Crochet Vintage Wheel Square
The Crochet Vintage Wheel Square is a charming and intricate design that's reminiscent of a bygone era. This vintage-inspired square features a delicate wheel pattern, complete with intricate stitches and subtle texture, creating a beautiful and eye-catching design. Perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to your home decor, the Crochet Vintage Wheel Square can be used as a coaster, placemat, or even as a decorative accent for a table or shelf. Its unique design and classic style make it a lovely addition to any room, and its durable construction ensures it will withstand the test of time.
Skill level: Easy
Finished Size: Approx. 6" square
Materials:
50 yds. sport-weight yarn
Samples shown in Cleckheaton Tencel Wool (70% Tencel/30% wool)(sage) and
Red Heart Designer Sport (100% acrylic)(berry & iced violet)
Crochet hook size H/8 (5.00 mm)
Tapestry needle
Gauge: Will vary depending on yarn choice and hook size. Sample 6-round motifs measure 5.5" to 6" square in sport-wt. yarn on size H/8 (5.00 mm) hook
Pattern Notes:
Motif begins as an 8-point circle which is converted to a 4-corner square.
Motif is worked in rounds with right side facing throughout. Do not turn at end of each round.
Squares may be made in a single color or in multi-colors by changing colors on some of the rounds.
Combine squares in different arrangements for coasters, scarves, placemats, pet pads, shawls, lapghans, throws and afghans.
Experiment with a variety of yarns and hook sizes to change the size or look of the motif.
Terms/Abbreviations: beginning (beg), chain (ch), double crochet (dc), half double crochet (hdc), repeat (rep), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (sl st), stitch (st), triple crochet/treble crochet (trc)
Square
Rnd 1: Ch 6, join into ring; ch 5, dc in ring, *ch 2, dc in ring, rep from * five times, ch 2, join to third ch of beg ch-5, do not turn (8 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 2: Sl st into first sp, ch 3, work 4 dc in same sp, *in next sp work 5 dc, rep from * around, join with sl st, do not turn (40 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, sk next dc, *dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, sk next dc, rep from * around, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3, do not turn (32 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, *sk next ch-2 sp, work 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, rep from * around, join with sl st, do not turn (48 dc, 8 ch-1 sps, 8 ch-2 sps).
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 dc, in next sp work (sc, hdc), dc in next 3 dc; for corner, in next sp work (2 trc, ch 2, 2 trc); dc in next 3 dc, in next sp work (hdc, sc), sc in next 3 dc, sc in next sp; *sc in next 3 dc, in next sp work (sc, hdc), dc in next 3 dc; for corner, in next sp work (2 trc, ch 2, 2 trc); dc in next 3 dc, in next sp work (hdc, sc), sc in next 3 dc, sc in next sp, rep from * around, join with sl st, do not turn (36 sc, 8 hdc, 24 dc, 16 trc)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st and in ea st around, working 3 sc in ea corner sp (96 sc). Join with sl st, fasten off and weave in tails.
Finishing: Block square(s) flat.
Joining squares:
Hold two squares with right sides together. Seam with a slip stitch join in ea st across.
Once the squares are joined in your choice of arrangement, an optional edging may be applied as follows:
Shell edging:
Attach yarn in any corner stitch.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in ea sc around, join with sl st, do not turn.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st (one-half of corner shell completed), *sk 2 sc, sc in next sc, sk 2 sc, work 5 dc in next sc (shell completed), rep from * around, working a 7-dc shell in ea corner. Join with sl st, fasten off and weave in all tails.