Floral Weave
Repeatable Interlocking Crochet Design
A few months ago, I tried designing a small repeatable design suitable for in a magazine. I came up with this interlocking crochet design that features a geometric design on the right side and a floral design on the wrong side.
It was mostly a happy accident with a few on-purpose tweaks to get the design looking so neat on both sides!
Ultimately, the magazine didn’t have space for this design. But that’s ok, I’m happy to publish it on my own.
I wanted to make a wrap, but the repeat section of this design is small enough to use as a placemat, pillow, bag, blanket, etc. The “floral” part actually comes from the design that shows up on the “wrong” side. “Wrong” isn’t necessarily wrong, it’s just the back side.
I don’t call it the front and back because I don’t want to confuse you when you’re making your front or back stitches. While crocheting, it doesn’t matter which side of the project you’re looking at, a front stitch is made in front of the other layer.
What’s in a Name?
I thought about calling it Floral Surprise at first. Then I switched to Floral Weave in an attempt to highlight the interwoven aspect of interlocking crochet.
Interlocking Crochet Only
Because the point of this design is focused on the magic of interlocking crochet creating two different designs on each side there is no mosaic crochet option.
You will receive the full written pattern and a chart for interlocking crochet. There is also a one-page explanation on how to read the chart.
New Pattern Discount
Save 30% with code “23WEAVE” until June 30, 2023. Expired.
Floral Weave
Repeatable Interlocking Crochet Design
A few months ago, I tried designing a small repeatable design suitable for in a magazine. I came up with this interlocking crochet design that features a geometric design on the right side and a floral design on the wrong side.
It was mostly a happy accident with a few on-purpose tweaks to get the design looking so neat on both sides!
Ultimately, the magazine didn’t have space for this design. But that’s ok, I’m happy to publish it on my own.
I wanted to make a wrap, but the repeat section of this design is small enough to use as a placemat, pillow, bag, blanket, etc. The “floral” part actually comes from the design that shows up on the “wrong” side. “Wrong” isn’t necessarily wrong, it’s just the back side.
I don’t call it the front and back because I don’t want to confuse you when you’re making your front or back stitches. While crocheting, it doesn’t matter which side of the project you’re looking at, a front stitch is made in front of the other layer.
What’s in a Name?
I thought about calling it Floral Surprise at first. Then I switched to Floral Weave in an attempt to highlight the interwoven aspect of interlocking crochet.
Interlocking Crochet Only
Because the point of this design is focused on the magic of interlocking crochet creating two different designs on each side there is no mosaic crochet option.
You will receive the full written pattern and a chart for interlocking crochet. There is also a one-page explanation on how to read the chart.
New Pattern Discount
Save 30% with code “23WEAVE” until June 30, 2023. Expired.
Tutorials
If you’re new to interlocking crochet, give one of my tutorials a try!
Placemat
If you want to create a placemat do two repeats wide by two repeats tall. Your tall rectangle will then get turned sideways for use.
This graphic says “Floral Surprise” because it was my first prototype.
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Tester Love
I am so thankful that there are people willing to help me by testing my patterns!
My testing team for Floral Weave was Dawn Mattingly, Heather Passmore, Nessa Miller, & ScorpiosHook.
Dawn Mattingly used black as the Main Color (MC) in her blanket.
ScorpiosHook used white as the Main Color (MC) in her project.
Heather Passmore used dark purple as the Main Color (MC) in her project. I like the way it looks like a placemat in the progress photos. But she made a full-sized wrap!
Nessa Miller used the red ombre as the Main Color (MC) in her wrap. She made it 15 repeats long by two repeats tall.
Family Time
My kids absolutely love being included in the photoshoots. Sometimes I try to make things look more “professional” and I tell them they can’t be in the photos, but this project has too much whimsy to keep the kids away!
We have this cute little patch of wild daisies in the backyard and I thought it made an excellent backdrop.
They are such great supporters! They are always impressed with me and tell me how amazing I am all the time.
They do wish I made more toys though. Shh… I’ve got a few items in the works for their upcoming birthdays 😉
One Technique
Almost all of my designs come with the full written pattern and charts for TWO TECHNIQUES (interlocking crochet & overlay mosaic crochet).
This design is only for interlocking crochet.
Chart
The full written pattern and chart is included. You could use this interlocking crochet chart for the overlay mosaic crochet technique but you would lose the floral image on the “wrong side” of your piece. The chart shows the right side of the project, that’s the side with the geometric design.
If you’d like to learn how to read an interlocking crochet chart for the mosaic crochet technique, follow this video tutorial: https://youtu.be/cVG9cPN0meI
YouTube
I used Floral Weave in this YouTube tutorial on fixing a mistake in your interlocking crochet projects.
Gauge
I use worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm hook for this project. I usually use a 4.5 mm hook with interlocking crochet, but I really wanted my shawl to have lots of flexibility to get that nice hugging-drape.
I classify the two yarns I used as worsted weight yarns but technically Ravelry lists the Tent Sale Monster Ball as dk (light worsted).
Repeats for a Placemat
If you want to make placemats, two repeats wide by two repeats tall is perfect.
Repeats for a Shawl
I started with the long end of my shawl and created 10 repeats of the window-trellis-foundation. I measured it against my arms and decided that was long enough. One of my testers made hers 15 repeats long. It’s up to you!
The depth of the shawl is also adjustable. I did mine 3 repeats tall.
Interlocking Crochet Details
- US crochet terminology
- Gauge: 7 (dc, ch) x 7 rows = 4”
- 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- Chart size 35 x 26, repeatable chart area 28 x 20
- For EACH repeat:
- 8” x 5.75” / 20cm x 14.5cm
- Worsted weight yarn (80 – 110 yards per repeat)
- Main color (MC) – 40 yards
- Accent color (AC) – 40 yards
- Plus, optional border – 30 yards
- Plus, non-repeating edge-locking lines:
- Adds 2” / 5cm to the height
- Adds 1.75” / 4.5cm to the width
- Yardage is already included in amounts above
Conclusion
I can’t wait to see what you come up with! There’s so much room for creativity with this design.
Show off your progress in my Facebook Group: Ashlee Brotzell Designs. Or ask for help with picking colors or counting your foundation stitches. The group has so many amazing members that are always willing to help!
Our new kitten, Popcorn, has loved helping me with this project.
