Materials:
- 4-ply ww acrylic yarn
- small amount for circle
- small amount soft white
- J hook
Size: 5"
Notes:
- ch 2 at beginning of Rnds 1 and 2 do not count as a stitch
- I crochet tight, so you may want to adjust the size of your crochet hook
Directions:
Rnd 1: With circle color ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to 1st dc. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around. Join as before. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2. *sc in next dc, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. End off.
Rnd 4: Join soft white with a sl st into any ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space. Ch 1, skip next 2 ch-2 spaces, 3 sc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next 2 ch-2 spaces. *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next 2 ch-2 spaces, 3 sc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next 2 ch-2 spaces. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each dc, sc and ch-1 space around with (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 space. Join as before.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each dc around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. End off.
***The link for the joining rounds is over on the right sidebar - it says 'joining grannies'.
***Debi Y's version***
Ooo these are beautiful... I love the frilly little edges! :)x
ReplyDeleteDebi, how are these joined together? It's very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI like this one very much; thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies. :)
ReplyDeleteMarla - over on the right sidebar is a link for 'joining grannies' - click on that link and it will take you to the site that explains how to do it. :)
Cute squircles!! :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the circles and the pastels are a beautiful choice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool square and I love the look when it's joined!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the directions.
ReplyDeleteque bonitos quedan en esos tonos pastel
ReplyDeleteGreat colours, thankyou for sharing your pattern with us :))
ReplyDeleteHave a great week :))
Very pretty Debi. The border you are using to attach them compliments them nicely. I like your new background and font you are using on your blog too. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs Debi....this is so cute.Love it.Love your squares.have a wonderfull week.
ReplyDeleteI love these! I am making some for the Pinterest challenge! Thanks for the pattern:0)
ReplyDeleteI saw this on Pinterest via Wee Folk Art. So cute. Definitely a great project.
ReplyDeleteAnother winner! Love Pinterest, they also have so many great ideas.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the written pattern Debi.
Susanne :)
Thanks so much for this lovely pattern. I saw it on Pinterest. I'm having a go right now :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I like this a lot. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern. Even the middle flower part could be made for gift toppers and such. So pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful squares Debi.
ReplyDeleteCould you let me know please how you put the printable version on your blog?
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Thank you. I thought it might be a good idea for SIBOL.
Of course I am behind with tech things!
Hope you are well. Beautiful day here in the UK.
Love and thanks Suex
Very cute!! I like your joining method too! And I love the cream around each color! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Squares! Thank you for making a tutorial, I think I might just have to make a new blanket with these :)
ReplyDeleteYou can use cotton yarn and make coasters or make it a little bigger and then you can have a dishcloth cute
ReplyDeleteThey're both great ideas. Thank you. :)
DeleteThanks for all the lovely comments ladies. :)
ReplyDeleteI just found your site, on facebook, you have a great site, and great patterns, I will visit often. thankyou
ReplyDeleteThank you very much - glad to have you visit. :)
DeleteI was looking for exactly this way was very nice bi motive for making bag thank you very much for sharing .. the hands of health ..
ReplyDeleteI visited my friend liked it very much I saw through a block bi studies all have very beautiful ..
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I wait for my blog ..
:) I do not want to miss a friend like you who weave warping
Best regards ..
Thank you Zeynep. :)
DeleteJust found you Debi, love this squircle and look forward to spending this rainy day exploring your blogsite :)
ReplyDeleteHoola!! me encanta este circulo, gracias por compartir el tutorial!, estaba buscando algo parecido, tu blog es muy bonito
ReplyDeleteabrazos!
I am enjoying the challenge of this square but would have a much easier time if the directions were in a more readable font.
ReplyDeleteThanks loopy59 and Isa. :)
ReplyDeleteSarah - sorry you had problems reading my free pattern.
Thank you for sharing this amazing block. Mine are neon colored centers with the white being neon green...looking like a beautiful flower bed.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing those are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the clean look of this pattern, do you have a pic of your finished product? I know doing the flat braid is going to be a challenge for me as I intend to make a afghan. :)using your block.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle. I have a baby blankie made with these motifs posted here:
Deletehttp://hooksandyarns.blogspot.com/2012/03/baby-blankie-19b.html
I am using your block pattern to make an afghan, I know doing the flat braid will be a challenge, I love how simple and clean it looks :)
ReplyDeleteLove it have made it a bit larger for a wash cloth
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. :)
ReplyDeleteHow many skeins of yarn would you need for a Lap Afghan
ReplyDeleteThe circles are made with scrap yarns and if I remember correctly, I used less than 16 oz. of the soft white.
DeleteHi Debi, started making these lovely squircles ... just love them. Have them mentioned on my blog! Blessings.
ReplyDeleteThese are so Pretty! I am new to Crocheting! Do you happen to have a Video showing how to make these? That would help me so much. Thanks for Sharing! :0)
ReplyDeleteThank you. :) I'm sorry, but I don't have a video for these squares.
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