Flowers In The Window Afghan Square Free Crochet Pattern

Today I’m sharing my second square for the Blog Hop Crochet Along! You can read the full details about the crochet along in my previous post here, and find links to the other squares at the bottom of this post!

 

● Size G (4.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
● Yarn needle for finishing.
● Worsted Weight Yarn in 4 colors

Yarn used in example: Lion Brand Wool-ease in Eggplant (CA), Dark Rose Heather (CB), Grey Heather (CC), Violet (CD)

Thank you to Lion Brand for sending me Wool-ease to create these squares with! Admittedly, I’d never tried it before but it really is perfect for afghans!

 

sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
pf – puff stitch
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
rep – repeat
rnd – round
ea – each
sp – space
st – stitch
FO – finish off
CA, CB, CC, CD – color A, B, C, D

 

● Invisible join: video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsHggQGFq3A

● Puff stitch: video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWNovo_3FsA  Please note: this tutorial shows how to make the puff stitch used in this pattern however, it does not show the ch 1 after the puff. rnd 1 of this pattern requires you to ch 1 after each puff.

 

This square is made by first making 4 smaller squares and then assembling them to make one large square. Work rnds 1-4 four times to create the four smaller squares.

Be sure to check your gauge!

Gauge: 4 dc = 1 inch. Each smaller square, after rnd 4 should measure approximately 4  1/4″ across.

You will definitely need to block the square when finished to get it to lay flat. I have a simple tutorial here:https://www.gleefulthings.com/blog/?p=7929

Finished size: 12 inch square

 

Rnds 1-3, make 2 with CA & 2 with CB:

rnd 1: ch 2 (does not count as part of the stitch). [1 pf & ch 1] 8 times in 2nd ch from hook. sl st to 1st pf to join. (8 pf)

rnd 2: ch 6 (counts as 1 dc + 3 ch). [1 dc in next ch sp. 1 dc in next pf. ch 3.] 7 times . 1 dc in next ch sp. sl st to join. (16 dc)

rnd 3: ch 1 (does not count as part of the stitch). [3 dc in next ch sp. ch 2. 3 dc in same ch sp. 1 sc between next 2 dc.] rep around.  invisible join & FO.  (48 dc)

With CC:

rnd 4: [1 sc in ch sp. ch 1. 1 dc in next sc. ch 1. 1 dc in same sc. ch 2. 1 dc in next ch sp. ch 4. 1 dc in same ch sp. ch 2. 1 dc in next sc. ch 1. 1 dc in same sc. ch 1.] rep around. invisible join & FO.  (32 dc)

*join all 4 squares by whip stitching with CC & FO. Be sure not to whip stitch too tightly!*

rnd 5: starting in corner ch sp: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in same ch sp. ch 3. 2 dc in same ch sp. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch sp. [1 dc in next st. 1 dc in next ch sp. ] 4 times. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch sp. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch sp. 2 dc in next ch sp. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch sp. [1 dc in next st. 1 dc in next ch sp. ] 4 times. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch sp. 1 dc in next st.

*2 dc in same ch sp. ch 3. 2 dc in same ch sp. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch sp. [1 dc in next st. 1 dc in next ch sp. ] 4 times. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch sp. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch sp. 2 dc in next ch sp. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch sp. [1 dc in next st. 1 dc in next ch sp. ] 4 times. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch sp. 1 dc in next st.

rep from * twice. invisible join & FO.  (152 dc)

With CD:

rnd 6: starting in corner ch sp: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in same ch sp. ch 3. 2 dc in same ch sp. 1 dc in ea of the next 38 sts. [2 dc in next ch sp. ch 3. 2 dc in same ch sp. 1 dc in ea of the next 38 sts.] 3 times. invisible join & FO.  (168 dc)

With CA:

rnd 7: starting in corner ch sp: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in same ch sp. ch 3. 2 dc in same ch sp. 1 dc in ea of the next 42 sts. [2 dc in next ch sp. ch 3. 2 dc in same ch sp. 1 dc in ea of the next 42 sts.] 3 times. invisible join & FO.  (184 dc)

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You may NOT sell the pattern, distribute it in any form, repost it online, or alter it to claim it as your own (this includes charts & translations to other languages). Copyright © 2014 Julie King / Gleeful Things. All Rights Reserved.

 

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