The theory of the five elements is the pattern highlighted in the third edition of TGWTH magazine. It combines four individual patterns that can be crocheted individually or combined to make a wonderful bedspread.

Anyone knows the four elements: water, earth, fire, and air. But did you know the theory of the five elements? In this pattern you will find out some more about this theory. You will learn the five elements by making a different crochet pattern. This theory was born in ancient China and widely spread and adopted daily in China and other Eastern countries. Where the four elements are more primal, the five elements are more about connection, actions, and reactions. Meet Fire, Wood, Earth, Water, and Metal, and crochet along!

Although there is much to tell about the theory of the five elements, the magazine only provides the background story and meanings. The digital patterns contain only this magazine’s crochet patterns and instructions.

Some general information about the pattern:

Yarn Requirements: Each of the four square pattern is made with one Scheepjes Whirl Fine Art. A Whirl Fine Art comes in cakes of 215-225 grams of yarn with a length of 460 meters. The yarn is 50% merino wool, 25% acrylic, and 25% micro. I used one cake of colorway 658 Classicism, 652 Pop Art, 653 Fauvism, and 655 Dadaism.

If you like to combine those four squares with a border, you will also need an extra 65 grams (140 meters) of yarn for each square, bringing the total to 260 grams (540 meters). I used Scheepjes Merino Soft in colorway 604 Lowry for this, as this yarn has the same conditions as the Whirl Fine Art.

Crochet hooks: You will need a 4.0mm and 4.5mm hook.

Size: One finished square pattern will be 23x23 inches/ 55x55 cm. The squares combined will deliver a blanket measuring 58x58 inches/ 145x145 cm.

The pattern contains clear, written instructions guided by charts. In some parts, you will also find a photo to guide you. The pattern contains many different stitches and a lot of text. You will have to be an experienced crocheter to work this pattern.

The pattern is available in printed copy as TGWTH—magazine no.3. You can find my magazines in my Etsy shop.

The digital pattern is also available for purchase. In this pattern, you will find the same instructions and charts as in the magazine. The only difference is that you will not get many background stories, explanations, or graphic designs.

The magazine and the digital pattern are available in English (US) and Dutch. When purchasing the digital pattern, you can download your files as PDF files after purchase. You get access to both languages.