Did you find the clue for this month’s block yet? It was the trees guitar pic after the snake and sunset guitar pics at the end of the post. I went with subtle again this time around! How many of the easter eggs have you found so far?
I had a marvelous time designing and making this block! It was one of the first ones I felt instantly inspired by a specific stitch. Since the album art was all about trees, I felt like the alpine stitch was the perfect way to express that idea. How could I not use it? Now I know her forest is not an alpine forest, but I think it’s okay to stretch our imaginations a bit with this one. It has the right feel.
The album cover for this era is subtle to say the least! Finding yarn in these grayscale colorways, is pretty easy. For the solid version, I focused on finding a shade of gray that would gel with the other solid colors well. For the variegated version, Bernat actually has a few different color options and even when they do retire a certain color, they always have some version of a variegated gray to replace it.
So go grab your hook & yarn and let’s get to it! Don’t forget to share your finished blocks in our Eras Crochet Along Facebook group! I absolutely enjoy seeing all of your different versions and yarn choices!
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please crochet me in the trees (alpine stitch version)
Difficulty
Beginner
Materials
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- 1 – 10.5 oz Skein #6 Bernat Blanket Yarn in Weathered Wood or Dark Gray
- OR 1 – 7 oz Skein #4 Big Twist Value both in Soft Gray and in Titanium
Tools
Measurements
The finished block will measure approximately 6″ by 48″ with the blanket yarn.
It will measure approximately the same using two strands of #4 medium-weight yarn.
Gauge
9 alternating double crochets and triple crochets = 4 inches
6 alpine stitch rows (alternating singles and doubles/ triples) = 4 inches
Instructions
Chain 109 with an 8.00mm crochet hook.
Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook. Single crochet in each stitch across. (108 stitches) Chain 2, turn.
Switch to a 7.00mm hook.
Row 2: Chain 2 counts as the 1st stitch. Double crochet in the next stitch (not the base of the chain 2) and each stitch across. (108 double crochets) Chain 1, turn.
Row 3: Single crochet in the 1st stitch and each stitch across. (108 single crochets) Chain 2, turn.
Note: Don’t forget to put your final single crochet of the row into the top of the chain 2 from the previous rows for all of your single crochet rows. Skipping these final stitches is a quick way to get a slanted forest!
Row 4: Chain 2 counts as the 1st stitch. Double crochet in next stitch. Front post triple crochet under the 3rd double crochet from Row 2 below. Skip the stitch behind the triple crochet and double crochet in the next stitch. Skip 1 double crochet from Row 2 and front post triple crochet under the next double crochet. Skip the stitch behind the triple crochet and double crochet into the next stitch. Repeat alternating front post triple crochets and double crochets across the row. The last stitch is a double crochet. (108 stitches) Chain 1, turn.
Row 5: Single crochet in the 1st stitch and each stitch across. (108 single crochets) Chain 2, turn.
Rows 6: Chain 2 counts as first stitch. Front post triple crochet under the 2nd double crochet from Row 4. Skip the stitch behind the front post triple crochet. Double crochet in the next stitch. Skip 1 stitch from Row 4 and front post triple crochet in the next double crochet. Skip the stitch behind the Front post triple crochet and double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat alternating front post triple crochets and double crochets across row. The last 2 stitches are double crochets. (108 stitches) Chain 1, turn.
Row 7: Single crochet in the 1st stitch and each stitch across. (108 single crochets) Chain 2, turn.
Row 8: Chain 2 counts as the 1st stitch. Double crochet in next stitch. Front post triple crochet under the 3rd double crochet from Row 6 below. Skip the stitch behind the triple crochet and double crochet in the next stitch. Skip 1 double crochet from Row 6 and front post triple crochet under the next double crochet. Skip the stitch behind the triple crochet and double crochet into the next stitch. Repeat alternating front post triple crochets and double crochets across the row. The last stitch is a double crochet. (108 stitches) Chain 1, turn.
Row 9: Single crochet in the 1st stitch and each stitch across. (108 single crochets) Chain 2, turn.
Row 10: Chain 2 counts as first stitch. Front post triple crochet under the 2nd double crochet from Row 8. Skip the stitch behind the front post triple crochet. Double crochet in the next stitch. Skip 1 stitch from Row 8 and front post triple crochet in the next double crochet. Skip the stitch behind the Front post triple crochet and double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat alternating front post triple crochets and double crochets across row. The last 2 stitches are double crochets. (108 stitches) Chain 1, turn.
Switch back to the 8.00 mm hook.
Row 11: Single crochet in the 1st stitch and each stitch across. (108 single crochets) Chain 2, turn.
Cut the yarn, tie off, and weave in the ends.
So did your time crocheting this block slip away like a bottle of wine lol? But seriously, isn’t it amazing how quickly the alpine stitch flows off the hook? I definitely don’t mind it. Is it kind of a yarn eater? Yes, but we don’t mind because the texture is worth every extra bit of yarn.
Don’t forget to look for clues for the next Eras Crochet Along block within this post! I feel like making it a bit more challenging this time, so keep your eyes peeled while reading!
Have You Seen the Other Eras Crochet Along Blocks?
Sea Green Era: Just Another Pattern to Burn
Golden Era: Romeo, Take Me Somewhere We Can Buy Some Yarn
Amethyst Era: You Are the Best Hook That’s Ever Been Mine
Crimson Era: Frog the Patriarchy Keychain on the Ground
Sky Blue Era: I Could Show You Incredible Skeins
Ebony Era: They Said I Stitched Something Bad
Rosy Pink Era: I’d Marry You With Magic Rings
Slate Gray Era: Please Crochet Me in the Trees ⇦ You Are Here
Burnt Orange Era: Every Woven End Was Like a Work of Art
Twilight Blue Era: So Make the Friendship Blankets
Milky White Era: Lights, Camera, Stitch Smile
The Anthology: Hey, Kids! Joining Is Fun!
Thanks for stopping by!
Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with your block!
See you next month!
– Marie
