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Saturday, 9 June 2012

Walled Garden Square (maybe)

Correction update 28 Jun 2022 -
Tiffany D spotted that I'd missed stating "in blo" in parts of rounds 4 and 6. Thank you, Tiffany! 
Correction update 10 Aug 2020 -
"Unknown" (I'm hoping to get their name so I can credit them properly) spotted a problem with round 5. Mega-apologies to all those who've reached out to me in the past saying they were having trouble with that round... Now I can see why! Thank you so much, Unknown! 

Way back before personal computers and easy access to photocopiers and scanners, the only way to get a copy of a pattern was to write it out by hand.

I found one such hand-written pattern in my "old" pattern folder (pre-1986). No name, no picture, obviously, but a quick scan of the instructions showed it to be a granny square of some type.

Curious, I whipped one up. And it turned out quite pretty.

I have no idea if I copied this pattern from a book or made it up myself. It would have been done over 25 years ago and I have troubling remembering yesterday! I searched the Ravelry pattern database without success and made enquiries amongst the members - no one (so far) could come up with a source.

So, I'm sharing the pattern with you all here. If anyone does recognise it - perhaps from an afghan pattern rather than as a single square - do please let me know, so I can attribute it properly!


Walled Garden Square
(amended 10 Jun 12 - thank you Scraplyn!)


  • US terms 
  • DK + G hook = 6” (bearing in mind I crochet loosely) but you can use what you like
  • Beg Cluster = ch 3, *yo, insert hook in ch-1 sp, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops on hook, rpt from * 3 times, yo, pull thru 5 loops on hook
  • Cluster = *yo, insert hook in ch-1 sp, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops on hook, rpt from * 4 times, yo, pull thru 6 loops on hook
  • blo = back loop only
  • Crossed DC = skip one hdc, dc in next hdc, dc in skipped hdc
Ch 5, join w slst to form ring.

1)  ch 4, (dc in ring, ch 1) x 7, join w slst in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.  = 8 dc, 8 ch-1 sp

2)  slst into ch-1 sp, Beg Cluster (see above), ch 5, Cluster (see above), ch 5, (Cluster, ch 5) x 6, join w slst to top of Beg Cluster.  = 8 Clusters, 8 ch-5 sp

3)  slst into ch-5 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, 4 dc in next ch-5 sp, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-5 sp, 4 dc in next ch-5 sp, rpt from * 2 times, join w slst to 3rd ch of beg ch-3.  = 40 dc, 4 ch-2 sp

4)  ch 2, 2 hdc in blo, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in ch-2 sp, *10 hdc in blo, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in ch-2 sp, rpt from * 2 times, 7 hdc in blo, join w slst to 2nd ch of beg ch-2.  = 56 hdc, 4 ch-2 sp

5)  slst into next hdc 2 hdc, ch 3, dc back into join at end of prev round prev hdc (= Beg Crossed DC), Crossed DC, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, *Crossed DC x 7, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, rpt from * x 2, Crossed DC x 5, join w slst to 3rd ch of beg ch-3.  = 28 Crossed DC, 8 dc, 4 ch-2 sp
NB. You should have only 2 Crossed DC before turning the first corner.

6)  ch 2, 4 hdc in blo, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in ch-2 sp, *16 hdc in blo, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in ch-2 sp, rpt from * 2 times, 11 hdc in blo, join w slst to 2nd ch of beg ch-2. Finish off. = 80 hdc, 4 ch-2 sp

-- Judy M Kerr ©2012


Please email me if you find a mistake (or two) or have any problems. :-)
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58 comments:

  1. Charlotte02 July, 2012 00:48

    Looks great! Just stopped by to say hello. I don't always comment but enjoy your posts. Stay Cool!

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  2. jmk02 July, 2012 21:03

    Charlotte, it's lovely to know you're stopping by. I must admit I haven't visited my "blog list" for some time (ref: your 1 July post). Yours is a treat! And I have so stolen your Kit Kat clock. :) I used to have one in my kitchen (I still have it, but I'm guessing it would have to be tweaked for UK voltage).

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  3. detroitdeb25 January, 2013 03:31

    I love this square and am making a lapghan for cancer patients in burgundy out of it - thanks for sharing!

    Deb

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  4. jmk26 January, 2013 17:41

    Oh Deb, that's just wonderful! I'm so pleased. I'd love to see a picture of it.

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  5. AbbyE01 March, 2013 18:43

    Just want to say thank you SOOOO much for this wonderful pattern. I just came across it the other day, and I made one I am very happy. I had to sit and double think o round 5, but I did it. I added two more rounds to make it a bit bigger. Thank you again!!

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  6. jmk02 March, 2013 19:16

    Congratulations AbbyE! I'm glad you worked it out. :) And thank you for the compliment.

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  7. Anonymous04 April, 2013 05:06

    What a pretty square! I'm still learning to crochet, and was so happy that I was able to make this! I hope you don't mind that I've linked to this pattern from my blog natscrochet.wordpress.com! Thanks again :)

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  8. jmk04 April, 2013 20:52

    Oh nattyann89, your squares look great! Even the blue one - it looks like the yarn may have been a bit too soft for good stitch definition, that's all. And I'm more than happy to have you link to the pattern. Let's get it out there - the more the merrier, LOL!

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  9. jmk04 May, 2013 22:24

    Well, that's nice. And the next time I'm planning a pilgrimage to Mecca I'll be sure and visit the link you so thoughtfully provided. ;-)

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  10. knic13 June, 2014 10:16

    Hi there,
    I am having trouble with this pattern and would like to get in contact with you Judy but can't seem to access your email address.
    Mine is nsetton@gmail.com, would you mind pls contacting me so I can get some help.
    I love your design and so want to be able to do it.
    Many thanks,
    Nicole

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  11. jmk13 June, 2014 15:12

    Nicole, You have been emailed! :)

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  12. Unknown02 October, 2014 09:23

    Hi there.
    Today I have shared you pattern in my blogg.
    Have a nice day.

    http://lunamondesign.blogspot.no/2014/10/many-squares-makes-blanket-mange-ruter.html

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  13. jmk02 October, 2014 17:16

    Oh, that's lovely, Monica. Thank you. And I went from your blog to see the Maybelle Crochet Flower. :) Very pretty!

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  14. Anonymous28 October, 2014 23:43

    Thank you so much for posting this, and your pattern is easily read, I have been crocheting off and on since I was a kid, never read patterns before this year, so I am a little behind the curve, I appreciate the flow of your written pattern! Making my first afghan with this square!

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  15. jmk29 October, 2014 18:12

    Dear wfhmom, I'm so glad my pattern style makes sense to someone other than me. :) It's always a concern when I post a new one. I'd love to see a picture of your afghan when it's done.

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  16. debbie morrison30 March, 2015 23:44

    very beautiful love this one p.s. just putting it out there do you or anyone know where i can find a pattern of a cow with udders and a milk can to go with its for a special lady who loves cows thank you

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  17. jmk31 March, 2015 18:34

    Debbie, are you on Ravelry? http://www.ravelry.com/ There are quite a few cow patterns listed there. I found a free one, complete with udder (though no milk can, but how hard can that be to create?) - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chibi-cow - but it's only available as a Ravelry download. In other words, you have to be a member (it's free!) to download it.

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  18. Unknown03 April, 2015 15:22

    this square is lovely! im making a baby blanket for a friend of mine and this is going to be in each corner :D thank you.

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  19. jmk05 April, 2015 11:40

    Thank you, Emily. That sounds sweet. I'd love to see a picture when it's done. :)

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  20. Flower05 January, 2016 10:21

    Hai, I love this square, I want to use it in my temperature blanket. Because I'm not known with the us crochet terms, I want to ask you if it's alright for me to share this pattern, so someone else can translate it.

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  21. jmk05 January, 2016 18:32

    Dear Flower, I'm glad you like it. :) You are very welcome to share the pattern and have it translated. You can email me on sofar_sogood at btinternet.com if you have any questions.

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  22. ChelleyBelly09 March, 2016 04:01

    Pretty pattern, but...row 5 is apparently wrong and I cannot figure it out. Sick of pulling out my work.. Please help.

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  23. jmk09 March, 2016 20:52

    Hmmm. ChellyBelly, I'd have to work one up to see if there is a problem, but if you've got 14 half double crochets on each side of Rnd 4 then the count will work out. The only suggestion I can make is to conscious of the fact that half double crochets lean much further to the right than other stitches, so don't forget to count the one that leans into the corner ch-2 space. It will almost make it look like it's a chain 3 space. If you click on the picture it will open up larger - you might be able to see what I'm talking about. But by all means let me know if it continues to cause problems - sofar_sogood at btinternet dot com

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  24. Annie24 March, 2016 12:20

    at last I've found a square that I can understand! making up something with white and shades of blue Aran wool I got for something else, but didn't like how things were turning out. I'm relatively new to following crochet patterns and although I did find I was in a different place on row 5, it was easy to figure out how to make things work out by reading ahead. One square down, goodness knows how many to go!

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  25. Unknown10 April, 2016 21:40

    Hola, gracias por compartir tu patrón de crochet. Me ha quedado precioso, muy bien explicado.
    Saludos desde Chile.

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  26. jmk11 April, 2016 10:40

    Gracias por el cumplido. Me complace que les guste.
    Saludos desde Inglaterra. :)

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  27. Carin30 May, 2016 00:33

    Today I came across this pattern and I LOVE it.
    Just ordered yarn to make a blanket with this block.

    Thanks again for posting.

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  28. jmk30 May, 2016 12:15

    Thanks Carin, it's simple but effective. :) I'd love to see a picture of the blanket when it's made. I see you have a blog also - I'll keep an eye out! ;)

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  29. Carin30 May, 2016 12:40

    Will keep you updated on the blanket ;-)

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  30. Unknown25 February, 2017 17:47

    Made a bag using this design! thank you for the pattern :) x

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  31. jmk25 February, 2017 18:48

    Annie, that's great! Thank you for letting me know. I'd love to see it. Your name seems familiar to me - are you on Ravelry?

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  32. Unknown17 May, 2017 00:25

    Lovely pattern. Thank you. I'm going to use just the first 4 rows for baby afghans for charity donations. I need to do things quickly, and although this square is gorgeous in total, I'll have to skimp. But I will use the whole square for afghans that are 'keepers.' Thanks again.

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  33. jmk17 May, 2017 08:36

    Aw, thank you Judy. That's very kind of you. And I'm pleased you'll be using it for charity afghans. Please give me a heads-up if you post pictures of them.

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  34. Unknown27 October, 2017 20:23

    Hello, I need help please. I really like this, I'm trying to make one big square for a pillow with a bigger hook and yarn. I'm getting messed up at rows 5 and six, am I supposed to chain and turn? Or not turn. And do I count the chain as a stitch or not? Thank you.

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  35. jmk28 October, 2017 22:17

    Hi Sarah,

    Thanks for trying out the square. I hope we can get it to work for you.

    I’m not entirely sure what bits you’re having trouble with, but I will say that there are no turns, and that the chains at the beginning of rounds 5 and 6 both count as stitches.

    If you click on either picture you should get a large image where it’s easier to see what’s what. If that doesn't help, message me again or email me at sofar {underscore} sogood {at} btinternet {dot} com.

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  36. Unknown07 January, 2018 01:48

    Thank you so much for this pattern. I think it's the best of all the crochet squares I have seen so far. I too have trouble with round 5 to be honest. I'm sure I'll sleep over it and that I will figure it out tomorrow though. Thank you! Love from Greece!

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  37. jmk09 January, 2018 08:15

    Dear Maria, You're very welcome. I'm flattered that you like this square so much. I hope I *did* design it, LOL! Did round 5 made more sense the next day? If not, do please email me - sofar {underscore} sogood {at} btinternet {dot} com.

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  38. Suzie Q25 October, 2018 16:12

    Love the pattern fudged round 5 but managed it have done 24squares in blue and white and need to join them which method would you use?
    Thanks

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  39. jmk25 October, 2018 19:00

    Hi Suzanne! Those Crossed DC are a bit of a 'mare if your not used to them. ;) I'm glad you managed a work-around and kept going.

    I have to admit I'm really lazy when it comes to joining squares. More often than not I simply put them right sides facing and slip stitch them together, catching just the two outside loops. I carry on slip stitching pairs of squares together until I get to the end of the two rows, finish off, and then start on the next row. When all the rows are joined I go back and slip stitch the columns.

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  40. Unknown01 February, 2019 20:59

    I love this square! I am currently in the process of making my birth year blanket. I will only be using a portion of the pattern as I don"t want them any larger than 4 inches. The middle of the flower will be the low temp for that day and the petals will be the high temp. I have not decided on the background color...yet.

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  41. jmk02 February, 2019 11:43

    Dear "Unknown" ;)
    Thank you for reaching out. That's sounds like a wonderful idea! I love the thought of the pattern being used like that. If possible, I'd really like to see a picture of it at some point.

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  42. Little Lady20 June, 2019 21:09

    Dear Sister "Hooker," thank you for posting this wonderful design. I got excited over a new (to me) stitch, the Crossed DC. Such a simple yet elegant stitch. I hope to start this design soon, possibly as a bedspread. p.s. greetings from Sarasota, Florida USA.

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  43. jmk21 June, 2019 14:20

    Dear Little Lady and fellow "Hooker", 😉 thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad you found a new and useful stitch here. I think this square would make a beautiful bedspread, and I hope whatever you decide to make, you'll come back and share a picture of it.

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  44. Unknown09 August, 2020 20:04

    Hello, I just found this pattern and wanted to say thank you for posting this, it's lovely! I am not sure if anyone has pointed this out, but I believe row 5 should read as follows:

    5) slst into next hdc, ch 3, dc back into join at end of prev round (= Beg Crossed DC), Crossed DC x 2, (dc, ch2, dc) in ch-2 sp, *Crossed DC x 7, (dc, ch2, dc) in ch-2 sp, rpt from * x 2, Crossed DC x 4, join w slst to 3rd ch of beg ch-3 = 28 Crossed DC, 8 dc, 4 ch-2 sp

    The changes are: 2 Crossed DC's instead of 1 following the Beg Crossed DC, and 4 Crossed DC's instead of 5 before joining w slst. I hope this helps with the row 5 confusion if I am not mistaken. Thanks again :)

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  45. Unknown09 August, 2020 20:22

    Hi, same poster as above! I just got to row 6. If I follow the changes I mentioned above, then row 6 would have to read:

    6)ch 2, 5 hdc in blo, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in ch-2 sp, *16 hdc in blo, (2hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in ch-2 sp, rpt from * 2 times, 10 hdc, join w slst to 2nd ch of beg ch-2. FInish off = 80 hdc, 4 ch-2 sp

    The changes are: 5 hdc instead of 4 for the 1st set of hdc's, and 10 hdc instead of 11 for the last set of hdc's.

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  46. jmk10 August, 2020 12:59

    Dear Unknown (Please leave me your name so I can credit you!),

    Thank you for alerting me to the problem! There is an error, and your "fix" fixes it *but* it turns out the real culprit is right at the very beginning of the row.

    The pattern should say:
    5) slst into next **2** hdc [not just 1], ch 3, dc back into **prev hdc** [not "join at end of prev round"] (= Beg Crossed DC), Crossed DC, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp,...

    Then you only work 2 Crossed DC, as the pattern says, before turning the corner, allowing for 5 Crossed DC when you complete the row.

    The first time I tried it, I happily squeezed 3 Crossed DC in there, but when I did the next side I could see I'd finished that side in a different place. I stared at the two sides for a while, and then it hit me - on the first side, I'd worked into the chain following the last hdc. Half-double crochets are stinkers! ;) They lean backwards and it's all too easy to crochet a stitch too far, thinking you're then in the last one.

    I will make the "slst/prev hdc" changes to the pattern, which should negate the need for any adjustment to round 6. But I would love to credit you with the "discovery".

    Thank you so much for taking the time to try to make it work *and* for reaching out to me. I really appreciate it!

    Judy xx

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  47. Unknown26 January, 2021 16:12

    Just finished my 1st square patterns easy to follow

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  48. jmk26 January, 2021 17:33

    "Just finished my 1st square patterns easy to follow"

    That's wonderful! Well done. And I'm glad you found the pattern easy to follow.

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  49. Unknown26 March, 2021 01:35

    I am attempting a blanket using your pattern. It is a beautiful pattern. I did 1 square. I made it work somehow. I think it will work better on finishing more squares. I haven't done the crossed DC stitch before but I think I have figured it out enough to attempt a blanket using the stitch.

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  50. jmk27 March, 2021 08:58

    Dear Unknown, I'm glad you were able to make the pattern work. :) I wish it wasn't quite so fiddly, but that's the price you pay for a pretty square I guess, LOL! I'd love to see a photo when you're done. (sofar_sogood @ btinternet dot com)

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  51. Water Baby02 May, 2021 14:50

    Perfect! Finally found something that I like that has been tested. I bought a pattern for a different one and the instructions did not match the picture at all. I screenshot instructions and found the corrections in comments so will give it a whirl. I am making a Boho festival summer top with it. Might add fringes. Thanks for sharing.

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  52. jmk02 May, 2021 17:53

    Dear Water Baby, Thank you for commenting. I think I've made all the necessary corrections to the pattern now. 🤞
    I can just picture this square as a Boho summer festival top. With fringes! 👍 I'd love to see it when it's done.

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  53. Unknown28 May, 2021 21:13

    Just made my first square and it's beautiful thank you can't wait to see it made up. I'm using white for a new baby 😍🥰

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  54. jmk29 May, 2021 13:32

    Sounds lovely, "Unknown"! Not too "holey" a pattern for a baby blanket, I think. I'd love to see it when it's done. 📷👓

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  55. Unknown26 June, 2021 18:34

    I hope one of the posters can help me with round 6. I am confused on where I am supposed to be putting my (4?) 5 hdc after completing round 5? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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  56. jmk27 June, 2021 09:24

    Dear Unknown,

    I've added symbols to an image of the square, showing what stitches go where at the beginning of Round 6. :) The image can be seen here --> https://drive.google.com/file/d/18RT-VNHmJGtiWkQy_XTX1umaJDJKpMN2/view?usp=sharing

    If you still have trouble, please email me - sofar_sogood @ btinternet dot com

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  57. Peaches06 May, 2022 01:45

    It would be it clearer if you wrote "chain 5 and then join w slst to top of Beg Cluster". Otherwise the two puff stitches at the end and the beginning are joined together at the tips.


    2) slst into ch-1 sp, Beg Cluster (see above), ch 5, Cluster (see above), ch 5, (Cluster, ch 5) x 6, join w slst to top of Beg Cluster. = 8 Clusters, 8 ch-5 sp

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  58. jmk07 May, 2022 15:32

    @Peaches
    Umm?... The last repeat is "(Cluster, 𝗰𝗵 𝟱) x 6", so you are ending on a chain 5.

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