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CM January 2021: Hoooked Spiral Rug

Hoooked Spiral Rug

January 2021 CrochetMastery

Designed by Lauren Samar for Yarn Bits Shop

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January 2021- CrochetMastery: Hoooked Spiral Rug

Skill Level: Intermediate to Intermediate-Advanced

Hook Size: 10mm

Hoooked Yarns is mainly known for their recycled t-shirt/fabrics yarn and it is a really fun yarn to work with for larger projects that do not need to be very flexible. This yarn is perfect for a rug and the pattern features several spirals! The continuous spiral technique is ideal for fewer ends to weave in with color changes as well as less seams with the round changes.The gauge is NOT provided in the pattern BUT a ROUGH dimension is due to the nature of the yarn- even the same batch can vary a bit with thickness and stretchiness.The main thing to focus on is continuously checking that it is not too warped after each round- this will ensure that the rug finishes flat enough for usage! 

In this box, there is: 

  • 3 skeins of Hoooked Zpagetti Yarns, 2 in one color and 1 in another color- $33
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  • Handmade by Lauren Stitch Markers – $6 
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Stitches/Abbreviation Guide:

Yarn Over (yo); Space (sp); Stitch (st); Skip (sk); Loop (lp)

Chain (ch): with one lp on hook, yo and pull through the lp on hook

Slip Stitch (sl st): insert hook into target sp, yo and pull through sp AND lp on hook

Single Crochet (sc): insert hook into target sp, yo and pull through sp, yo and pull through both lps on hook

Single Crochet Two Together (sc2tog): insert hook into first target sp, yo and pull through sp, insert hook into second target sp, yo and pull through sp, yo and pull through all lps on hook

Single Crochet Three Together (sc3tog): insert hook into first target sp, yo and pull through sp, insert hook into second target sp, yo and pull through sp, insert hook into third target sp, yo and pull through sp, yo and pull through all lps on hook

Half Double Crochet (hdc): yo, insert hook into target sp, yo and pull through sp, yo and pull through all three lps on hook

Double Crochet (dc): yo, insert hook into target sp, yo and pull through sp, yo and pull through two lps on hook two times

Overall Layout Notes

Prior to starting the below motifs, decide the general layout of the rug. Due to the nature of the yarn, an exact size cannot be determined with the amount of yarn due to the yarn variations in thickness/stretchiness. With the yarn included, 4 continuous spirals can be made (with the spiral being obvious in the pattern) and they can be attached in a 2×2 pattern and the center filled. 

Smaller circles with 1-3 less rounds prior to the border round can also be made by following the patterns and ending them earlier. With this option, more circles can be created and laid out in 2×3 pattern instead of a square. The center gap is filled but the edges stay rounded. However-the outside valleys can be filled optionally with the border rounds 

Another alternative is to work one large circle in the pattern- the continuous spiral with three strands is recommended in this case. Or even two large circles attached at the sides for a 1×2 rug is an option.

Continuous Spiral- Two Strands 

This version uses two of the three skeins- one of each so that the spiral is visible. The main stitch here is half double crochet. Check if there is warping after each round by laying the circle on a flat surface and ensure it is flat. If it is warped, either undo the previous round and do a round of NO increases (like Round 6) then go back and complete the round skipped since the numbers should remain the same. 

As mentioned in the overall notes, smaller circles can be made- work desired number of rounds and then the finishing round. 

Make a magic ring with yarn 1.

Round 1

  • With yarn 1: 
    • ch 2, 4 hdc in ring. 
    • Drop loop from hook, place stitch marker in loop if desired. 
  • With yarn 2: 
    • sl st into ring and ch 2
    • hdc 4 in ring
  • Continuing with yarn 2:
    • 3 hdc around the beg ch of yarn 1. 
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 
  • Picking up yarn 1 loop, 3 hdc around beg ch of yarn 2. 

Stitches Count: 7 st of each color / 14 hdc total

 

Round 2:

  • With each strand:
    • skip first hdc immediately after the beg ch
    • 2 hdc in each of next 6 sp
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 

Stitches Count: 12 st of each color / 24 hdc total

 

Round 3:

  • With each strand:
    • {1 hdc in next, 2 hdc in next} 6 times
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 

Stitches Count: 18 st of each color / 36 hdc total

 

Round 4:

  • With each strand:
    • {1 hdc in next 2, 2 dc in next} 6 times
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 

Stitches Count: 24 st of each color / 48 hdc total

 

Round 5:

  • With each strand:
    • {1 hdc in next 3, 2 dc in next} 6 times
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 

Stitches Count: 30 st of each color / 60 hdc total

 

Round 6:

  • With each strand:
    • 1 hdc in next 30 sp (no increases)
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 

Stitches Count: 30 st of each color / 60 hdc total

 

Round 7:

  • With each strand:
    • {1 hdc in next 4, 2 dc in next} 6 times
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 

Stitches Count: 36 st of each color / 72 hdc total

 

Round 8

  • With each strand:
    • 1 hdc in next 36 sp (no increases)
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 

Stitches Count: 36 st of each color / 72 hdc total

 

Finishing Round

  • For each yarn strand: hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in next 2
  • If the printed yarn was used, fasten off. If both were the solid yarns, fasten off one of them. 
  • With remaining strand and NOT joining with other circles, 
    • ch 1, sc in same sp 
    • sc in each sp around
    • sl st to first sc and fasten off. 
  • If this circle is ready to be joined with the other motifs,
    • ch 1, sc in same sp 
    • sc in each sp to joining sps
    • Join with 4 sts (repeat steps below 4 times). 
      • Joining steps: Drop loop from hook, pick up space on other circle from top to bottom, pick up loop and pull through sp, sc in next sp of working circle
      • There should be 14 sp between the 4 joining sp on a circle
    • Continue with sc in each sp to end of round
    • sl st to first sc and fasten off

Stitches Count: 72 sc total

Continuous Spiral- Three Strands 

This version uses all three skeins to create a “thicker” spiral. The main stitch for this spiral is dc. Check if there is warping after each round by laying the circle on a flat surface and ensure it is flat. If it is warped, either undo the previous round and do a round of NO increases (like Round 6) then go back and complete the round skipped since the numbers should remain the same. 

 

As mentioned in the overall notes, smaller circles can be made- work desired number of rounds and then the finishing round. This pattern is also ideal for a single large circle rug if desired- continue pattern of increasing rounds and no increasing rounds until all yarn is used up or desired size is reached. 

Make a magic ring with yarn 1.

Round 1

  • With yarn 1: 
    • ch 3, 3 dc in ring. 
    • Drop loop from hook, place stitch marker in loop if desired. 
  • With yarn 2: 
    • sl st into ring and ch 3
    • dc 3 in ring
    • Drop loop from hook, place stitch marker in loop if desired. 
  • With yarn 3:
    •  sl st into ring and ch 3
    • dc 3 in ring
    • Drop loop from hook, place stitch marker in loop if desired. 
  • Continuing with yarn 3:
    • 2 dc around the beg ch of yarn 1. 
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 
  • Picking up yarn 1 loop, 2 dc around beg ch of yarn 2. 
  • Picking up yarn 2 loop, 2 dc around beg ch of yarn 3. 

Stitches Count: 5 st of each color / 15 dc total

 

Round 2:

  • With each strand:
    • 2 dc in each of next 5 sp
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 

Stitches Count: 10 st of each color / 30 dc total

 

Round 3:

  • With each strand:
    • {1 dc in next, 2 dc in next} 5 times
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 

Stitches Count: 15 st of each color / 45 dc total

 

Round 4:

  • With each strand:
    • {1 dc in next 2, 2 dc in next} 5 times
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 

Stitches Count: 20 st of each color / 60 dc total

 

Round 5:

  • With each strand:
    • {1 dc in next 3, 2 dc in next} 5 times
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 

Stitches Count: 25 st of each color / 75 dc total

 

Round 6:

  • With each strand:
    • dc in next 25 sp
    • Drop loop from hook, place marker in loop if desired. 

Stitches Count: 25 st of each color / 75 dc total

 

Finishing Round

  • For each yarn strand: dc in next, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in next 2
  • Fasten off the printed strand and one of the solid strands. 
  • With remaining strand and NOT joining with other circles, 
    • ch 1, sc in same sp 
    • sc in each sp around
    • sl st to first sc and fasten off. 
  • If this circle is ready to be joined with the other motifs,
    • ch 1, sc in same sp 
    • sc in each sp to joining sps
    • Join with 4 sts (repeat steps below 4 times). 
      • Joining steps: Drop loop from hook, pick up space on other circle from top to bottom, pick up loop and pull through sp, sc in next sp of working circle
      • There should be 14-15 sp between the 4 joining sp on a circle (whatever looks better and makes sense with the circles you have)
    • Continue with sc in each sp to end of round
    • sl st to first sc and fasten off

Stitches Count: 75 sc total

Finishing Overall Rug

Once all desired circles have been made and joined along the way (with second and on circles), there may be a gap at the middle of circles if multiple circles were used. Use the following guidelines to fill in the gap(s)- it is not an exact number of stitches due to variations in size as desired.

Gap Round 1

  • sl st into any sp in the middle of a side, ch 1 and sc in same sp
  • *sc in each sp until 3 sp before point (where circles were joined)
  • sc2tog over next 2 sp
  • sc2tog with sp on current side before point and sp on other side of point
  • sc2tog over next 2 sp**
  • Repeat from * to ** around through all points 
  • sc in each sp to beg sc, sl st to beg sc



Gap Round 2:

  • ch 1, sc in same sp
  • *sc in each sp until 1 sp before center of point st
  • sc3tog over next sp, center sp, and sp on next side
  • Repeat from * around
  • sl st to beg sc

Repeat Gap Round 2 until it’s just a circle in the gap. Divide the number of sp by 2 and complete sc-tog with half of the remaining sp twice (sc4tog for example). Divide by 3 if needed. 

 

Fasten off and weave in ends. Repeat gap work for all gaps. 

 

A border can be worked for the whole outside edge of the rug and curve out the points (where circles meet) by following this general pattern: 

  • sl st into any sp, ch 1 and sc in same sp
  • *Work inc section according to last inc round of spiral to 3 sp prior to point
    • For example, if last round of increases was {1 hdc/dc in each of next 4 sp, 2 hdc/dc in next}, this round should be +1 of the number stitches between the 2 hdc/dc or {1 sc in each of next 5 sp, 2 sc in next}
    • Check for warping, add more increases sp (2 sc) evenly spread out as needed! 
  • Work decreases at point: 
    • FIRST ROUND of border ONLY: sc2tog over next 2 sp prior to point, sc2tog over next 2 sp over point (1 sp on either side), sc2tog over next 2 sp
    • SECOND ROUND of border and so forth: sc2tog over next 2 sp prior to point, sc3tog over next 3 sp over point (1 sp on either side and center sp), sc2tog over next 2 sp. 
      • If it’s starting to warp too much, sc2tog may not be needed on either side of sc3tog at center. 
  • Repeat from * around, check for warping.
    • If it is curving up, more increases may be needed. 
    • If it is warping, the increasing round is not needed. 
    • The goal is to make it flat and due to the nature of the yarn, it just needs to be checked continuously.

Pattern Declaimer

This is a paid pattern originally designed for a Yarn Bits Shop subscription box. 

You have permission to sell any item made from this pattern. However, you are not allowed to resell, distribute, duplicate, or share this pattern or downloads in any printed or digital form (in full), or to claim the pattern as your own original design. If you want to sell or share a picture of your work from this pattern, please clearly credit the design to me: Lauren Samar of Yarn Bits Shop (with link to the website when applicable). 

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