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 Translation Parts 1 – 3 and Part 4 by Dianne Baan
- German Translation 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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Brenda Joy says
This is so beautiful. I absolutely love it. Im in the process of making an afghan for myself. I’ve had a few request to put this in my Etsy store. With giving you credit for your gorgeous pattern, do I have your permission to so.
Thank you
Dedri Uys says
Sure, Brenda. I would be happy for you to do that. And now that I have seen your square, I might just be tempted to buy the blanket myself!
patricia says
DIVINE!you are a genius !!! is complicated! but with dedication should leave !! I am from Argentina, and I was just looking … “mandalas” a super good job!
DIVINO! SOS UNA GENIA!!! se ve complicado! pero con dedicación debe salir!! ja jaj soy Argentina,… y justo estaba buscando “mandalas” un trabajo super bueno!
louise says
Thanks so much for this wonderful pattern, when finished I am going to start on the squares!
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Louise ;)
LucyBW says
I am just starting, but looking forward when I got to this standard. Really looking wonderful and thank you for sharing.
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Lucy:)
Julie says
One word – spectacular!
odessa says
Hi Im so inlove with your pattern..thank u so much for sharing.. :)
Dedri Uys says
Thank you :)
mimi shaked says
beatifull
Deena Morando says
Breathtaking! Thanks for sharing!!!
Dedri Uys says
Thank you :)
Katherine says
Your work IS AMAZING, SPECTACULAR, BEAUTIFUL! Your family must be extremely proud of your display of talent. Your tireless hands are blessed. Thank you for sharing your extraordinary talents with each of us.
Kat ; )
Dedri Uys says
Lol, thank you, Katherine. The boys are not so much proud as annoyed. “Why do you always knit,” my 5 year-old is constantly asking.
Andria says
Beautiful! I have just finished the large mandala, which I really enjoyed making. I will have to have a go at this sometime. Thank you sharing the pattern and for all you hard work in producing the photo tutorials.
Dedri Uys says
I love the colours you used, Andria. Well done!
Maria Williams says
Yes, please do list the colors. It is beautiful and thank you for the tutorial.
Dedri Uys says
The colour list has now been done :)
Alie says
Super mooi
Krista says
This is absolutely stunning! I am very interested to know what colors were used. I would like to use two strands of yarn and a large hook to make this into a very colorful rug.
Danielle says
You are so sweet to share this!! Thanks!!!
Suzanne says
Beautiful!!!
I would love to know which colors you used originally.
Franknjim says
Absolutely gorgeous. So beautiful. Wonderful creativity. My hat is off to you.
anneke says
an absolute work of art!!!
thank you Dedri
Dedri Uys says
Dankie, Anneke :)
Virginia Burrow says
Thank you so much, it is absolutely gorgeous Dedri. You are one very creative and clever lady!
Lori Kirkland says
Amazing! I love these and can’t wait to get to work! Thank you for sharing your beautiful patterns!
Nicki Jones says
Absolutely beautiful.