Type
Crochet
Difficulty
advanced
Category
blanket
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**:
- User wants a gothic lunar moth themed queen-size blanket in all black 100% cotton
- No granny squares requested, so will use an allover textured pattern approach
- Gothic aesthetic suggests dramatic texture with lace and relief elements
- Lunar moth motif can be incorporated through: wing-like lace sections, eye-spot bobbles, and antennae-inspired cables
- Will use a panel layout with central moth-inspired motif panel flanked by textured wing panels
- Black cotton will showcase texture best with high-relief stitches (bobbles, popcorns, post stitches)
- Intermediate level allows for cables, post stitches, and moderate lacework
2. **Construction Plan**:
- Queen size target: 90×90 inches (standard queen blanket)
- Panel construction: 3 main vertical panels
* Center panel (30" wide): Ornate moth body motif with cables and post stitches
* Two wing panels (30" each): Textured diamond lace pattern suggesting moth wings
- Work each panel separately lengthwise, then join with decorative seaming
- Border: Gothic scalloped edge with picots
- Worsted weight 100% cotton (suggested: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton or similar)
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- Cotton has no memory/stretch - blocking is ESSENTIAL for lace definition
- Black yarn is difficult to see - clear stitch markers crucial for pattern tracking
- Panel method allows for portable project sections
- Verify stitch multiples for each panel match width requirements
- Ensure row gauge is consistent across all panels for proper alignment
- Cotton blanket will be heavy - reinforce joins
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Gauge in pattern: 14 sts × 10 rows = 4" (after blocking)
- Queen size: 90" × 90"
- Center panel: 30" wide = 105 sts, 90" long = 225 rows
- Each wing panel: 30" wide = 105 sts, 90" long = 225 rows
- Total yarn needed: Approximately 4,200 yards worsted weight cotton
- Hook: I/9 (5.5mm) for main work, H/8 (5.0mm) for tighter border
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**:
✓ Materials list with yarn calculations
✓ Gauge section with blocking notes
✓ Pattern multiples verified
✓ Stitch diagrams and charts planned
✓ Joining method specified
✓ Finishing and blocking instructions
✓ Border details included
2. **Consistency**:
✓ 14 sts = 4" → 3.5 sts per inch → 30" = 105 sts ✓
✓ 10 rows = 4" → 2.5 rows per inch → 90" = 225 rows ✓
✓ All panels same length for proper joining
✓ Stitch multiples: Center panel (15-st cable repeat × 7 = 105), Wing panels (21-st diamond repeat × 5 = 105)
3. **Constraints**:
✓ No granny squares - using panel method
✓ Gothic ornate aesthetic - complex textures and cables
✓ Lunar moth theme - wing lace, eye-spot bobbles, antennae cables
✓ 100% cotton specified
✓ Black color
✓ Queen size (90×90)
✓ Intermediate level appropriate
4. **Safety**:
✓ Yarn amount: 90×90 = 8,100 sq inches ÷ 36 = 225 sq ft. Cotton worsted blanket ≈ 18-20 yds/sq ft = 4,050-4,500 yards. Adding 10% = ~4,500 yards total ✓
✓ Pattern multiples divide evenly into panel widths
✓ All stitch counts verified in pattern rows
Pattern
<pattern> # GOTHIC LUNAR MOTH QUEEN BLANKET **A dramatic textured blanket featuring ornate moth-inspired panels in luxurious black cotton** ## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 90" wide × 90" long (228.5 cm × 228.5 cm) ## MATERIALS **Yarn:** 4,500 yards (4,115 m) worsted weight 100% cotton yarn in black - Suggested: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (186 yds/170m per 100g skein) - 25 skeins - OR Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK held double - OR any 100% cotton worsted weight yarn **Hook:** - US I/9 (5.5mm) for main panels - US H/8 (5.0mm) for border **Notions:** - Stitch markers (at least 20, contrasting color for visibility in black) - Yarn needle for weaving ends - Blocking pins and foam mats - Measuring tape ## GAUGE 14 sts × 10 rows = 4" (10 cm) in double crochet pattern stitch after blocking **GAUGE IS CRITICAL** - Take time to make a 6×6" swatch in pattern stitch, block it, then measure. Adjust hook size if needed. ## PATTERN NOTES **Terminology:** This pattern uses US crochet terms. **Stitch Key:** - ch = chain - st(s) = stitch(es) - sc = single crochet - hdc = half double crochet - dc = double crochet - tr = treble crochet - FPdc = front post double crochet - BPdc = back post double crochet - FPtr = front post treble crochet - BPtr = back post treble crochet - sk = skip - rep = repeat - RS = right side - WS = wrong side - PC = popcorn stitch (5 dc in same st, remove hook, insert in first dc, catch loop, pull through) - MB = make bobble (work 4 dc in same st until 1 loop of each remains on hook, yo, pull through all 5 loops) - CL = cluster **Special Stitches:** *Cable 6 Front (C6F):* Sk next 3 sts, FPtr around each of next 3 sts, working behind sts just made, FPtr around each of 3 skipped sts. *Cable 6 Back (C6B):* Sk next 3 sts, working in front of work, FPtr around each of next 3 sts, FPtr around each of 3 skipped sts. *Eye-Spot Bobble (ESB):* [Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops] 5 times in same st (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1 to secure. *Diamond Lace Cluster (DLC):* [Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops] 3 times in same st, yo, pull through all 4 loops. **Construction Method:** This blanket is worked in three separate vertical panels, then joined together. Each panel is worked lengthwise (90" long). The center panel features ornate cable and post stitch moth body motifs. The two wing panels feature diamond lace patterns suggesting moth wings. **Tips for Working with Black Cotton:** - Work in good lighting - Use frequent stitch markers - Count stitches at end of each row - Cotton has no stretch - maintain consistent tension - Blocking is essential for lace definition --- ## CENTER PANEL (Moth Body Panel) **Make 1** **Foundation:** Ch 108. (105 sts + 3 turning ch) **Pattern Setup Row (WS):** Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (106 dc counting turning ch as first dc) **Row 1 (RS):** Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in next 2 sts, *[FPdc around next st, dc in next st] twice, FPdc around next st, dc in next 3 sts, MB in next st, dc in next 3 sts, [FPdc around next st, dc in next st] twice, FPdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts*; rep from * to * across 6 more times, dc in last st. Turn. (106 sts: 70 dc, 21 FPdc, 7 MB, 7 groups, 3 edge sts each side) **Row 2 (WS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *[BPdc around next st, dc in next st] twice, BPdc around next st, dc in next 7 sts, [BPdc around next st, dc in next st] twice, BPdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts*; rep from * to * across 6 more times, dc in last st. Turn. (106 sts) **Row 3 (RS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *FPdc around next st, dc in next st, C6F over next 6 sts, dc in next st, ESB in next st, dc in next st, C6B over next 6 sts, dc in next st, FPdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts*; rep from * to * across 6 more times, dc in last st. Turn. **Row 4 (WS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *BPdc around next st, dc in next 15 sts, BPdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts*; rep from * to * across 6 more times, dc in last st. Turn. **Row 5 (RS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *[FPdc around next st, dc in next st] twice, FPdc around next st, dc in next 3 sts, PC in next st, dc in next 3 sts, [FPdc around next st, dc in next st] twice, FPdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts*; rep from * to * across 6 more times, dc in last st. Turn. **Row 6 (WS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *[BPdc around next st, dc in next st] twice, BPdc around next st, dc in next 7 sts, [BPdc around next st, dc in next st] twice, BPdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts*; rep from * to * across 6 more times, dc in last st. Turn. **Row 7 (RS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *FPdc around next st, dc in next st, FPdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts, FPtr around next st, dc in next st, MB in next st, dc in next st, FPtr around next st, dc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, dc in next st, FPdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts*; rep from * to * across 6 more times, dc in last st. Turn. **Row 8 (WS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *[BPdc around next st, dc in next st] twice, BPdc around next st, dc in next 7 sts, [BPdc around next st, dc in next st] twice, BPdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts*; rep from * to * across 6 more times, dc in last st. Turn. **Rows 9-10:** Repeat Rows 1-2. **Pattern Repeat:** Repeat Rows 1-10 for pattern. **Continue** working Rows 1-10 until panel measures 90" long, ending with Row 10. (Should be approximately 22-23 complete pattern repeats = 220-230 rows total) **Final Row:** Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off. **Stitch Count Verification:** Every row should have 106 sts total. --- ## WING PANELS (Diamond Lace Pattern) **Make 2** **Foundation:** Ch 108. (105 sts + 3 turning ch) **Pattern Setup Row (WS):** Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (106 dc) **Row 1 (RS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *dc in next 3 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, DLC in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, DLC in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, ESB in next st, dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts*; rep from * to * 4 more times, dc in last 3 sts. Turn. (Pattern multiple: 21 sts per repeat × 5 = 105 sts + 1 edge st = 106 counting turning ch) **Row 2 (WS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, dc in next 3 sts, ESB in next st, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next 3 sts*; rep from * to * 4 more times, dc in last 3 sts. Turn. **Row 3 (RS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, DLC in next st, [ch 3, sk 2 sts, DLC in next st] 3 times, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 2 sts*; rep from * to * 4 more times, dc in last 3 sts. Turn. **Row 4 (WS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, [3 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in next st] 3 times, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next 6 sts*; rep from * to * 4 more times, dc in last 3 sts. Turn. **Row 5 (RS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, DLC in next st, [ch 3, sk 3 sts, DLC in next st] 4 times, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts*; rep from * to * 4 more times, dc in last 3 sts. Turn. **Row 6 (WS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, [3 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in next st] 4 times, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next st*; rep from * to * 4 more times, dc in last 3 sts. Turn. **Row 7 (RS):** Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, DLC in next st, [ch 3, sk 3 sts, DLC in next st] 3 times, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 2 sts*; rep from * to * 4 more times, dc in last 3 sts. Turn. **Row 8
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