Crochet Alpine Bloom Square

Create a stunning Alpine Bloom Square using the art of crochet. This intricate design features a beautiful flower motif surrounded by delicate stitches that come together to form a square shape. The combination of different crochet techniques adds depth and texture to the overall look of the square, making it a visually appealing project for any crochet enthusiast. The Alpine Bloom Square is a versatile pattern that can be used in various projects such as blankets, pillows, or even as a standalone decorative piece. The intricate details of the flower motif make this square a unique and eye-catching addition to any crochet collection. Whether you're a beginner looking to challenge yourself with a new pattern or an experienced crocheter wanting to add a touch of elegance to your creations, the Alpine Bloom Square is sure to impress with its beauty and complexity.

Materials

• King Cole Fashion Aran in Natural
• King Cole Fashion Aran in Pearl
• King Cole Fashion Aran in Wedgewood
• 6mm/J Odyssey hook
• Tapestry needle and sharp scissors

Pattern notes

The pattern is written using USA terminology, for a conversion chart to US terminology.

The squares are worked in the round. You do not need to turn your work after each row and you continue working in the same direction as before.

(Stitches written in brackets like this are all worked into the same stitch.)

For the first stitch on each row: Chain 1 to move up to the next round if the round starts with double crochet. Chain 2 if the round starts with a half treble crochet, and chain 3 if the round starts with a treble crochet. These chains count as the first stitch in the row

Stitch abbreviations – USA terminology

• Ch – chain
• ch-1-sp – chain 1 space
• Dc – double crochet
• fpdc – front post double crochet
• fpsc – front post single crochet
• Hdc – half double crochet
• Mc – magic circle
• Sc – single crochet
• Ss – slip stitch
• 3dccl – 3 dc cluster

Foundation:

Foundation: Use Natural: Mc with 6 sc. Fasten off. (6)

Round 1: Use Wedgewood: 3dccluster, ch 3. 6 times. Fasten off. (6 petals and 6 ch-3-sp)

Round 2: Use Pearl: (3sc) in ch-3-sp, fpsc over the petal. 6 times. (24)

Round 3: 3sc, 1 hdc, (1dc, ch 1, 1dc), 1 hdc. 4 times. Fasten off. (28)

Round 4: Use Natural: (sc, ch2, sc) in ch-1-sp, 7dc. 4 times. (36)

Round 5: Ss to ch-2-sp, (sc, ch 2, sc), *sc, fpdc into row 3, from * 4 times, sc. Whole sequence 4 times. Fasten off. (44)

Round 6: Use Wedgewood: (sc, ch2, sc) in ch-1-sp, 11dc. 4 times. (52)

Round 7: Ss to ch-2-sp, (sc, ch 2, sc), sc, *sc, fpdc into row 5, from * 5 times, 2sc. Whole sequence 4 times. Fasten off. (60)

Round 8: Use Pearl: (sc, ch2, sc) in ch-1-sp, 15dc. 4 times. (68)

Round 9: Ss to ch-2-sp, (sc, ch 2, sc), *sc, fpdc into row 7, from * 8 times, sc. Whole sequence 4 times. Fasten off. (60)