Rainbow Polygon Rug

I designed this little throw rug to go in my kitchen. The beige walls, dark cabinets and wood-like floors were feeling dreary so I decided to crochet some colorful items to liven it up a bit. I started with some small things like dishcloths and pot holders, but decided I wanted something bigger and this rug is what I came up with. 

A few things about this pattern:

I was not planning on writing a pattern for this rug, but when I posted a picture in a favorite Facebook group there were several requests for one so I decided to write it up. If you find any errors or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I am not an expert by any stretch. 

This pattern is very simple, but does require keeping accurate count of your stitches so your rounds increase by the correct amount. 

I used 2 strands of yarn, slightly different shades of the same color, held together and crocheted at the same time as if they were 1 strand. If you choose to do less color variation and fewer colors, you should be able to complete the rug with 6 balls. 

Rainbow Polygon Rug

Materials:

1 ball I Love This Cotton yarn in each of the following colors: Mulberry, Amethyst, Dark Denim, Deep Turquoise, Apple Green, Sage, Curry, Buttercup, Glowing, Papaya, Burnt Sienna and Rose Bud or 1,000-1,100 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn of your choice

6.00 mm (J) hook

Yarn needle

Scissors

Size: Roughly 2 feet x 3 feet

Gauge: Gauge isn't critical, but the first 5 rounds should be roughly 15 inches x 7 inches. 

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

DC: double crochet

st(s): stitch(es)

Sl st: slip stitch

Additional notes:

Pattern is written in American terms.

Chain 3 at the beginning of each round counts as first double crochet.

At the end of each round, slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join the round.

Stitch count of each round is listed in ( ).

Holding mulberry and amythest (or any 2 strands of your choice) together, chain 25. 

Round 1: Skip the first 3 chs (counts as 1st DC),  4 DC in 4th ch from the hook. DC in the next 20 ch. 5 DC in the last ch. Rotating around and working on the bottom of the original chain, DC in the next 20 sts. Sl st to the top of the ch 3.  (50)

Round 2: Ch 3. DC in same st. 2 DC in next 4 sts. DC in next 20 sts. 2 DC in next 5 sts. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (60)

Round 3: Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next st. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next st] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next st] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (70)

Round 4:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 2 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 2 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 2 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (80)

Round 5:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 3 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 3 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 3 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (90)

Change to Dark Denim and Deep Turquoise. 

Round 6:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 4 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 4 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 4 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (100)

Round 7:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 5 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 5 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 5 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (110)

Round 8:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 6 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 6 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 6 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (120)

Change to Apple Green and Sage

Round 9:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 7 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 7 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 7 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (130)

Round 10:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 8 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 8 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 8 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (140)

Round 11:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 9 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 9 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 9 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (150)

Change to Curry and Buttercup

Round 12: Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 10 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 10 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 10 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (160)

Round 13:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 11 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 11 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 11 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (170)

Round 14:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 12 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 12 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 12 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (180)

Change to Glowing and Papaya

Round 15:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 13 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 13 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 13 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (190)

Round 16:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 14 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 14 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 14 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (200)

Round 17:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 15 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 15 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 15 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (210)

Change to Burnt Sienna and Rose Bud

Round 18: Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 16 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 16 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 16 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (220)

Round 19:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 17 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 17 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 17 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (230)

Round 20:  Ch 3. DC in same st. 1 DC in next 18 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 DC in next 18 sts] 4 times. DC in next 20 sts. [2 DC in next st. 1 Dc in next 18 sts] 5 times. DC in next 20 sts. Sl st to top of the ch 3. (240)

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Fairfield Basket Weave Bun/Ponytail Beanie

Materials:

1 ball Lion Brand Heartland yarn in “Grand Canyon” or any similar weight yarn.

H (5.0 mm) hook

1 30 mm button (optional)

Yarn needle

Scissors

Gauge:

Gauge isn’t critical, but your first 4 rounds should be a circle approximately 6” across.

Finished size:

One size fits most women, teen to adult

Increase hook size to increase size

Abbreviations:

Ch = chain

St(s) = stitch(es)

Sl st = slip stitch

DC = double crochet

FPDC = front post double crochet

BPDC = back post double crochet

SC = single crochet

Additional notes:

This is my first written pattern. If you find any errors or issues, please email me. cari.simonsstiches@gmail.com

Pattern is written in American terms.

This hat fits snug per my personal preference. If you prefer a looser fit go up in hook size or add an additional round of double crochet between rows 4 and 5, increasing another 8 stitches. All subsequent row counts would increase

Chain 2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch throughout. When joining the round, slip stitch to the top of the first double crochet, not the chain 2.

Stitch count of each row listed in ( ).

Button and button flap are decorative and not functional. If you prefer a flat band without the button flap, instructions will follow at the end of the pattern,

Ch 24. Sl st to first st in chain, forming a ring.Ch 2

Row 1: DC 32 into ring. Sl to top of 1st DC to join. Ch 2. (32)

Row 2: DC in first 3 sts. 2 DC in next st. *DC in next 3 sts. 2 DC in next st* repeat around. Sl st to top of first DC. Chain 2. (40)

Row 3: DC in first 4 sts. 2 DC in next st. *DC in next 4 sts.  2 DC in next st* repeat around. Sl st to top of first DC. Chain 2. (48)

Row 4: DC in first 5 sts. 2 DC in next st. *DC in next 5 sts. 2 DC in next st* repeat around. Sl st to top of first DC. Chain 2. (56)

Row 5: FPDC first 4 sts. BPDC next 4 sts. *FPDC next 4 sts. BPDC next 4 sts.* repeat around. Sl st to top of first FPDC. Chain 2. (56)

Rows 6-8: Repeat row 5

Row 9: BPDC first 4 sts. FPDC next 4 sts. *BPDC next 4 sts. FPDC next 4 sts.* repeat around.

Sl st to top of first BPDC. Chain 2. (56)

Rows 10-12: Repeat row 9 (56)

Rows 13-16: Repeat row 5 (56)

Rows 17-19: Repeat row 9 (56)

Row 20: repeat row 9 except chain 1 when finished instead of 2. (56)

Band. The following instructions are for the pictured band with button flap. You will begin working back and forth in rows instead of in rounds.

Row 21: SC in first 34 sts. Leave the rest of the sts unworked. Ch 7 and turn. (34 + ch 7)

Row 22: SC in the 2nd st from hook. SC in each of the next 5 chains, the 34 SC from the previous row and the unworked stitches from row 20. Ch 1 and turn (62)

Rows 23-26: SC across. Ch 1 and turn. (62)

Row 27: SC across to last stitch. SC 2 more into the same stitch. SC evenly up the side edge of the button flap. SC 2 more into corner and SC across the top of button flap. Finish off and weave in ends.  Sew button through button flap and band behind it, making sure bottom edges are even.

For plain band

Rows 21-26: SC in each stitch around. Join to top of first st with sl st. Ch 1. (56)

Finish off and weave in ends.