Crochet Bonnie's Poinsettia Afghan Square

Create your very own Poinsettia Afghan Square with Bonnie's crochet pattern. This beautiful design features intricate details that will make your project stand out. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of elegance to their home decor. Follow Bonnie's step-by-step instructions to bring this festive square to life and impress your friends and family with your crafting skills. With Bonnie's pattern, you can customize your Poinsettia Afghan Square to match your personal style and color preferences. This versatile design can be used to create a cozy blanket, a decorative pillow cover, or even a festive table runner. Crocheting this square is a fun and rewarding project that will bring holiday cheer to any room in your home. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to create a stunning Poinsettia Afghan Square that will be the envy of all your guests.

POINSETTIA MATERIALS:

CARON "NEW" WHITE - APPROX 34 oz
RED HEART JOCKEY RED - APPROX 16 oz
RED HEART PADDY GREEN - APPROX 9 oz
LIGHT YELLOW - APPROX 1 oz
HOOK SIZE F

NOTE:
THESE SQUARES ARE MADE IN TWO PARTS AND ARE JOINED ON RND 6 OF BACKING.
BE CAREFUL WHEN JOINING THAT THE PETALS DO NOT GET TWISTED.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU WEAVE IN LOOSE ENDS AS YOU GO AS THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM

STITCHES:
SINGLE CROCHET (sc),
HALF DOUBLE CROCHET (hdc)
DOUBLE CROCHET (dc),
TREBLE CROCHET (tr):
[ YO hook twice, insert hook in indicated st, yo draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times.
DOUBLE TREBLE (dtr):
[ Yo hook 3 times, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] 4 times.

FLOWER MOTIF
(MAKE 24)

CENTER
RND 1: With lt yellow, ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring, ch 3 (1st dc), work3 dc in ring, ch 1, remove hk from lp, insert hk in top of beg ch-3, pick up dropped lp, draw through lp on hook, ch 1, [4 dc in ring, ch 1, remove hook from lp, insert hook in 1st dc of 4 dc group, pick up dropped lp, draw through lp on hook, ch 1] 3 times, sl st to join in top of beg ch 3, fasten off.

RND 2: Attach red yarn in any ch 1 sp of rnd 1, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 4,[sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 4] rep around, sl st to join in beg sc. (4 ch 4 lps)

PETALSROW 3: Ch 1, work 2 sc in next ch 4 sp, ch 1, turn. (2)

ROW 4: Work 2 sc in ea sc, ch 1, turn. (4)

ROW 5: Work 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in ea next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (6)

ROW 6: Sc in ea next 5 sc, ch 1, turn. (5)

ROW 7: Sc in ea next 4 sc, ch 1, turn. (4)

ROW 8: Sc in ea next 3 sc, ch 1, turn. (3)

ROW 9: Sc in ea next 2 sc, ch 3, turn, sk 1st sc, join with sl st in 2nd sc,

Fasten off.

REP ROWS 3 THROUGH 9 IN SAME CH 4 SPS.
REP ROWS 3 THROUGH 9 TWO TIMES IN EA REM CH 4 SPS. (8 PETALS)

WORKING BEHIND PETALS, WITH GREEN, JOIN WITH SL ST IN BETWEEN PETALS, CH 1, SC IN SAME SP AS JOINING, CH 4, SC BETWEEN PETALS, CH 4 AROUND. (4 CH 4 SPS). WORK 2 PETALS (AS ABOVE) IN EA CH 4 SP. FASTEN OFF (8 LEAVES)

BLOCKS
(MAKE 24)

NOTE: BEG CH 3 IS 1ST DC THROUGHOUT

RND 1: With white ch 4, join with sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (12)

RND 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, 2 dc in ea rem dc, join with sl st in top Of beg ch 3. (24)

RND 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc] Rep around, Join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (36)

RND 4: Rep RND 3. (54)

RND 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, [dc in ea next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc] Rep around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (72)

RND 6: Holding flower on top of block and making sure petals do not get twisted, ch 3, *yo, insert hook through ch 3 sp on green petal and next dc on RND 5, complete dc, dc in next 3 dc, yo, insert hook through ch 3 sp on red petal and next dc on RND 5, complete dc,dc in next 4 dc*, rep from * to * around except after last red petal dc in last 3 dc, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.

RND 7: Ch 5, (1st dtr) 4 dtr in same sp, (5 dtr, corner made) 1 dtr in next dc, 1 tr in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, hdc in next 2 dc, sc in next 5 dc, hdc in next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, tr in next dc, dtr in next dc, [5 dtr in next dc, dtr in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, hdc in next 2 dc, sc in next 5 dc, hdc in next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, tr in next dc, dtr in next dc] around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 5.

RND 8: Sl st to 3rd dtr of corner, ch 3, 4 dc in same sp, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in Next 15 sts, dc in next 3 sts, *5 dc in next st, (corner) dc in next 3 sts, Hdc in next 15 sts, dc in next 3 sts*, rep from * to ) around, join with sl st in top Of beg ch 3.

RND 9: Sl st to 3rd dc of corner, ch 3, 4 dc in same sp, (corner) hdc in next 25 Sts, 5dc in next st, hdc in next 25 sts*, rep from * to * around, join With sl st in top of beg ch 3. Fasten off.

RND 10: Attach red yarn in center st of any corner, ch 1, 3 sc in same sp, (corner made) sc in next 29 sts, * 3 sc in next st, sc in next 29 sts* rep from * to *, join with sl st in 1st sc, fasten off.

JOINING SQUARES:
Holding wrong sides together and working through back loops only, with red yarn start in center sc of corners sew squares together. Make 4 panels of 6 squares each. Sew panels together.

EDGING:
Starting at bottom right-hand corner attach red in 2nd sc of corner, ch 1, 3 sc in same sp, sc in ea sc to next corner,* 3sc in 2nd sc of that corner, sc across to next corner* rep from * to * around. Finish off.