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How to change colours in round 2:  With first loop of colour B on hook,  YO with A, and complete FPDC  (remembering to change back to colour B to complete the stitch) 

It sounds complicated but when you have tried it once it will become clear. (  See attachments  below)

Also, if you are unsure of the pattern, make it the first time using one colour.

 


Stitch:

FPDC (front post double crochet )Yarn over. Insert hook around post of  stitch from right to left. Yarn over, complete DC as usual     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIu4HfUpvsY

 

Great pattern for small balls of yarn. Once you have made the square change colours as you wish !

Pattern:

4.50 hook

With Colour A, ch 4.  Join with sl st to form circle.

Round 1: Ch 3.  11 dc in the circle. Change to colour B. Join with sl st to top of ch (12 sts)

Round 2: With colour B, ch 3, Change to colour A and FPDC in same st;  *change to B, dc in next st, Change to A,FPDC in same st *.  Repeat * to * around. In last FPDC change to colour B. Join with sl st in top of ch (24 sts)

Round 3:  Ch 3, dc in next st, Change to colour A and FPDC in same st, change to Colour B;* dc in next 2 sts; change to Colour A and FPDC in same st as second dc, change to Colour B;* repeat * to * around.  Join with sl st in top of ch ( 36 sts)

Round 4: Starting the square :  With colour B, ch 2, hdc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st ( 1st corner);* hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st* (2nd corner);  repeat * to * 2 more times (44 sts) Join with sl st in top of ch (44 sts)

Round 5: Circle to square :   Ch 2, hdc in next 8 sts,( 2hdc, ch1, 2hdc) in next st(corner);* hdc in next 10 sts, (2hdc,ch1,2hdc) in next st*;  repeat from * to * 2 more times, hdc in next st;  Join with sl st in top of ch ( 56 hdc , 4 ch st)

Round 6:  Ch 2, *hdc in each st up to ch sp, ( 2hdc, ch1, 2hdc) in ch sp;*repeat * to * 3 more times .    Join with sl st in top of ch (68 sts)

Next rounds:  Repeat round 6 until square measures 8”/20cm across.  End, leaving 1 metre/26 inch tail.

 

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Permalink Reply by Paula Wylie on April 2, 2011 at 6:04am
sounds good. I look forward to try this.
Permalink Reply by Paulette Pronk on April 19, 2011 at 3:37am
great square...will be trying this one
Permalink Reply by Linda Maltby on April 20, 2011 at 12:27am
Paula and Paulette, I'm looking forward to photos of your squares :-)
Permalink Reply by Paulette Pronk on April 20, 2011 at 3:59am
yep...will post photos of them...trying one this afternoon...but actually give me till after Holy week is over (:o)
Permalink Reply by Barbara Hawkins on April 22, 2011 at 12:25am

Hi Linda

The finished squares look so colourful.  I thought I may give it a try but I don't understand the term FPDC,  I am assuming this is an American pattern - please help!

Many thanks, Barbara

Permalink Reply by Christine Johnson on April 22, 2011 at 1:00am
Linda will no doubt explain to you but yes, it is an American term (a double crochet being what we know as a treble). I found this video very clear  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIu4HfUpvsY - but I can't do Linda's pattern yet.
Permalink Reply by Linda Maltby on April 22, 2011 at 3:27am

Barbara, I hope the link Christine provided is helpful.

Thanks Christine.  I shall add the link to the pattern.

I am dismayed that you are unable to follow the pattern.  I shall think on this and find a solution....can't have a KASister unable to do a pattern !!!

Permalink Reply by Christine Johnson on April 22, 2011 at 6:18am
That was not a slight on your pattern Linda - I have difficulty with most patterns. I will try it again later and let you know what the specific problem is although I suspect it is my faulty understanding and others will not be stumped. (I haven't managed one of Mary's beanies yet either.)
Permalink Reply by Linda Maltby on April 22, 2011 at 6:41am
Christine, I didn't consider your comment as a slight, more of a challenge !
Permalink Reply by Christine Johnson on April 22, 2011 at 12:06pm
Well I'm certainly that!
Permalink Reply by Linda Maltby on April 23, 2011 at 2:25am
:-)
Permalink Reply by Barbara Hawkins on April 29, 2011 at 10:29am

Christine and Linda

Thanks for all your help.

I used Google to find the meaning FPDC.  I could work out the DC (double crochet) part, but thanks to Christine for the English version of the term.

Unfortunately I have not learnt the FP (front post) stitch yet, but I'm trying.

I still find crochet patterns like another language, however my teacher Keri is so patient she will simplify a pattern for me.

Being a glutton for punishment I gave Tunisian Crochet a go this week (thanks to UTube). It comes out nice and thick, but as ever I need plenty of practise.

Happy crocheting, Barbara xx

 

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