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Aran Nosegay Crochet Blanket Pattern

Do you wish you could find a vintage crochet pattern that is both stylish and comfy? The Aran Nosegay Crochet Blanket Pattern has that vintage quality that you would expect to find in grandma's house. Using the crochet bobble stitch, this crochet flower pattern is one of the most unique ever. Little nosegays inside of crochet squares pop out of the blanket to give it texture. The classic Aran yarn makes this afghan perfect for any room in any home. With stitch work like this, your space will look like a stylish vintage parlor.
Materials:
- RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 8 skeins 313 Aran
- Hook: 5.5 mm (US I-9).
- Yarn needle.
Size: Throw measures 48” x 67”
Gauge: Motif = 14 ½” wide x 15” high “. 14 sc = 4”. 16 rows = 4”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE: Use any size hook to obtain gauge.
Special Abbreviations: Bobble: [Yo, draw up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops] 3 times in same st, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook,ch 1. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch. Do not work any stitches in the ch-1 of Bobble. Sc2tog: (sc dec ) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Instructions:
NOTE: All Fpdc are worked on right side. All bobbles are worked on wrong side and then pushed out to right side.
THROW
Motif (Make 12).
Ch 40.
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn – 39 sc.
Rows 2-6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn – 39 sc.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first 15 sc, [Fpdc in corresponding st 2 rows below, skip next st on current row, sc in next 3 sc] 3 times, sc in remaining 12 sc, turn.
Row 8: Repeat Row 2.
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in first 16 sc, [Fpdc in next Fpdc, skip next sc of current row, sc in next 2 sc] 3 times, sc in remaining 14 sc, turn.
Row 10: Repeat Row 2.
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in first 17 sc, [Fpdc in next Fpdc, skip next sc of current row, sc in next sc] 3 times, sc in remaining 16 sc, turn.
Row 12: Repeat Row 2.
Row 13 and 15: Ch 1, sc in first 18 sc, [Fpdc in next Fpdc, skip next sc of current row] 3 times, sc in remaining 18 sc, turn.
Rows 14 and 16: Repeat Row 2.
Row 17: Repeat Row 11.
Row 18 and 20: Repeat Row 2.
Row 19: Repeat Row 9.
Row 21: Repeat Row 7.
Rows 22 and 24: Repeat Row 2.
Row 23: Ch 1, sc in first 14 sc, [Fpdc in corresponding st 2 rows below, skip next st on current row, sc in next 4 sc] 3 times, sc in remaining 10 sc, turn.
Rows 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37 and 39: Ch 1, sc in first 13sc, [Fpdc in corresponding st 2 rows below, skip next st on current row, sc in next 5 sc] 3 times, sc in remaining 8 sc, turn.
Rows 26, 30, 34 and 38: Ch 1, sc in first 18 sts, Bobble in next st, sc in next st, Bobble in next st, sc in last 18 sts, turn.
Rows 28, 32 and 36: Ch 1, sc in first 12 sts, Bobble in next st, sc in next st, Bobble in next st, sc in next 9 sts, Bobble in next st, sc in next st, Bobble in next st, sc in last 12 sts, turn.
Row 40: Ch 1, sc in first 13 sts, Bobble in next st, sc in next 11 sts, Bobble in next st, sc in last 13 sts, turn.
Row 41: Ch 1, sc in first 19 sts, Fpdc in next st, skip next sc, sc in last 19 sts, turn.
Row 42: Ch 1, sc in first 19 sts, Bobble in next st, sc in last 19 sts, turn.
Rows 43-48: Repeat Row 2.
Do Not Fasten Off.
Motif Border
Work around each Motif.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each sc across to last st, 3 sc in last sc, turn to work along side edge, sc in each row end to last row, 3 sc in last row end, turn to work along opposite side of beginning ch, sc in each st across bottom working 3 sc in last st, turn to work along opposite side edge, sc in each row end, work 2 sc in same st as beginning sc, join with a slip st to first sc, turn – 178 sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, [work sc, Bobble,sc] in next center st of corner, *sc in next st, [Bobble in next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 15 times, Bobble in next st, sc in next st, [work sc, Bobble, sc) in next center st of corner, sc in next st, [Bobble in next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 12 times, **Bobble in next st, sc in next st [work sc,bobble, sc] in next center st of corner; repeat from * to **one time, Bobble in last st, join with a slip st to first sc, turn.
Round 3: Ch 1, [sc in same st as joining and in each st including Bobble ch-1] across to corner Bobble, skip ch -1, work 3 sc in Bobble, sc in each sc and ch-1 space around, skipping ch-1 of corner Bobble and working 3 sc in corner Bobble st, join with a slip st to first sc. Do Not Turn.
Round 4 (Right Side): Ch 3, dc in first st to the right, *skip next st, dc in next st, dc in skip st to the right; repeat from * around, join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Assembly
Arrange Squares into 3 rows of 4 motifs each. With wrong sides facing, hold 2 Motifs together, sc in back loops of both pieces to join. Repeat to join Motifs together.
Border
Rnd 1: With right side facing, join yarn in any st, sc evenly spaced around, working 3 sc in each corner, join with a slipst to first sc.
Rnd 2: Repeat Rnd 2 of Motif Border.
Rnd 3: Repeat Rnd 3 of Motif Border. Weave in ends.
FRINGE
Cut 20” lengths of yarn. Knot 6 strands in corners and every 4th st along ends of afghan. [Knot 3 strands of each fringe with 3 stands of next fringe on either side] across. Repeat to make another row of knots. Trim fringe evenly.
BOWS
Make 1 for each Motif. Chain 60. Fasten off. Pull ends of chain through Throw on each side of stems atpoint between Rows 13 and 15. Tie ends into a bow.
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waltherlynn 151389 7
Jul 21, 2022
Please send me the pattern for the Japanese Lily Afghan. I cannot find it.

Editor Kaitlin
Aug 02, 2022
Hi Lynn, You can find that pattern here: https://www.allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com/Vintage/Japanese-Lily-Afghan I hope that helps!

anniikka
Jul 03, 2022
It's a gorgeous pattern but, goodness gracious, it's composed really weirdly and makes stitch counts take you into weird places. If anyone cares to try, I've adjusted the motif section of the pattern to make a bit more sense. Motif (Make 12). Ch 41. Row 1 Sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn 39 sc. Rows 2-6 Ch 1, 39 sc. Row 7 Ch 1, 15 sc, Fpdc 2 rows below, skip st, 3 sc 3 times, 12 sc, turn. Row 8 Repeat Row 2. Row 9 Ch 1, 16 sc, Fpdc in Fpdc, skip st, 2 sc 3 times, 14 sc, turn. Row 10 Repeat Row 2. Row 11 Ch 1, 17 sc, Fpdc in Fpdc, skip st, sc 3 times, 16 sc, turn. Row 12 Repeat Row 2. Row 13, 15 Ch 1, 18 sc, Fpdc in Fpdc, skip st 3 times, 18 sc, turn. Rows 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 Repeat Row 2. Row 17 Ch 1, 17 sc, Fpdc in Fpdc, skip st, sc 3 times, 16 sc, turn. Row 19 Ch 1, 16 sc, Fpdc in Fpdc, skip st, 2 sc 3 times, 14 sc, turn. Row 21 Ch 1, 15 sc, Fpdc 2 rows below, skip st, 3 sc 3 times, 12 sc, turn. Row 23 Ch 1, 14 sc, Fpdc in Fpdc, skip st, 4 sc 3 times, 10 sc, turn. Rows 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 Ch 1, 13sc, Fpdc in Fpdc, skip st, 5 sc 3 times, 8 sc, turn. Rows 26, 30, 34, 38 Ch 1, 17 sc, Bobble, sc, Bobble, 19 sc, turn. Rows 28, 32, 36 Ch 1, 11 sc, Bobble, sc, Bobble, 9 sc, Bobble, sc, Bobble, 13 sc, turn. Row 40 Ch 1, 12 sc, Bobble, 11 sc, Bobble, 14 sc, turn. Row 41 Ch 1, 19 sc, Fpdc in Fpdc, skip st, 19 sc, turn. Row 42 Ch 1, 18 sc, Bobble, 20 sc, turn. Rows 43-48 Repeat Row 2. Do Not Fasten Off.

severmilya 2997006
Mar 17, 2018
I am also stuck on row 21. It says to repeat row 7. It does not line up. Is it not suppose to line up? Can anyone help me. Thank You.

G71717
Feb 14, 2018
I will like to know why sc2tog for the motif border. Is to stabilize the motif?
emgraf 3356520
Dec 15, 2016
Hi, love this pattern. But need assistance with the motif boarder. After making the adjustments needed to correct the problem with row 15 and 23 etc. regarding the fpdc lineup for the stem issue I was able to complete the motif section. After many tries I cannot end the round with 178 stitches. Top and Bottom rows equal 39 x 2 equal 78 and left and right 48 x 2 equal 96 sts and those equal 78 plus 96 is 174. I'm figuring that the other four stitches are related to the corners where you say add 3 sts in same stitch at each corner which I do, but after counting the stitches before going on to round two, I keep getting a different number. Can you PLEASE help me resolve this issue? I am at a frustrating end and really need help. Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.

Zeemer
Jul 09, 2016
I already have the yarn ready for this project. The color is so elegant and clean. It helps a lot that the pattern is right in front. Easy for crocheters.
lakesiders 1255384
Jun 10, 2016
I am doing row 21. Is that correct that it says repeat row 7? Using row 7 doesn't continue the lines gong up.

flatbrokefarm 0163 494
Feb 08, 2016
I do not understand what FDPC means and see no explaination of this abbreviation in the instructions. Would like to know before starting on this project. Thanks

flatbrokefarm 0163 494
Feb 08, 2016
Sorry. Meant FPDC

Sleepy Jules
Feb 11, 2016
FPDC is the front post double crochet, and a tutorial on the stitch is here http//www.allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com/Tips-fo == r-Crochet/How-to-Front-Post-Double-Crochet Hope that helps!

Sanauwyn 1301808
Dec 14, 2015
Hi really frustrated lost count of amount of times I have unpicked my work . Just cannot get the stitches to work out . Too many ???? Such a pity was going to try and make this blanket as a present for a friend who's expecting a baby soon .

Member 3578818
Dec 29, 2015
Hi! Sanauwyn! Don't be frustratedThe pattern has a base of 39 stitches. Work single crochet for the first 6 rows. Make sure you follow the pattern and remember to skip the stitches behind the front post double crochet which is worked 2 rows below the top row, and also that each side of the block will have the same number of single crochet stitches. If, for example, you are instructed to begin row with 16, you will have 16 on the other side. As an example, on row 7, you will find on the last repeat, that the instructions say to single crochet in the next 3 stitches. If you add 3 plus 12. you will end the row with the 15 sc you began with. If you are not sure and end up with too many stitches, count each row. Will be 39 total! I hope this helps!

slyas55 7988441
Nov 22, 2015
Like diabob287, I am also having problems with the stitch numbers in rows 7,8 9. I have pulled it down sooo many times, frustrating, please help.

Member 3578818
Dec 29, 2015
Hi! slyas55! The stitch number will be 39 if you remember to skip the sc behind the FPDC as directed in the pattern. The FPDC takes the place of a single crochet on the top row so it will be counted in place of the skipped single crochet. For instance, on row 9, sc in the first 16, FPDC around the FPDC of the previous row, skip the single crochet behind this stitch and sc in the next 2. On your last repeat of the FPDC, you skip the sc above on the top row, then sc in the next 2 sc. If you add the 2 sc to the final 14, you get a total of 16 sc which is what you began the row with. That would be 1616 the 4 sc in the pattern repeat 3 FPDC for a total of 39 stitches. If you end up with 42, I think it is from not skipping the sc on the top row. Hope this is helpful!

diabob287 9632245
Oct 10, 2015
Really frustrated with this pattern. Stitches in rows 7, 9, 11, don't add up to 39??? Getting 42 sts. Skipping 1 st after FPDC but not working out. Please help.

Member 3578818
Dec 29, 2015
Hi! Diabob287! Make sure you are skipping the single crochet on the top row behind the FPDC. If you do not skip these stitches, you will end up with more than 39. Hope this helps!

joeysnyman 7129378
Oct 10, 2015
Hi, Can you please tell me what the abbreviation Fpdc means? Thanks

sandraclark 860778 0
May 16, 2015
I am crocheting nosegay afghan but I am stuck on row 17 - repeat row 11, I've tried and cannot get this to work help!

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