Crochet Open Cross Square
Discover the captivating art of creating a Crochet Open Cross Square. Unleash your creativity as you embark on a journey of intricate stitches and vibrant colors. With a crochet hook in hand, you'll weave together a masterpiece that showcases the beauty of this unique square pattern. Dive into the world of crochet and explore the wonders of the Crochet Open Cross Square. This mesmerizing design combines the elegance of openwork with the charm of cross stitches, resulting in a square that is both visually stunning and delightfully challenging to create. As you crochet each stitch, you'll witness the square come to life, revealing a harmonious blend of texture and symmetry. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner eager to learn, the Crochet Open Cross Square is sure to captivate your imagination and leave you with a sense of accomplishment.
NOTES: Bold print: Repeated in pattern.
Round 1: Ch4, 15dc in 4th ch from hook, join in top of ch4. (16dc)
Round 2: Ch3, dc in same st, [ch3, skip one dc, sc in next dc, ch3, skip one dc, 2dc in next dc] Repeat around minus last 2dc, join. (8dc, 4sc)
Round 3: Ch3, dc in same st, ch1, 2dc in next dc. [Ch3, sc in next sc, ch3, 2dc in next dc, ch1, 2dc in next dc] Repeat around ending with a ch3, join. (16dc, 4sc)
Round 4: Slst in next 2sts, (ch3, dc, ch1, 2dc) beg corner made. [Dc in next 2dc, ch3, sc in next sc, ch3, dc in next 2dc, in next ch1sp, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) corner made]4x, minus last corner, join. (32dc, 4sc)
Round 5: Slst in next 2sts, beg corner. [Dc in next 4dc, ch3, sc in next sc, ch3, dc in next 4dc, corner in next ch1sp]4x, minus last corner, join. (48dc, 4sc)
Round 6: Slst in next 2sts, ch1, 3sc in same sp. [Sc in next 6dc, sc in each chain of next ch3, sc in next sc, sc in each chain of next ch3, cc in next 6dc, 3sc in ch1sp]4x, minus 3sc in sp, join.
In the «Open Cross Sq.» pattern: what does «cc in next 6dc» in Rnd 6 mean ? I plan to make these squares & try weaving ribbon thru to accent the cross shape. Thank you for your assistance.