2021 CAL Block #6 by Leither Co

Today’s square was designed by Ashley from Leither Co. The Dragonfly Square is worked in rows and features the Cabbage Patch Stitch.

This is block #6 of our 2021 Stash Busting Crochet Along. 

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Crocheting with friends is more fun! Join my crochet group on Facebook and show of your squares, chat with other crocheters and get your crochet questions answered. 

Here is the original square made by Ashley, she used her worsted weight hand dyed yarn. Mine is pictured below.

Pattern Notes

ATTENTION: I did my sample square WRONG. It is supposed to be 4 dc in each ch 2 space not 3.

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw this square was made using the Cabbage Patch Stitch. This stitch features alternating rows of crossed double crochets and double crochet groups.

I have a tutorial linked below under helpful links and Ashley has a video tutorial linked in her pattern.

Sizing: I did have to alter my starting chain for this square. I’m suspecting that Ashley’s beautiful worsted weight hand dyed yarn is much thinner than the Vanna’s Choice I am using.

Helpful Links: Cabbage Patch Stitch Crochet Tutorial, How to Read Crochet Patterns

Here’s What I did:

I opted to chain to start rather than do the foundation single crochet. After I made my chain I single crocheted in the 2nd ch from my hook and across. Also, instead of using a ch 1 for the turning chain, I opted to ch 3 and count it as a double crochet, this is just a personal preference. I also only did 2 border rounds because this brought me to the size I needed.

I used my 5mm Furls Streamline Swirl Hook (my new favorite!) and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn.

I started with 38 chains and ended up with 18 rows. If you are doing foundation sc you’ll need to make a multiple of 4 plus 1. If you are opting for doing a foundation chain you’ll need to start with a multiple of 4 plus 2. Here is how I did my colors.

Row 1-2: Silver Gray

Row 3-4: Taupe

Row 5-6: Linen

Row 7-14: Fisherman

15-16: Linen

17-18: Silver Gray

19-20 (Border): Taupe

This one did need some blocking. I pinned it out to 12 inches and lightly steam blocked it.

The Pattern

CLICK HERE to see this weeks pattern on Leither Co.

While you are there checking out this weeks pattern don’t forget to take a peek at Ashley’s shop to see her beautiful custom crochet hooks and hand dyed yarns. She also runs a crochet subscription box!

Remember I do not own the rights to any of the CAL patterns. It is up to each individual designer if they want to list the printable PDF in their shop or make a video.

Show off your Squares

I can’t wait to see your lovely squares in the group on Facebook. Don’t forget to tag me @theunraveledmitten and use #2021UnraveledCAL in your posts on Instagram. 

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