Welcome back to the 5-Panel Blanket Crochet Along! How did you do on Panel 1?

Are you ready for another one?

This panel uses multiple colors. Be sure to watch the videos below for tips on changing colors.

In case you are joining us later, start with the pattern introduction and Panel 1. You can also download the entire pattern as a printable pdf.

Panel 2

Finished Size
8″ [20 cm] wide x 57″ [145 cm] long

Gauge
12 sts and 8 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in pattern

Don’t forget to do a gauge swatch for this stitch pattern!

Pattern Note
Do not cut the yarn at the end of each row; carry the unused yarn loosely up the side as you work.

Wave Stitch

Worked over a multiple of 6 sts + 1. Work 1-row stripes in sequence B, C, D throughout.
With B, chain a multiple of 6 + 2.
Foundation Row (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across, changing to next color in sequence on last st, turn.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 4 (counts as tr throughout), *dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next st; rep from * across, changing to next color in sequence on last st, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across, changing to next color in sequence on last st, turn.
Maintaining established color sequence, repeat Rows 1 & 2 for pattern.

Instructions

With B, ch 26.
Foundation Row (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across, changing to next color in sequence on last st, turn—5 sc, 8 hdc, 8 dc, 4 tr.
Beginning with Row 1, work in Wave Stitch pattern until piece measures 57″ [145 cm] from beginning.
Fasten off. Weave in ends, except the final tails of each color.

Panel 3 is next.

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