Crochet Hilo Star Square
The Crochet Hilo Star Square is a delightful pattern that brings a touch of whimsy to any crochet project. With its intricate design and vibrant colors, this square is perfect for adding a pop of fun to your next blanket, pillow, or even a cozy scarf. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to try something new, this pattern offers just the right mix of creativity and relaxation. The Hilo Star Square is sure to bring joy to your crochet endeavors and help you create beautiful handmade pieces that you'll cherish for years to come. So grab your hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and let the Crochet Hilo Star Square inspire your next crafting adventure!
Materials:
Size 10 crochet cotton
Size “0” (zero) hook
special instructions:
no chain single crochet (no ch sc) – insert hook in same loop previous st is worked in, draw up a loop (this forms your foundation ch), yo, pull through loop, yo, pull through both loops on hook
patterns:
ch 8, join w/ sl st to form ring
Rnd 1: ch 3, * (dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ring, dc in ring, rep from * around omitting last dc in 5th rep, sl st in 3rd beg ch; 5 ch-sps
Rnd 2: sl st in next 2 sts, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in ch-sp, [sl st in ea st to next ch-sp, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in ch-sp)] around, sl st in next 2 sts, sl st to finish off in next st; 5 ch-sps
Rnd 3: join w/ sc to any ch-sp, 8 no ch sc, * sc in next ch-sp, 8 no ch sc, rep from * around, join w/ sl st to starting sc; 45 sc
Rnd 4: join w/ dc in 4th st of any no ch series, 3 more dc in same st, 4 dc in next st, ch 8, * 4 dc in 4th st of next no ch series, 4 dc in next st, ch 8, rep from * around, join w/ sl st to starting dc
Rnd 5:
1st 5 pineapples
1st pineapples: ch 4, (dc, ch 1) bet ea dc, dc in last dc, turn, sc in 1st ch-sp, (ch 3, sc) in each ch-sp across, * turn, sl st in 1st ch, sc in ch-sp, (ch 3, sc) in ea ch-sp across, rep from * until there is only 1 ch-sp when you’ve completed your row.
Finish off
2nd – 5th pineapples: join w/ dc to first dc of next dc group, (ch 1, dc) between ea dc and in last dc, turn, sc in 1st ch-sp, complete same as 1st pineapple
Rnd 6:next 5 pineapples
in last loop of 1st row of ch-loops on any pineapple, join w/ sc, 8 dc in ch-8 loop from Rnd 4, sc in 1st loop of 1st row of ch-loops on next pineapple, ch 3, sc in next ch-loop up the side of the completed pineapple, turn, (dc, ch 1) bet ea dc — including bet 1st sc and beg ch, omitting ch after last dc, sc in 1st unused ch-loop on completed pineapple, turn, sc in ch-sp, (ch 3, sc) in ea ch-sp across, finish as with all other pineapples
next 4 pineapples completed in same manner; 10 pineapples total
Rnd 7: join w/ sc to top of any pineapple, 12 no ch sc, * sc in top of next pineapple, 12 no ch sc, rep from * around, join w/ sl st to starting sc
Rnd 8: sl st in next st, ch 4, * dc in next st, (ch 1, dc) in ea no ch sc, skip sc in top of pineapple, rep from * around, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg ch
Finish off.
Weave in ends.
Block to keep shape.