Welcome to the second block of the Eras Crochet Along! Hopefully now you can see why I love using blanket yarn so much—it works up fast!
For this era, I was inspired by the album art and color scheme. I love how both the original album and her new version show her curly/ wavy hair flying in the wind. She looks so free! So I wanted to choose a stitch that had waves but was also free and open. So I modified the basic wave stitch, that usually doesn’t have the chains and spaces, to create this fun stitch pattern for you. The yarn colors are easy to pull from the album. Choose your yarn in some warm browns, caramel, golds, or tans.
Now let’s get to it. Grab your hook & yarn and get started! Don’t forget to share your finished blocks in our Eras Crochet Along Facebook group!
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Romeo, Take Me Somewhere We Can Buy Some Yarn (Open Wave Stitch Version)
Difficulty
Beginner
Materials
(Click the product links below to find your materials!)
- 1 – 10.5 oz Skein #6 Bernat Blanket Yarn in Sonoma OR Rattan OR Gold OR Sand
- OR 1 each color – 4.5 oz Skeins Loops & Thread Impeccable Yarn in Walnut & Heather OR Gold
Tools
- Size L (8.00mm) Crochet Hook OR Size 9.00mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Steel Yarn Needle
- Ad-free Printable PDF Pattern
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.
Gauge
1 open wave stitch combo (24 stitches) = 9.5″
4 rows = 2.5 – 3″ (because it’s a wave)
Special Stitches
Open Wave Stitch:
Single crochet/ Chain 1, skip 1 stitch. Single crochet / Chain 1, skip 1 stitch. Half double crochet/ Chain 1, skip 1 stitch. Half double crochet/ Chain 1, skip 1 stitch. Double crochet/ Chain 1, skip 1 stitch. Double crochet/ Chain 1, skip 1 stitch. Triple crochet/ Chain 1, skip 1 stitch. Triple crochet/ Chain 1, skip 1 stitch. Double crochet/ Chain 1, skip 1 stitch. Double crochet/ Chain 1, skip 1 stitch. Half double crochet/ Chain 1, skip 1 stitch. Half double crochet/ Chain 1, skip 1 stitch. (24 stitches)
Instructions
Chain 109.
Row 1: Single crochet into 2nd chain from hook. Single crochet into each chain across. (108 single crochets) Chain 1, turn.
Row 2: *Single crochet into the 1st stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Single crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Triple crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Triple crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.**
These 24 stitches, * to **, are the open wave stitch. Repeat the open wave stitch 3 more times.
To finish the row, begin another wave stitch, but after the 2nd double crochet, do not chain 1 or skip a stitch, then double crochet in the next/ last stitch. Chain 1, turn.
Row 3: Half double crochet into the 1st and 2nd stitches. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Triple crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Triple crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Open wave stitch 3 more times.
After the 3rd open wave stitch, start a new open wave stitch and finish the row at the 2nd triple crochet stitch. Chain 1, turn.
Row 4: Start the 1st open wave stitch with 1 single crochet in the 1st stitch. Finish that open wave stitch and complete 3 more open wave stitches across.
To finish the row, begin another open wave stitch, but after the 2nd double crochet, do not chain 1 or skip a stitch, then double crochet in the next/ last stitch. Chain 1, turn.
Row 5: Half double crochet into the 1st and 2nd stitches. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Triple crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Triple crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Open wave stitch 3 more times.
After the 3rd open wave stitch, start a new open wave stitch and finish the row at the 2nd triple crochet stitch. Chain 1, turn.
Row 6: Start the 1st open wave stitch with 1 single crochet in the 1st stitch. Finish that open wave stitch and complete 3 more open wave stitches across.
To finish the row, begin another open wave stitch, but after the 2nd double crochet, do not chain 1 or skip a stitch, then double crochet in the next/ last stitch. Chain 1, turn.
Row 7: Half double crochet into the 1st and 2nd stitches. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Triple crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Triple crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Half double crochet into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
Open wave stitch 3 more times.
After the 3rd open wave stitch, start a new open wave stitch and finish the row at the 2nd triple crochet stitch. Chain 1, turn.
Row 8: (If you use a 10.00mm hook, you can likely skip this row and finish with Row 9. Just measure your block to make sure it’s 6 inches long.)
Start the 1st open wave stitch with 1 single crochet in the 1st stitch. Finish that open wave stitch and complete 3 more open wave stitches across.
To finish the row, begin another open wave stitch, but after the 2nd double crochet, do not chain 1 or skip a stitch, then double crochet in the next/ last stitch. Chain 1, turn.
Row 9: Single crochet once into each stitch and chain space across. Make sure you have 108 stitches.
Cut, tie off, and weave in ends.
I have to admit, I had a really hard time deciding which colors of yarn I wanted to use! For the solid color version, I thought I was sold on the Sand yarn, but when I saw (and felt) that Gold blanket yarn, it was love at first site.
Then, for the worsted weight versions, I had the same exact problem choosing which two colors to put together, lol. My pattern tester, Tiffany, made hers with the yellow/ gold combined with the brown and I chose a creamy heather color to pair with it so you could see some color variations. I can’t wait to see which colors you choose!
Side note: you may notice that the long edges of this block are a bit wavy. No worries, just like Taylor can straighten her wavy locks, these edges will straighten out once they’re joined with the first and third blocks. Speaking of the third block, have you found my easter egg yet for a clue to next month’s stitch?
As forever & always, please don’t hesitate to ask questions. You can leave a question in the comments below or you can message me through social media. I even made one Swiftie her own instruction video with more detail just to make sure she was happy with her stitches. If you get hung up at any point, please let me know!
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 ⇦ You Are Here
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
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
