Last week I shared the beginnings of a new project with you. This week I am going to give you a sneak peek of my work in progress. The pattern will be made up of linen stitch squares, using Scheepjes Stonewashed XL in 6 colours (you can read more about that HERE).
Although the final item will be quite small (lapghan size), it is quite manly, so I am going to call it a ‘Manghan’.
Those of you who follow me on Instagram will remember this photo I posted a while ago.
Up until that point I had been alternating colours differently on each square.
The minute I tried the one-round-per-colour version, though, I was smitten.
The manghan will be made up of thirty-five 14 cm (5/5″) squares, with a simple border to finish it off. These squares grow quite quickly, so this is not a very time-intensive project.
My very first designs were made with the linen stitch, and to this day it is still one of my favourite stitches.
For this design I will be sticking with 2 colours per square, and I have devised a nifty little way to ensure that I only have 4 tails of yarn to work away for each square.
I hope to see you back here next week, when I will be sharing the pattern for the linen stitch Manghan.
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Judy Scharf says
Beautiful work! I will be looking for the pattern post tomorrow for sure.
Another unrelated question…What are the details about the exquisite multi-colored yarn in your Instagram photos ? I would like to order some.
Jenny says
Which yarn are you referring to, Judy? Dedri has so many exquisite yarns in her instagram feed! :)
Jackie says
You are totally inspirational! I was taught at the age of 12 to make Grannies – and that was the extent of it – then I stumbled on a Sophie! As they say there are no boundaries for a girl with a mission – I decided to make a Sophie – but there were a few things to attend to first! – The most pressing issue being – learning to read a pattern! Needless to say the hurdles in the path are falling fast and I am so inspired by your work, this blog and the other resources that are available to us through the expertise, talent and willingness to share, of people like you! The Sophie has taken a back seat as I find myself wanting to perfect my techniques first – but the seed continues to grow …. So Thank You!
Jenny says
I was drawn in by Dedri’s beautiful Sophie and have made several now! The tutorials here are so wonderfully written and we look forward to seeing your Sophie when she is finished :)
Lia says
What a beautifull pattern. I was looking for a easy granny square to make a cardigan.
Thank you for sharing the linnen stitch
DiAnna says
I have been looking for the perfect stitch to use in making a hankie for an upcoming wedding and had considered the linen stitch. This post has brought it back to mind. I think I will give it a go.
Ellie M says
I think I would love to make those manghan blocks as dish rags. I’m not sure of the size, but I think I could make them bigger if I tried.
Can’t wait for further information!!!
Thank you, Ellie
Dedri Uys says
Ellie, it will be a simple enough repeat, so you can make them as big or as little as you’d like.
Maggie Bullock says
Oohhh I’m loving the simplicity of this Dedri. I made myself a cape thingy a while back, in autumn colour and my husband has claimed it, which means I’ll need to make it longer. So I’m thinking he will be quite chuffed with a Manghan.
Cheers Maggie
Dedri Uys says
Lol. I have visions of him running around in a cape like a superhero…
Judy says
I love the linen stitch but I have not seen it done in the round before, Do you have instructions for this?
Thank you!
Dedri Uys says
Hi Judy. I will be sharing the instructions on Wednesday.
Sandra S. says
Your crochet is beautiful!!! I love seeing what you make! Thank you for sharing!!!❤️
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Sandra :)
Joy Costello says
Love the manghan Will definitely be making one. On a different topic A while ago you posted about looking for advice on the best yarn winders. Did anyone make any recommendations. If you have already posted and I have missed it my sincere apologies
ms Sam Nicholson says
Do you have a tutorial on how to do the linen stitch?? Looks really pretty and hard to do.
Dedri Uys says
Hi, the pattern and tutorial for these squares will be available on Wednesday. If you are looking for a tutorial to make the linen stitch in rows instead, you can find my linen stitch tutorial here.
Patty says
Always looking for a ‘manghan’ project and yours looks to fit! Love your colors!!!
Venetia Smith says
Oh, I love the linen stitch AND the preview! Looking forward to working up the “manghan”. :-)
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Aunty V :)
Maggie Lewin says
Perfect something for my husband just what I needed and I love how that stitch looks. Thank you love the name too
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Maggie :)
san says
BEAUTIFUL :) <3<3<3
Joan says
I started following your blog recently and I love all your projects. Your linen stitch squares are so beautiful. Love the colours! Looking forward to your tutorial!
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Joan :)
Stephanie says
“Manghan”! L.O.V.E. it! Hahaha!!!
Dedri, thank you so much for sharing your talent and with the rest of us. You have such a penchant for colorways and designs, it’s enviable.
Can’t wait to see this when it’s all put together. Maybe another little something for my husband… ;)
Sharon Arends says
looks great cant wait for the pattern
Jellina says
Love those squares Dedri! I didn’t see the linnen stitch in a square before and I love it <3
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Jellina :)
Esther says
LOVING.IT
:-)
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Esther :)
Carolyn says
I can hardly wait! It is the very thing for my son! He has admired that stitch often. Did I say I can hardly wait ???!!!
Dedri Uys says
Oh that’s great :) It would make me very happy to design something (even somethings simple like this) that your son would like. I feel like I owe him a lot of loving because you’ve given my youngest so much loving!