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Octagon Liaison Sofa Art

Introduction

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Contents Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 2

Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 3

Materials ................................................................................................................................................. 4

ColourSpun 100% Pure Cotton DK ...................................................................................................... 4

Finished Size and Size Adjustments ........................................................................................................ 5

Gauge ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

Hook Size ................................................................................................................................................. 6

Difficulty .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Yarn ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Terms of Use ........................................................................................................................................... 8

UK to USA Conversions ........................................................................................................................... 8

Care Instructions and Blocking................................................................................................................ 8

ColourSpun ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Why Block? ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Acknowledgements ............................................................................................................................... 10

Testers .............................................................................................................................................. 10

Resources .......................................................................................................................................... 10

Inspiration ......................................................................................................................................... 10

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Overview This design started out as a “stash buster”. I had no intention of writing up a pattern, but I liked it so much that I decided to share it. It is a very versatile pattern and can be used for anything from baby blankets to blankets for king size beds. It would make lovely cushion covers and a variety of other items. I have provided formulas for calculating yarn requirements in this document. I used colour blocking for this, but the design lends itself to all kinds of different layouts. I look forward to seeing your individual interpretation of this pattern. I made this as a piece of “sofa-art” and used it to liven up my patio area. I’m very happy with the outcome. This pattern caters for both right and left handed construction.

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Materials

ColourSpun 100% Pure Cotton DK

Colourway Option 1 This is the colourway used in the written pattern.

A B C D

Sweet Potato 345 3 x 50g

375 meters 411 yards

Pine 071 3 x 50g

375 meters 411 yards

Armanac 370 3 x 50g

375 meters 411 yards

White 6 x 50g

750 meters 822 yards

Colourway Option 1 This is the colourway used in the video tutorial.

A B C D

Rhubarb 384 3 x 50g

375 meters 411 yards

Beach Glass 325 3 x 50g

375 meters 411 yards

Slate 328 3 x 50g

375 meters 411 yards

White 6 x 50g

750 meters 822 yards

3.5mm Crochet hook (E/4 in US size) Tapestry needle for sewing away the yarn tail ends Scissors Stitch markers Tape measure

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Finished Size and Size Adjustments Approximately 90 x 130 cm (36 x 47 inches). To adjust the size, either add more Octagons and Filler Squares, or add less. Calculate your yarn requirements using ColourSpun Pure Cotton DK (8 ply) yarn: Each octagon uses approximately* 16g/0.6oz (20 Meters/22 Yards). Each filler square uses approximately* 2g/0.07oz (2.5 Meters/2.7 Yards). The border uses approximately* 23g/0.8oz (28.75 Meters/31 Yards) per octagon, i.e. take the number of octagons in your project and multiply 23g/0.8oz by that number. *This assumes that you are working to the correct gauge.

Gauge To ensure that you don’t run out of yarn, it is important that you work to the same gauge as in the sample. Each 8 round Octagon must measure:

17cm (6,7”) edge to edge – before blocking.

I blocked each octagon to 20.5cm (8,1”) edge to edge.

20cm (7,9”) edge to edge – after blocking. See pictures below.

Before blocking 17cm (6,7”) During blocking 20.5cm (8,1”)

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Hook Size Adjust your hook size to accommodate your own gauge/tension.

If you have a loose tension, it is recommended that you adjust your hook size down from the recommended sizes in this pattern. If you are finding it difficult to obtain the correct gauge you may wish to buy extra yarn in the same dye lot to accommodate this.

If you have a particularly tight tension, you may wish to adjust your hook size up.

Difficulty

My testers have given this pattern an easy rating. With the assistance of the video tutorials, it is believed that even beginners would be able to easily complete the project, however, you would need to have basic crochet skills, as this is not a “how to crochet” project.

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Yarn The preferred yarn used in this pattern sample is ColourSpun Pure Cotton DK / 8 Ply. ColourSpun is a South African brand, which we are justifiably very proud of for the following reasons:

ColourSpun yarn is created by hand; therefore, each skein is imbued with the artist's energy and will have its own unique characteristics.

Cotton is the most used textile fiber in the world. It is a non-allergenic cellulose fiber that doesn't irritate sensitive skin and is ideal for warmer weather.

ColourSpun Pure Cotton Yarn is ring spun, (a process that gives greater durability while maintaining softness, making it perfect for knitting and crochet) from the finest quality, locally produced, pure, natural cotton and coloured by hand in the ColourSpun studio using a chemical free, earth-friendly process. All the dyes used are GOTS approved and have excellent wash fast and light fast properties.

If you decide to use a different weight yarn, your throw will not be the same size as the sample made in this pattern. Refer to chart on below for more information on yarn types.

Symbol Description

Fingering 10-count crochet thread

Sock, Fingering, Baby

Sport, Baby

Double Knit (DK), Light Worsted

Worsted, Afghan, Aran

Chunky, Craft, Rug

Super Bulky, Roving

Jumbo, Roving

Standard symbols and information sourced from www.craftyarncouncil.com .

If you are unsure of what weight your yarn is, please check the label for the meterage/yardage: approximately 125 meters / 137 yards per 50g ball of yarn. You may use any brand of DK yarn if it meets the meter/yard requirements specified above.

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Terms of Use Please note the following with respect to the use of this pattern:

1. You may use this pattern for your personal use only. 2. You may post a link to this pattern on websites, social media sites, etc., for example, if you

have made a version of this item and wish to post a picture on Facebook, you may not copy the pattern in the post, but you may post a link to the pattern which resides in the website www.theneavecollection.com .

3. You may not distribute or sell copies of this pattern without my written permission. 4. You may not submit this pattern, or any photographs linked to the pattern, to any

publication without my written permission. 5. You may make this item as a gift or a charitable donation, however, should you be selling the

item, please contact me first at debbie@theneavecollection.com . 6. I apologise for any inaccuracies that may have occurred and will resolve inaccurate or

missing information in subsequent versions of this pattern. 7. Please feel free to contact me with any queries or comments at

debbie@theneavecollection.com . Thank you for reading this and for honouring my terms of use. Many, many hours go in designing an item such as this, and your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

UK to USA Conversions

UK USA

chain ch chain ch

slip stitch sl st slip stitch sl st

double crochet dc single crochet sc

half treble htr half double crochet hdc

treble tr double crochet dc

double treble dtr treble tc

triple treble ttr double treble dtc

Care Instructions and Blocking

ColourSpun Please click or tap here for detailed information.

Why Block? It is my considered opinion that blocking of most projects is a very important step towards achieving a professional finish. If you would like to know more about this important process, please download a document I have prepared about this subject.

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This project will benefit from blocking. This is because of the complex mix of textures and stitches. This will help the post-stitches to settle. I blocked the octagons prior to joining and I also blocked the completed project.

Abbreviations Please note that my patterns always use US terminology. Listed below you will find the abbreviations used in my patterns as well as the long name. Where applicable, the abbreviation is linked to a video tutorial. Terms are listed alphabetically by the abbreviation.

Abbreviations Long Name

ch/chs chain/chains

dc double crochet

tc-2tog treble crochet two together over the next 2 sps

dec decrease

fpdc front post double crochet

fptc front post treble crochet

fptc3tog Front post treble crochet 3 together over the next 3 sts

hdc half double crochet

pc popcorn stitch (5dc version)

rpt repeat

rs right side

sc single crochet

sk st skip a stitch

sl st slip stitch

sp/sps sp/spaces

st/sts stitch/stitches

tc treble crochet

ws wrong side

Other Techniques and Special Stitches

Fasten off and secure ends

Half Double Crochet Join

Invisible Join

Magic Circle

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Acknowledgements

Testers A huge thank you goes to the following lovely and talented ladies who tested the pattern for me:

Ingrid Rosendahl

Kim Lategan

Valerie Burton

They did this so willingly and with so much enthusiasm. I am truly grateful to them for their ongoing support.

Resources Thank you to The Craft and Yarn Council’s web site www.craftyarncouncil.com, which has been a great resource.

Inspiration Most of the inspiration came from many, many years of crafting with crochet. I thank my late “Ouma” – Gertie Kaltenbrunn, and my mother, Beryl Kaltenbrunn for their tuition over the years. My granddaughter Neave Weston inspired me to start to design and document my work. This pattern is dedicated to them.