This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
UK Translation
Single crochet (sc) =Double crochet
Double crochet (dc) = Treble crochet
The Pattern
For this square you will need a 3.5mm hook
For this square don’t worry about your stitch count after making the foundation chain. It does change from row to row, but we will be adjusting our stitches in the sc border so we end up with the correct stitch count.
Chain 31
Row 1. In the 3rd chain from your hook (turning chain counts as a stitch) make a sc. Sc in each stitch across – 30 stitches
Turn
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Row 2. Chain 1, make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Make 2 dc in the same stitch as the turning chain. Skip 3 stitches and make 4 dc in the next stitch. *chain 1, skip 4 stitches, make 4dc in the next stitch*
Repeat between *and* make 3 dc in the last stitch.
Turn
Row 3. Chain 1 and make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Make a puff stitch (yarn over and pull up a loop 3 times, then pull your hook through all 7 stitches) in the next chain 1 space. * After pulling through all the loops on your hook, chain 1 and make 2 dc in the same chain space. Chain 1 and make a puff2tog (puff stitch two together)
Make your puff2tog on either side of the shell in the previous row
the first part of the puff is in the same chain space as the 2 dc. The second part is made in the next chain space in the row*
To get neat puffs, it helps to hold them while you pull your hook through all the loops
Repeat between *and* in the last chain space, chain 1, make 2dc, chain 1 and make a puff stitch but dont chain 1 after pulling through all your loops. Dc in the last stitch – you will have 32 stitches in this row
Row 4. Chain 1 and make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Make 2 dc in the same stitch as the turning chain. *chain 1 and make 4 dc in the middle of your puff2tog in the row below.*
Repeat between *and* chain 1 and make 3 dc in the last stitch.
Row 5 – 15. repeat rows 3 and 4
The Border
For the edges make 2 sc in the side of each row
Along the bottom make 1 sc in each stitch.
Along the top make a sc in each stitch including in the middle of the puff2tog. Don’t make a sc in the puff stitches at either end of the last row or in the middle puff2tog.
Add an extra stitch in the corners for the turn
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Week 26 of the 50 Stitches crochet along is the Star stitch. We’re making the 4 pointed version but there are also 5 and 6 pointed versions of this stitch too. The star stitch is also known as the Marguerite stitch, with the 4 pointed also known as the simple Marguerite.
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This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
UK Translation
Half double crochet (Hdc) = Half treble crochet
The Pattern
You will need a 3.5 mm hook for this square
Chain 32
Row 1. In second chain from your hook, pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the next 3 stitches.
Yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook. Chain 1.
*pull up a loop in the eye of the star. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the last stitch from the previous star. Yarn over and pull up loops in the next 2 stitches. Yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook. Chain 1*
Repeat between *and* across the row. Make a hdc in the last stitch.
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Turn
Row 2. Chain 1 and make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. In the eye of each star in the row below, make 2 hdc. Hdc in the top of the turning chain in the last row.
Turn
Row 3. Chain 3. In second chain from your hook, pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the next chain. Skip the first stitch of the row. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the next 2 stitches.
Yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook. Chain 1. *pull up a loop in the eye of the star. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the last stitch from the previous star. Yarn over and pull up loops in the next 2 stitches. Yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook. Chain 1*
Repeat between *and* across the row. Make a hdc in the last stitch.
Turn
Rows 4 – 16. Repeat rows 2 and 3
The Border
In each stitch across the top and bottom make 1 sc.
For the sides, make 1 sc in rows 1 and 16. Make 2sc in the side of all other rows
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This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
UK Translation
Single crochet (sc) = double crochet
The Pattern
For this square you will need a 3.5 mm hook
Chain 31
Row 1. Sc in 3rd chain from your hook (turning chain counts as a stitch) sc in each stitch across – 30 stitches
Turn
Row 2. Chain 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch) make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch.
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In the same stitch as the turning chain, yarn over and pull up a loop. In the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop. In the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop. This will give you 7 loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through 6 loops. Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops. This is your first triad stitch.
Chain 1
*In the same stitch that you finished the last triad stitch yarn over and pull up a loop, in the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop. In the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 6 of the loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops. Chain 1*
Repeat between *and* dc in the last stitch.
Turn
Row 3. Chain 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch) sc in the first stitch and every stitch across – 30 stitches
Rows 4 – 15. Repeat rows 2 and 3 ending on a repeat of row 3
The Border
On the top and bottom edges, make a sc in each stitch.
On the sides make 2sc in the side of row 1, then 1 sc in the side of every sc row, and 3 sc in the side of every triad row.
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The chequerboard square needs you to carry a second strand of yarn, and switch between the 2 colours at regular intervals.
You use the same technique to create plaid patterns. This stitch is a great one for getting the hang of colour changes and carrying a second colour.
This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
UK Translation
Double Crochet (dc) = treble crochet
The Pattern
Start by Chaining a multiple of 5 stitches plus 2 stitches for your turning chain
Row 1. In the 4th chain from your hook (turning chain counts as a stitch) make a dc. Dc in next 2 stitches. Dc in the next stitch, but change colour in the final 2 loops.
After each colour change give both threads a tug to make sure they are nice and taught.
*Carry the second colour taught against the bottom of the row. Make 5 dc over the top of the carried yarn* repeat across the row.
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Turn
Row 2. With the colour that you used in the final stitch of row 1, make an alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Dc in the next 4 stitches, changing colour in the final 2 loops of the last dc.
Carry the second yarn thread taught against the bottom of the row and dc in the next 5 stitches, changing colour in the last dc. *Make 5 dc over the top of the carried yarn, changing colour in the 5th dc* Repeat between *and*
Change colours in the last dc of the row.
All your colours should be in the same order of row 1.
Turn
Row 3. With the colour you changed to at the end of row 2, make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch, and make a dc in the next 4 stitches, changing colour in the last dc. *Make 5 dc over the top of the carried yarn, changing colour in the 5th dc* Repeat between *and* don’t change colour at the end of the row
The Pineapple stitch is a type of puff stitch but it has a pinched top. This stitch is quick to work up and has a nice thick fabric, but be warned, it is a yarn eater.
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This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
UK Translation
single crochet (sc) = double crochet
The Pattern
For this square you will need a 4mm hook
Start by chaining 32
Row 1. turning chain counts as a stitch. In the 4th chain from your hook make a pineapple stitch (yarn over and pull up a loop 4 times. You will have 9 loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull your hook through 8 loops. Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops) chain 1.
*skip a stitch and make a pineapple stitch, then chain 1* repeat between *and*. In the final stitch make a dc.
You will have 14 pineapple stitches
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Turn
Row 2. Chain 1 and make an alternate turning chain in the first stitch. *In the chain 1 of the row below, make a pineapple stitch.
Chain 1*
Repeat between *and* ending in a chain 1 before making a dc in the last stitch.
Row 3-10. Repeat row 2
The Border
Sc in each stitch across the top and bottom. Make 3sc in the side of each row. Add an extra sc in the corners for the turn
The X stitch is made up of sets of crossed double crochets arranged in a diagonal lattice. This stitch is made in multiples of 2 plus 2
This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
UK Translation
Double Crochet (dc) = treble crochet
The Pattern
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Start with a foundation chain in multiples of 2 plus 2 (plus 2 for your turning chain)
Row 1. In the 5th chain from your hook make a dc (turning chain counts as a stitch). For your next stitch you’re going to be working behind the dc you just made, in the 4th chain of the turning chain make a dc.
Where to place your hook to make the 2nd part of the X stitch
*skip a stitch and make a dc. In the skipped stitch and working behind the dc you just made but inserting your hook into the front of the chain, make a dc* repeat between *and* across the row. Dc in the last chain.
This first row is the most difficult. When you start row 2 it will become much easier to get your hook into the stitches.
Turn
Row 2. In the first stitch make your turning chain. Dc in the next stitch. *skip a stitch and make a dc. In the skipped stitch and working behind the dc you just made, make a dc* repeat between *and* across the row. Dc in the last 2 stitches
The stitches in each row are staggered
Turn
Row 3. In the first stitch make your turning chain. *skip a stitch and make a dc. In the skipped stitch and working behind the dc you just made, make a dc* repeat between *and* across the row. Dc in the last stitch
Turn
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach the length you need.
This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
UK Translation
Single crochet (sc) =double crochet
Double Crochet (dc) = treble crochet
The Pattern
For this square you will need a 4mm hook
Start by Chaining 31
Row 1. In the 3rd chain from your hook (turning chain counts as a stitch) make a sc. Sc in next 2 stitches. Sc in the next stitch, but change colour in the final 2 loops.
After each colour change give both threads a tug to make sure they are nice and taught.
*Carry the second colour taught against the bottom of the row. Make 5sc over the top of the carried yarn, changing colour in the 5th sc* repeat across the row making sure to change colour in the top of the last stitch of the row.
There should be 6 sets of blocks alternating in colour. – 30 stitches
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Turn
Row 2. With the colour that you changed in the final stitch of row 1, make an alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Dc in the next 4 stitches, changing colour in the final 2 loops of the last dc.
Carry the second yarn thread taught against the bottom of the row and dc in the next 5 stitches, changing colour in the last dc. *Make 5 dc over the top of the carried yarn, changing colour in the 5th dc* Repeat between *and*
Do not change colours in the last dc of the row.
All your colours should be the opposite of row 1.
Turn
Row 3. With the same colour you ended row 2, make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch, and make a dc in the next 4 stitches, changing colour in the last dc. *Make 5 dc over the top of the carried yarn, changing colour in the 5th dc* Repeat between *and* change colour in the last stitch of the row
Turn
Row 4-13. Repeat rows 2 and 3.
Turn
Row 14. Chain 1 and sc in the 1st stitch. Sc in the next 4 stitches, changing colour in top of the last sc.
Carry the second colour taught against the bottom of the row. *Make 5sc over the top of the carried yarn, changing colour in the 5th sc* repeat across the row
Tie off
The Border
Make a sc in each stitch across the top and bottom. In the sides, make 1sc in the side of rows 1 and 14, 3sc in the sides of row 2 and 13 and 2 sc in the side of all other rows.
This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
UK Translation
Half double crochet (hdc) = half treble crochet
The Pattern
For this square you will need a 3.5mm hook
Start by chaining 32
Row 1. In 4th chain from your hook (turning chain counts as a stitch) make a hdc. Hdc in each stitch across (30 stitches)
Turn
Row 2. Chain 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch) make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. *Chain 1, skip a stitch, make a hdc* repeat the pattern between *and* across the row. Make a hdc in the last stitch.
Turn
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Row 3. Chain 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch) and make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch.
Next we are going to make our first feather. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the same stitch as the turning chain. Yarn over and pull up a loop between the 2 hdc in row 1. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the next ch1 space. Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on your hook. Chain 1.
This first feather will dip lower than the rest, as this is an additional feather to get our stitch count right.
For the next feather. *Yarn over and pull up a loop in the same chain space as the one you completed the last feather in. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the skipped stitch in row 1 directly below. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the next chain 1 space. Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on your hook. Chain 1*
Repeat the pattern between *and* across the row. Your final feather will finish in the last chain space, then chain one and make a hdc in the final stitch
Turn
Row 4. Chain 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch) and make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the chain space. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the chain space in the row below. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the next chain space in this row. Pull your hook through all 7 loops then chain 1.
*Yarn over and pull up a loop in the same chain space as the one you completed the last feather in. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the skipped stitch in row 1 directly below. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the next chain 1 space. Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on your hook. Chain 1* finish the row with a hdc in the last stitch
Turn
Rows 5- 19. Repeat row 4
Turn
Row 20. Chain 1 and make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Hdc in each stitch across – 30 stitches
The Border
Along the top and bottom, make a sc in each stitch. In the sides alternate between 2sc and 1sc in each row.
Add an extra stitch in the corners for the turn
The Interlocking Border
If you are joining as you go, we need to add the interlocking border and weave it into the border of the previous square so they are joined together. Use a 4mm hook for this part of the border on all squares.
Start the border in the extra corner stitch on the bottom left hand side with a standing single crochet, and single crochet in the next corner stitch.
*Chain 4, skip the next 3 stitches, single crochet in the next two stitches* repeat this pattern across the bottom edge until you reach the next corner (you should have 6 loops). Make a single crochet in all 3 corner stitches. Carry on the pattern above. Do this for 3 sides.
When you get to the top left corner, single crochet in the 3 corner stitches then chain 4. Pull up a loop, then insert your hook into the top right loop of the previous square. Hook the loop from your chain 4 and pull it up through the loop on the adjoining square. Pull your loop tight, skip 3 and single crochet in the next 2 stitches of the adjoining square.
You should have joined the first 2 loops together. Repeat this for all 6 loops until you get back to the bottom left hand corner. Single crochet in the corner stitch, and join into the standing stitch.
You can now tie off and weave in your ends.
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This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
UK Translation
Double Crochet (dc) = treble crochet
The Pattern
For this square you will need a 3.5 mm hook
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Chain 32
Row 1. In the 5th chain from your hook make a dc (turning chain counts as a stitch). For your next stitch you’re going to be working behind the dc you just made, in the 4th chain of the turning chain make a dc.
Where to place your hook to make the 2nd part of the X stitch
*skip a stitch and make a dc. In the skipped stitch and working behind the dc you just made but inserting your hook into the front of the chain, make a dc* repeat between *and* across the row. Dc in the last chain – 30 stitches
This first row is the most difficult. When you start row 2 it will become much easier to get your hook into the stitches.
Turn
Row 2. In the first stitch make the alternate turning chain. Dc in the next stitch. *skip a stitch and make a dc. In the skipped stitch and working behind the dc you just made, make a dc* repeat between *and* across the row. Dc in the last 2 stitches – 30 stitches
The stitches in each row are staggered
Turn
Row 3. In the first stitch make the alternate turning chain. *skip a stitch and make a dc. In the skipped stitch and working behind the dc you just made, make a dc* repeat between *and* across the row. Dc in the last stitch
Turn
Rows 4-14 repeat rows 2 and 3
The Border
Make a sc in each stitch across the top and bottom.
For the sides make 3 sc in the side of rows 1 and 14, and make 2 sc in the side of all other rows.
Add an extra stitch in the corners for the turn.
The Interlocking Border
If you are joining as you go, we need to add the interlocking border and weave it into the border of the previous square so they are joined together. Use a 4mm hook for this part of the border on all squares.
Start the border in the extra corner stitch on the bottom left hand side with a standing single crochet, and single crochet in the next corner stitch.
*Chain 4, skip the next 3 stitches, single crochet in the next two stitches* repeat this pattern across the bottom edge until you reach the next corner (you should have 6 loops). Make a single crochet in all 3 corner stitches. Carry on the pattern above. Do this for 3 sides.
When you get to the top left corner, single crochet in the 3 corner stitches then chain 4. Pull up a loop, then insert your hook into the top right loop of the previous square. Hook the loop from your chain 4 and pull it up through the loop on the adjoining square. Pull your loop tight, skip 3 and single crochet in the next 2 stitches of the adjoining square.
You should have joined the first 2 loops together. Repeat this for all 6 loops until you get back to the bottom left hand corner. Single crochet in the corner stitch, and join into the standing stitch.
You can now tie off and weave in your ends.
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This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
UK Translation
Double crochet (dc) = treble crochet
Single crochet (sc) = double crochet
Treble crochet (tr) = double treble crochet
The Pattern
You need a 3.5mm hook for this square
Chain 32
Row 1. In the 4th chain from your hook make a double crochet (turning chain counts as a stitch) dc in the next 7 chains.
Next we need to make our first heart.
To make a heart, Chain 7. In the 3rd chain from your hook make a slip stitch. Slip stitch in the next 4 stitches – keep your slip stitches loose.
Chain 1 (I recommend putting a stitch marker in the chain).
On the opposite side of your chain, skip the first 2 stitches, then make a sc, hdc in the next stitch, then dc in the next stitch.
In the next stitch make 4trc, chain 4 and slip stitch into the same stitch.
Working in the opposite side of the same stitch, chain 4 and make 4 trc in the same stitch. In the next stitche make a dc, a hdc in the next stitch, and sc in the following stitch. Slip stitch into the chain 1 we marked earlier. Slip stitch through the top and side of the dc we chained 7 from.
This completes the heart.
DC in the next 21 stitches.
Turn
Row 2. Chain 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch) make the alternate turning chain in the 1st stitch. Dc in each stitch across.
Turn.
Row 3. Chain 1, make the alternate turning chain. Dc in the next 9 stitches. When you complete dc 9, take your hook out of the loop, and insert it through the slip stitch at the back of the heart from row 1, right to left. Catch the loop from the dc back onto your hook, and pull it through the slip stitch. This secures the top of the heart to your square.
In the next 12 stitches make a dc. Then make another heart. Dc in the next 9 stitches
Turn
Row 4. Chain 1, make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Dc in each stitch across. (30 stitches)
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Turn
Row 5. Chain 1, make the alternate turning chain. Dc in the next 15 stitches then make a heart. Dc in the next 6 stitches then take your hook out of the loop, and insert it through the slip stitch at the back of the heart from row 3, right to left. Catch the loop from the dc back onto your hook, and pull it through the slip stitch. This secures the top of the heart to your square.
Dc in the next 9 stitches.
Turn
Row 6. Chain 1, make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Dc in each stitch across. (30 stitches)
Turn
Row 7. Chain 1, make the alternate turning chain. Dc in the next 8 stitches then make a heart. Dc in the next 12 stitches then take your hook out of the loop, and insert it through the slip stitch at the back of the heart from row 1, right to left. Catch the loop from the dc back onto your hook, and pull it through the slip stitch. This secures the top of the heart to your square.
Dc in the next 9 stitches
Turn
Row 8. Chain 1, make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Dc in each stitch across. (30 stitches)
Turn
Row 9. Repeat row 3
Turn
Row 10. Chain 1, make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Dc in each stitch across. (30 stitches)
Turn
Row 11. Chain 1, make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Dc in each stitch across, Securing the heart in row 9 in stitch 21 (30 stitches)
Turn
Rows 11 – 14. Chain 1, make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Dc in each stitch across. (30 stitches)
The Border
Sc in each stitch across the top and bottom edge
For the sides make 3sc in the side of rows 1 and 14. Make 2sc in the side of all other rows. Add an extra stitch in the corners for the turn (124 sc in total)
The Interlocking Border
If you are joining as you go, we need to add the interlocking border and weave it into the border of the previous square so they are joined together. Use a 4mm hook for this part of the border on all squares.
Start the border in the extra corner stitch on the bottom left hand side with a standing single crochet, and single crochet in the next corner stitch.
*Chain 4, skip the next 3 stitches, single crochet in the next two stitches* repeat this pattern across the bottom edge until you reach the next corner (you should have 6 loops). Make a single crochet in all 3 corner stitches. Carry on the pattern above. Do this for 3 sides.
When you get to the top left corner, single crochet in the 3 corner stitches then chain 4. Pull up a loop, then insert your hook into the top right loop of the previous square. Hook the loop from your chain 4 and pull it up through the loop on the adjoining square. Pull your loop tight, skip 3 and single crochet in the next 2 stitches of the adjoining square.
You should have joined the first 2 loops together. Repeat this for all 6 loops until you get back to the bottom left hand corner. Single crochet in the corner stitch, and join into the standing stitch.
You can now tie off and weave in your ends.
If you would like to close the gap between the corners of your squares, you can do this with a single stitch. I show you how in this video
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