Welcome to the third month of the Eras Crochet Along! The Amethyst Era brings us all things purple! It also happens to be my absolute favorite color. I had fun choosing from all the gorgeous purple yarns out there. I do wish that Bernat had a deeper purple color of blanket yarn for me to use, but I still love the Shadow Purple for it since it’s similar to one of the vinyl shades.
For this era, I was clearly influenced by all the purple when it came to yarn selection. As for the stitch, I bounced around a couple of ideas based off of Enchanted and Sparks Fly, but ultimately I wanted a pretty stitch. Then I thought about pretty things that are purple and easily landed on the iris stitch. Iris flowers are absolutely beautiful, just like our favorite songstress and the stitch is just so darn appealing, I couldn’t resist.
It’s time now to grab your hook & yarn and get started! Don’t forget to share your finished blocks in our Eras Crochet Along Facebook group! I really enjoy seeing all of the different versions and yarn choices you make!
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You Are the Best Hook That’s Ever Been Mine
(Iris Stitch Version)
Difficulty
Intermediate
Materials
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- 1 – 10.5 oz Skein #6 Bernat Blanket Yarn in Purple Sunset OR Shadow Purple
- OR 1 each color – 4.5 oz Skeins Loops & Thread Impeccable Yarn in Amethyst & Plum
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. You may need to use a 10.00 mm hook if your crochet tension is tighter or a smaller hook if your tension is loose. The primary goal is for your blocks to be close in size to each other for joining.
Gauge
2 full iris stitches = approximately 4 inches
4 rows of iris stitches = approximately 3.5 inches
Special Stitches
Iris Stitch:
2 double crochets, chain 1, 2 double crochets. Each row of iris stitches is added to the centers of the iris stitches on the previous row.
Instructions
Chain 109.
Row 1: Single crochet into the 2nd chain from the hook. Single crochet into each chain across. (108 single crochets)
Chain 2, turn.
Row 2: Chain 2 counts as the 1st double crochet stitch. Double crochet in the next stitch (beginners, see note #.) Skip 1 stitch. Double crochet twice in the same stitch, chain 1, double crochet twice in the next stitch. Skip 2 stitches. *Double crochet twice in the next stitch, chain 1, double crochet twice in the next stitch. Skip 2 stitches.** Repeat * to ** across 25 more times. This creates the iris stitch foundation row. For the last iris stitch repeat, only skip 1 stitch instead of 2. Double crochet into each of the last 2 stitches. (26 foundation iris stitches)
Chain 2, turn.
#NOTE: It will be tempting to put that very first double crochet of the row into the base of that chain 2, but don’t do it. It will throw off your count and make your edges wonky.
Row 3: Chain 2 counts as the 1st double crochet stitch. Double crochet into the next stitch. In the center of the 1st iris stitch chain 1 space (between 2 pairs of double crochets) from the previous row, add 2 double crochets, chain 1, then another 2 double crochets in the same space. This is the iris stitch (2 double crochets, chain 1, 2 double crochets.) Repeat the iris stitch across 25 more times. For the last iris stitch repeat, only skip 1 stitch instead of 2. Double crochet into each of the last 2 stitches. (26 iris stitches)
Chain 2, turn.
Row 4: Chain 2 counts as the 1st double crochet stitch. Double crochet into the next stitch. In the center of the 1st iris stitch chain 1 space (between 2 pairs of double crochets) from the previous row, add 2 double crochets, chain 1, then another 2 double crochets in the same space. Repeat the iris stitch across 25 more times. For the last iris stitch repeat, only skip 1 stitch instead of 2. Double crochet into each of the last 2 stitches. (26 iris stitches)
Chain 2, turn.
Row 5: Chain 2 counts as the 1st double crochet stitch. Double crochet into the next stitch. In the center of the 1st iris stitch chain 1 space (between 2 pairs of double crochets) from the previous row, add 2 double crochets, chain 1, then another 2 double crochets in the same space. Repeat the iris stitch across 25 more times. For the last iris stitch repeat, only skip 1 stitch instead of 2. Double crochet into each of the last 2 stitches. (26 iris stitches)
Chain 2, turn.
Row 6: Chain 2 counts as the 1st double crochet stitch. Double crochet into the next stitch. Half double crochet in the next stitch. *Single crochet in the next stitch. Skip the chain stitch. Single crochet in the next stitch. Chain 2, skip 2 stitches.** Repeat * to ** across. (In simpler terms, add 2 single crochets to the center 2 double crochets of each iris stitch, then chain 2. You’ll skip all the other stitches.)
Finish the last 3 stitches with 1 half double crochet, 1 double crochet, and 1 more final double crochet.
Chain 1, turn.
Row 7: Single crochet into the 1st stitch and the next 4 stitches. *Add 2 single crochets to the chain space. Single crochet in the next 2 stitches. * Repeat * to ** across. After the last chain space, single crochet into the last 5 stitches to finish the row. Make sure you have 108 single crochet stitches before you cut, tie off, and weave in your ends.
Cut, tie off, and weave in ends.
NOTE: This stitch tends to be pretty loose and therefore might end up longer than your other blocks, so watch your tension and make sure the double crochets that join the iris stitches don’t have large loops on your hook. Definitely stop and check your width gauge on row 3 before you get too far along. I know, no one likes to check gauge, but it can save you from loads of frogging.
So what do you think? Would you classify this stitch as beginner or intermediate? I know it’s just double crochets and chains for the most part but it’s easy to miscount or skip stitches, so always count your stitches at the end of each row. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or the group if you need any help!
I can’t wait to see your version of the block!
Do you know about my ad-free, printable paid version of the pattern that includes both abbreviated and\unabbreviated instructions as well as a pattern chart? You can find the patterns of all of the blocks in my shop. I can’t wait to see your version of the block!
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 ⇦ You Are Here
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
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
