I know there are a few of you who have been patiently (and impatiently) waiting for the pattern for Sophie’s Garden, so I am excited and relieved to finally share it with you.
The example above was made using 2 strands of Stylecraft Special Dk and a 5.5 mm hook. You can now find a list of the colours I used HERE.
Although this is not officially part of the Block a Week CAL 2014, I know there are a few ladies who are wanting to incorporate this square into their blankets. If you wish to do so, remember to use the same hook and yarn as for the rest of your squares and it will come out the same size as 4 of the other squares.
Have fun! I am off to eat some Chinese and have me a big glass of wine!!
Sophie’s Garden
©Dedri Uys 2014. All Rights Reserved.
Special design credit to Chris Simon for the use of a modified version of her Lace Petals flower.
Resources
Translations
- Dutch Photo Tutorial (CAL) by Dianne Baan
- German Photo Tutorials Parts 1 – 4 by Gabriele Rogers
- Spanish Translation Parts 1 – 4 by Lynda Hernandez
- French Translation Parts 1 – 4 by Sandra Larvin
- Danish Translation Parts 1 – 4 by Tina Poulsen
Difficulty
Intermediate
Gauge
Using worsted weight yarn and dc stitches:
8 rows and 18 st’s per 4” (10 cm) square.
Size
19” (48 cm) in diameter.
Materials
- 4 mm crochet hook (US G/6 UK 8)
- Worsted weight yarn or double knit yarn (light worsted weight) – approx. 450 meters/500 yards
- Yarn Needle
Different sizes
- Using a gauge of 7 rows and 16 st’s per 4” (10 cm) square, your final size will be roughly 22” (56 cm). I get this gauge by using a 5.5 mm crochet hook (US 9/I UK 5) and worsted weight yarn.
- Using a gauge of 6 rows and 14 st’s per 4” (10 cm) square, your final size will be roughly 24” (61 cm). I get this gauge by using bulky yarn and a 6 mm crochet hook (US 10/J UK 4) OR 2 strands of double knit yarn and a 5.5 mm crochet hook (US 9/I UK 5).
Instructions
Update 2/3/15: Sophie’s Garden is now growing into Sophie’s Universe. I have removed the photo tutorial that used to live here and I have added links to the new and improved tutorials. The instructions remain the same, so if you were in the middle of a round, just hop over to the new tutorial and continue on.
Sophie’s Garden Pattern/Tutorials
- Part 1: The instructions for Rounds 1 – 8 can be found HERE as Part 1 of Sophie’s Universe.
- Part 2: The instructions for Rounds 9 – 15 can be found HERE as Part 2 of Sophie’s Universe.
- Part 3: The instructions for Rounds 16 – 25 can be found HERE as Part 3 of Sophie’s Universe.
- Part 4: The instructions for Rounds 26 – 36 can be found HERE as Part 4 of Sophie’s Universe.
Credit
Thank you to Kimberly Slifer, Claire Martin, Beth Spaulding, and Venetia Smith for testing and proofing this pattern for me!
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Margie says
Hi,
I have just finished my second “Sophie’s Garden” as a gift. It will be a wall hanging and I’m wondering if I should use some spray starch when I block it in order to help it maintain its shape over time?
Dedri Uys says
It should be fine without a spray starch. As long as you attach the entire top edge to something straight and solid, it shouldn’t cause any issues.
Chantelle says
I absolutely love this pattern. I can’t seem to access the list of colours you used in the Stylecraft special dk? Could I get this list please? Thank you so much.
Jenny Lowman says
I am afraid that isn’t available now, but Dedri has the Scheepjes Colour Crafter version here, if that is a help :)
Carol J Stoddard says
Your photos and instructions for Sophie’s Garden are fantastic and so easy to follow. Thank you so much for offering this free pattern. You are wonderful!!
Jenny Lowman says
We are glad you love Sophie! Her Universe and Dream blankets are so lovely!
ARTEMIS LAGE says
i can’t wait to try this!
Jenny Lowman says
We hope you enjoy!
Magda says
Where can I get the pattern for Sophie’s garden.
Jenny Lowman says
Hi Magda.
The parts 1-4 are here on this blog post that you have posted your query on. They are under the section titled ‘Sophies Garden Pattern/Tutorials’.
BW
Jenny
Nina says
In your opinion, do you think it looks best made with double stranded DK, or single stranded worsted/Aran?
Jenny Lowman says
I have made it with double stranded chunky and it came out lovely! I have also made it with single stranded DK, and Whirl cakes which are finer still.
It all depends on what size you want your finished blanket, really. The Garden square looks fabulous in all types of yarn :)
Jenny
luis stavosky says
I had the great idea of making two sophies garden and using them to make a pillowcase for a throw pillow
Jenny Lowman says
Sounds great, luis! We have seen some lovely Garden cushions too :)
BW
Jenny
Julie says
Can you use acrylic yarn to make this mandala or it must be cotton?
Dedri Uys says
Hi Julie.
You can use any yarn you like :)