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cottage rose	rose garden	irish rose pillow
half basic	basic	spring breeze

Editor's suggestion: To turn this square into a potholder, see below.

NOTES: Finished size: 5 1/2 inches

When working rows 6-9, make sure the right side of the square is facing you (petals up). Otherwise the border will be worked wrong side up.

Materials:
Worsted weight acrylic yarn
(suggest: Caron's Simply Soft or Wintuk)
Colors: Rose and Green
H hook

Instructions:
Rnd 1: (right side) With rose yarn, ch 4; sl st to first ch to form ring.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout); 15 dc in ring; sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (16 dc).
Rnd 3: Working in front loops only of previous round, ch 4; *(2 tr in next dc) 3 times; ch 4 #; sl st in next dc; ch 4. Repeat from * around, ending at #. Sl st in back loop of first dc. (4 petals).
Rnd 4: Working in the unused back loops of round 2, ch 3; dc in same st; 2 dc in each dc back loop around; sl st in front loop only of starting ch 3. (32 dc).
Rnd 5: Repeat rnd 3. (8 petals). Finish off rose yarn.
Rnd 6: Join green yarn with sl st to any dc back loop. Ch 3; dc in next 2 dc loops; ch 2; skip 1 loop; *dc in next 3 loops; ch 2; skip 1 loop. Repeat from * around; sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (8 3-dc groups and 8 ch-2 loops).
Rnd 7: Sl st in next 2 dc and into next ch-2 loop. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same loop; ch 1; *3 dc in next ch-2 loop; ch 1#; 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 loop; ch 1. Repeat from * twice. End from * to #. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 3-dc groups).
Rnd 8: Sl st in next 2 dc and into next ch-2 loop; ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same loop; ch 1; *(3 dc in next ch-1 loop; ch 1) twice#; 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 loop; ch 1. Repeat from * twice. End from * to #. Sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (16 3-dc groups).
Rnd 9: Sl st in next 2 dc and into next ch-2 loop; ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same loop; ch 1; *(3 dc in next ch-1 loop; ch 1) 3 times#; 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 loop; ch 1. Repeat from * twice. End from * to #. Sl st to top of ch 3. (20 3-dc groups). Finish off; weave in ends.

Turn this flower into a Potholder
Use cotton yarn. Instead of using a traditional granny square around the flower, eliminate the spaces by making it a solid block. Then make a second solid block without the flower for the back side.

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rose garden bed spread (rosegarden.gif)

Done up in squares, forget how many for different size beds sorry have to measure out for self how many squares will need. usually done in three colors. one for roses, one for leaves, one for square. Original called for red roses, green for leaves and white background(finishing for square). Remember taking this pattern from head memory. Don't remember where original pattern from been doing for over 40yrs though. Made many, If do in yarn takes lot less squares, they very big but suggest you use thread, bedspread weight crochet thread and size 10 crochet hook. Usually you can get 3-4 squares out of a regular ball of bedspread weight crochet thread. Exact count of Thread usage is unavailable. I always just used up leftovers to make patchwork squares,makes interesting rose garden with different color flowers and backgrounds.

to start:

chain 8, slipstitch to form circle.

rnd 1:

chain 6, dc in circle, chain 3, dc in circle around (have 8 ch-3 spaces), slipstitch into third chain of first chain 6. Note: These chain areas are done in back of stitch so each row of petals stand up somewhat from last, gives 3D sort of.

rnd 2:

sc in first chain 3 sp, hdc, dc three times, hdc, sc. *(sc, hdc,3 dc, hdc, sc) in next space* repeat around. slipstitch to back of start area.

rnd 3:

*chain 5, sc in space between petals,repeat from* around. slip stitch to first chain.

rnd 4:

sc, hdc,5dc,hdc,sc in each chain 5 space. makes next round of petals slipstitch to beginning chain

rnd5:

chain 7, sc in next space between petals, chain 7 around end with slip stitch to first.

rnd6:

sc,hdc,dc,htrc, 7trc,htrc,dc,hdc,sc in each chain 7 space around. join.

This completes the rose.

The next is the petals sometimes this is done in green otherwise in the finishing color that makes the square. I do it both ways depends on what I want in the finished work. The touch of green is great.

starting at center of 7 ch attach thread. chain 4, trc 2 times, chain 3, trc 3 times. chain 5, sc in center of next petal 7trc, chain 5, in next petal center 7trc make (3trc, chain 3, 3trc) around slipstitch to top chain of starting. This completes the leaves.

This next part finishes up the square. either continue the leaves color or choise color you want to match the flowers.

in ch3 space between 3trc shell(leaf) attach thread. chain 4, 2trc, chain 3, 3 trc. *(chain 1, 3 dc in chain 5 space, ch 1, 3dc in same chain 5 space) do same from* in next chain 5 space. chain 1,3trc, chain 3, 3 trc in next shell (leaf). repeat from first * around ending with chain1 slipstitch to top of starting chain 4.

rnds 2-5:

slip stitch to center of shell (leaf) in this chain 3 area make shell (leaf)3trc,chain 3, 3trc, *ch 1, 3 dc in next chain 1 space, ch1,to next shell make in center of this shell same as last (3trc, chain 3, 3 trc) around.finish rounds by chain 1 slipstitch to top of first chain 4. square is done.

make enough squares for the size bed you want (sorry forget the count) either crochet together or sew squares together.

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spring breeze afghan square (springbrez) priscillascrochet.com

Spring Breeze Afghan Square

By Priscilla Hewitt ©2001

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Materials: Worsted weight acrylic yarn, crochet hook size H

Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = 3 ¼"

Finished size: 7"

Ch 4, join with a sl st in the first ch to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1, (dc in the ring, ch 1) 7 times; join with a sl st to the third ch of the beginning ch 4.

Round 2: Sl st in the next ch-1 sp, ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1, (dc in the same ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times, skip next ch-1 sp, *dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (dc in the same ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times, skip next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join with a sl st to the third ch of the beginning ch 4.

Round 3: Sl st in the next ch-1 sp, sl st in the next dc, sl st in the next ch-1 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 5 more dc in the same ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 1) twice in the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-1 sp, *6 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 1) twice in the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as joining, 2 dc in each of the next 5 dc, skip next ch-1 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-1 sp, *2 dc in each of the next 6 dc, skip next ch-1 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 5: Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1, (dc in the next dc, ch 1) 10 times, dc in the next dc, sc in the next ch-2 sp, *(dc in the next dc, ch 1) 11 times, dc in the next dc, sc in the next ch-2 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times; join with a sl st to the third ch of the beginning ch 4.

Round 6: (Sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 2) 44 times; join with a sl st in the first dc.

Round 7: *(Sc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2) 9 times, sc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 3, skip next ch-2 sp* Repeat from * to * 3 times; join with a sl st in the first sc.

Round 8: * Work 2 sc in each of the next 2 ch-2 spaces, 2 hdc in the next ch-2 sp, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp, 5 trc in the next ch-2 sp, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp, 2 hdc in the next ch-2 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 2 ch-2 spaces, sc in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 3 times; join with a sl st in the first sc.

Round 9: Sc in each st around, working 3 sc in the center trc of each corner. Fasten off.

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basic granny square (basic)

MATERIALS: Any size hook; 4 colors (or as many colors as you wish) 4 ply worsted weight yarn.

DIRECTIONS:

With Color A, ch 4, join to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as a dc in this and all following rnds), 2 dc in ring; (ch 2, 3 dc in ring) 3 times; ch 2; join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3; finish off.
Rnd 2: Join color B in any ch-2 sp; ch 3, in same sp work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc): corner made; * ch 1, sk next 3 dc, in next ch-2 sp work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc): corner made; rep from * twice more; ch 1, sk next 3 dc; join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3: finish off.
Rnd 3: Join color C in any ch-2 corner sp: ch 3, in same sp work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc): corner made; * ch 1, sk next 3 dc, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-l sp: 3-dc group made; ch 1, sk next 3 dc, in next ch-2 corner sp work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc): corner made; rep from * twice more; ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-l sp: 3-dc group made; ch 1, sk next 3 dc; join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3; finish off.
Rnd 4: Join color D in any ch-2 corner sp; ch 3, in same sp work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc): corner made; * (ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-l sp) twice; ch 1, sk next 3 dc, in next ch-2 comer sp work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc): corner made; rep from * twice more; (ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-l sp) twice; ch 1, sk next 3 dc; join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3; finish off.

Rep Rnd 4 for squares requiring more rnds. Each successive rnd will have one additional (ch 1, 3-dc group) between corners.

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half granny square (halfbasic)

MATERIALS: Any size hook; 4 colors (or as many colors as you wish) 4 ply worsted weight yarn.

DIRECTIONS:

With Color A, ch 4, join to form a ring.
Row l (right side): Ch 3 (counts as a dc in this and all following rows), 2 dc in ring, ch 2: corner sp made; 3 dc in ring; finish off Color A.
Note: All following rows are worked on right side.
Row 2: With right side facing you, join Color B in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 of prev row; ch 3, 2 dc in same st: 3-dc group made; ch 1, sk next 2 dc, in ch-2 corner sp work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc): corner made; ch 1, sk next 2 dc, 3 dc in last dc: 3-dc group made; finish off: 1, 3-dc group on each side of corner sp.
Row 3: Join Color C in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 of prev row; ch 3, 2 dc in same st as joining: 3-dc group made; ch 1, sk next 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-l sp: 3-dc group made; ch 1, sk next 3 dc, in next ch-2 so work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc): corner made; ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp: 3-dc group made; ch 1, sk next 2 dc, 3 dc in last dc: 3-dc group made: 2, 3-dc groups on each side of corner sp; finish off Color C.
Row 4: Join Color D in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 of prev row, ch 3, 2 dc in same st as joining: 3-dc group made; ch 1, (sk next 3-dc group, 3 dc in next ch-l sp, ch 1) twice; sk next 3-dc group, in corner sp work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc): corner made; ch 1, (sk next 3-dc group, 3 dc in next ch-l sp, ch 1) twice; sk next 2 dc, 3 dc in last dc: 3-dc group made: 3, 3-dc groups on each side of corner sp, finish off.

Rep Rnd 4 for squares requiring more rnds. Each successive rnd will have one additional (ch 1, 3-dc group) on each side of corner sp