Floral Brocade Blanket

This blanket is divided into three parts: motifs, edging, and decorations. First, crochet the central motif. After sewing it together, work the inner edging. Then crochet the surrounding motifs. After sewing them together, make the outer edging. Finally, create and sew on the decorations. This design can also be made into a pillowcase. The pillowcase consists of a front piece and a back piece. Both are made up of motifs and edging. Crochet the front and back pieces separately. Connect them and attach a zipper.

The handcrafted measurements may have an error, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials: 4-Ply Combed Cotton & Acrylic Fibre Hand Knitting Yarn

Tool: 7# - 3.00 mm Crochet Hook

Chart Key

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

tr: treble crochet

sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

sl: slip stitch (tighten it or not)

fpdc: front post double crochet

fpsc: front post single crochet

ch3 sl picot: chain 3, and then join with one slip stitch into both the front loop of the previous stitch and the front leg strand of the previous stitch.

dc2-in-1: 2 double crochets into the same stitch

dc2-bobble: double crochet 2 stitches into the same stitch and crocheted together

dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together

tr3tog: treble crochet 3 stitches together

dc4-popcorn: 4 double crochets popcorn

sc2-in-1: 2 single crochets into the same stitch

hdc3-puff: half double crochet 3 stitches into the same space and worked together

crossed dcs group: 2 crossed double crochets with chain 2 in between

dc3-in-1: 3 double crochets into the same stitch

hdc2tog: half double crochet 2 stitches together

Note:
1. This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm. 

Part 1 Central Motifs

There are three kinds of central motifs: Motif One, Motif Two, and Motif Three.

Note:
① The insertion position for the motif section using the circular needle method is relatively special. To make the chart clearer, only one group of auxiliary lines is retained. Please refer to the video demonstration for the specific insertion position;
② Different letters on the motif indicate different color schemes, but the crocheting method is the same.

Step 1 Motif One A1​ 01' 35'' (Part1) ​

Motif One is started with the magic ring method, crocheting in rounds counterclockwise while switching colors as you go. Please refer to the video demonstration for specifics.

Step 2 Motif Two A2​ 32' 20'' (Part1) ​

For Motif Two, start with a magic ring and crochet in rounds. You will also need to switch colors while crocheting. Please refer to the video demonstration for specifics.

Step 3 Motif Three A3​ 50' 01'' (Part1) ​

Use the magic ring method and crochet in rounds. Please refer to the video demonstration for specifics.

Step 4 Sew Together A4​ 00' 12'' (Part2) ​

After all the motifs are completed, you can sew them together by referring to the finished product or the motif arrangement diagram. Place the 25 central motifs correctly, sew the horizontal edges first, and then sew the vertical edges. Please refer to the video demonstration for specifics.

Part 2 Inner Edging B​ 08' 19'' (Part2) ​

Crochet in rounds around the sewn-on central motif, and you need to switch colors while crocheting. Please refer to the video demonstration for details.

Part 3 Surrounding Motifs C​ 20' 15'' (Part2) ​

The surrounding motifs include Motif One D and Motif Four. The crocheting method of Motif One D is identical to Central Motif One, except for the contrasting color. Motif Four uses the chain cast on method and is crocheted in rounds around the starting point. After completion, refer to the finished product or motif arrangement diagram to sew it onto the inner border edges. For specifics, please refer to the video demonstration.

Part 4 Outer Edging D​ 29' 16'' (Part2) ​

The outer edging is crocheted around the edges of the motifs that have already been joined, in rounds. The method is similar to crocheting the inner motif edging. Please refer to the video demonstration for specifics.

Part 5 Decorations E​ 29' 53'' (Part2) ​

It includes flowers, ruyi, and four different kinds of leaves. The crocheting method for the flowers is identical to the first 9 rounds of motif three, except for the color scheme. The rest, including the leaves and ruyi, all start with a foundation chain and are worked back and forth. You will need to switch colors while crocheting. For more details, please refer to the video demonstration.

Part 6 Pillowcase F​ 66' 40'' (Part2) ​

The pillowcase is divided into a front piece and a back piece, both consisting of motifs and edging. First, refer to the finished product or motif arrangement diagram separately, crochet the corresponding motifs, sew them together, then crochet the edging, connect them, and finally attach the zipper. For specifics, please refer to the video demonstration.