Crochet Pattern: Traditional Motif with Trendy Color Mix and Picot Edging - 30" Square

a traditional crochet motif using a trendy color mix. topped with a picot edging. sizing: approximately 30" square before blocking. yarn: 15 skeins weepaca [50% fine washable merino / 50% baby alpaca; 95 yds / 86 m] 1 skein in ll colors for center, 3 skeins for surround and l skein for outside trim. tools: size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook (adjust hook size as necessary to obtain a square which lays flat) Skills Recommended: basic crochet, using color chart to achieve same results as image. Become familiar with the abbreviations used in this pattern before you begin. See inside.

qetting started

;e: Use color chart provided throughout or use your own color combination Set up: Ch 6, join with sl st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3, (counts as 1 dc) 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times, join to top of starting ch with sl st.Bo.Cut yarn Round 2: Join in new color in any ch-2 space, ch 3 for 1st dc, in same space work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, (ch 1, in next ch-2 corner work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) 3 times, ch 1, join to top of starting ch with sl st. BO. Cut yarn. Round 3: Join in new color in any ch-2 space, ch 3 for 1st dc, in same sp work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, \*ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, in corner work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc; repeat from \* to end 2 more times. End ch 1, 3 dc in next ch1 sp, ch 1, join to top of starting ch with sl st. BO. Cut yarn. Round 4: Join in new color in any ch-2 corner, ch 3 for 1st dc, in same sp work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, \*(ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, ch 1, in corner work 3 dc, ch 2, 3dc; repeat from \* to end more timesm end (ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-l sp) 2 times, ch 1, join to top of starting ch with sl st. Bo. Cut yarn. 3 in pattern as established having one more 3-dc group between each corner

erved for picot edging, work one round as previous round. Do not cut yarn. Round 2 (picot): \*Hdc into lst dc, tr into next dc, hdc into last dc, sl st in ch space; repeat from \* to end. Work picot 3 times total in each corners space. Join to top of starting hdc with st st. BO. Cut yarn.

jinishing

Weave in loose ends. For best results, wet block your finished project using a rinse-less wool wash, such as Eucalan. Shape and lay flat to dry. The best compliment comes from actual use. That is why our products are meant to be worn, gently washed and cherished. Wear it out! Literally and figuratively! Embellish with a 'wear it out' sewn-in tag. When gifting, attach a 'wear it out' hang tag complete with sweet sentiments and proper care instructions.

abbreviations:

ch = chain BO = bind off dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch sp = space tr = treble crochet