Follow the pattern as for motif 1 until the end of round 2.

Round 3 (joining round):  ss to the ch3 space to the left, make 5 dc into the same ch3 space, ch 2, ss next stitch through the ch 5 corner of the 1st motif to join the 2 motifs, ch 2, 5 dc into the same ch 3 space of motif 2, sc in next ch 3 space, 1ch, ss through corresponding ch 3 space of motif 1 to join, 1 ch, sc into next  ch 3 space, ch 1, ss through corresponding ch 3 space of motif 1 to join, ch 1, sc in to next ch 3 space, join the next corner space in the same way as described above. 

For motif 2, complete the rest of the sides and corners as per motif 1. For the following motifs, the same joining technique applies for all sides and corners depending on layout and how many sides are joined at a time. 

If you prefer a different joining technique, or even want to stitch the individual motifs together at the end - its all a matter of preference and should work fine as well.

Once your project is complete - block the piece to ensure the motifs lie flat (during my project i found that the blocks tended to bunch a little. This was however resolved when i blocked!)

and taddaaaa!!!!! Your very own vintage placemat! Should you decide to do this project, please let me know should anything in the instructions be unclear or heaven forbid, you come accross a pattern error! 

Happy Hooking and Enjoy!!

Lots of Yarn Love!!

xxx

Anyway! so my cousin and his wife recently had a new addition to the family and aunty (that would be me ;)) had to get the needles out to making something hand-made. Bought stuff is great and all but nothing compares to a handmade gift in my opinion!... Browsed through a LOT of patterns before I found this little beauty. I wanted something girly..but not TOO girly..also something simple. This is a Debbie Bliss Pattern - Cardigan with Frilled Sleeves from her "The Baby Knits Book".

I love her designs - they are practical and usually very simple!

This is the finished product!! Think its just too cute! I made little baby hanger as well just because it looked better when presented :)

This was the making up phaze.. I think its the part of knitting or crochet I dislike the most haha!

The hanger is a similar pattern to my Vintage Crochet Hanger pattern earlier in the blog. I have re-post the FREE pattern to it though.. When I uploaded it the first time it was to a site which allowed free downloads.. that has apparently changed..so my next project will be to redo the pattern on the blog so it stays Free!

Not quite sure what the next knitting/crochet project will be..BUT will let you know as soon as I know! haha

Today, here in South Africa, is National Braai Day - similar to a BBQ I suppose, but better!! haha.. so Happy Braai Day everyone! Off to make my fire now.....

Yarn Love

Round 1:    Colour A - Make 5 ch and ss into first chain to form a ring.

Round 2:    3ch (forms 1st dc), make 11 dc into the ring and join with ss into first dc. (12 dc in ring).

 Round 3:   Join with colour B anywhere. 3ch (forms 1st dc), 1dc in same space, *1ch, 2dc in next space                        between stitches on previous round*, repeat from * to * around the ring, 1ch and join with ss to                    1st stitch. (there will be 12 x clusters of 2dc's)

Round 4:    Join with colour C in any ch1 sp of previous round. 3ch (forms 1st dc), 2dc in same space, *in                      next ch1 space of previous round make 3dc*, repeat from * to * around and join with ss into                        1st stitch. (there will be 12 x clusters of 3dc's)

Round 5:    Join with colour D in any space between the 3dc clusters of previous round. 3ch (forms 1st dc), (2dc , 2ch, 3dc in same space)(forms 1st corner),** in next spc between clusters on previous round make 3dc,  in next spc between clusters on previous round make 3dc, in next spc between clusters on previous round make (3dc, 2ch, 3dc in same space) (corner made)**, repeat from ** to ** twice, in next spc between clusters on previous round make 3dc,  in next spc between clusters on previous round make 3dc, join with ss into first corner cluster. 

and there!! Your first Granny circle-to-square...just about 200 to go! hahaha.... I love the versatility that granny's give with regards to colour use. And because this pattern almost creates a little "flower" in the centre, it makes it just a little more interesting. 

TIP:  I always block my blocks before sewing them together - it just creates a much neater finish. This pattern also lends itself to the join-as-you-go method and those who prefer to use that method can do so easily.

I hope this pattern was clear. But!!! I did it quite quickly so if I made a mistake please let me know so I can fix it!! 

Anyway - off to carry on with my own blanky! lots of yarn love to you all!

xx