Art of Crochet by Teresa - Crochet Circle to Square 3

Written Instructions http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2010/05/crochet-to-circle-square-3.html

Crochet to Circle Square 3

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet to Circle Square 3

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Crochet to Circle Square 3

Skill Level - Intermediate



Size - 6 inch/15CM through round 5.

Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet
DC - Double Crochet

Materials
Size I/5.5mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn - 2 colors - Scraps will work great for this project
Tapestry Needle

Stitch Instructions
Picture Version of the Front Post Double Crochet

FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet - Video Tutorial
Left Hand Front Post Double Crochet - Video Tutorial

Purpose for Chain at the beginning of round - Many times I will use a chain at the beginning of the round. It will not count as a stitch. I use it as a step up so I can work the full crochet stitch in place of the traditional chain. I feel this technique has a neater appearance than working a chain. You may use a chain 2 or 3 if you prefer using traditional crochet techniques.



Attach the slip knot to the crochet hook. Chain 4, join with the beginning chain.


Round 1: chain, this will not count as a stitch, Work 16 double crochet through the loop. Join with the beginning stitch. (16 stitches total)

Round 2: This will be an increase round with double crochet and front post double crochet. Chain, this will not count as a stitch, work a double crochet in the same stitch, work a FPDC(front post double crochet) around the stitch and chain1 on round 1. *work a double crochet in the same stitch, work a FPDC(front post double crochet) around the stitch on round 1. Continue around from * to the beginning, SL ST-slip stitch to join with the beginning stitch. (32 stitches total - 16 DC-double crochet, 16 FPDC-Front Post double crochet) Cut the yarn and change color.


Round 3: Attach the new color of yarn with a slip knot to the crochet hook. Chain, this will not count as a stitch, work a double crochet in the same stitch, work 2 DC-Double crochet in the next stitch. *Work 1 DC-Double Crochet in the next stitch, work 2 DC-double crochet in the next stitch. Continue around to the beginning from*, join with the beginning stitch. Cut the yarn and change color. (48 Stitches total)


Round 4: Attach the first color of yarn with a slip knot to the crochet hook. Attach the yarn normally and align even, to the stitch above the FPDC on Round 2. Chain 1, work a SC-Single Crochet in the same stitch. Work an elongated FPDC-Front Post Double Crochet around the FPDC on Round 2. Chain 3, Skip 2 stitches, *work a SC- single crochet in the next stitch. Work an elongated FPDC-Front Post Double Crochet around the FPDC on Round 2. Chain 3, Skip 2 stitches, continue around from *, join with the beginning single crochet. (There will be a total of 16 chain 3 loops with a single crochet/elongated Front Post Double Crochet)


Round 5: SL ST-Slip Stitch in to the CH-chain 3 space. Chain 1, *work 3 DC-Double Crochet, CH-chain 2, 3 DC-Double Crochet in the same chain 3 space. This creates the corner point. Work 3 HDC-Half Double Crochet in the next chain 3. Work 3 SC-Single Crochet in the next CH-chain 3. Work 3 HDC-Half Double Crochet in the next chain 3. Complete 4 times total from * for each side. Sl St-Slip Stitch to join with the beginning stitch.

You can stop at round 5 or continue with one more round.


Round 6: CH 1, work a DC in each of the remaining 2 stitches. *In the corner ch-chain 2 work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC. Work 1 DC-Double Crochet in each stitch across. There will be 15 stitches. Complete 3 times from*. In the corner ch-chain 2 work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC. Work 1 DC-Double Crochet in each of the next 13 stitches. Join with the beginning stitch. Cut the yarn, secure and sew in all of the tails.
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[1easyflow]

I love you for sharing this. You are such an exellent teacher. By George I believe I've Got It!

I am so excited about what I will be creating. Much Love & appreciation to you! :)

[tjw1963]

@1easyflow Thank you very much for your kind words

[mguerra6]

Hi,I always look for your videos,I love everything you made,and I learned a lot

watching you.Thank You.

[tjw1963]

@mguerra6 You are welcome!

[fill9twos]

Another gem,Teresa!

I don't want this to sound like a negative comment,but can you show both sides of your projects and add that feature to existing tutorials please?

[tjw1963]

@fill9twos Thank you for the suggestion! Please elaborate on the reason or purpose for showing the backside.

[evilkitty2007]

Just curious, could this pattern be expanded to make a blanket/afghan? If so, how would you suggest that be done?

[furtherbeyond]

It's very pretty on both sides.

[MsNessha1]

I love this I used yellow and brown and it looks so good thank all ur projects male me wanna keep crocheting

[EliaPinky]

@tjw1963 Hi Teresa, I was hoping to see the back too ... Do you have front post double crochets in the back aswell? Or does it just look like a pretty yellow circle?

It would be easier to see the back, just to be sure that I didn't make any mistakes. I'm good at that you know, making mistakes other people never thought were possible :P

thank you for all your tutorials, they're awesome! I hope you never stop teaching me how to crochet. :)

Big hugs from Belgium!

[fill9twos]

Hi,

In answer to your question, it is just to see what the other side looks like .