Pattern written in US crochet terms
Skill level: easy
Finished Size: 12 inch square
Hook size: 5mm/H
Yarn: Any Aran weight
Final Stitch Count: 39 sts per side
Video Tutorial
Pattern Notes
This pattern was designed for the Friends Around the World 3 year Anniversary Crochet Along. Click here to check out the event.
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Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- mc – magic circle
- r(#) – round number
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- slst – slip stitch
- sp – space
- st– stitch
- tr – treble crochet
- yo – yarn over
Special Stitches
Standing PC – {standing popcorn} (standing dc, 3dc) into same st, then complete as for regular PC {hint: a ch3 can be used in place of a standing dc to begin this st}
PC – {popcorn} 4dc into same st, remove hook from working loop, insert hook into first dc made, put working loop back on hook and pull through first dc
Standing DC – to start a round, with slip knot on hook, hold slip knot in place with thumb or finger, yo and hold that in place too, insert hook in indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop, carefully yo and draw yarn through two loops on hook twice {alternately, slst to join yarn then ch3 to count as your first dc}
Standing BPDC – like regular standing dc, but instead of inserting your hook at the top of the stitch, insert your hook from back to front around the post of the indicated stitch {alternately, slst from back to front around post of st to join yarn then ch3 to count as your first bpdc}
BPDC – like regular dc, but instead of inserting your hook at the top of the stitch, insert your hook from back to front around the post of the indicated stitch
Standing sc – to start a round, with slip knot on hook, insert hook into indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through two loops on hook
Standing hdc – to start a round, with slip knot on hook, hold slip knot in place with thumb or finger, yo and hold that in place too, insert hook in indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop, carefully yo and draw yarn through all three loops on hook {alternately, slst to join yarn then ch2 to count as your first hdc}
Main Motif Pattern
Make 4 total of the Main Motif pattern.
Begin with magic circle. {Click here to see a photo or video tutorial on using a double magic circle which is more secure than a traditional magic circle. Watch the video tutorial for tip on how to not use the magic circle at all but still get that magic circle look.}
Round 1: With color A. Ch3 {counts as first dc here and throughout}. 11 more dc into mc. Close mc. Slst to first dc to join.
12 dc
Round 2: Ch1 and sc in same st as join. Ch1. [Sc in next dc, ch1] 11 times. Slst to first sc to join. Fasten off.
12 sc, 12 ch1 sp (24 st around)
Round 3: With color B. Standing PC in any ch1 sp. Ch3. [PC in next ch1 sp, ch3] 11 times. Slst to top of first PC. Fasten off.
12 PC, 12 ch3 sp (48 st around)
Round 4: With color C. Standing dc in any ch3 sp. 3 more dc into same sp. [4dc in to next ch3 sp] 11 times. Slst to first dc to join. Fasten off.
48 dc
Round 5: With color D. Standing bpdc around the first dc of any 4 dc group. Bpdc around each of next 3 dc, ch1. [Bpdc around each of next 4 dc, ch1] 11 times. Slst to first dc to join.
48 bpdc, 12 ch1 sp (60 st around)
Round 6: Ch1 and sc in same st as join. Sc in each of next 3 bpdc. *^Sc in next ch1 sp, sk next bpdc, dc in each of next 3 bpdc, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next ch1 sp, dc in each of next 3 bpdc, sk next bpdc, sc in next ch1 sp,^ sc in each of next 4 bpdc.* Repeat from * to * 2 times more and from ^ to ^ once more. Slst to first sc to join. Fasten off.
16 tr, 24 dc, 24 sc, 4 ch2 sp (16 st per side, not counting ch2 corners)
Note: at this point your motif should measure approximately 5.25 inches.
Note: If you’re making a 6 inch square rather than the CAL square scroll to the bottom of this pattern for instructions.
Finishing
To join motifs:
- With color D. Holding two of the motifs back to back, sc into the corner ch2 sp of both motifs together, working along the sides of both motifs together sc into both of the two corresponding sts from each motif across to the next corner, sc into the corner ch2 sp of both motifs together.
- Ch1 {does not count as a st}.
- Take the next two motifs and place them back to back. Using same yarn as is connected to the first two motifs, continue connecting the next two motifs following the same instructions in step 1.
- Fasten off yarn.
- Fold the 4 motifs in half in the opposite direction so that the unconnected motifs are now back to back. Repeat step 1, 2, and then 1 again to connect the motifs along this side. The middle ch1 will land immediately on top of the other middle ch1.
{Hint: this is a classic type of joining method that can be used for big or small joining projects. Click here to see a video tutorial of this join in action.}
Round 7: With color D.Standing hdc in any one of the four corner ch2 sps that is not part of the join. (Ch2 and hdc) again in same sp. *^Hdc in each of the next 16 st, hdc in corner ch sp, hdc into the last sc of the join by inserting your hook between the top two loops of the sc and down through the center of the sc to pull up a loop and complete your st, hdc in next corner ch sp, hdc in each of the next 16 st,^ (hdc, ch2, hdc) in the next corner ch2 sp.* Repeat from * to * two times more and from ^ to ^ once more. Slst to first hdc to join.
148 hdc, 4 ch2 sp (37 st per side)
Round 8: Ch3. *(Dc, ch2, dc) in corner ch2 sp, dc in next 37 hdc.* Repeat from * to * three times more omitting last dc on final repeat. Slst to first dc to join. Fasten off.
156 dc, 4 ch2 sp (39 st per side)
If you’re following the Friends Around the World crochet along, click here to get information on the additional rounds you’ll need to match the size and stitch count of the other squares. Otherwise, weave in all ends and block.
6 Inch Square
To make the 6 inch square, make rounds 1 – 6 and then finish up with this round 7.
6 Inch Round 7: Ch2 {counts as first hdc}. {Or, with new yarn: standing hdc in any st.} *Hdc in each st across to corner, (2hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in corner ch2 sp.* Repeat from * to * 3 times more. Hdc in each remaining st. Slst to first hdc to join. Fasten off.
80 hdc, 4 ch2 sp (20 st per side)
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