide the number of additional times
the stitch sequence should be constructed.
Example:
ROUND 4
Ch 3 (which stands for the first DC) and then 3 DC in the next DC. DC in the next DC and then FpDC over the FpDC
from the previous round.
*DC in the next DC, 3 DC in the next DC, DC in the next DC, and then FpDC over the FpDC from the previous round*.
Construct *<stitches>* another eight times.
SlSt into the 3rd chain of the beg Ch 3
(Stitch Count: 50 DC and 10 FpDC.)

This should be interpreted as:

1. Ch 3 (which stands for the first DC).
2. 3 DC in the next DC.
3. DC in the next DC.
4. FpDC over the FpDC from the previous round.
5. *DC in the next DC.
6. 3 DC in the next DC.
7. DC in the next DC.
8. FpDC over the FpDC from the previous round*.
9. Construct Steps 5 to 8 *<stitches>* another eight times.
10. SlSt into the 3rd chain of the beg Ch 3.

So, the *<stitches>* sequence will be constructed once in steps 5 to 8, and then another eight times for the repeat
(in Step 9). Therefore, the stitch sequence is worked a total of nine times (over nine petals).
The stitches in Steps 1 to 4 (construct first petal), and in Step 10 (complete the round), will be constructed once only.

Remember, always:
• First construct the stitches documented before (and up to) the first asterisk. (These stitches will be made only
once, to construct the first petal.)
• Next construct the stitches that are documented between the two asterisks, one time. (These stitches will
construct the second petal.)
• Next follow the repeat instructions that will tell you how many times you need to again construct the stitches
that are documented between the two asterisks. (These stitches will construct the next eight petals.)
• Finally follow the instructions that are documented after the repeat instructions to complete the round. (This
stitch will be made only once, to complete the round.)

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