Valley Yarns Hellebore Rug Crochet Pattern

Valley Yarns Hellebore Rug

What is Being Made

The Valley Yarns Hellebore Rug is a circular crochet homeware accent piece designed by Sara Delaney. This finished rug measures approximately 38 inches in diameter after blocking, making it an ideal size for bedroom corners or other intimate spaces. The design features a striking two-color colorway combining light grey as the main color with apple green as a complementary accent, creating a fresh and inviting aesthetic.

Techniques Used

This advanced beginner project employs several intermediate crochet techniques to create visual interest and texture. The rug is worked in the round, beginning from a small center ring and expanding outward with each successive round. Lace techniques are incorporated through decorative chain loops and open stitch patterns that add airiness to the design. The construction is seamless, eliminating the need for finishing seams. Stripes are created through strategic color changes between rounds, alternating between the light grey main color and apple green accent color to build the layered, dimensional appearance.

Stitches Used

The Hellebore Rug utilizes fundamental crochet stitches executed with precision across twelve rounds of construction. Primary stitches include:

• Chain stitches (ch) – used to create the foundation ring and decorative loops throughout the pattern
• Double crochet (dc) – the primary structural stitch that forms the bulk of the rug's fabric, worked in multiples to increase rounds and create density
• Single crochet (sc) – used as transition stitches and to frame decorative elements
• Slip stitch (sl st) – employed to join rounds and create clean connections between color changes

The pattern demonstrates progressive complexity, beginning with simple increases in rounds 1-2, then introducing decorative loop elements in round 3 that expand and evolve through subsequent rounds. By rounds 9-12, the stitch work becomes more intricate with layered loop structures and spaced stitch combinations that create the lace effect.

Materials and Tools

The Hellebore Rug is crafted using Valley Yarns Northampton Bulky, a 100% wool yarn that provides warmth and durability suitable for floor use. The pattern calls for 5 skeins of Light Grey (main color) and 2 skeins of Apple Green (complementary color), with each skein containing 109 yards at 100 grams. A critical construction detail is that yarn is held doubled throughout the entire project, effectively creating a thicker working yarn that accelerates the crochet process and produces a more substantial, durable finished piece.

A US size M/N crochet hook (9.00mm) is recommended, though the pattern notes that hook size may be adjusted as needed to achieve proper gauge. The specified gauge is approximately 8 double crochets over 4 inches when working with the doubled yarn, ensuring consistent sizing and fabric density across the finished rug.