Slip stitch into the 3 chain space and make 3 double crochets (3 chain and 2 dc in first group). Repeat this 3 times. You should have a 5 chain space next.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
A Cute Crocheted Square!
I have mentioned that I will be moving in March. We are hauling things out of closets and attics and sorting like crazy! Thinning out ones possessions is a good thing. I came across a bag of yarn that I have probably had since before I was married. I have been married for 27 years! I looked at all the colors and knew what I could do with the yarn. So in-between sorting and cleaning out I have also managed to start a new project. The little square is easy to crochet and it is certainly fun to make. I am including a tutorial here. Also seen on Dutch Sisters blog. Begin by chain stitching 6 stitches.
Close the circle with a slip stitch.
Chain 3 (will count as 1st double crochet), double crochet 15 stitches into the circle. 16 total.
Close the circle with a slip stitch. Chain 4 (4th chain will count as a ch1 between the double crochet stitches). Make 1 double crochet, ch1 into each stitch below. 16 total.
Close the circle with a slip stitch.
Slip stitch into the first chain space and make 3 double crochet stitches. Make 3 double crochet stitches in all the following chain spaces.
Make a slip stich to close the circle. End of your work.
In a contrasting color make a slip stitch onto your hook.
Join to your completed circle in any space between the groups of 3 double crochet stitches.
Chain 3 and slip stitch between a 3 dc group. Do this 3 times in total.
To make your first corner chain 5 and slip stitch into the next space between 3 dc groups below.
3 chain, slip stitch into next space 3 times and then 5 chain into next space. Repeat twice more to finish your row.
To make the corner 5 double crochet, 2 chain, 5 double crochet.
Then 3 groups of 3 double crochet into the next 3 chain spaces. Repeat corner and work the next two sides.
I join as you go, so that I don't need to do a bunch of sewing at the end. There are many good You Tube videos on the join as you go method.
This is such a cool pattern and it is so colorful. I hope you give it a try.
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That is a pretty little square, Chantal... great use of "your bits". And good idea to join as you go, a pain to join them up at the end! Good luck with your sorting and shifting!
ReplyDeleteOh I will try this as I have a blanket like that from grandma and I don't want to use it too much ... you know I mean. So, I will make one. What size are the crochet and the yarn please?
ReplyDeleteso so pretty! I may have to make some of these (in between my hexie sewing!) Will miss you friend but so happy I will still be able to "see" you here!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! My Mom used to make blankets like that. She would use all the leftover bits to crochet a border and then she would add an off-white picot edge to finish it off. Thanks for sharing this very nostalgic square!
ReplyDeleteLovely squares! And it must be a nice and easy project to pick up when you have some time in between the moving work.
ReplyDeleteI love your crochet projects, and the hexagons from your last post are just beautiful. I just went through the sorting and moving. I'm glad to see you are still doing some stitching.
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