Welcome back to the 2023 Fiber Flux Summer Crochet Along…hooray! Today marks week three of the CAL and we’ll be continuing along with the fun project we’ll be making…the Summer Of Love Throw! This blanket is fun, bright, and I think the happiest blanket ever!
We will be going over a few things today to begin:
- Crocheting the half granny hexagon
- Joining the half granny hexagon onto your blanket
- Schedule of the CAL
- Where to connect with other makers
Be sure to scroll down for the schedule with actual dates and what we’ll be doing on each week.
*This is a self-paced project, so definitely go at the speed you feel most comfortable. The instructional videos and posts will be up forever and you will always be able to go back and watch again and again!
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Missed the first week? Get the info on the project and here:
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Missed the second week? Get the info on the project and here:
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Check out this week’s video to learn more about the crocheting the granny hexagons and joining them together:
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Here’s our CAL schedule below for easy reference:
Here’s our CAL schedule below for easy reference:
- Wednesday, June 21: Introduction & Supplies
- Wednesday, June 28: The Granny Hexagon & Joining
- Wednesday, July 5: The Half Granny Hexagon & Joining
- Wednesday, July 12: Tassels & Finish Work
- Wednesday, July 19: CAL Recap
Today we’ll be focusing on filling up the sides of the blanket with half granny hexagons to give it a nice straight edge.
The Half Granny Hexagon:
Chain 4 and join into a ring with a slip stitch.
Row 1: Chain 4 (counts as a dc, ch 1), then work (dc, chain 1) 5 times into the center of the ring. Then work one more dc.
Row 2: Chain 3 and turn. In the first space work (2 dc, ch 1) Work (2 dc, ch 1) in each ch 1 space across. Then work (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in the turning chain space.
Row 3: Chain 3 and turn. In the first space work (3 dc, ch 1) Work (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch 1 space across. Then work a dc in the turning chain space.
Note: row 4 is where the half circle becomes a hexagon.
Row 4: Chain 4 and turn (counts as a dc, ch 1). In the first space, work (3 dc, ch 1), next space (3 dc, ch 1). In the next space work (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1). In the next space work (3 dc, ch 1). Next space (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1). Next space (3 dc, ch 1), then work (3 dc, ch 1, dc)
Note: for row 5, we will be joining onto the blanket.
Round 5: Chain 1 and turn. Then slip stitch join the half hexagon into the corner space of the hexagon all the way to the right as it fits into the “nook” where it will go. Work 3 dc into the first space, then sl st join into the next space of the other hexagon. Work 3 dc, then sl st join into the next space of the other hexagon, then 3 dc. Sl st join into the next space of the other hexagon, then work the first 3 dc of the corner. Sl st join into the space in between the other two hexagons, then work 3 dc to finish the corner. Sl st join into the next space of the other hexagon, then 3 dc. Sl st join then work 3 dc. Work 3 dc to make the first part of the corner, sl st join into the space between the other two hexagons, the 3 dc to finish the corner. Sl st join into the next space of the other hexagon, then 3 dc. Sl st join into the other hexagon, then 3 dc. Sl st join into the other hexagon, then 3 dc into the turning chain space. Finish by working a last sl st join into the corner space of the other hexagon.
*Important: If you have never tried the JAYGO technique, I highly recommend the video.
Last part…let’s connect! You can connect at any of the social media platforms below, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #fiberfluxcal
Also we have two special communities for our CAL makers! Each has a welcome area/thread, so please hop on and introduce yourself. You can get info, ask questions, help each other, see what everyone is doing, and show off your work too!
Click HERE to join the Facebook group!
Click HERE to visit and join the Ravelry group!
Also, don’t forget to tag me and use the hashtag, #fiberfluxcal to share your work on social media!
I can’t wait to see all of your gorgeous projects…please share those pictures and above enjoy, take some time to relax with your hook, and have fun! That’s all for today lovelies, see you next week for part four!!
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