Crochet Carousel Square

The Crochet Carousel Square is a delightful and intricate pattern that brings charm and whimsy to any project. With its intricate design and eye-catching details, this square adds a touch of elegance to your crochet creations. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, the Carousel Square provides a fun and rewarding challenge that will leave you feeling accomplished. The intricate stitches and beautiful textures make this square a standout piece that is sure to impress. So grab your yarn and hook, and let the Crochet Carousel Square take center stage in your next crochet project. Get ready to embark on a crocheting journey filled with creativity, relaxation, and the satisfaction of completing a stunning piece of art.

Materials:

RH 4 ply Color A Aran, Color B Country Rose, Color C Country Blue

Crochet Hook: Size E or size needed for gauge for Rnds 1-6, Size G for Rnd 7-11

Gauge: Each Square = 6"

Note:

1. Each Bullion St. should be 1" long.

2. Skill level: Advanced.

Pattern Stitches

Bullion Stitch (Bullion):

yo 15 times LOOSELY, EVENLY, insert hook into next sc, yo, draw through all 17 loops, (wiggling the hook and rolling the yarn back and forth) - Bullion made.

Cluster Stitch (CL):

(yo, draw up lp in ring or sp) twice; yo, draw through 4 lps on hook, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook-CL made.

Petal stitch (petal st):

Working loosely yo, draw up lp in each of 2 sps indicated, yo and draw through all 4 lps on hook-petal stitch made

Puff stitch (puff st):

(yo, insert hook in ch3 sp, draw up loop) 5 times, yo, draw through 10 loops, yo, draw through 2 loops-puff stitch made

Instructions

Center

W/ Color B and size E hook
Ch 6, join with a sl st to form a ring

Round 1:

ch 1, 11sc in ring, join w sl st

Round 2:

ch 1, 15 sc worked in ring over sts in round 1, join w/sl st. FO

Rnd 3:

Join Color A in back of any sc, ch 5, *[Bullion Stitch in next sc, ch 3]* Repeat from * to * around, Join in third ch of ch 5. 16 bullion tubes

Round 4:

sl st in long string behind bullion, [ch 2, sl st in next long string] around. ch 2, sl st in first sl st. FO

Round 5:

W/ Color C join in ch 3 sp between bullions. Ch 1, working in front of ch 2 sps of previous row, work * in ch 3 sp between bullion sts, 2 sc, puff stitch, ch 1* repeat from * to * around. Join w/ sl st.

Round 6:

Cont with color C ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next chain, dc in next. Sl st in next ch1 sp, continue around. Join w/sl st to sl st. FO
CHANGE TO SIZE G

Round 7:

Working behind last rounds join MC in any ch 2 sp; in same sp work (CL, ch 2, CL) - corner made; ch1;*# petal st (see Pattern Stitches) over same sp and next sp; ch 1 #; rep from # to # 3 times more ; in same sp work (CL, ch2, CL) - corner made; ch 1*; continue from * to * around, working last petal st in last ch2 sp and first ch2 sp. Join w/ sl st.

Round 8:

Sl st in next ch 2 sp, in same sp work corner; ch 1, (petal st over same sp and next sp, ch 1) 6 times; * in same sp work corner; ch 1, (petal st over same sp and next sp, ch 1) 6 times; rep from *twice more; join in top of first CL.

Round 9:

Sl st in next ch 2 sp, in same sp work corner; ch 1, (petal st over same sp and next sp, ch 1) 8 times; * corner in same sp; ch 1, (petal st over same sp and next sp, ch 1) 8 times; rep from *twice more; join in top of first CL.

Round 10:

Sl st in next ch 2 sp, in same sp work corner; ch 1, (petal st over same sp and next sp, ch 1) 10 times; * corner in same sp; ch 1, (petal st over same sp and next sp, ch 1) 10 times; rep from *twice more; join in top of first CL. FO

Round 11:

W/ Color C work 3 sc in corners, sc 20 st evenly across each side.

Finish off and weave in all ends.