Type
Crochet
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
custom
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: This is a highly unique educational/therapeutic tool - an Emotions Wheel with 3 concentric rings representing primary, secondary, and tertiary emotions. The wheel needs to be:
- Circular and flat (worked in-the-round)
- Clearly segmented into 6 color-coded wedges (Sad, Angry, Fearful, Happy, Powerful, Peaceful)
- Have 3 distinct concentric rings that are visually differentiated
- Include text labels or a system for identifying emotions
- Be sturdy enough to handle as a teaching/therapy tool
- Large enough to be readable (approximately 12-14" diameter)
2. **Construction Plan**:
- Work from center outward in joined rounds
- Inner ring (primary emotions): 6 segments, each in a different color family
- Middle ring (secondary emotions): Continue building outward, maintaining color zones
- Outer ring (tertiary emotions): Final expansion with detailed segments
- Use surface crochet or embroidery for text labels
- Consider using color changes to delineate the 6 wedge sections
- Use stitch pattern changes or post-stitches to create visible ring divisions
- Back with felt or fabric for stability and to attach printed emotion labels
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- Ensure even increases to maintain flat circle (no ruffling or cupping)
- Verify color changes align consistently across all rings
- Plan for 6-way symmetry (each wedge should be identical in construction)
- Address how to attach/display emotion words clearly
- Ensure durability for repeated handling
- Consider laminated labels that can be attached/removed
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Target diameter: 14 inches
- DK weight yarn, hook size G/6 (4.0mm)
- Gauge: 16 sc = 4", 18 rows = 4" (4 sc = 1")
- Need approximately 56 sc for 14" diameter outer edge
- Ring 1 (inner/primary): Rounds 1-8, approx 3" diameter
- Ring 2 (middle/secondary): Rounds 9-16, approx 7" diameter
- Ring 3 (outer/tertiary): Rounds 17-28, approx 14" diameter
- 6 colors needed (one per emotion category)
- Yardage: approximately 400-500 yards total DK weight
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Pattern includes title, materials, gauge, abbreviations, pattern notes, complete instructions, finishing, and labeling guidance ✓
2. **Consistency**: Circle increase formula verified (6 increases per round maintains flat circle when worked in sc), stitch counts calculated for all 28 rounds ✓
3. **Constraints**: Advanced difficulty appropriate for color changes and circle construction; DK weight specified; educational purpose addressed with labeling system ✓
4. **Safety**: Math verified - starting with 6 sts, adding 6 sts per round creates flat circle; final circumference = 28 rounds × 6 increases = 168 sts, which equals approximately 42" circumference (13.4" diameter - within target range) ✓
Pattern
<pattern> # **Emotions Wheel Crochet Pattern** A therapeutic and educational tool designed to help identify and articulate emotions with precision. This circular wheel features three concentric rings representing primary, secondary, and tertiary emotions, divided into six color-coded emotional categories. Perfect for therapists, counselors, teachers, or personal emotional awareness practice. **Finished Measurements** Approximately 14" (35.5 cm) in diameter --- ## **MATERIALS** **Yarn:** DK weight yarn in 6 coordinating colors representing the emotional categories: - Color A (Sad): Purple/Pink tones - 75 yards - Color B (Angry): Red/Orange tones - 75 yards - Color C (Fearful): Yellow tones - 75 yards - Color D (Happy): Green tones - 75 yards - Color E (Powerful): Teal/Light Blue tones - 75 yards - Color F (Peaceful): Blue/Violet tones - 75 yards - Color G (Optional border): Neutral color (white, cream, or gray) - 50 yards **Total Yardage:** Approximately 500 yards DK weight yarn **Hook:** US G/6 (4.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge **Notions:** - Yarn needle for weaving in ends - Stitch markers - 14" circle of felt or fabric for backing (optional but recommended) - Fabric glue or needle and thread for attaching backing - Printed emotion labels or fabric markers for labeling - Clear laminating sheets (optional, for durable labels) --- ## **GAUGE** 16 sc and 18 rows = 4" (10 cm) in single crochet **Gauge is important for sizing** --- ## **ABBREVIATIONS** - ch = chain - sc = single crochet - inc = increase (work 2 sc in same stitch) - sl st = slip stitch - st(s) = stitch(es) - rnd(s) = round(s) - RS = right side - WS = wrong side - BLO = back loop only - FLO = front loop only --- ## **PATTERN NOTES** 1. **Construction:** The wheel is worked flat in joined rounds from the center outward, creating a circle. 2. **Stitch Counts:** Total stitch count at the end of each round is given in parentheses. Each round adds 6 stitches to maintain a flat circle. 3. **Color Divisions:** The circle is divided into 6 equal wedges (one per primary emotion). Each wedge contains 1/6 of the total stitches in each round. 4. **Ring Structure:** - Inner Ring (Primary Emotions): Rounds 1-8 - Middle Ring (Secondary Emotions): Rounds 9-16 - Outer Ring (Tertiary Emotions): Rounds 17-28 5. **Joining:** Each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first sc of the round. Ch 1 at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a stitch. 6. **Color Changes:** Change colors at the end of a round by working the last slip stitch with the new color. Carry colors not in use along the back or cut and rejoin as preferred. 7. **Right Side:** The right side (RS) is facing you as you work. 8. **Wedge Pattern:** To create 6 distinct color wedges, you will work each round in segments, changing color every 1/6 of the round. The color sequence (A, B, C, D, E, F) remains consistent throughout. --- ## **INSTRUCTIONS** ### **INNER RING (PRIMARY EMOTIONS) - Rounds 1-8** **Round 1 (Starting Ring):** With Color A, make a magic ring (or ch 2). **Rnd 1:** Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 6 sc in ring, change to Color B in last sl st; pull ring tight if using magic ring. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sc) **Round 2:** **Wedge 1 (Color B):** Ch 1, inc in first st, sc in next st, change to Color C. **Wedge 2 (Color C):** Inc in next st, sc in next st, change to Color D. **Wedge 3 (Color D):** Inc in next st, sc in next st, change to Color E. **Wedge 4 (Color E):** Inc in next st, sc in next st, change to Color F. **Wedge 5 (Color F):** Inc in next st, sc in next st, change to Color A. **Wedge 6 (Color A):** (This completes the round) Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (12 sc) **Round 3:** **Wedge 1 (Color B):** Ch 1, inc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, change to Color C. **Wedge 2 (Color C):** Inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, change to Color D. **Wedge 3 (Color D):** Inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, change to Color E. **Wedge 4 (Color E):** Inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, change to Color F. **Wedge 5 (Color F):** Inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, change to Color A. **Wedge 6 (Color A):** Inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (18 sc) **Round 4:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 4 sts (Color B for sts 1-4, Color C for sts 5-8, Color D for sts 9-12, Color E for sts 13-16, Color F for sts 17-20, Color A for sts 21-24). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (24 sc) **Round 5:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 5 sts (6 wedges of 5 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (30 sc) **Round 6:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 6 sts (6 wedges of 6 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (36 sc) **Round 7:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 7 sts (6 wedges of 7 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (42 sc) **Round 8 (BLO for ring definition):** Ch 1, working in BLO only, *inc in next st, sc in next 6 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 8 sts (6 wedges of 8 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (48 sc) *Inner ring complete. The BLO round creates a visible ridge marking the boundary between rings.* --- ### **MIDDLE RING (SECONDARY EMOTIONS) - Rounds 9-16** **Round 9:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 7 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 9 sts (6 wedges of 9 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (54 sc) **Round 10:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 8 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 10 sts (6 wedges of 10 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (60 sc) **Round 11:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 9 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 11 sts (6 wedges of 11 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (66 sc) **Round 12:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 12 sts (6 wedges of 12 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (72 sc) **Round 13:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 13 sts (6 wedges of 13 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (78 sc) **Round 14:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 12 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 14 sts (6 wedges of 14 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (84 sc) **Round 15:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 13 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 15 sts (6 wedges of 15 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (90 sc) **Round 16 (BLO for ring definition):** Ch 1, working in BLO only, *inc in next st, sc in next 14 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 16 sts (6 wedges of 16 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (96 sc) *Middle ring complete. The BLO round creates a visible ridge marking the boundary to the outer ring.* --- ### **OUTER RING (TERTIARY EMOTIONS) - Rounds 17-28** **Round 17:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 15 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 17 sts (6 wedges of 17 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (102 sc) **Round 18:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 16 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 18 sts (6 wedges of 18 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (108 sc) **Round 19:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 17 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 19 sts (6 wedges of 19 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (114 sc) **Round 20:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 18 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 20 sts (6 wedges of 20 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (120 sc) **Round 21:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 19 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 21 sts (6 wedges of 21 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (126 sc) **Round 22:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 20 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 22 sts (6 wedges of 22 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (132 sc) **Round 23:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 21 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 23 sts (6 wedges of 23 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (138 sc) **Round 24:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 22 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 24 sts (6 wedges of 24 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (144 sc) **Round 25:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 23 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 25 sts (6 wedges of 25 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (150 sc) **Round 26:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 24 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 26 sts (6 wedges of 26 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (156 sc) **Round 27:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 25 sts; repeat from * around, changing colors every 27 sts (6 wedges of 27 sts each). Join with sl st to first sc, change to Color B. (162 sc) **Round 28:** Ch 1, *inc in next st, sc in next 26 sts; repeat from * around, changing
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