Crochet Stars and Stripes Square
The Crochet Stars and Stripes Square is a delightful pattern that combines the charm of stars and stripes in a fun and creative way. This design is perfect for adding a touch of patriotism to your crochet projects, whether you're making a blanket, pillow, or any other decorative item. With its intricate details and vibrant colors, this square is sure to bring a smile to your face as you work on it. Get ready to show off your crochet skills and spread some patriotic cheer with this charming Stars and Stripes Square pattern!
Materials:
- H 5.00mm crochet hook
- Worsted Weight Yarn (Red White and Blue)
- Yarn Needle
Stitches:
- CH: Chain- Yarn over pull through one loop.
- SS: Slip stitch- Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over and pull through both the stitch and loop on the hook.
- DC: Double crochet- Yarn over. Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through two loops. Yarn over pull through two loops.
- SC: Single crochet- Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through two loops.
- HDC: Half double crochet- Yarn over. Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through three stitches.
- FPDC: Yarn over. Insert hook around the front to back and around stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through two loops. Yarn over pull through two loops.
Instructions:
Magic loop
Round 1: (color 1) Ch 2. 10 Dc in magic loop. Join with a SS to the top of the first Dc made.
Round 2: (color 2) Ch 7. SS to FLO in same stitch. *Ch 7. SS in FLO in the next two stitches.* Repeat from * to * all the way around. Join with a SS to the base of the beginning Ch 7. Pull tight.
Round 3: (color 1) Ch 2. *Make 2Dc behind the Ch 7 space in same stitch. 2Dc in front of SS.* Repeat from * to * all the way around. Join with a SS to the top of the first Dc made.
Round 4: (color 1) Ch 1. 2Sc in same stitch. *Working in 4 Ch of the Ch 7 from round 2 and the next stitch make a Sc. 2Sc in next stitch. Sc. 2Sc in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * until 2 stitches remain. 2Sc in next stitch. Sc in last stitch. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.
Round 5: (color 3) Ch 2. *2Dc in same stitch. Dc in next stitch. Work a FPDC around both side of the Ch 7 space from round 2. 2Dc in next stitch. Dc in next two stitches.* Repeat from * to * all the way around. Join with a SS to the first Dc made.
Round 6: (color 2) Ch 2. Dc in first stitch. *Hdc in next two stitches. Sc in next stitch. Hdc in next two stitches. Dc in next two stitches. (2Dc, Ch1, 2Dc) in same stitch to form corner. Dc in next two stitches.* Repeat from * to * ending with just one Dc. Join with a SS to the first Dc made.
Round 7: (color 3) Ch 1. *Sc in each stitch across. Making (2Sc, Ch1, 2Sc) in the corner.* Repeat from * to * all the way around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.
Finish off and Weave in your ends.