Vivid Core by Jody Richards

Vivid Core

Crochet
March 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Double Crochet
3.5 mm (E)
50 - 75 yards (46 - 69 m)
one size
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Year of Color 2026: Month 3 of 12

We’re stepping into jewel tones this month and learning how spike stitches reach down into previous rounds to create vertical color effects.

The technique looks complex, but it’s straightforward, and the bold palette makes every stitch pop.