Crochet Versailles Afghan Square: Step-by-Step Instructions

Imagine creating a stunning afghan square inspired by the opulence and grandeur of the Versailles Palace. With intricate crochet stitches and luxurious yarn, you can bring a touch of elegance to your home decor. The Crochet Versailles Afghan Square is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, combining delicate details with a regal design that will surely impress anyone who sees it.

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner

Size

12” square

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn
• Crochet hook size H / 5.0 mm
• Tapestry needle

Stitch Guide

• Sc = single crochet
• Hdc= half double crochet
• Dc= double crochet
• CLST (Cluster)= Work 5 dc in st indicated, leaving the last loop of each dc on the hook, yo and through all 6 loops on hook.

Instructions

1. Ch 6, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Rnd. 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc in ring; join with sl st to top of beg ch 3. (16 dc)
3. Rnd. 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2 sp), (dc in next dc, ch 2) 15 times; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 5. (16 ch-2 sp)
4. Rnd. 3: Sl st into next ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.
5. Rnd. 4: Sl st into next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.
6. Rnd. 5: *Ch 6, sc into next ch-1 sp, [ch 3, sc into next ch-1 sp] 3 times, repeat from * 3 more times, join with sl st to first ch of ch-6.
7. Rnd. 6: Sl st into next ch-6 sp, ch 3, in ch-6 sp work [4 dc, ch 2, 5 dc], *work 3 dc in each of next ch-3 sp, for corner work [5 dc, ch 2 5 dc], repeat from * twice more, work 3 dc in each of next ch-3 sp, join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.
8. Rnd. 7: Sl st into next 2 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, *in corner work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc], 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, sk 3 st, [work 5 dc into next st, sk 2 st] 3 times, sk next st, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, repeat from * twice more, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, [work 5 dc into next st, sk 2 st] twice more, ch 2, join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.
9. Rnd. 8: Ch 3, 1 dc into each of next 4 dc, *in corner work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc], 1 dc into each of next 5 dc, ch 3, sk ch-2 sp, [work CLST over next 5 st, ch 3] 3 times, sk next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, repeat from * twice more, work corner, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, [work CLST over next 5 st, ch 3] 3 times, join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.
10. Rnd. 9: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, *in corner work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc], 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 2, sk next ch-3 sp, [work 5 dc into next st, sk next ch-3 space] 3 times, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, repeat from * twice more, work corner, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 2, [work 5 dc into next st, sk next ch-3 sp] 3 times, ch 2, join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.
11. Rnd. 10: Ch 3, 1 dc into each of next 8 dc, *in corner work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc], 1 dc into each of next 9 dc, ch 3, sk ch-2 sp, [work CLST over next 5 st, ch 3] 3 times, sk next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, repeat from * twice more, work corner, 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, ch 3, sk ch-2 sp, [work CLST over next 5 st, ch 3] 3 times, join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.
12. Rnd. 11: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each of next 10 st, in corner work [2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc], 1 hdc in each of next 11 st, 3 hdc in each ch-3 sp and 1 hdc in top of CLST, 1 hdc in each of next 11 st, repeat pattern around; sl st to top of beg ch-2, finish off. Weave in ends, block.

Photo illustrates an afghan made up of 12 squares with dimensions of 36” X 48” before a border is added. The squares make a beautiful overall pattern.