Crochet Greener Pastures Square
The Crochet Greener Pastures Square is a delightful pattern that brings a touch of charm to any project. With its intricate design and soothing color palette, this square exudes a sense of tranquility and creativity. The way each stitch comes together creates a beautiful texture that is both eye-catching and cozy. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crafting this square is a rewarding experience that invites you to slow down and enjoy the process. Incorporating the Crochet Greener Pastures Square into your next project is sure to add a warm and welcoming touch to your handmade creations. Happy crocheting!
Materials:
Size “0” hook
Size 10 thread in a shade of green and in a floral color
Small amount of seed beads — approx 70 (you may not use them all)
or «E» beads — approx 25
Beading or small embroidery needle
Invisible quilting thread, beading thread or other sewing thread that will blend in with the floral color
notes:
All ends should be worked in whenever you are most comfortable doing so.
pattern:
1st motif (background)Ch 5, join w/ sl st to form ringRnd 1:sl st in ring, ch 3, 15 dc in ring, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg chRnd 2: ch 4, (dc, ch 1) in ea st around, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg ch; 16 ch-spsRnd 3: ch 6, (dc, ch 3) in ea dc around, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg chRnd 4: ch 9, (tr, ch 5) in ea dc around, join w/ sl st to 4th beg chFinish off
2nd background motifWork 1st 3 rounds same as first motif
Rnd 4: ch 9, (tr, ch 5) in the next dc, tr in next dc, ch 3, use hook to pull working loop of current motif through any loop on 1st motif, ch 2, tr in next dc on current motif, ch 3, use hook to pull working loop of current motif through next loop on 1st motif, ch 2, tr in next dc of current motif, finish same as 1st motif
Remaining background motifsContinue making and joining motifs in the same manner as motif #2, leaving 2 unused loops between joining loops on all motifsComplete and join 16 motifs total in 4 rows of 4Background finished, block as needed.
Flowers:With floral color
Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join w/ sl st to 1st sc
Work 1 cluster in ea st around (these will all be worked individually – you’ll have a lot of ends, sorry)
1st Cluster: ch 3, * yo, insert hook in same st, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops, rep from * 2 more times, yo, and draw through all loops on hook
Remaining Clusters: join as w/ dc, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops, complete same as first cluster from *.
Weave all loose ends in on flowers
Optional leavesWith same or similar color to backgroundCh 4, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, turn, work cluster across prev row, finish off
Using needle and sewing or beading thread attach flowers (and leaves) to doily and embellish centers with small clusters of beads