Project 1 - Simple Square Motif
In project 1 you will get the opportunity to practice reading patterns, holding the hook and yarn, creating a slipknot, doing a yarn over, chain stitch, double crochet and a slip stitch, work in rows, turn the corner, increase, finish/fasten off and weave ends.
Why not try out this project once you have completed beginners learn to crochet workshops 1 to 10.
PROJECT 1: SIMPLE SQUARE MOTIF
UK Terms
Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, double crochet, slip stitch, work in rows, turn the corner, increase, finish/fasten off and weave ends.
| Skill level: Terms: Materials: Size: Gauge: Abbreviations: | Easy UK Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain(ch) Double crochet(dc) Slip Stitch(slst) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep) |  |
Instructions:
Using your chosen yarn make ch27.
Row 1: Work dc in 2nd ch from the hook, dc in each ch to the end of row. Turn. (26 sts)
Row 2: Ch1, dc into each st to the end of the row. Turn. (26 sts)
Row 3-30: Rep row 2 until your square measures 13cm, approx 30 rows.
Border Row 1: Ch1, *dc into each st across to the last st in the row, make 3dc into the last stitch this will create the corner turn*, repeat for two more sides, on the last side dc across to the last st in the row, make 2dc into the same st as the first st of the border - note the 1st dc for the corner was made at the beginning of the border row, slst to join to the first dc. (Each border row adds 2 sts to your stitch count for each side)
The chart below is a simplified version of how to switch from rows to working the border.
Border Row 2-4: Continue working in a around. Rep border row 1 until your square measures 15cm, approx 4 rows. FO.
US Terms
| Skill level: Terms: Materials: Size: Gauge: Abbreviations: | Easy US Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain(ch) Single crochet(sc) Slip Stitch (slst) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep) | |
Instructions:
Using your chosen yarn make ch27.
Row 1: Work sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch to the end of row. Turn. (26 sts)
Row 2: Ch1, sc into each st to the end of the row. Turn. (26 sts)
Row 3-30: Rep row 2 until your square measures 13cm, approx 30 rows.
Border Row 1: Ch1, *sc into each st across to the last st in the row, make 3sc into the last stitch this will create the corner turn*, repeat for two more sides, on the last side sc across to the last st in the row, make 2sc into the same st as the first st of the border - note the 1st sc for the corner was made at the beginning of the border row, slst to join to the first sc. (Each border row adds 2 sts to your stitch count for each side)
The chart below is a simplified version of how to switch from rows to working the border.
