Crochet Velvet and Lace Square

The Crochet Velvet and Lace Square is a charming and intricate pattern that combines the luxurious texture of velvet yarn with the delicate beauty of lace detailing. This square design is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any crochet project, whether it be a cozy blanket, stylish pillow cover, or even a decorative wall hanging. The plushness of the velvet yarn creates a soft and velvety feel, while the lace stitches add a lovely touch of femininity and daintiness. With its combination of textures and patterns, the Crochet Velvet and Lace Square is sure to impress and inspire anyone who appreciates the artistry and creativity of crochet crafting.

Materials: Wintuk worsted weight yarn in 2 colors

(A = light color, B = dark color)

Crochet hook size G, or size needed for gauge

Gauge: Gauge: first 3 rounds = about 3"

Finished size: 7"

To work V-stitch (V st): dc, ch 2, dc

With color A, ch4; join with a sl st to form ring

Round 1: Ch 4 to count as first dc and ch 1; (dc, ch 1) in ring 7 times; join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. - 8 dc and 8 ch 1 spaces. Fasten off.

Round 2: Join color B with a sl st in any ch 1 sp, ch 3, 2dc in the same sp; (ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch 1 sp) 7 times; ch 1, join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3. Fasten off color B.

Round 3: Join color A with a sc in the center dc of any 3dc group; ** *working in front of the next ch 1 sp, yo and insert hook in the dc of round 1 directly below the same ch 1 sp, complete V st in this dc;* (sc, ch 1, sc) in the center dc of the next 3dc group on round 2** Repeat from ** to ** 6 times. Repeat from * to * once; sc in the same st as the first sc, ch 1, join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off color A.

Round 4: Join color B with a sc in the ch 2 sp of any V st (V st, sc, ch 2) in the same space; *(sc, V st, sc, ch 2) in the ch 2 sp of the next V st* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off color B.

Round 5: Join color A with a sc in the ch 2 sp of any V st; ** * yo, insert hook into the next ch 1 sp between the sc’s of round 3, complete dc (this dc will go around the ch 1 space of round 3 & the ch 2 sp of round 4), ch 3, dc in the same sp;* (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch 2 sp of the next V st on round 4** Repeat from ** to ** 6 times, then repeat from * to * once; sc in the same V st as the first sc, ch 2, join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off color A.

Round 6: Join color B with a sc in any ch 3 sp, (dc, V st, dc, sc, ch 3) in the same sp; *(sc, dc, V st, dc, sc, ch 3) in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off color B.

Round 7: Join color A with a sc in the ch 2 sp of any V st, ch 1, ** * (dc, ch 1) 3 times in the next ch 2 sp between the sc’s of round 5 (these dc’s will go around both the ch 2 sp of round 5 and the ch 3 sp of round 6);* (sc, ch 1) twice in the ch 2 space of the next V st** Repeat from ** to ** 6 times, then repeat from * to * once; sc in the same V st as first sc, ch 1, join with a sl st to the first sc. Do not fasten off.

Round 8: Sc in the next ch 1 sp, ** *ch 3, sc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 5, sc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 3, sc in the next ch 1 sp,* (ch 2, sc in the next ch 1 sp) 7 times** Repeat from ** to ** 2 times, then repeat from * to * once; (ch 2, sc in the next ch 1 sp) 6 times; ch 2, join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off color A.

Round 9: Join color B with a sl st in any ch 5 sp, ch 4, work 2 trc in the same space; work 2 dc in the next ch 3 sp, work 2 hdc in the next ch 2 sp, ** *(work 2 sc in the next ch 2 sp) 5 times; work 2 hdc in the next ch 2 sp, work 2 dc in the next ch 3 sp,* work 5 trc in the next ch 5 sp, work 2 dc in the next ch 3 sp, work 2 hdc in the next ch 2 sp* Repeat from * to * twice, then repeat from * to * once; work 2 trc in the same space as beginning trc’s; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 4. Check size. If square measures 7", fasten off.

Round 10: (Fudging round, if needed) Sc in each st around, working 3 sc in the center trc of each corner OR dc in ea st around, working 5 dc in the center trc of each corner. Fasten off.