Crochet Friends Square
Crochet Friends Square is a delightful pattern that brings a sense of warmth and coziness to any project. With its intricate design and charming details, this square is perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your creations. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is fun and easy to follow, making it a great choice for crafters of all skill levels. The Crochet Friends Square is not just a pattern; it's a creative companion that will help you bring your vision to life with a touch of handmade love. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crocheting together!
Materials:
RH 4 ply Color A = Aran, Color B = Country Blue, Color C = Country Rose
Crochet Hook: Size E or size needed for gauge. Size G for edging.
Gauge: Each Square = 6"
Note:
Skill level: Intermediate.
When working a new color, draw new color through last 2 loops of last stitch worked with old color.
When carrying yarn at back of work for more than 3 sts, cross yarns to tack the carried yarn to your work.
Blocking: Block lightly & briefly w/a warm damp pressing cloth on the reverse side of the square w/ med-hot iron.
Joining: Join each new color by yo and drawing through last two loops of stitch before.
Pattern Stitches
Split dc popcorn (split dc pop): In next st work 3 dc. In next st work 3 dc. Drop loop from hook, insert hook in first dc of popcorn. Draw loop through, ch 1.
Back Loop Only (blo.):
Front Post Dc (fpdc):
Back Post Dc (bpdc):
Back Post Sc (bpsc):
Instructions
Row 1:
With size E hook and Color A ch 28, dc in 4th ch from hook and across. (26 dc.) Ch 3 (counts as 1 st dc on all following rows), turn.
Row 2:
Dc across working last dc in top of ch 3, ch 3 turn. (26 dc)
Row 3:
Dc across working last dc in top of ch 3, ch 3 turn. (26 dc)
Row 4:
With Color A dc in next two st. Draw Color B through last st to join, fpdc over 2nd dc in row below. With Color A, dc in next 2 dc, fpdc with Color B over 7th dc in row below (4 dc between fpdc's). Carrying Color B behind work, 4 dc Color A, with Color B work fpdc over 8th dc in row below, cont. in this manner across. End 3 dc with Color A. Ch 3 turn. 34 sts. Work dc in skipped sts and sts that have had fpdc worked over their posts.
Row 5:
With Color A, dc in next two st, *join Color B, (bpdc around fpdc below), twice. Skip 4 sts in front of bpdc's. Join Color A. Dc with Color A in next 4 Color A dc.* Cont. from * to * across, end 3 dc. With Color A ch 3, turn (26 sts).
Row 6:
With Color A, dc in next 2 dc's, *Join in Color B, work fpdc in next two bpdc's. Skipping sts behind fpdc's join Color A, work dc in next 4 Color A sts*. Continue from * to * across, end 3 dc with Color A. Ch 1 turn.
Row 7:
With Color A, 3 sc, join Color B, work bpsc around next 2 fpdc's, join Color A, 4 sc. (sk 2 sts behind bpsc) Continue across. End 3 sc. Ch 1 turn.
Row 8: (Arms)
With Color A, work 1 sc, FO Color A. Join Color B, working in back loops only, sc to last sc, join Color A, work 1 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 9: (Neck)
With Color A, 3 sc, join Color B, work 1 sc, join Color A, 5 sc. Continue across, ending 4 Color A sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10:
Dc in next 2 sc, join Color B. *Working over next 2 sts make split 6 dc popcorn. Join Color A, ch 1, dc in next 4 sts, join Color B.* Continue from * to * across, end 3 dc. Ch 3, turn. FO Color B.
Row 11:
Dc in each st and in both sts of popcorn, ch 3, turn. (26 sts)
Rows 12 — 13:
Dc across, ch 1. (26 sts) FO Color A.
Round 1:
With size G hook and Color C work 20 sc on all sides. 3 sc in corners. FO Color C.
Finish off and weave in all ends.