This possibilities for this Ring Around the Rosies Square are endless! You can transform it into a wrap, a blanket, a pillow covering! Almost anything! This square was actually created by request by a women named Heather! Thank you Heather for the great idea :).
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Materials:
Worsted Weight Yarn
I 5.50mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Gauge:
7 Hdc = Approx 2 inches
Size(s):
8″ Square
Difficulty:
Easy
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.
Notes:
- Beginning chain does not count as the first stitch, so, be sure to work your very first stitch in the same stitch as join.
Instructions:
Magic ring
Round 1: Chain 1. 10Hdc. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (10)
Round 2: Chain 2. *Dc. Chain 1.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Dc made. (10Dc + 10 Chain 1 spaces)
Round 3: Chain 1. *2Hdc in the next Dc. Hdc in the chain 1 space.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (30 Hdc)
Round 4: Chain 1. *Sc. Chain 3. Skip the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made. (15 Chain 3 spaces)
Round 5 – 6: SS into the next chain. Chain 1. *Sc in the next chain 3 space. Chain 3.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made. (15 chain 3 spaces)
Round 7: Chain 1. *Hdc in the next stitch. 3 Hdc in the next chain 3 space.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (60 Hdc)
Round 8: Chain 1. *Sc. Chain 3. Skip the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made. (20 Chain 3 spaces.)
Round 9: SS into the next Chain. Chain 1. *(Sc. Chain 4. Sc.) In the next chain 3 space. Chain 3. Sc in the next chain 3 space. (Chain 3. SS in the next chain 3 space.) 2 x’s. Chain 3. Sc in the next chain 3 space. Chain 3.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.
Round 10: SS into the next Chain. Chain 1. *(Sc. Chain 4. Sc.) In the next chain 3 space. Chain 3. Sc in the next chain 3 space. (Chain 3. SS in the next chain 3 space.) 3 x’s. Chain 3. Sc in the next chain 3 space. Chain 3.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.
Round 11: SS into the next Chain. Chain 1. *(Sc. Chain 4. Sc.) In the next chain 3 space. Chain 3. Sc in the next chain 3 space. (Chain 3. SS in the next chain 3 space.) 4 x’s. Chain 3. Sc in the next chain 3 space. Chain 3.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.
Round 12: Chain 1. Hdc in the same stitch. *(2Hdc. Chain 2. 2Hdc.) in the next chain 4 space. (Hdc in the next stitch. 2Hdc in the chain 3 space.) Repeat from ( to ) until a Sc and chain 4 space remain. Sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made.
Finish off. Weave in ends.