Bougainvillea Part VII

Each round in this part of the Bougainvillea Blanket is carefully demonstrated on video, allowing you to follow the stitch paths, post placement, and structural details step by step. You can find the complete Bougainvillea Blanket playlist on my YouTube channel Crochet a Life: https://www.youtube.com/@crochetalife This part of the Bougainvillea Blanket marks a turning point in the project: the garden expands outward and the large three-dimensional flowers begin to take shape. Across Rounds 85–102 you will build the structural base that supports the big 3D blooms. These rounds establish a strong, rhythmic framework along the sides and corners, preparing the blanket for the prominent floral elements that define the outer border. The work alternates between clean architectural rounds and textured accents: front-post stitches, puff-based rhythms, chained spaces, and carefully locked corners. Several rounds focus on stabilizing stitch counts and reinforcing the square, while others introduce vertical relief and depth that will later hold the large flowers securely in place. Corner flowers appear early in this section, anchoring the geometry and guiding the eye outward. From there, layered textures and crossed post stitches gradually thicken the fabric and create a raised edge that feels both decorative and structural. By the end of Round 102, the blanket has a clearly defined perimeter, balanced corners, and a solid base ready to receive the large Bougainvillea blooms. At this stage, the square is stable, flat, and visually complete enough to support the final floral layers without distortion. This section is written for confident crocheters who enjoy following stitch paths across earlier rounds and working with post stitches on a large-scale square. As always, video tutorials and step photos are provided to guide you through the construction and help you keep the fabric even, relaxed, and well-balanced.