Crochet Sandbar Square
The Crochet Sandbar Square is an exquisite pattern that brings charm and warmth to any project. With its intricate design and delightful texture, this square is perfect for creating beautiful blankets, pillows, or even wall art. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or a beginner looking to expand your skills, the Sandbar Square offers a fun and rewarding challenge. The unique combination of stitches creates a detailed and visually appealing square that will surely impress your friends and family. Get your favorite yarn colors ready, grab your hook, and let's crochet up some cozy magic with the lovely Crochet Sandbar Square!
Materials Used:
Worsted weight yarn, in 3 colors of choice (Models created with Premier Ever Soft yarn in Linen, Off-White, and Tan, and Caron Simply Soft in Soft Peach)
Size G/6 (4.25mm) crochet hook
Size/Gauge:
Finished model squares measure 6” across.
Gauge: 8 hdc sts=2”
5 hdc rows=2”
Stitches Used/Abbreviations:
Ch-chain
Rnd-round
Sc-single crochet
Hdc-half double crochet
Dc-double crochet
Sl st-slip stitch
*Note~ALL joins should be made in the top of your beginning ch, for each round.
Instructions:
Rnd 1: With Color A, ch 7. Sc in 1st ch (farthest from the hook). *Ch 6. Sc in same st*. Repeat (*) 3 times more, for a total of 5 loops. Sl st in same st.
Rnd 2: ch 2 (counts as 1st dc). Work 3 sc in next loop. *Dc in sc st between loops. Work 3 sc in next loop*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (20 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (40 sts) Fasten off Color A. Join Color B.
Rnd 5: ch 1. Sc in same st as joining. Sc in next st. *Ch 9. Skip 6 sts. Sc in each of the next 4 sts*. Repeat (*) around to last 2 sts. Sc in each of the last 2 sts. Join. (16 sts+4 ch 9 spaces)
Rnd 6: ch 1. Sc in each of the next 2 sts. *Work {4 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 4 sc} all in next ch 9 space. Sc in each of the next 4 sts*. Repeat (*) around to last 2 sts. Sc in each of the last 2 sts. Join. (60 sts)
Rnd 7: ch 1. Hdc in each of the next 7 sts. *Work 3 dc in next st. Hdc in each of the next 14 sts*. Repeat (*) around to last 7 sts. Hdc in each of the last 7 sts. (68 sts) Drop Color B. Join Color C.
Rnd 8: ch 1. Sc in each of the next 8 sts. *In next st, work {sl st, ch 2, 3 trc, ch 2, sl st}. Sc in each of the next 16 sts*. Repeat (*) around to last 8 sts. Sc in each of the last 8 sts. Join. (64 sts+4 fan shell clusters) Fasten off Color C. Pick up Color B.
Rnd 9: ch 1. Hdc in each of the next 9 sts. Ch 2, skip 1 st. Work 3 sc in 2nd trc st. Ch 2, skip 1 st. *Hdc in each of the next 17 sts. Ch 2, skip 1 st. Work 3 sc in 2nd trc st. Ch 2, skip 1 st*. Repeat (*) around to last 8 sts. Hdc in each of the last 8 sts. Join. (80 sts+8 ch 2 spaces)
Rnd 10: ch 1. Hdc in each of the next 8 sts. *Work 2 sc in next ch 2 space. Sc in next st. Work 3 sc in next st. Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next ch 2 space. Hdc in each of the next 16 sts*. Repeat (*) around to last 8 sts. Hdc in each of the last 8 sts. Join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.