Crochet Bright Whimsical Petal Motif Square Free Pattern

Bright Whimsical Petal Motif Square

Materials:

• DK weight yarn in 5 colors (e.g., Aqua, Coral, Lime Green, Sunflower, Beige)
• 4.0 mm hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

Each square measures approximately 6 inches x 6 inches square.

Pattern Instructions:

Round 1:

• With Beige, make a magic ring and chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), work 11 double crochets into the ring. Pull the ring tight and join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (12 double crochets)

Round 2:

• Change to Aqua, slip stitch into the next stitch, chain 3, and work 2 more double crochets in the same stitch. *(3 double crochets in the next stitch)* repeat around. Join with a slip stitch. (36 double crochets)

Round 3:

• Switch to Coral, slip stitch into the next 2 stitches and chain 1. Work 1 single crochet in the same stitch, 2 single crochets in each of the next 3 stitches, then 1 single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around and join with a slip stitch. (48 single crochets)

Round 4:

• Change to Lime Green. Slip stitch into the first single crochet, chain 2, and work 1 half double crochet in the same stitch, then chain 2. *(Skip the next stitch, work 1 half double crochet in the next stitch, chain 2)* repeat around. Join with a slip stitch. (24 petals formed)

Round 5:

• Change back to Coral. Slip stitch into the chain 2 space, chain 3, work 2 double crochets in the same space. In each chain 2 space around, work *(3 double crochets, chain 1)*. Join with a slip stitch. (72 double crochets)

Round 6:

• Switch to Sunflower, slip stitch into the first double crochet, chain 1, and work 1 single crochet in the same stitch, then chain 2 and skip the next stitch. Work *(1 single crochet in the next stitch, chain 2, skip the next stitch)* around. Join with a slip stitch. (36 single crochets, 36 chain spaces)

Finishing:

• Fasten off and weave in all yarn ends.

Your bright whimsical petal motif square is ready! Use it as part of a larger project or as a standalone piece.