Petal Bedspread Pattern #652

MATERIALS … J. & P. Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen, 76 balls of White or Ecru, or 91 balls of any color for double size spread; 66 balls of White or Ecru, or 79 balls of any color for single size spread.

A set of 5 double-pointed steel needles No. 14.

GAUGE: Each block measures about 7 inches across, from side to side. For a double size spread, 92 x 110 inches including fringe, make 195 blocks. For a single size spread, 78 x 110 inches including fringe, make 161 blocks.

BLOCK … Starting at center, cast on 4 sts on each of 3 needles (12 sts in all). 1st rnd: K around. 2nd rnd: P around. 3rd rnd: * K 1, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 4th rnd: P around. 5th rnd: * K 1, O, k 1, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 6th rnd: P around. 7th rnd: * (K 1, O) 4 times, k 1. Repeat from * around. 8th rnd: * P 2, k 5, p 2. Repeat from * around. 9th rnd: * K 1, O, k 2 tog., k 1, O, k 1, O, k 1, k 2 tog., O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 10th rnd: * P 2, k 7, p 2. Repeat from * around. 11th rnd: * K 1, O, k 4, O, k 1, O, k 4, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 12th rnd: * P 3, k 9, p 3. Repeat from * around. 13th rnd: * K 1, O, k 6, O, k 1, O, k 6, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 14th rnd: * P 4, k 11, p 4. Repeat from * around. 15th rnd: * K 1, O, k 2 tog, k 1, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 7, k 2 tog, k 1, k 2 tog, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 16th rnd: * P 4, k 9, p 4. Repeat from * around. 17th rnd: * K 1, O, k 3, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 5, k 2 tog, k 3, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 18th rnd: * P 5, k 7, p 5. Repeat from * around. 19th rnd: * K 1, O, k 4, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 3, k 2 tog, k 4, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 20th rnd: * P 6, k 5, p 6. Repeat from * around. 21st rnd: * K 1, O, k 2 tog, k 3, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 1, k 2 tog, k 3, k 2 tog, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 22nd rnd: * P 6, k 3, p 6. Repeat from * around. 23rd rnd: * K 1, O, k 5, k 3 tog, k 5, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 24th rnd: P around. 25th rnd: * (K 1, O) 3 times, k 9, (O, k 1) 3 times. Repeat from * around. 26th rnd: * P 2, k 5, p 7, k 5, p 2. Repeat from * around. 27th rnd: * K 1, O, k 2 tog, (k 1, O) twice, k 11, (O, k 1) twice, k 2 tog, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 28th rnd: * P 2, k 7, p 7, k 7, p 2. Repeat from * around. 29th rnd: * K 1, O, k 4, O, k 1, O, k 13, O, k 1, O, k 4, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 30th rnd: * P 3, k 9, p 7, k 9, p 3. Repeat from * around. 31st rnd: * K 1, O, k 6, O, k 1, O, k 15, O, k 1, O, k 6, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 32nd rnd: * P 4, k 11, p 7, k 11, p 4. Repeat from * around. 33rd rnd: * K 1, O, k 2 tog, k 1, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 7, k 2 tog, k 7, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 7, k 2 tog, k 1, k 2 tog, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 34th rnd: * P 4, k 9, p 7, k 9, p 4. Repeat from * around. 35th rnd: * K 1, O, k 3, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 5, k 2 tog, k 7, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 5, k 2 tog, k 3, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 36th rnd: * P 5, k 7, p 7, k 7, p 5. Repeat from * around. 37th rnd: * K 1, O, k 4, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 3, k 2 tog, k 7, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 3, k 2 tog, k 4, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 38th rnd: * P 6, k 5, p 7, k 5, p 6. Repeat from * around. 39th rnd: * K 1, O, k 2 tog, k 3, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 1, k 2 tog, k 7, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 1, k 2 tog, k 3, k 2 tog, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 40th rnd: * P 6, k 3, p 7, k 3, p 6. Repeat from * around. 41st rnd: * K 1, O, k 5, k 3 tog, k 7, k 3 tog, k 5, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 42nd rnd: P around. 43rd rnd: * P 1, O, p 21, O, p 1. Repeat from * around. 44th and 45th rnds: Repeat 42nd and 43rd rnds, having 2 extra sts in each section on 45th rnd. 46th rnd: K around. 47th rnd: * K 1, O, k 25, O, k 1. Repeat from * around. 48th and 49th rnds: Repeat 46th and 47th rnds (2 extra sts in each section on 49th rnd). 50th to 61st rnds incl: Repeat 42nd to 49th rnds incl, always having 2 extra sts in each section in every other rnd, and ending with 45th rnd. Bind off. This completes one block.

   Make necessary number of blocks, and sew together on wrong side, as in diagram, with neat over-and-over stitches. (For single size spread, disregard blocks to left of heavy line.)

FRINGE … Cut 8 strands of thread, each 10 inches long. Double these strands, forming a loop. With a crochet hook, pull loop through edge of block, and draw loose ends of fringe through this loop. Pull tight. Continue in this manner around all edges, having knots ½ inch apart. Trim ends evenly.