How did it go with part 1 of Elements CAL last week? Ready for part 2 of this exciting CAL designed by Sandra from Hooks and Yarn? This week we are growing our square into a larger square, but rotated. Part 2 is really interesting and the textured stitches give a lovely effect.
Resources
- Elements CAL written patterns & General Information
- Hooks and Yarn Facebook group for Elements CAL
- Video tutorials Elements CAL on YouTube
- Scheepjes Stonewashed yarn
Video tutorial Part 2
In the video tutorial for part 2 of Elements I take you step-by-step through the process of rotating the square and I again pay attention to the special stitches we learned last week.
Yarn & kits
There are official Elements CAL yarn kits available from Hooks and Yarn. I have made my own colorway using Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn in the following 5 colors.
- Color 1 – Moonstone (801)
- Color 2 – Lilac Quartz (818)
- Color 3 – Deep Amethyst (811)
- Color 4 – Lepidolite (830)
- Color 5 – Boulder Opal (804)
Scheepjes Stone Washed is available from Wool Warehouse (UK/International), Love Crochet (US), Knotty House (CA), Caro’s Atelier (NL/EU) or your local Scheepjes Stockist. In addition to the yarn you will also need a 4mm hook. Thank you for supporting my work by buying your yarn through the links on my blog. ❤
Colorway
I have used my 5 colors in the following way for Part 2. Sometimes I follow the order of the pattern, but not always. I used the Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn in combination with a 4mm hook.
- Round 13 – Boulder Opal 804
- Round 14 – Boulder Opal 804
- Round 15 – Moonstone 801
- Round 16 – Moonstone 801
- Round 17 – Lilac Quartz 818
- Round 18 – Lilac Quartz 818
- Round 19 – Deep Amethyst 811
- Round 20 – Deep Amethyst 811
- Round 21 – Lepidolite 830
- Round 22 – Lepidolite 830
- Round 23 – Boulder Opal 804
At the end of round 23 my square is about 30cm (12in). You will notice that your work curls a lot, and therefore it’s vital that you block your work at the end of Part 2. Stretch and pull your work into a square. Taking time to properly block your work now will make your final blanket all the more beautiful. In THIS VIDEO I show you how to spray block your work.
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Hope to see you next week for part 3 of Elements.
With love,
Esther
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Received video instructions for Elements Part 2. Wondering if there will be written instructions. Please advise. This is a beautiful pattern.
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Under resources you find the link to the written pattern on the website of the designer. Hooks and Yarn.
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I am also looking for the written instructions for Elements Part 2, in English
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Under resources you find the link to the written pattern by the designer on her website
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I would love to do this afghan but want to choose my own colors. Have you decided how many balls of yarn it will take? I can’t get into the Hooks and Yarn site. I love Love Scheepjes yarn!!!! Thanks. Love your videos also.
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I have not finished the blanket yet, I am only on part 5, so I don’t know my yarn amounts. The designer has given the following yarn amounts if you follow the colorplacement in the written pattern:
Used Yarn – Scheepjeswol Stonewashed
11. x Moon Stone 801 (colour A)
3. x Beryl 833 (colour B)
6. x Coral 816 (colour C)
5. x Red Jasper 807 (colour D)
6. x Enstatite 832 (colour E)
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Thanks so much for prompt reply. This helps me a lot!
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Hi,
I was wondering if there will be a Ravelry page set up for this CAL?
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Dont know. The designer is in charge of that. Can best ask her 😊
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I love this pattern I would like to make the Square but only through round two, would it be possible to get it as a written pattern and I can make my squarts, hope this is possible, thank you
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Under resources you find the link to the written pattern on the designers website
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I absolutely LOVE this colorway, and plan on making it for my mother-in-law. Can you please tell me how many balls/how much of each color you used in JUST rounds 1 and 2? Thank you!
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i did not keep track of the rounds, sorry.
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Sorry, I meant parts 1 and 2! 🙂
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I wanted ro kniw where ro find Part 2 writren pattern. I’m having trouble after rhe 13 sc skip one…not sure where to put my dc after the trebel behind the post. Is it in the same 1st dc or in the next stitch…I’m totally 😕 confused!!!
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Under resources you find the link to the written pattern by the designer on her website
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Yarn means wool or chrochet thread, what did u use for element cal?
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In the post I give my yarn and colors. I used Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn.
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Hello! On the website for the yarn you’ve used, they suggest to use a 3mm hook instead of your suggestion of a 4mm hook. May I ask why you went for the 4mm size instead?
Thank you 🙂
Bry
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there were two different yarn kits in this cal, one was with a cotton yarn and i can imagine that they advise to use 3mm for that. stone washed that i am using is DK weight, and 4mm is appropriate for that.
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I love this design. Do you have the written pattern available? I do not have a Facebook account.
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you can fidn the written pattern on the website of the designer http://www.hooksandyarn.com
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