Abstract Queen Crochet-A-Long
This Crochet-A-Long (CAL) was created in August 2020, but you can follow along at any time! Follow the written pattern for each section here on my site for free or purchase the printable PDF with charts.
Interlocking & Mosaic
First, choose your preferred colorwork technique: interlocking crochet or overlay mosaic crochet.
If you’re not sure yet, try one of my tutorials first!
Size
This is a large design. It was not designed to be symmetrical or repeatable, so there are no easy repeeats. If you’re looking for a smaller, more symmetrical design try my Abstract Princess which I created after hearing how much people love symmetry!
Free Written Pattern
This Crochet-A-Long (CAL) is free on my site in multiple parts – choose your preferred technique and grab some yarn!
The charts are available in the paid PDF.
Abstract Queen’s Original August 2020 Blog Entry
The first designs I created were a series of abstract 20-window squares.
They were interlocking charts that started with 20 windows and came out to be about 10″ square so I named them in a very descriptive manner – such as: Abstract Levels 20, Abstract Boxes 20, etc.
I’ve since learned that my charts can also be used for mosaic crochet (and other crafts, I’m sure) but I haven’t finished writing out the instructions for each pattern in the mosaic technique so that is just on my growing to-do list.
This CAL (Crochet-A-Long) is going to be available in the interlocking (LFM = Locked Filet Mesh) and mosaic technique.
And it is a BIG project! Using worsted weight yarn will give you a queen size spread with drape. A DK yarn should give you a throw sized blanket.
Like all of my patterns, this pattern is written up for two techniques: interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet. Choose your favorite method or try something new! I have tutorials on both methods.
I used my Abstract Squares as the inspiration and starting point for the Abstract Queen blanket. Years later I turned my loose squares into a big bag!
Free CAL
The free CAL will begin on September 1, 2020. You can join in at any time though!
You can follow along here (each part of the CAL will be posted to the blog and remain free forever), or you can purchase the PDF in a nice ad-free printable PDF.
I have two separate landing pages for each method of crochet which lists each release date.
Click here for the Abstract Queen in INTERLOCKING.
Click here for the Abstract Queen in MOSAIC.
A BIG BIG THANK YOU to my friend and helper, Neetsey! She helps me stay sane and she worked on condensing the pattern with all those pesky brackets so that the pattern is a bit more manageable (but, honestly, it’s still quite a beast!).
I will be having a weekly draw – join my facebook group for more details!
I really hope you all enjoy this project. It is not a typical pattern – there are repeats but they are not easy to memorize. The project is large and the pattern has a lot of brackets. If you need help at any point please contact me or post to the facebook group where lots of people will be willing to help!
Schedule of release for each free section of the Abstract Queen CAL.
Ignore link at the bottom; I use https://ashleeslint.com/link-in-bio/ now.
Important Details
- Chart is 359 x 321 = 115,239 stitches!
- Finished size 90” x 80” (Queen plus drape)
- DK = about 67” x 60” / 170 cm x 152
- 4.5 mm hook (US7)
- Worsted weight yarn
- INTERLOCKING (8250 yards total)
- Main color (MC) – 4100 yards plus 50 yards for optional border
- Accent color (AC) – 4100 yards
- Gauge: 4 DC x 2 rows = 1
- MOSAIC (9420 yards total)
- Main color (MC) – 4610 yards
- Coordinating color (CC) – 4610 yards
- Plus 200 yards for optional border
- Gauge: 16 sc x 16 rows – 4″
- INTERLOCKING (8250 yards total)
Original Abstract Squares
When I first started designing patterns they were for interlocking crochet only. I added a number at the end of the title to tell you how wide the foundation row was.
A 20-window square has 20 windows in the foundation row. The chart is 41 squares wide and they end up being 10″ when using worsted weight yarn.
I was experimenting with these little abstract designs and had planned on creating a colorful random blanket. I ended up just making a bag instead. It’s huge and roomy and the kids love using it for anything and everything.
Get the Squares
Way back in April of 2020 I didn’t have a website, so I don’t have a landing page for these squares. I published them to Ravelry but the fees are too high on Etsy to list such an inexpensive item. I’ve recently created my own Webshop and I haven’t yet added these little squares there but I will!
I used my Abstract Squares as the inspiration and starting point for the Abstract Queen blanket. Years later I turned my loose squares into a big bag!
Abstract Boxes (Ravelry) (Ashlee’s Webshop)
Abstract Cones (Ravelry) (Ashlee’s Webshop)
Abstract Levels (Ravelry) (Ashlee’s Webshop)
Abstract Lines (Ravelry) (Ashlee’s Webshop)
Abstract Stripe (Ravelry) (Ashlee’s Webshop)
Gorgeous sample of Abstract Queen crocheted by Emily Harmon.
Abstract Queen: Interlocking Crochet
This is my favorite method. No bobbins, no cutting, no tails. Two fluffy layers of mesh intertwined.
Locked Filet Mesh (LFM) is my title for the interlocking crochet method. Other designers may use other titles for this technique. It uses only chain spaces and double crochets to create a mesh; two colors are worked alternately which creates the pattern.
Purchase Links
Colorful sample of Abstract Queen crocheted by Teri Stoppielo.
Abstract Queen: Overlay Mosaic Crochet
Mosaic crochet is a very popular colorwork choice because it’s amazing!
With overlay mosaic crochet you use just two stitches: single crochet in the back loop only, or a dropped double crochet in the front loop two rows below. See a quick video showing these stitches at https://youtu.be/6YwXIqKqWjI.
You will be cutting your yarn at the end of each row which makes it easy to switch to another color (if you choose to add colors). The design is written for two colors: a Main Color / first color used and a Contrasting Color / background color.
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I would love to join the CAL
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I just love your innovative work. Thank you.
😊 thank you!
I want to do the Mosaic but I think I maybe calculating the amount of yarn I need wrong. I’m doing it in 2 colors and if I’m right it looks like I will need about 40 skin’s of yarn total. I’m looking at about $200 for yarn. Does that sound right?
I can’t confirm how much it will cost because that is dependent on so many factors. My yardage estimate is generous but this project does take a lot of yarn. If you are familiar with making a gauge swatch and you have a kitchen scale, you could come up with your own estimate?
The blanket is large and single crochet uses the most yarn, and some of those stitches get covered with a double crochet so the yardage is definitely higher than a granny square stitch, for example.
Thank you for taking the time to write and post this material.
King regards,
Thompson Raahauge
I love the technical artistry of these. Though I’m not ready yet for this level, I want to challenge myself with them. Thank you!