I am so excited to be sharing my square for the Traveling Afghan project! It has been such a pleasure to watch this afghan travel around the world to different designers as they each add their own square to it.
This afghan is truly special. When it arrived in the mail, I felt like I was holding an heirloom for the crochet community. So many amazing designers have worked on it and it’s such an honor to be a part of this project.
When I set out to design my square, I knew I wanted something that would be understated, yet beautiful. Mindless textures are my favorite and I thought the Alpine stitch would be a beautiful accent to this project. Keep on reading to see how you can create this texture!
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My Life in Yarn
One of my favorite parts of this project has been reading the journey of other knit and crochet designers. Like many makers, my love for crochet started when my grandma taught me how to crochet as a kid. My first-ever project was a dishcloth, and it’s still one of my favorite types of projects – hence My Favorite Dishcloth pattern!
Soon I realized, I could make a lot of different projects with a simple rectangle. My friends and family were gifted many scarves, cowls, and blankets over the years. After over a decade of squares, I realized that there was a whole world of crochet that I hadn’t tapped into. I started to design and learned that I could make all kinds of things… like literally anything… even garments! Now, there’s nothing to stop me from designing and bringing all my ideas to the world of crochet!
How to Participate
Visit the landing page for the afghan’s itinerary, FAQ, and more info here: www.twoofwands.com/travelingafghans
Here’s how you can participate:
- Purchase a yarn kit for the crochet Traveling Afghan so you have everything you need for the entire project. Note that you do not need to purchase a kit to join – you’re welcome to use any yarn you like, including what you already have in your stash! You’ll need worsted weight yarn and size US 8 (5mm) knitting needles or a J/10 (6mm) crochet hook.
- Visit the landing page for the itineraries of the afghans along with the master list of all designers and links to their sites so you can follow along as they travel around the world and new patterns get released.
- Follow the designers on social media to get updates on their pattern releases and learn about their maker journeys. There may even be some giveaways to enter!
- Host a CAL or KAL with your local maker friends! Get together throughout the year in person or online to add your squares. We would love to see YOUR life in yarn too, so make sure to tag Lion Brand Yarn and My Life in Yarn in your posts and use the hashtags #travelingafghans #lionbrandyarn and #mylifeinyarn and either #travelingknitafghan or #travelingcrochetafghan
- Scroll down to get the free pattern for crochet square #16!
Itinerary
If you’re following the Traveling Crochet Afghan, here’s the schedule. You can find each pattern on the designer’s website.
#1 – 11/1-1/13 – New York City, USA – Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands
#2 – 1/15-1/28 – Barcelona, Spain – Cecilia Losada of Mamma DIY
#3 – 1/29-2/11 – Utrecht, The Netherlands – Wilma Westenberg of Wilmade
#4 – 2/12-2/25 – Gloucestershire, UK – Lindsey Newns of Lottie and Albert
#5 – 2/26-3/10 – New Brunswick, Canada – Kimberley Giggie of Lakeside Loops
#6 – 3/11-3/24 – Ontario, Canada – Lee Sartori of Coco Crochet Lee
#7 – 3/25-4/7 – Alberta, Canada – Janine Myska of Knits n’ Knots
#8 – 4/8-4/21 – Alberta, Canada – Abigail Ellazar of Knits and Knots by AME
#9 – 4/22-5/5 – California, USA – Arica Presinal of Skeinsnsticks
#10 – 5/6-5/19 – California, USA – Meghan Ballmer of Meghan Makes Do
#11 – 5/20-6/2 – California, USA – Nicole Riley of Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
#12 – 6/3-6/16 – Arizona, USA – Bailey Williams of Hooked on Tilly
#13 – 6/17-6/30 – Colorado, USA – Jess Coppom of Make & Do Crew
#14 – 7/1-7/14 – Kansas, USA – Emily Davies of Hooked Hazel
#15 – 7/15-7/28 – Michigan, USA – Jennifer Pionk of A Crocheted Simplicity
#16 – 7/29-8/11 – Michigan, USA – Melissa Fisher of Woods and Wool
#17 – 8/12-8/25 – Ohio, USA – Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Crafts
#18 – 8/26-9/8 – Georgia, USA – Vincent Williams of Visuvio’s Crafts
#19 – 9/9-9/22 – North Carolina, USA – Tia Edwards of Simple Things Crochet
#20 – 9/23-10/6 – North Carolina, USA – Ashleigh Kiser of Sewrella
#21 – 10/7-10/20 – North Carolina, USA – Rohn Strong of Rohn Strong
#22 – 10/21-11/3 – Pennsylvania, USA – Jessica Benvenuto of Fly the Distance
#23 – 11/4-11/17 – New York, USA – Brianna Iaropoli of Life and Yarn
#24 – 11/18-12/1 – New York City, USA – Teresa Carter of Debrosse
#25 – 12/2-12/16 – New Jersey, USA – ChiWei Ranck of 1 Dog Woof
Materials
- US J/10 6mm Crochet Hook (these are my fav!)
- Approximately ½ skein of Wool-Ease, by Lion Brand Yarn, worsted 4 weight, (80% acrylic, 20% wool, 197 yds/180 m, 3oz/85g)
- You can also grab the kit for the entire afghan!
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
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Finished Size
Height: 10” / 25 cm, Width: 10” / 25 cm (blocked)
Gauge
4” = 12 rows + 12 sts in pattern
Stitch Abbreviations
- Ch – Chain
- Dc – Double crochet
- FPdc – Front post double crochet
- RS – Right side
- Sc – Single crochet
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
Stitch Explanation
The stitch combination used in this pattern is often referred to as the Alpine Stitch. When working the Alpine Stitch, your front post double crochet (FPdc) stitches will be worked into the previous row of double crochet stitches, skipping over the single crochet row. Once you’ve worked a FPdc stitch, you will leave the single crochet stitch in the previous row unworked, and work the next regular double crochet stitch into the next single crochet stitch.
Beginning in row 4, all FPdc stitches will be worked into the previous double crochet row and all regular dc stitches will be worked like normal, into the top of the previous single crochet row.
The stitch diagram in the pattern PDF is a great visual aid if you’re new to the Alpine stitch!
Pattern Notes
- Ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
- Ch 2 at the beginning of each row counts as a stitch. In these rows, skip the first stitch of each row as you normally would with double crochet.
- When working front post double crochet (FPdc) stitches, you will be working (over the previous row of single crochet) into the previous row of double crochet.
Pattern
Ch 29
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, turn. – (28 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as a st here and throughout), dc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, work last sc in turning ch-2 from previous row, turn.
Row 4: Ch 2, *FPdc in dc from row 2, skip next sc, dc in next st; repeat from * to end of row, dc in last st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, work last sc in turning ch-2 from previous row, turn.
Row 6: Ch 2, *dc in next st, FPdc in dc from previous dc row; repeat from * to end of row, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 7-26: Repeat rows 3-6 five times.
Row 27: Ch 1, sc in each st across, work last sc in turning ch 2 from previous row, turn.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Attach the square to your afghan using your preferred seaming method.
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Copyright
This pattern and photographs are property of Woods and Wool and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not alter, share, or sell this pattern in any way. However, you are more than welcome to sell the finished product. Please credit Woods and Wool by including a link to the pattern listing if you are selling the finished piece online.
The Alpine Stitch looks like a terrific Stitch Pattern. I’ve no interest in making another blanket but I think this square crocheted with 100% cotton will make an absolutely beautiful washcloth. Thank you so much for making the pattern available for free.
In row 4 you keep skipping a single crochet, but you never make up for it. The piece will continue to get smaller and smaller. Where do we add for that?
Harriet
Hi there! When working the Alpine Stitch, your front post double crochet (FPdc) stitches will be worked into the previous row of double crochet stitches, skipping over the single crochet row. Once you’ve worked a FPdc stitch, you will leave the single crochet stitch in the previous row unworked, and work the next regular double crochet stitch into the next single crochet stitch. This way, your FPdc stitches are counting as a stitch even though they are worked into a different row than the dc stitches. Hope that helps!
I couldn’t stop smiling when I saw your block! I am using this stitch for my temperature blanket this year. I learned of it back in June, and knew I would use it somehow. It makes a great pattern, and I love it in this block. THANK YOU!
Aww thank you so much!