C HAPTER 1

Afghan
Squares

A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 1

Amber Waves Afghan

Square

Materials:
Red Heart Soft worsted weight yarn
Color A: Camel
Color B: New Aran
Crochet hook size E for 6 square
Crochet hook size G for 7 square

Gauge: (with size E hook) rounds 1-3 = 2 3/4

Finished size: 6 or 7

With color A, ch 5; join with a sl st to the first ch to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 15 more dc in the
ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (16 dc)
Fasten off color A.

A MBER W AVES A FGHAN S QUARE

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright 2000 Priscillas Crochet

Round 2: Attach color B with a sc in any dc, 3 dc shell in the

next dc, (sc in the dc, 3 dc shell in the next dc) 7 times; join
with a sl st to the first sc. (8 shells) Fasten off color B.

Round 3: Attach color A to the center dc of any shell, ch 2, sc

in the same dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the next sc, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in
the center dc of the next shell, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the next sc* Re2

peat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten

off color A.

Round 4: Attach color B with a sc in any ch 2 sp, ch 2, sc in

the same sp, 5 dc shell in the next ch 3 sp, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in the
next ch 2 sp, 5 dc shell in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to *
6 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 shells) Fasten off
color B.

Round 5: Attach color A to the center dc of any shell, ch 2, sc

in the same dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next sc, *(sc, ch 2, sc)
in the center dc of the next shell, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next
sc* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st to the first sc.
Fasten off color A.

Round 8: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the

same st, dc in each of the next 19 sts, (5 dc in the next st, dc in
each of the next 19 sts) 3 times, 2 dc in the same st as the beginning ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

Round 6: Attach color B with a sc in any ch 2 sp, ch 2, sc in

the same sp, 7 dc shell in the next ch 3 sp, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in the
next ch 2 sp, 7 dc shell in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to *
6 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 shells) Fasten off
color B.

Round 7: Attach color A with a sl st to the center dc of any

shell, ch 5 to count as the first dtrc, work 3 more dtrc in the
same dc, 5 dc in the next ch 2 sp, 3 sc in the center dc of the
next shell, 5 dc in the next ch 2 sp, (7 dtrc in the center dc of
the next shell, 5 dc in the next ch 2 sp, 3 sc in the center dc of
the next shell, 5 dc in the next ch 2 sp) 3 times, 3 dtrc in the
same dc as the beginning ch 5; join with a sl st to the top of
the beginning ch 5.
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A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 2

Antique Pearls Square

Materials:
Caron Wintuk worsted weight yarn (color A - any color for
contrast; color B - fisherman)
Crochet hook size G or size needed for gauge

Gauge: first 3 rounds = about 3 1/2

Finished size: 6

With color A and size G hook ch 4, join with a sl st to form

ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 15 dc in the ring;
join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (16 dc)

A NTIQUE P EARLS S QUARE

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright 1999 Priscillas Crochet

Round 2: Turn work. From the back, join color B with a sc in

any dc, trc in the same st; (sc, trc) in each of the next 15 dc;
join with a sl st to the first sc. Ch 2, turn. (32 sts)
Round 3: Skip the first sc and first trc, dc in the next sc; (yo,
insert hook in same sc as the last st, pull up a loop, yo and pull
through 2 loops on the hook, skip next trc, yo and insert hook
in the next sc, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on
the hook, yo and pull through remaining 3 loops on the hook,
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ch 2) 14 times; yo, insert hook in same sc as the last st, pull up

a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook, skip next trc,
yo and insert hook in the same sc as the beginning ch 2, pull
up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook, yo and
pull through remaining 3 loops on the hook, ch 2, join with a
sl st to the first dc. Ch 1, turn. (16 clusters)
Round 4: (Sc, trc, sc, ch 1) in each ch 2 sp around, join with a
sl st to the first sc. Fasten off color B. (16 pearls)

Round 8: Turn work. From the front, join color A with a sc

in the trc of any corner, work 2 more sc in the same st; sc in
each sc around, working 3 sc in the trc of each corner; join
with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off.

Happy Crocheting!

Round 5: Turn work. From the front join color A with a sc in

any ch 1 sp, ch 3, (sc, ch 3 in the next ch 1 sp) 15 times; join
with a dc to the first sc to form the last loop. (16 ch 3 loops)
Round 6: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, work 3 trc in the same
loop; work (3 dc in the next loop, 3 hdc in the next loop, 3 dc
in the next loop, 7 trc in the next loop for the corner) 3 times;
3 dc in the next loop, 3 hdc in the next loop, 3 dc in the next
loop, 3 trc in the same loop as the beginning trcs, join with a
sl st to the top of the beginning ch 4. Fasten off color A. (64
sts)
Round 7: Turn work. From the back, join color B with a sc in
the center trc of any corner; *(trc in the next st, sc in the next
st) 7 times, trc in the next st, (sc, trc, sc) in the next st for the
corner* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (trc in the next st, sc in the
next st) 7 times, trc in the next st, (sc, trc) in the same st as the
first sc; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off color B.

A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 3

Carousel Square
Materials:
Worsted weight acrylic yarn (one or 2 colors)
Crochet hook size G

Gauge: Rounds 1-2 = 2 1/2

Finished size: 6" or 7

To work front post dc (fpdc): Yo, insert hook from front

to back to front around the post of the indicated stitch, complete dc.

To work front post sc (fpsc): Insert hook from front to

back to front around the post of the indicated stitch, complete
sc.

C AROUSEL S QUARE

Directions are for one color. Two color variation is given after
the pattern.

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

Copyright 1999 Priscillas Crochet

Ch 5, join with a sl st to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, work 15 more trc in

the ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 4. (16
trc)
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Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, fpdc around the beginning ch 4 of round 1; (dc in the next trc, fpdc around the same
trc) around; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
(32 sts)

trc from the back in the top of the next fpdc of round 4, ch 2,
skip next 2 dc on round 6, sc in the next dc, (the center dc of
the next shell), ch 2* Repeat from * to * 14 times; ch 1, join
with a sc to the 4th ch of the beginning ch 6 to form last ch 2
sp. (32 ch 2 sps)

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as

joining, fpdc around the next fpdc; (2 dc in the next dc, fpdc
around the next fpdc) around; join with a sl st to the top of the
beginning ch 3. (48 sts)
Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the next dc, fpdc
around the next fpdc; (dc in each of the next 2 dc, fpdc around
the next fpdc) around; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (48 sts)

Round 8: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, work 3 more trc in

the same sp, *2 dc in the next ch 2 sp, 2 hdc in the next ch 2
sp, (2 sc in the next ch 2 sp) 3 times, 2 hdc in the next ch 2 sp,
2 dc in the next ch 2 sp, 7 tr in the next ch 2 sp* Repeat from *
to * 2 times; 2 dc in the next ch 2 sp, 2 hdc in the next ch 2 sp,
(2 sc in the next ch 2 sp) 3 times, 2 hdc in the next ch 2 sp, 2
dc in the next ch 2 sp, 3 trc in the same ch ch 2 sp as the beginning trcs; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 4. (84
sts)

Round 5: Sl st in the next dc, ch 1, fpsc around the next fpdc;

(ch 5, fpsc around the next fpdc) around; join with a sl st to
the first fpsc. (16 ch 5 loops)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, (5 dc in the next
ch 5 loop, sc in the next fpsc) around, ending with 5 dc in the
last ch 5 loop, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 shells) (If using 2 colors, fasten off first color.)
Round 7: Ch 1, from the back, sl st into the top of the first
fpdc of round 4, ch 6 to count as the first trc and the first ch 2,
skip next 2 dc on round 6, sc from the front in the next dc,
(the center dc of the shell), ch 2, *skip next 2 dc on round 4,

Pattern Note: For a 6 square, skip round 9 and go to

round 10. For a 7 square, complete both rounds 9 and 10.

Round 9: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as

joining; (dc in the next 20 sts, 3 dc in the next st) 3 times, dc
in the next 20 sts, 2 dc in the same st as first dc; join with a sl
st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
Round 10: Ch 1, 3 sc in the same st as joining; sc in each remaining st around, working 3 sc in the center st of each corner; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

The color changes when working this square are a little tricky.
To work the square with 2 colors:

Round 10: Attach color A with a sl st in the center st of any

corner. Finish as per pattern.

Work round 1 in color A. Attach color B to the top of the

joining sl st.
For round 2: ch 2, then work a dc in the same st for the first
dc. Work all dc in color B and all fpdc in color A, changing colors at the top of each st. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (To
change colors at the top of the stitch - work the stitch, leaving
the last 2 loops of the stitch on the hook; new color yo and
pull through last 2 loops on hook.)

Happy Crocheting!

For rounds 3 & 4: Work all dc in color B and all fpdc in

color A, changing colors at the top of st. Fasten off both colors
at the end of row 4.

Round 5: Join color A with a sl st in any fpdc, ch 1, fpsc

around the same fpdc. Finish round 5 as per pattern.

Round 6: Work as for pattern in color A. Fasten off color A at

the end of the round.

Round 7: From the back, join color B with a sl st in the top of

the first fpdc of round 4, finish round as per pattern.

Work rounds 8 and 9 (if desired) as per pattern. Fasten off

color B.

A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 4

Circle of Friends Square

Materials:
Off-white worsted weight acrylic yarn
Crochet hook size H or size needed for gauge

Gauge: First 2 rounds = about 3

Finished size: 8

With size H hook ch 6, join with a sl st to form ring.

C IRCLE OF F RIENDS S QUARE

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

Copyright 1999 Priscillas Crochet

Round 1: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, work 15 trc in the

ring; join with a sl st to the top of the ch 4; ch 1, turn. (16 trc)
Round 2: Sc in the same st as joining, trc in the same st; (sc,
trc) in each of the next 15 dc; join with a sl st to the first sc; ch
1, turn. (32 sts)

Round 3: Sc in the same sc as joining, (ch 3, skip next trc, sc

in the next sc) 15 times, ch 3, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16
ch-3 spaces)

Round 4: Sl st into the first ch 3 space, ch 3 to count as the

first dc, work 2 dc in the same ch 3 space; (3 dc in the next ch
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3 space) 15 times, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning

ch 3; ch 1, turn. (48 dc)

Round 5: Sc in the same stitch as joining, trc in the next dc,

(sc in the next dc, trc in the next dc) 23 times, join with a sl st
to the first sc; ch 1, turn. (48 stitches)

Happy Crocheting!

Round 6: Sc in the same sc as joining, (ch 3, skip next trc, sc

in the next sc) 23 times, ch 3, join with a sl st to the first sc.
(24 ch-3 spaces)

Round 7: Sl st into the first ch 3 space, ch 3 to count as the

first dc, work 2 dc in the same ch 3 space; *(3 sc in the next ch
3 space) 3 times; 3 dc in the next ch 3 space; 5 trc in the next
ch 3 space; 3 dc in the next ch 3 space* Repeat from * to * 3
times; (3 sc in the next ch 3 space) 3 times; 3 dc in the next ch
3 space; 5 trc in the next ch 3 space; join with a sl st to the top
of the beginning ch 3; ch 1, turn. (80 stitches)

Round 8: Sc in the first trc, trc in the next trc, (sc, trc, sc) in
the next trc for corner, *(trc in the next st, sc in the next st) 10
times; trc in the next st, (sc, trc, sc) in the next st for corner.*
Repeat from * to * 2 times; (trc in the next st, sc in the next st)
9 times, trc in the next st, join with a sl st to the first sc; ch 1,
turn. (88 stitches)

Round 9: Sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each of the

corner trcs; join with a sl st to the first sc. (96 sc) Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
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A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 5

Gothic Square
Materials:
Caron Wintuk worsted weight yarn in two colors (A= main
color, B=contrast color)
Crochet hook size G, or size needed to achieve gauge

Gauge: Rounds 1-4= 3 1/4 across widest point

Finished size: 6 or 7

With color B, ch 4; join with a sl st to the 1st ch to form ring.

G OTHIC S QUARE

Round 1: Work 8 sc in the ring; join with a sl st to the first sc.

Fasten off color B.

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

Copyright 2000 Priscillas Crochet

Round 2: Join color A with a sc in any sc, ch 5, sc in the same

st, ch 1, skip next sc, *(sc, ch 5, sc) in the next sc, ch 1, skip
next sc* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join with a sl t to the first
sc.

Round 3: Sl st into the first ch 5 sp, ch 3 to count as the first

dc, work 4 more dc in the same sp, ch 3, (5 dc in the next ch 5
sp, ch 3) 3 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning
ch 3. Fasten off color A.

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Round 4: Join color B with a sl st to the first dc of any 5 dc
group, ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the next dc, 3 dc in
the next dc, dc in each of the next 2 dc, working in front of the
next ch 3, long dc in the next ch 1 sp on round 2 , (dc in each
of the next 2 dc, 3 dc in the next dc, dc in each of the next 2 dc,
working in front of the next ch 3, long dc in the next ch 1 sp on
round 2) 3 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning
ch 3. Fasten off color B.

ner, skip next 4 dc, working in front of the next 2 sc, work 3 dc
in the next skipped dc on round 4, ch 1, 3 dc in the next
skipped dc on round 4, *9 trc in the next ch 3 sp for corner,
skip next 4 dc, working in front of the next 2 sc, work 3 dc in
the next skipped dc on round 4, ch 1, 3 dc in the next skipped
dc on round 4* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join with a sl st to
the top of the beginning ch 4. Fasten off color B. (see illustration)

Round 5: Join color A with a sl st in any skipped ch 3 sp on

round 3, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 4 more dc in the
same sp, skip long dc, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip
next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in the next dc,
skip next dc, (work 5 dc in the next ch 3 sp on round 3, skip
long dc, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in
the next dc, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, skip next dc)
3 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (See
illustration)

Round 8: Join color A with a sc in the 3rd trc of any corner,

ch 3, skip next trc, (sc, ch 3) twice in the next trc, skip next trc,
sc in the next trc, working behind round 7, trc in each of the
next 6 skipped stitches on round 6, hdc in the next ch 1 sp on
round 7, trc in each of the next 6 skipped sts on round 6, *sc
in the 3rd trc on the next corner, ch 3, skip next trc, (sc, ch 3)
twice in the next trc, skip next trc, sc in the next trc, working
behind round 7, trc in each of the next 6 skipped stitches on
round 6, hdc in the next ch 1 sp on round 7, trc in each of the
next 6 skipped sts on round 6* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join
with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 6: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the next dc, (2

dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next dc, dc in each of the next 2 dc, (2 sc
in the next ch 3 sp) 2 times, *dc in each of the next 2 dc, (2 dc,
ch 3, 2 dc) in the next dc, dc in each of the next 2 dc, (2 sc in
the next ch 3 sp) 2 times,* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join
with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off color A.

Round 7: Join color B with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 4 to

count as the first trc, work 8 more trc in the same sp for cor-

Round 9: Sl st into the next ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in the same sp, 5

sc in the next ch 3 sp for corner, sc in the next ch 3 sp, skip
next sc, sc in each of the next 6 trc, ch 1, skip next hdc, sc in
each of the next 6 trc, skip next sc, * sc in the next ch 3 sp, 5 sc
in the next ch 3 sp for corner, sc in the next ch 3 sp, skip next
sc, sc in each of the next 6 trc, ch 1, skip next hdc, sc in each of
the next 6 trc, skip next sc* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join
with a sl st to the first sc.
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Round 10 for 6 square: Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc in each
of the next 2 sc, 3 sc in the next sc for corner, sc in each of the
next 9 sc, sc in the next ch 1 sp, sc in each of the next 9 sc, *3
sc in the next sc for corner, sc in each of the next 9 sc, sc in the
next ch 1 sp, sc in each of the next 9 sc* Repeat from * to * 1
time, 3 sc in the next sc for corner, sc in each of the next 9 sc,
sc in the next ch 1 sp, sc in each of the next 6 sc; join with a sl
st to the first sc. Fasten off color A.

Round 10 for 7 square: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in

each of the next 2 sc, 5 dc in the next sc for corner, dc in each
of the next 9 sc, dc in the next ch 1 sp, dc in each of the next 9
sc, *5 dc in the next sc for corner, dc in each of the next 9 sc,
dc in the next ch 1 sp, dc in each of the next 9 sc* Repeat from
* to * 1 time, 5 dc in the next sc for corner, dc in each of the
next 9 sc, dc in the next ch 1 sp, dc in each of the next 6 sc;
join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off
color A.

Round 11: With color B, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in

the center st of each corner. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 6

Irish Rose Square

Materials:
A limp worsted weight yarn, such as Caron Wintuk, or any
of the soft yarns. You can use the traditional one-color
white, or you can use 3 colors...color A = flower color, color B
= leaf color, color C = main color
Crochet hook size G
Gauge: Rounds 1-2 = 2 1/2

Finished size: About 7 1/2

Directions are for one color. Changes for three color variation
is included in brackets at the end of each row.
Ch 4; join with a sl st to form ring. [If using 3 colors, use color
A]

I RISH R OSE S QUARE

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright 2000 Priscillas Crochet

Round 1: Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1, (dc in

ring , ch 1) 7 times; join with a sl st in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4.

Round 2: (Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 1, sl st in the next

dc) 8 times: join with a sl st in the joining sl st.

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Round 3: Ch 1, from the back, sl st around the post of the
first dc on round 1, directly below; ch 5 to count as the first dc
and the first ch 2, (bpdc around the next dc on round 1, ch 2) 7
times; join with a sl st in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 5.

Round 4: (Ch 1, 5 dc in the next ch 2 sp, ch 1, sl st in the next

dc) 8 times: join with a sl st in the joining sl st. [If using 3 colors, fasten off color A]
Round 5: Ch 1, from the back, sl st around the post of the
first dc on round 3, directly below; *ch 6 to count as the first
dc and the first ch 3, (bpdc around the next dc on round 3, ch
3) 7 times; join with a sl st in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch
5.* [If using 3 colors, attach color B, with a sl st from the back,
around the post of any dc on round 3, then work from * to *]
Round 6: (Leaves) (2 sc in the next ch 3 sp, ch 4, sc in the
2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, sc in
the same ch 3 sp; ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the
next ch, dc in the next ch, trc in the next ch, dc in the next ch,
sc in the same ch 3 sp; ch 4, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in
the next ch, dc in the next ch, 2 sc in the same ch 3 sp; 3 sc in
the next ch 3 sp) 4 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. [If using 3 colors, fasten off color B]
Round 7: Sc in the next sc, ** *(ch 3, working behind leaves,
sc in the next sc between leaves) 2 times, ch 3 sc in the next sc,
(ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in the next sc) 2 times* Repeat from *

to * 2 times, (ch 3, working behind leaves, sc in the next sc between leaves) 2 times, ch 3 sc in the next sc, ch 3, skip next 2
sc, sc in the next sc, ch 3; join with a sl st to the first sc.** [If
using 3 colors, attach color C with a sc in the next sc, then
work from ** to **.]
Round 8: Working behind leaves, sl st into the first ch 3 sp,
ch 1, sc in the same sp; ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp, ch 3, sc in
the same sp for corner; *(ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp) 5 times,
ch 3, sc in the same sp for corner* Repeat from * to * 2 times,
(ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp) 3 times, ch 3; join with a sl st to
the first sc.
Round 9: Sl st into the first ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in the same sp;
ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp, ch 3, sc in the same sp for corner;
*ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp, (ch 3, insert hook through the sc
at the tip of the next small leaf below, then insert hook in the
next ch 3 sp and complete sc, ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp) 2
times, ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp, ch 3, sc in the same sp for
corner, skip large leaf.* Repeat from * to * 2 times; (ch 3, sc in
the next ch 3 sp, (ch 3, insert hook through the sc at the tip of
the next small leaf below, then insert hook in the next ch 3 sp
and complete sc) 2 times, ch 3; join with a sl st to the first sc.
Round 10: Sl st into the first ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in the same sp;
*ch 3, insert hook through the sc at the tip of the next large
leaf below, then insert hook in the next ch 3 sp and complete
sc, (ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp) 6 times* Repeat from * to * 2
times; ch 3, insert hook through the sc at the tip of the next
large leaf below, then insert hook in the next ch 3 sp and com15

plete sc, (ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp) 5 times, ch 3; join with a

sl st to the first sc.
Round 11: Sl st into the first ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in the same sp,
(ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp) 27 times, ch 3; join with a sl st to
the first sc.

Round 12: Sl st into the first ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in the same sp,

ch 5, sc in the same sp for corner, *(ch 3, sc in the next ch 3
sp) 7 times, ch 5, sc in the same sp for corner* Repeat from *
to * 2 times, (ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp) 6 times, ch 3; join
with a sl st to the first sc. [If using 3 colors, fasten off color C.]
Round 13: Sl st into the first ch 5 sp,** ch 3 to count as the
first dc, work 6 more dc in the same sp, *sc in the next ch 3 sp,
(5 dc in the next ch 3 sp, sc in the next ch 3 sp) 3 times, 7 dc in
the next ch 5 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in the next ch
3 sp, (5 dc in the next ch 3 sp, sc in the next ch 3 sp) 3 times;
join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.** [If using 3
colors, join color A with a sl st in any ch 5 sp and repeat from
** to **. Fasten off color A.]

the next dc, bpsc around each of the next 3 dc, bphdc around
the next dc, bpdc around the next sc) 3 times; join with a sl st
to the top of the beginning ch 2.** [If using 3 colors, join color
C from the back with a sl st around the post of the first dc of
any 7 dc shell, then work from ** to **.]

Round 15: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, sc in each of the

next 2 sc, 3 sc in the next sc for corner, (sc in each of the next
25 sc, 3 sc in the next sc for corner) 3 times, sc in each of the
next 22 sc; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in
ends.

Happy Crocheting!

Round 14: Ch 1, from the back, sl st around the post of the

first dc, **ch 2 to count as the first hdc, bphdc around each of
the next 2 dc, bpdc around the next dc, bphdc around each of
the next 3 dc, *bpdc around the next sc, (bphdc around the
next dc, bpsc around each of the next 3 dc, bphdc around the
next dc, bpdc around the next sc) 3 times, bphdc around each
of the next 3 dc, bpdc around the next dc, bphdc around each
of the next 3 dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (bphdc around
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S ECTION 7

Lace Medallion Afghan

Square

Materials:
Mainstays worsted weight acrylic yarn
Crochet hook size g (4.00 mm) or size needed to achieve
gauge

Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = 3" diameter

Finished size: 8" across

Ch 5; join with a sl st in the first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in

the ring; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 3, (sc in the

next dc, ch 3) 11 times, ch 1; join with a hdc in the first dc to
form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the first ch-3 sp, (sc in the next ch-3 sp,
ch 3, sc in the same sp) 11 times, sc in the first ch-3 sp; join
with a hdc in the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next
round.

L ACE M EDALLION A FGHAN S QUARE

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright 2001 Priscillas Crochet

Round 4: Ch 5 to count as the first dc and the first ch-2, (sc

in the next ch-3 sp, ch 2) 2 times, *(dc, ch 4, dc, ch 2) in the
next ch-3 sp for corner, (sc in the next ch-3 sp, ch 2) 2 times*
Repeat from *to* 2 times, dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join

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with a dc in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 5 to form the first

ch-4 sp on the next round.

Round 9: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in the first ch-4

sp, (2 dc in the next ch-2 sp) 9 times, *5 dc in the next ch-4 sp,
(2 dc in the next ch-2 sp) 9 times* Repeat from *to* 2 times, 2
dc in the first ch-4 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 5: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, 2 dc in the first ch-4

sp, (3 dc in the next ch-3 sp) 3 times, *5 dc in the next ch-4 sp,
(3 dc in the next ch-3 sp) 3 times* Repeat from *to* 2 times, 2
dc in the first ch-4 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 4.

Round 6: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 2, skip next st,

(sc in the next st, ch 2, skip next st) 6 times, *(sc, ch 3, sc, ch
2) in the next st, skip next st, (sc in the next st, ch 2, skip next
st) 6 times* Repeat from *to* 2 times, sc in the same st as first
sc, ch 1; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-3 sp
on the next round.

Round 10: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 3, skip 2 dc,

(sc in the space before the next 2-dc group, ch 3, skip 2 dc) 10
times, *sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, (sc in the space before the next 2-dc group, ch 3, skip 2 dc) 10 times*; join with a
sl st in the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

Round 7: Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1, (dc

in the next ch-2 sp, ch 1) 7 times, *(dc, ch 4, dc, ch 1) in the
next ch-3 sp, (dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 1) 7 times* Repeat
from *to* 2 times, dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a dc in
the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4 to form the first ch-4 sp on
the next round.

Round 8: Ch 1, sc in the first ch-4 sp, ch 2, (sc in the next ch1 sp, ch 2) 8 times, *(sc, ch 4, sc, ch 2) in the next ch-4 sp, (sc
in the next ch-1 sp, ch 2) 8 times* Repeat from *to* 2 times, sc
in the first ch-4 sp, ch 1; join with a dc in the first sc to form
the first ch-4 sp on the next round.

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A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 8

Lodge Granny Square

Materials:
Wintuk worsted weight yarn
(Main color = A, accent colors = B and C)
Crochet hook size G

Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = 3 1/4"

Finished size: 7

With color A, ch 6, join with a sl st to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 15 more dc in

ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten
off A. (16 dc)

L ODGE G RANNY S QUARE

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

Copyright 1999 Priscillas Crochet

Round 2: (Puff stitches) Attach color B with a sl st in any dc,

ch 2, (yo, pull up a loop in the same st) 2 times, yo, pull
through all 6 loops on hook, ch 1, *yo, pull up a loop in the
next dc, (yo, pull up a loop in the same st) 2 times, yo, pull
through all 7 loops on hook, ch 1* Repeat from * to * 14 times;
join with a sl st to the top of the first puff st. Fasten off B. (16
puff sts)

Round 3: (Clusters) Attach color C with a sl st in any ch 1 sp,

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ch 2 (yo, insert hook in same sp, yo pull up a loop, yo, pull

through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo, pull through all 3 loops on
hook, ch 2; *yo, insert hook in next sp, yo pull up a loop, yo,
pull through 2 loops on hook, (yo, insert hook in same sp, yo
pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook) 2 times, yo,
pull through all 4 loops on hook, ch 2* Repeat from * to * 14
times; join with a sl st to the top of the first cluster. Fasten off
color C. (16 clusters)
Round 4: Attach color A with a sl st in any ch 2 sp, ch 3 to
count as the first dc, 2 more dc in the same sp, *3 hdc in the
next ch 2 sp, 3 sc in the next ch 2 sp, 3 hdc in the next ch 2 sp,
(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch 2 sp* Repeat from * to * 2
times; 3 hdc in the next ch 2 sp, 3 sc in the next ch 2 sp, 3 hdc
in the next ch 2 sp, 3 dc in the same sp as the beginning dc; ch
1, hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3. Do not fasten off.

Round 5: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the

same sp, *(3 dc in the sp between the next dc groups) 4 times,
(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2
times (3dc in the sp between the next dc groups) 4 times, 3 dc
in the same sp as beginning dc, ch 3, join with a sl st to the top
of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off A.

ginning dc, ch 3, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch

3. Fasten off B.

Round 7: Attach color C with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to

count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, *(3 dc in
the sp between the next dc groups) 6 times, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times (3 dc in the sp
between the next dc groups) 6 times, 3 dc in the same sp as beginning dc, ch 3, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch
3. Fasten off C.

Round 8: Attach color A with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to

count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, *(3 dc in
the sp between the next dc groups) 7 times, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times (3 dc in the sp
between the next dc groups) 7 times, 3 dc in the same sp as beginning dc, ch 3, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch
3. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

Round 6: Attach color B with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to

count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, *(3 dc in
the sp between the next dc groups) 5 times, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times (3 dc in the sp
between the next dc groups) 5 times, 3 dc in the same sp as be20

A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 9

Maze Granny Square

Materials:
Two colors of worsted weight acrylic yarn
Main color = A
Accent color = B
Crochet hook size G

Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = 3 3/8

Finished size: 7

With color A ch 4; join with a sl st to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in ring (ch 3, 3 dc

in ring) 3 times, ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off color A.

M AZE G RANNY S QUARE

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright 1999 Priscillas Crochet

Round 2: Attach color B with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to

count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, ch 1, *(3
dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2
times; 3 dc in the same sp as beginning, ch 3; join with a sl st
to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off color B.
Round 3: Attach color A with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to
count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, ch 1, (trc
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in the next ch 1 sp, dtrc around the post of the center dc of the
3 dc group directly below the ch 1 sp, trc in the same ch 1 sp,
ch 1), *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch 3 sp, (trc in the next ch
1 sp, dtrc around the post of the center dc of the 3 dc group directly below the ch 1 sp, trc in the same ch 1 sp, ch 1)* Repeat
from * to * 2 times; 3 dc in the same sp as beginning; ch 3,
join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off
color A.

Round 6: Attach color B with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to

count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, ch 1, *(3
dc, ch 1) in each of the next 4 ch 1 sps, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1)
in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times; (3 dc, ch 1) in
each of the next 4 ch 1 sps, 3 dc in the same sp as beginning,
ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten
off color B.

Round 7: Attach color A with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 2 to

count as the first hdc, work 2 more hdc in the same sp, ch 1,
(dc in the next ch 1 sp, trc around the post of the center st of
the 3 st group directly below the ch 1 sp, dc in the same ch 1
sp, ch 1) 5 times, *(5 hdc) in the next ch 3 sp, (dc in the next
ch 1 sp, trc around the post of the center st of the 3 st group directly below the ch 1 sp, dc in the same ch 1 sp, ch 1) 5 times *
Repeat from * to * 2 times; 2 hdc in the same sp as beginning;
join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. Do not fasten
off color A.

Round 4: Attach color B with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to

count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, ch 1, *(3
dc, ch 1) in each of the next 2 ch 1 sps, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1)
in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times; (3 dc, ch 1) in
each of the next 2 ch 1 sps, 3 dc in the same sp as beginning,
ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten
off color B.
Round 5: Attach color A with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to
count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, ch 1, (trc
in the next ch 1 sp, dtrc around the post of the center st of the
3 st group directly below the ch 1 sp, trc in the same ch 1 sp, ch
1) 3 times, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch 3 sp, (trc in the
next ch 1 sp, dtrc around the post of the center st of the 3 st
group directly below the ch 1 sp, trc in the same ch 1 sp, ch 1) 3
times * Repeat from * to * 2 times; 3 dc in the same sp as beginning; ch 3, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
Fasten off color A.

Round 8: Ch 1, 3 sc in the same st as joining; sc in every st

and ch 1 sp around, working 3 sc in the center hdc of each 5
hdc group. (112 sc) Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 10

Nordic Star Afghan Square

Materials:
Red Heart Soft worsted weight yarn Color A - Grey Heather
Color B - New Aran
Crochet hook size E or size needed for gauge
Gauge: Rounds 1-4 = 3 1/2 from point to point
Finished size: 7

With color A, ch 5; join with a sl st in the first ch to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 15 more dc in
the ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (16
dc)

N ORDIC S TAR A FGHAN S QUARE

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 1, sc in the

next dc, ch 4, (sc in the next dc, ch 1, sc in the next dc, ch 4) 7
times; join with a sl st in the first sc. (8 ch-4 spaces & 8 ch-1
spaces)

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

Copyright 2000 Priscillas Crochet

Round 3: *Sc in the next ch 1 sp, (2 dc, trc, 2 dc) in the next
ch 4 sp* Repeat from * to * 7 times; join with a sl st to the first
sc. (8 shells)

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Round 4: (Sc in each of the next 2 dc, 3 sc in the next trc, sc
in each of the next 2 dc, skip next sc) 8 times; join with a sl st
to the first sc. Fasten off color A.

loop only of each of the next 2 dc, hdc in the back loop only of
each of the next 2 dc, 5 sc in the back loop only of the next dc,
hdc in the back loop only of each of the next 2 dc, dc in the
back loop only of each of the next 2 dc, skip next 2 dc) 7 times;
join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 5: Attach color B with a sl st in the back loop only of

the next sc, ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the back loop
only of the next sc, 5 dc in the back loop only of the next sc, dc
in the back loop only of each of the next 2 sc, skip next 2 sc,
(dc in the back loop only of each of the next 2 sc, 5 dc in the
back loop only of the next sc, dc in the back loop only of each
of the next 2 sc, skip next 2 sc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the
top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off color B.

Round 8: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, (ch 3, skip next

st, sc in the next st) 5 times, *sc in the next st, (ch 3, skip next
st, sc in the next st) 5 times* Repeat from * to * 6 times, ch 3;
join with a sl st to the first sc. (48 ch-3 spaces)

Round 9: Sl st into the first ch 3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first

dc, dc in the same ch-3 sp, hdc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the
next ch-3 sp, hdc in the next ch-3 sp, 2 dc in each of the next 2
ch-3 sps, 2 trc in each of the next 2 ch-3 sps, *5 dtrc in the
next ch-3 sp to form corner, 2 trc in each of the next 2 ch-3
sps, 2 dc in each of the next 2 ch-3 sps, hdc in the next ch-3
sp, sc in the next ch- 3 sp, hdc in the next ch-3 sp, 2 dc in each
of the next 2 ch-3 sps, 2 trc in each of the next 2 ch-3 sps* Repeat from * to * 2 times; 5 dtrc in the next ch-3 sp to form corner, 2 trc in each of the next 2 ch-3 sps, 2 dc in the next ch-3
sp; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (96 sts)
Fasten off color B.

Round 6: Attach color A with a sl st in the back loop only of

the next dc, ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the back loop
only of each of the next 2 dc, 5 dc in the back loop only of the
next dc, dc in the back loop only of each of the next 3 dc, skip
next 2 dc, (dc in the back loop only of each of the next 3 dc, 5
dc in the back loop only of the next dc, dc in the back loop
only of each of the next 3 dc, skip next 2 dc) 7 times; join with
a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off color A.

Round 7: Attach color B with a sl st in the back loop only of

the next sc, ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the back loop
only of the next dc, hdc in the back loop only of each of the
next 2 dc, 5 sc in the back loop only of the next dc, hdc in the
back loop only of each of the next 2 dc, dc in the back loop
only of each of the next 2 dc, skip next 2 dc, (dc in the back

Round 10: Join color A with a sl st to the center dtrc of any

corner, ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in the same st as joining, (dc in each of the next 23 sts, 5 dc in the next st) 3 times,
dc in each of the next 23 sts, 2 dc in the same st as the begin-

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ning ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 11

Nosegay Square
Materials:
Three colors of Caron Wintuk worsted weight yarn
Crochet hook size G for 6 square (or size needed for
gauge)
Crochet hook size H for 7 square (or size needed for
gauge)

Gauge for 6 square: Rounds 1-3= 3 1/2 at widest point

Gauge for 7 square: Rounds 1-3= 3 3/4 at widest point

With color A, ch 5; join with a sl st to the first ch to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 15 more dc in the

ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (16 dc)
Fasten off color A.
Round 2: Attach color B with a sc in any dc, (3 dc shell in the
next dc, sc in the next dc) 7 times, 3 dc shell in the next dc;
join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 shells) Fasten off color B.

N OSEGAY S QUARE
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright 2000 Priscillas Crochet

Round 3: Attach color C with a sc to the center dc of any

shell, *(dc, ch 3 dc) in the next sc, sc in the center dc of the

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next shell* Repeat from * to * 6 times, (dc, ch 3 dc) in the next

sc; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off color C.

st for corner, (trc in the next st, sc in the next st) 9 times, trc
in the next st* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc, trc) in the same
st as the first sc; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off color
B.

Round 4: Attach color A with a sc in any ch 3 sp, 5 dc shell in

the next sc, (sc in the next ch 3 sp, 5 dc shell in the next sc) 7
times; join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 8: With color A, sc in ea. st around, working 3 sc in

the trc of each corner. Fasten off color A. (This is the last
round for the 6 square.)

Round 5: Attach color B with a sl st to any sc, ch 3 to count

as the first dc, work 3 more dc in the same st, (sc in the center
dc of the next shell, 7 dc shell in the next sc) 7 times, sc in the
center dc of the next shell, 3 dc in the same st as first dc; join
with a sl st to the back loop only of the top of the beginning ch
3. (8 shells)

Round 6: Ch 5 to count as the first dtrc, work 2 more dtrc in

the back loop of the same st, *trc in the back loop of each of
the next 4 sts, dc in the back loop of each of the next 2 sts, sc
in the back loop of each of the next 3 sts, dc in the back loop of
each of the next 2 sts, trc in the back loop of each of the next 4
sts, 5 dtrc in the back loop of the next st* Repeat from * to * 2
times; trc in the back loop of each of the next 4 sts, dc in the
back loop of each of the next 2 sts, sc in the back loop of each
of the next 3 sts, dc in the back loop of each of the next 2 sts,
trc in the back loop of each of the next 4 sts, 2 dtrc in the same
st as first dtrc; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 5,
ch 1, turn.

Round 9 (for 7 square): With color C, sc in each sc

around, working 3 sc in the center sc of each corner. Fasten
off. Weave in ends.
Finishing (shown on 6 square): Attach color C with a
slip st to any unworked front loop on round 6; sl st in each unworked front loop around; join with a sl st to the first sl st. Fasten off.
Finishing variation (shown on 7 square): Attach color
C with a slip st to any unworked front loop on round 6, ch 1;
(sl st, ch 1) in each unworked front loop around; join with a sl
st to the first sl st. Fasten off.

Happy Crocheting!

Round 7: Sc in the same st as joining, (trc in the next st, sc in

the next st) 9 times, trc in the next st, *(sc, trc, sc) in the next
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A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 12

Spanish Tile Square

Materials:
Caron Wintuk worsted weight yarn in 2 colors
Crochet hook size G

Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = 3"

Finished size: = 7" square

To Work Front Post Treble (fptrc): yo twice, insert hook

around post of specified dc, complete trc.

With color A, ch 4; join with a sl st to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as first dc; 2 dc in ring (ch 3, 3 dc in

ring) 3 times; join with a dc in the top of beginning ch 3 to
form last corner loop

S PANISH T ILE S QUARE

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as first dc; (dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc,

ch 1) all in same corner loop; *(2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch
1) in next ch 3 corner loop* Repeat from * to* 2 times; join
with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3. Fasten off color A

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

Copyright 1999 Priscillas Crochet

Round 3: Skip first ch2 space; attach color B with a sl st to

next ch 2 space; (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp; sl st in next
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ch 2 sp, ch 3, *sl st in next ch 2 sp (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch 1

sp; sl st in next ch 2 sp, ch 3* Repeat from * to * 2 times; sl st
in the same loop as beginning sl st

Round 7: Attach color B with a sl st to any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to

count as first dc; 3 dc in same sp; *(3 dc in sp between next 3
st group) 5 times; 7 dc in next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2
times; (3 dc in sp between next 3 st group) 4 times; 3 dc in
same ch 3 sp as beginning, join with a sl st to top of beginning
ch 3. Fasten off color B.

Round 4: Ch 3 to count as first dc; 2 dc in same loop as sl st;

*(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch 3 sp; (3 dc in next ch 2 sp of
round 2) twice* Repeat from * to * 2 times; (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
in next ch 3 sp; 3 dc in next ch 2 sp of round 2; join with a sl st
to the top of beginning ch 3. Fasten off color B.

Note: the "(3 dc in next ch 2 sp of round 2)" groups in this

round are worked in the same loops as, and over top of, the sl
sts of Round 3.

Round 8: Attach color A with a sl st to the 4th dc of any corner, ch 2 to count as first hdc, work 2 hdc in same st; skip next
3 dc, *(dc in next sp between 3 dc groups, fptrc around center
dc of round 6 directly below sp, dc in same sp as last dc) 6
times; skip next 3 dc; 5 hdc in next dc; skip next 3 dc* Repeat
from * to * 2 times; (dc in next sp between 3 dc group, fptrc
around center dc of round 6 directly below sp, dc in same sp
as last dc) 6 times; skip 3 dc; 2 hdc in the same st as beginning; join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 2.

Round 5: Attach color A with a sl st to any ch 3 sp; ch 3 to

count as first dc, 2 dc in same ch 3 sp; *[3 dc in sp between
next 3 dc group; (dc in next sp between 3 dc group, fptrc
around center dc of round 2 directly below sp, dc in same sp
as last dc); 3 dc in sp between next 3 dc group]; (3 dc, ch 3, 3
dc) in next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times; then from [ to
] once; 3 dc in the next ch 3 sp; ch 1, join with a hdc to top of
beginning ch 3.

Round 6: Ch 3 to count as first dc, 2 dc in same loop formed

by hdc joining of last round; *(3 dc in sp between next 3 dc
groups) 4 times; (3 dc, c h 3, 3 dc) in next ch 3 space*. Repeat
from * to * 2 times; (3 dc in sp between next 3 st group) 4
times; 3 dc in same ch 3 sp as beginning, ch 3, join with a sl st
to top of beginning ch 3. Fasten off color A.

Round 9: (Fudging round!) Check size of square. If it is 7",

eliminate round 9 - 92 sts around. If you need another 1/2",
work round in sc; if you need another inch, work in dc. Working 3 sts (either sc or dc) in the center hdc of each corner, sc
or dc in every st around - 100 sts around.

Happy Crocheting!

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A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 13

Spring Breeze Afghan

Square

Materials:
Worsted weight acrylic yarn
Crochet hook size H
Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = 3 14"

Finished size: 7"

Ch 4, join with a sl st in the first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1, (dc in
the ring, ch 1) 7 times; join with a sl st to the third ch of the beginning ch 4.

S PRING B REEZE A FGHAN S QUARE

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright 2001 Priscillas Crochet

Round 2: Sl st in the next ch-1 sp, ch 4 to count as the first dc

and the first ch 1, (dc in the same ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times, skip
next ch-1 sp, *dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (dc in the same ch-1
sp, ch 1) 3 times, skip next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times;
join with a sl st to the third ch of the beginning ch 4.
Round 3: Sl st in the next ch-1 sp, sl st in the next dc, sl st in
the next ch-1 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 5 more dc
in the same ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 1) twice in
the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-1 sp, *6 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch
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1, skip next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 1) twice in the next ch-1 sp, skip
next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join with a sl st in the
top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 9: Sc in each st around, working 3 sc in the center trc

of each corner. Fasten off.

Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as

joining, 2 dc in each of the next 5 dc, skip next ch-1 sp, (sc, ch
2, sc) in the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-1 sp, *2 dc in each of the
next 6 dc, skip next ch-1 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the next ch-1 sp,
skip next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join with a sl st
in the top of the beginning ch 3.

Happy Crocheting!

Round 5: Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1, (dc

in the next dc, ch 1) 10 times, dc in the next dc, sc in the next
ch-2 sp, *(dc in the next dc, ch 1) 11 times, dc in the next dc, sc
in the next ch-2 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join with a sl
st to the third ch of the beginning ch 4.

Round 6: (Sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 2) 44 times; join with a

sl st in the first dc.

Round 7: *(Sc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2) 9 times, sc in the

next ch-2 sp, ch 3, skip next ch- 2 sp* Repeat from * to * 3
times; join with a sl st in the first sc.

Round 8: * Work 2 sc in each of the next 2 ch-2 spaces, 2 hdc

in the next ch-2 sp, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp, 5 trc in the next
ch-2 sp, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp, 2 hdc in the next ch-2 sp, 2 sc
in each of the next 2 ch-2 spaces, sc in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 3 times; join with a sl st in the first sc.
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A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 14

Sunburst Granny Square

Materials:
3, 4 or 5 colors of limp worsted weight yarn (such as wintuk
or one of the soft yarns)
Crochet hook size F

Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = 3 1/2

Finished size: 6 (with variation for 7)

To work puff st: (Yo, insert hook in indicated st and pull up a

long loop) 3 times, yo and pull through all 7 remaining loops
on hook, ch 1 to lock.

To work cluster st: (Yo, insert hook in indicated st and pull

up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops) 4 times, yo and pull
through all 5 remaining loops on hook.

Ch 5; join with a sl st to form ring.

S UNBURST G RANNY S QUARE

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright 1998 Priscillas Crochet

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 15 more dc in the

ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (16 dc)
Fasten off.

Round 2: Attach next color with a sl st to any dc, ch 1, puff st

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in the same st and in each dc around; join with a sl st to the

first puff st. (16 puff sts) Fasten off.

Round 3: Attach next color with a sl st in the ch 1 sp of any

puff st, ch 2, (cluster st, ch 2) in the same sp and in each ch 1
sp around; join with a sl st to the beginning cluster st. (16 cluster sts) Fasten off.

Round 4: Attach next color with a sl st to any ch 2 sp, ch 4 to

count as the first trc, 2 trc in the same sp, (*3 dc in the next ch
2 sp, 3 hdc in the next ch 2 sp, 3 dc in the next ch 2 sp*, [3 trc,
ch 3, 3 trc] all in the next ch 2 sp for corner) Repeat between (
)s 2 times, then repeat from * to * once; 3trc in the same sp as
beginning trc, ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning
ch 4. Fasten off.

Next round: (fudging round, to achieve size) Attach next

color with a sl st to any ch 3 sp, ch 1, work 3 sc in the same sp,
sc in each dc around, working 3 sc in each ch 3 sp; join with a
sl st to the first sc. Fasten off.
Next round: (fudging round, to achieve size) Attach next
color with a sl st to the center sc of any corner, ch 1, 3 sc in the
same st; sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in the center sc of
each corner; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off. Weave
in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

Round 5: Attach next color with a sl st in the ch 3 sp of any

corner, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the
same sp; work 3 dc in between each 3 dc group of the previous
round (as for a regular granny square), working (3 dc, ch 3, 3
dc) in the ch 3 sp of each corner. End with 3 dc in the same sp
as the beginning dc, ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off.

Round 6: With next color, repeat round 5. Fasten off.

Round 7: (For 7 square only) With next color, repeat round
5. Fasten off.

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A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 15

Victorian Baubles Afghan

Square

Materials:
Worsted weight acrylic soft yarn
Crochet hook size F

Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = a little over 3 1/4

Finished size: 7

Picot: Ch 4, sl st in the 4th ch from hook.

Bauble: Work 5 dc in the next picot, turn, skip 4 dc, sc in the

next dc, turn, sc in the next ch 1 sp.

Ch 5, join with a sl st to form ring.

V ICTORIAN B AUBLES A FGHAN S QUARE

Round 1: Ch 7 (to count as the first dc and the ch 4 of the

first picot), sl st in the 4th ch from hook, ch 1, (dc in ring, picot, ch 1) 7 times, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 3. (8 picots)

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

Copyright 2000 Priscillas Crochet

Round 2: Sl st into the first picot, ch 3 to count as the first

dc, work 4 more dc in the same picot, turn, sc in the top of the
beginning ch 3, turn, sc in the next ch 1 sp; work a bauble in
each remaining picot around; do not join. (8 baubles)
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Round 3: Ch 6 to count as the first trc and the first ch 2, sc in
the center dc of the next bauble, (ch 2, trc in the next sc (between baubles), ch 2, sc in the center dc of the next bauble) 7
times, ch 2, join with a sl st to the third ch of the beginning ch
6.

Round 4: Sl st in the next ch, ch 5 to count as the first dc and

the first ch 2, dc in the same sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each ch 2 sp
around; join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 5.
(16 ch 2 spaces)

Round 5: Sl st into the first ch 2 sp, ch 8 (to count as the first

trc and the ch 4 of the first picot), sl st in the 4th ch from
hook, trc in the same ch 2 sp, ch 1, (dtrc, picot, dtrc, ch 1) in
the same ch 2 sp, (trc, picot, trc, ch 1) in the same ch 2 sp; (dc,
picot, dc, ch 1) in the next ch 2 sp, (hdc, picot, hdc, ch 1) in the
next ch 2 sp, (dc, picot, dc, ch 1) in the next ch 2 sp, * (trc, picot, trc, ch 1, dtrc, picot, dtrc, ch 1, trc, picot, trc, ch 1) all in
the next ch 2 sp for corner, (dc, picot, dc, ch 1) in the next ch 2
sp, (hdc, picot, hdc, ch 1) in the next ch 2 sp, (dc, picot, dc, ch
1) in the next ch 2 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join with a sl
st to the 4th ch of the beginning ch 8. (24 picots)

Round 7: Ch 5 to count as the first trc and the first ch 1, sc in

the center dc of the next bauble, ch 1, trc in the next sc between baubles, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc, ch 1) in the center dc of the
next bauble, *(trc in the next sc between baubles, ch 1, sc in
the center dc of the next bauble) 5 times, trc in the next sc between baubles, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc, ch 1) in the center dc of the
next bauble* Repeat from * to * 2 times; (trc in the next sc between baubles, ch 1, sc in the center dc of the next bauble) 4
times; ch 1, join with a sl st to the 4th ch of the beginning ch 5.
Round 8: Sl st into the first ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in the same sp,
(ch 2, sc in the next ch 1 sp) 2 times, (ch 2, sc, ch 3, sc) all in
the next ch 3 sp; *(ch 2, sc in the next ch 1 sp) 12 times, (ch 2,
sc, ch 3, sc) all in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times;
(ch 2, sc in the next ch 1 sp) 12 times; ch 2, join with a sl st to
the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

Round 6: Sl st into the first picot, ch 3 to count as the first

dc, work 4 more dc in the same picot, turn, sc in the top of the
beginning ch 3, turn, sc in the next ch 1 sp; work a bauble in
each remaining picot around; do not join. (24 baubles)

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A FGHAN S QUARES S ECTION 16

Velvet and Lace Square

Materials:
Wintuk worsted weight yarn in 2 colors (A = light color, B
= dark color)
Crochet hook size G, or size needed for gauge
Gauge: first 3 rounds = about 3"
Finished size: 7"

To work V-stitch (V st): dc, ch 2, dc.

With color A, ch 4; join with a sl st to form ring.

V ELVET AND L ACE S QUARE

Round 1: Ch 4 to count as first dc and ch 1; (dc, ch 1) in ring

7 times; join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. - 8 dc
and 8 ch 1 spaces. Fasten off.

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

Copyright 1999 Priscillas Crochet

Round 2: Join color B with a sl st in any ch 1 sp, ch 3, 2dc in

the same sp; (ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch 1 sp) 7 times; ch 1, join
with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3. Fasten off color B.

Round 3: Join color A with a sc in the center dc of any 3dc

group; ** *working in front of the next ch 1 sp, yo and insert
hook in the dc of round 1 directly below the same ch 1 sp, com36

plete V st in this dc;* (sc, ch 1, sc) in the center dc of the next

3dc group on round 2** Repeat from ** to ** 6 times. Repeat
from * to * once; sc in the same st as the first sc, ch 1, join with
a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off color A.

from * to * once; sc in the same V st as first sc, ch 1, join with a

sl st to the first sc. Do not fasten off.

Round 8: Sc in the next ch 1 sp, ** *ch 3, sc in the next ch 1

sp, ch 5, sc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 3, sc in the next ch 1 sp,* (ch
2, sc in the next ch 1 sp) 7 times** Repeat from ** to ** 2
times, then repeat from * to * once; (ch 2, sc in the next ch 1
sp) 6 times; ch 2, join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off
color A.

Round 4: Join color B with a sc in the ch 2 sp of any V st (V

st, sc, ch 2) in the same space; *(sc, V st, sc, ch 2) in the ch 2
sp of the next V st* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st
to the first sc. Fasten off color B.

Round 5: Join color A with a sc in the ch 2 sp of any V st; ** *

yo, insert hook into the next ch 1 sp between the scs of round
3, complete dc (this dc will go around the ch 1 space of round
3 & the ch 2 sp of round 4), ch 3, dc in the same sp;* (sc, ch 2,
sc) in the ch 2 sp of the next V st on round 4** Repeat from **
to ** 6 times, then repeat from * to * once; sc in the same V st
as the first sc, ch 2, join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off
color A.

Round 9: Join color B with a sl st in any ch 5 sp, ch 4, work 2

trc in the same space; work 2 dc in the next ch 3 sp, work 2
hdc in the next ch 2 sp, ** *(work 2 sc in the next ch 2 sp) 5
times; work 2 hdc in the next ch 2 sp, work 2 dc in the next ch
3 sp,* work 5 trc in the next ch 5 sp, work 2 dc in the next ch 3
sp, work 2 hdc in the next ch 2 sp* Repeat from * to * twice,
then repeat from * to * once; work 2 trc in the same space as
beginning trcs; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch
4. Check size. If square measures 7", fasten off.

Round 6: Join color B with a sc in any ch 3 sp, (dc, V st, dc,

sc, ch 3) in the same sp; *(sc, dc, V st, dc, sc, ch 3) in the next
ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st to the first
sc. Fasten off color B.
Round 7: Join color A with a sc in the ch 2 sp of any V st, ch
1, ** * (dc, ch 1) 3 times in the next ch 2 sp between the scs of
round 5 (these dcs will go around both the ch 2 sp of round 5
and the ch 3 sp of round 6);* (sc, ch 1) twice in the ch 2 space
of the next V st** Repeat from ** to ** 6 times, then repeat

Round 10: (Fudging round, if needed) Sc in each st around,

working 3 sc in the center trc of each corner OR dc in ea. st
around, working 5 dc in the center trc of each corner. Fasten
off.

Happy Crocheting!
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S ECTION 17

Four 12 Shell Stitch

Granny Square Variations

Alternating front side and back side bands add texture to

these squares and make them truly reversible.

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn
Crochet hook size G (4mm) or size needed to achieve gauge
Gauge: Rounds 1-4 = 3 1/8 across
Finished size: 12 across

F OUR 12 S HELL S TITCH G RANNY

S QUARE V ARIATIONS

To work a three-stitch dc decrease (dc dec): Yo, insert

hook in next dc and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2
loops on hook, yo, insert hook in the next sc and pull up a
loop, yo and pull through 2loops on hook, yo, insert hook in
next dc and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on
hook, yo and pull through all 4 remaining loops on hook.

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

Copyright 2012 Priscillas Crochet

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Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *ch 1, skip next

dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in
the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in
the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next dc, ch 1,
skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next dc; join with a sl
st in the first sc. Fasten off color A. Turn. Check gauge.

Variation #1
With color A, ch 6; join with a sl st in the first ch to form a
ring
Round 1: (Front side) Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 15
more dc in the ring; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning
ch 3.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, (ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in the next dc) 3
times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 1, join with a hdc
in the first sc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round; turn.
Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 3 more dc in the
first ch-3 sp, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, 9 dc in the next ch-3 sp) 3
times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the first ch-3 sp; join with
a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 5: With front side facing you, attach color B with a sl

st in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 3 more dc
in the same ch-3 sp, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch2 sp, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 9 dc in the next ch-3 sp) 3 times, sc
in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-2 sp, sc in the next ch-1
sp, 5 dc in the first ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *[ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc] 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc; join
with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next
round. Turn.
Round 7: With back side facing you, ch 3 to count as the first
dc, work 3 more dc in the first ch-3 sp, *(sc in the next ch-1 sp,
5 dc in the next ch-2 sp) 2 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 9 dc in
the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc in the next
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ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-2 sp) 2 times, sc in the next ch-1
sp, 5 dc in the first ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.
Round 8: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *[ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc] 3 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, [ch 1, skip
next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the
next dc] 3 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip
next dc; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off color B.
Turn.
Round 9: With front side facing you, attach color A with a sl
st in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 3 more dc
in the same ch-3 sp, *(sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next
ch-2 sp) 3 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 9 dc in the next ch-3
sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in
the next ch-2 sp) 3 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the
first ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.
Round 10: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *[ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc] 4 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, [ch 1, skip
next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the
next dc] 4 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 1, skip
next dc, join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-3 sp
of the next round. Turn.

Round 11: With back side facing you, ch 3 to count as the

first dc, work 3 more dc in the first ch-3 sp, *(sc in the next
ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-2 sp) 4 times, sc in the next ch-1
sp, 9 dc in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc in
the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-2 sp) 4 times, sc in the
next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the first ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the top
of the beginning ch 3.
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *[ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc] 5 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, [ch 1, skip
next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the
next dc] 5 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip
next dc; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off color A. Turn
Round 13: With front side facing you, attach color B with a sl
st in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 3 more dc
in the same ch-3 sp, *(sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next
ch-2 sp) 5 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 9 dc in the next ch-3
sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in
the next ch-2 sp) 5 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the
first ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.
Round 14: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *[ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc] 6 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, [ch 1, skip
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next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the
next dc] 6 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 1, skip
next dc, join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-3 sp
of the next round. Turn.
Round 15: With back side facing you, ch 3 to count as the
first dc, work 3 more dc in the first ch-3 sp, *(sc in the next
ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-2 sp) 6 times, sc in the next ch-1
sp, 9 dc in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc in
the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-2 sp) 6 times, sc in the
next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the first ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the top
of the beginning ch 3.
Round 16: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *[ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc] 7 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, [ch 1, skip
next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the
next dc] 7 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip
next dc; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off color B.
Turn.
Round 17: With front side facing you, attach color A with a sl
st in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 4 more dc
in the same ch-3 sp, *(sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next
ch-2 sp) 7 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 9 dc in the next ch-3
sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in
the next ch-2 sp) 7 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 4 dc in the
first ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 18: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, hdc in the same st,
*(sc in each of the next 3 dc, dc dec over the next 3 sts) 8
times, sc in each of the next 3 dc, (hdc, dc, hdc) in the next dc*
Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc in each of the next 3 dc, dc dec
over the next 3 sts) 8 times, sc in each of the next 3 dc, hdc in
the same st as the first dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Variation #2
Work as for Variation #1 through round 3.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in
the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in
the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next dc, ch 1,
skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc; join with a
hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round;
turn. Check gauge.
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Round 5: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 3 more dc in the

same ch-3 sp, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-2 sp,
sc in the next ch-1 sp, 9 dc in the next ch-3 sp) 3 times, sc in
the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-2 sp, sc in the next ch-1
sp, 5 dc in the first ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *[ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc] 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, [ch 1, skip
next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the
next dc] 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip
next dc; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off color A.
Turn.
Round 7: With back side facing you, attach color B with a sl
st in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 3 more dc
in the first ch-3 sp, *(sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch2 sp) 2 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 9 dc in the next ch-3 sp*
Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the
next ch-2 sp) 2 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the first
ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.
Round 8: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *[ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc] 3 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, [ch 1, skip

next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the
next dc] 3 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 1, skip
next dc; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-3 sp
of the next round; turn.
Round 9: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 3 more dc in the
same ch-3 sp, *(sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-2 sp)
3 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 9 dc in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat
from * to * 2 times, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch2 sp) 3 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the first ch-3 sp;
join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.
Rounds 10-12: Work the same as rounds 10-12 of Variation
#1. Fasten off color B at the end of round 12.
Round 13: Work the same as rounds 13 of Variation #1, except attach color A at the beginning of the round.
Rounds 14-15: Work the same as rounds 14-15 of Variation
#1.
Round 16: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *[ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc] 7 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, [ch 1, skip
next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the
next dc] 7 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 1, skip
next dc; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-3 sp
of the next round; turn.
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Round 17: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 4 more dc in

the same ch-3 sp, *(sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-2
sp) 7 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 9 dc in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the
next ch-2 sp) 7 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 4 dc in the first
ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. Do
not turn.
Round 18: Work the same as round 18 of Variation #1.

Join all even numbered rounds at the end with "ch 1, skip next
dc; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-3 sp of the
next round; turn."
Begin all odd numbered rounds with "ch 3 to count as the first
dc"
Do not fasten off or change colors in rounds 1-11.
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *[ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc] 5 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, [ch 1, skip
next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the
next dc] 5 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip
next dc; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off color B.
Turn.
Round 13: Work the same as rounds 13 of Variation #1, except attach color A at the beginning of the round.

Variation #3
With color B, ch 6; join with a sl st in the first ch to form a
ring.

Rounds 14-15: Work the same as rounds 14-15 of Variation

#1.

Rounds 1-11: Work the same as rounds 1-11 of Variation #1

with the following exceptions:

Round 16: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *[ch 1, skip next

dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the next
dc] 7 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip next
dc, sc in the next dc* Repeat from *to* 2 times, [ch 1, skip
next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip next (dc, sc, dc), sc in the
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next dc] 7 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 1, skip
next dc; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-3 sp
of the next round; turn.
Round 17: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 4 more dc in
the same ch-3 sp, *(sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-2
sp) 7 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 9 dc in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in the
next ch-2 sp) 7 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, 4 dc in the first
ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. Do
not turn.

Join all even numbered rounds at the end with "ch 3, skip
next dc; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off. Turn."
Begin all odd numbered rounds with "Attach new color with a
sl st in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc."
Round 18: Work the same as round 18 of Variation #1.

Happy Crocheting!

Round 18: Work the same as round 18 of Variation #1.

Variation #4
With color B, ch 6; join with a sl st in the first ch to form a
ring.
Rounds 1-17: Work the same as rounds 1-17 of Variation #1
with the following exceptions:
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S ECTION 18

Fishermans Ring
Materials:
Caron Wintuk worsted weight yarn
Crochet hook size G

Gauge: Rounds 1-2 = 2 1/2

Finished size: 6

Ch 5; join with a sl st to form ring.

F ISHERMAN S R ING
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright 1999 Priscillas Crochet

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc; work 15 more dc in the

ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (16 dc)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 5, sk 2 dc, sc in
the next dc, turn, sc in each of the 5 chs, turn, sc in the 2nd
skipped dc, *ch 5, sk next unworked dc, sc in the next dc, turn,
sc in each of the 5 chs, turn, sc (behind cable) in the last
skipped dc* Repeat from * to * 5 times; ch 5, sc (in front of the
first cable) in the first skipped dc of the round, turn, sc in each
of the 5 chs, turn, join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 cables)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining; (ch 5, skip the
next 5 sc in cable, sc in the next sc at the base of the next
cable) around; ch 5, join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 ch 5
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spaces)
Round 4: Sl st into the first ch 5 sp, ch 3 to count as the first
dc, work 4 more dc in the same ch 5 sp; (5 dc in the next ch 5
sp) around; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
(40 dc)

Round 5: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 5, sk 2 dc, sc in

the next dc, turn, sc in each of the 5 chs, turn, sc in the 2nd
skipped dc, *ch 5, sk next unworked dc, sc in the next dc, turn,
sc in each of the 5 chs, turn, sc (behind cable) in the last
skipped dc* Repeat from * to * 17 times; ch 5, sc (in front of
the first cable) in the first skipped dc of the round, turn, sc in
each of the 5 chs, turn, join with a sl st to the first sc. (20 cables)

Round 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as joining, (sc in each of

the next 18 sts, 3 sc in the next trc) 3 times, sc in each of the
next 18 sts, sc in the samr st as the first sc; join with a sl st to
the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

Round 6: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining; (ch 5, skip the

next 5 sc in cable, sc in the next sc at the base of the next
cable) 19 times; ch 2, join with a dc to the first sc. (20 ch 5
spaces)
Round 7: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, work 3 more trc in the
same sp (around the post of the last dc in round 6), *3 dc in
the next ch 5 sp, (3 sc in the next ch 5 sp) 2 times, 3 dc in the
next ch 5 sp, 7 trc in the next ch 5 sp* Repeat from * to * 2
times; 3 dc in the next ch 5 sp, (3 sc in the next ch 5 sp) 2
times, 3 dc in the next ch 5 sp, 3 trc in the first ch 5 sp; join
with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 4. (76 sts)

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