Geometric Tweed Blanket

This blanket from Bernat Yarns has squares of diamonds and stripes in a chunky-weight yarn. The monochromatic color scheme gives it a retro feel.

Materials:

Bernat® Chunky (Big Ball) (Solids: 400 g/14 oz; 587 m/642 yds)
OR (Ombres: 300 g/10.5 oz; 439 m/ 480 yds)
Contrast A: (90514 Topaz) 2 balls
Contrast B: (90008 Aran) 1 ball
Contrast C: (90029 Walnut) 1 ball

Bernat® Softee Chunky (100 g/3.5 oz; 164 m/180 yds)
A: (39514 Topaz) (785 g/27.7 oz; 1150 m/1255 yds)
B: (39008 Natural) (160 g/5.7 oz; 240 m/ 260 yds)
C: (39029 Walnut) (165 g/5.8 oz; 245 m/ 265 yds)
Crochet Hook: size 6 mm (U.S. J or 10) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Measurements: Approx 42 x 58 ins [106.5 x 147.5 cm].

Gauge: Each Motif = Approx 8 ins [20.5 cm] square.

Instructions:
MOTIF A (make 18)

Note: Ch 2 for turning ch does not count as hdc.
With A, ch 21.
1st row: (WS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch across. Turn. 19 sts.
2nd and alt rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: As 2nd row.
5th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first 9 hdc. 5 dc in next hdc. Drop loop from hook. Reinsert hook in first of 5 dc and draw dropped loop through. Ch 1 to complete st – bobble made. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
7th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first 7 hdc. Bobble in next hdc. 1 hdc in next 3 hdc. Bobble in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
9th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first 5 hdc. (Bobble in next hdc. 1 hdc in next 3 hdc) twice. Bobble in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
11th row: As 7th row.
13th row: As 5th row.
15th and 17th rows: As 2nd row.
Fasten off

MOTIF B (make17)

With C, ch 26.
1st row: (RS). Draw up a loop in 2nd ch from hook. Draw up a loop in next ch. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. Ch 1. *Sc2tog over next 2 ch. Ch 1. Rep from * to last ch. 1 sc in last ch. Turn. 25 sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. *Sc2tog over next st and ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to last st. 1 sc in last st. Join A. Turn.
Last row forms pat.
With A, work 2 rows pat. With B, work 4 rows pat. With A, work 2 rows pat.
With C, work 2 rows pat. With A, work 2 rows pat. With B, work 4 rows pat.
With A, work 2 rows pat. With C, work 2 rows pat. Fasten off.
Edging: (RS). Join A with sl st in any corner. Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp. Work sc evenly around outer edge, working 3 sc in each corner. Join to first sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Join Motifs tog alternating direction of stripes on Motif B as shown in picture.
Edging: 1st rnd: (RS). Join C in any corner. Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp. Work sc evenly around outer edge, working 3 sc in each corner. Join A to first sc.
2nd rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each corner sc.
Join to first sc. Fasten off.

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Annie

Feb 07, 2015

The problem I'm having with this pattern is the blocks are different shapes so it isn't easy to sew together. Has anyone noticed that block A is smaller and less stitches than block B? Am I missing something?

Ccolagirl2 0876558

Nov 24, 2013

The pattern is right, but I think I know why some are having difficulty with it as I did the first time around. I accidentally stitched into the chain one of the bobble on the previous round which gave me 20 sts instead of 19 which in turn, will not allow your bobbles to line up right. Make sure you don't stitch into the middle chain one of the bobble, and it should be fine.

kjwilson

Apr 29, 2013

I found the original pattern on the Bernat website - they call it "BERNAT CHUNKY, BERNAT SOFTEE CHUNKY DIAMONDS AND TWEED BLANKET." Here's the link: http://www.bernat.com/data/pattern/pdf/Bernat_Chunky471_kn_blanket.en_US.pdf

jacquigordon 29615 80

Mar 05, 2013

I too would love a posted graph. Rosie20 could you share your graph?

Member 0445853

Jan 08, 2013

I would like to see the correction of this pattern. Why don't the bobbles line up. Maybe you should post a graph. Thank you

rosieh20

Nov 23, 2012

Hi Rhonda, did you get it figured out. I think the instructions are correct, just mind bending. I am new at crocheting so I took a graph and used the squares as stitches and was able to get the bobbles to line up okay the second go around. It is really easy to lose count, so I make sure that I count each stitch (instead of 3sc tween the bobbles), so that way I am able to keep it square in my mind. ex: row 9 = hdc in first 5; bobble in 6; hdc in 7, 8 & 9; bobble in 10; hdc in 11, 12 & 13; bobble in 14; hdc in15-19

Rhonda 3708248

Nov 12, 2012

Are the correct instructions available. I have purchased the yarn and am ready to get started. Where can I find the complete instructions?

Melissa Ryan

Sep 28, 2012

Thanks to our readers who have left comments on this pattern. I have tried accessing it again through Bernat.com and did not have luck finding the original pattern. If any of you crochet fans found some tricks and tips for working this pattern out, please feel free to post them here and help out our other readers! You can also contact us here (http://www.favecrafts.com/index.php/hct/contact_us_page) with correct instructions and we'll be sure to update it as sure as new information becomes available. Thanks again!

jacquigordon 29615 80

Sep 24, 2012

Has the directions been corrected? I want to make one but am not experienced enough to correct.

jdnpv29 0789842

Dec 27, 2011

I would really like to make this afghan, however I too am having a lot of problems with the directions. Could someone PLEASE correct it...Thank You

Crafter 7184027

Feb 09, 2011

Directions for this pattern are incorrect. For Motif A working instructions as stated in the pattern, the popcorn stitches don't make the diamond. As an experienced crocheter I worked it out, but corrections are needed. I also almost missed the instruction "and alternate rows" so at first it seemed like instructions for rows were missing. Probably should be written a little plainer as I see one of the other comments is that her diamond isn't working out. I enjoy your patterns and your site. Thanks.

sugarfoot1948 1195 193

Dec 26, 2011

Hi There I would love to crochet this pattern to but if the directions are wrong I guess therre is no use. Did you get the correct directions. I sure would love to have them to. Thank you for pointing this out your info was very helpful. I am a beginner and I know I would not be able to figure them out unless they were corrected. If you did get the correct pattern I hope she will correct the pattern and let everyone know. Thank you

weissp 4351779

Feb 10, 2012

Could you please share your corrections? I ended up with the same problems. My diamonds are not lining up.

Crafter 18183

Jan 07, 2011

Very pretty, I haven't seen this pattern before.

SUGARGI

Jun 02, 2010

How can I see tyhe pattern to make it'? Thanks

Crafter 4123886

Mar 06, 2010

I am trying to make Motif A of geometric tweed blanket but my diamond is not coming out! I am fine after 9th row then after my diamond is not coming out right!!

Stitchin Crazy

Feb 28, 2010

I like the diamonds motif in this afghan so much, that I'm making them into a checkerboard pattern with dark green borders. My daughter gave me 6 balls of chunky yarn ("Loops Threads" Impeccable=3 balls Tan 3 balls dark brown) so I'm giving this to her for Easter. (Her favorite color is Forest Green. It will match her sofa! Thanks. "Stitchin' Crazy"

weissp 4351779

Feb 11, 2012

How did you get your diamonds to line up?

Member 6958057

Nov 02, 2009

I have tried repeatedly to print this pattern. It does not print. Can you tell me why. Thank you, Jean