Crochet Bonnie's Buttercup Afghan Square

Discover the artistry of creating the exquisite Bonnie's Buttercup Afghan Square through the timeless craft of crochet. Immerse yourself in the world of yarn and hooks as you embark on this creative journey. With each stitch, you'll witness the transformation of a simple ball of yarn into a stunning masterpiece. Unleash your inner creativity and let your fingers dance across the crochet hook as you bring Bonnie's Buttercup Afghan Square to life. This intricate design showcases the delicate beauty of buttercup flowers, with each petal meticulously crafted to perfection. As you work your way through the pattern, you'll find yourself captivated by the rhythmic motion of crochet, creating a sense of tranquility and fulfillment. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner eager to learn, this project will ignite your passion for the craft and leave you with a stunning afghan square that will be cherished for generations to come.

Square is approx 5"x 5"

MATERIALS:

Small amount of color for flower (a)
Small amount of green (b)
White (I got about 35 sqs from an 8 oz sk)
Hook size J

RND 1: With color a ch 4, join with sl st to form ring. Ch 1, sc in ring, (ch 3, sc in ring) until you have 7 ch 3 lps, ch 3, join with sl st in 1st sc. (8 ch 3 lps and 8 sc)

RND 2: Ch 1, sc in joining sp, (5 sc in ch 3 lp, sc in sc) around. (8 petals made) join with sl st in 1st sc. Fasten off. RND 3: On ring, between petals, join b with sl st, ch 1, sc in joining, Ch 5, sc between next 2 petals around until last ch 5, then join with sl st in 1st sc.

Buttercup Side view (flower stands almost 2" high)

RND 4: Ch 1, sc in joining, 7sc in ch 5 sp, (sc in next sc, 7 sc in ch 5 lp) around, join with sl st in 1st sc. Fasten off.

RND 5: Join white in same st as joining in RND 4, ch 1, 2 sc in same sp, sk 7 sc, sc in next sc around, (16 sc) join with sl st in 1st sc.

RND 6: Ch1, 3 sc in same sp, (corner made), sc in next 3 sc,* 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc,* rep from * to * 2x, join with sl st in 1st sc.

RND 7: Sl st to 2nd sc in corner, ch 1, 3sc in same sp, sc in next 5 sc, *3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc ,*rep from * to * 2x, join with sl st in 1st sc.

RND 8: Sl st to 2nd sc in corner, ch 2, 2 hdc in same sp , hdc in next 7 sc, *3 hdc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, * rep from * to * 2x, join with sl st in 1st hdc.

RND 9: Sl st to 2nd hdc in corner, ch 1, 3 sc in same sp, sc in next 9 sc,* 3 sc next sc, sc next 9 hdc *, rep from * to * 2x, join with sl st in 1st sc.

RND 10: Sl st to 2nd sc in corner, ch 1, 3 sc in same sp, working in blo, sc in next 11 sc,* 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc*, rep from * to * 2x.

Fasten off.