Crochet July Ruby Square

Introduction

The Crochet July Ruby Square is a charming and beautiful pattern that is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your crochet projects. This square design features intricate detailing and a lovely ruby color that will surely make your creation stand out. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or just starting out, this pattern is a fun and delightful way to showcase your skills and creativity. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to craft something special with the Crochet July Ruby Square!

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

• Crochet Hook - H / 5.0 mm
• Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) Red Heart Super Saver Red - C1 (1 oz.)
• Red, White, Blue Variegated – C2 (1 oz.)
• Yarn Needle

Stitches

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Space (sp)
• Skip (sk)
• Change to (chg to)

Notes

• Ch1 counts as sc
• Ch2 counts as hdc
• Rounds are joined with a slst

Size: 6 inch Square

Instructions

RND 1: With C1, Ch 5, join in a circle, 12 sc in the circle, join to the 1st sc. (12 sc)

RND 2: *Ch 5, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in the next sc* Repeat from * to * 3 times, join to 1^st sc. (4 sets of ch5, sc)

RND 3: 1 sc in the ch5 sp, *1 sc in the next sc, ch 5, 1 sc in the 1 next ch 5 sp, ch5* Repeat From * to * 3 more times, join to 1^st sc. (8 sets of sc, ch5)

RND 4: Slst in the next ch 5 loop, 2 sc, ch2, 2sc in that loop, ch2, 2 sc in the next loop, Ch2 *2sc, ch2, 2sc in the next ch 5 loop, ch 2, 2sc in the next ch5 loop, ch2* Repeat From * to * 2 more times, join to the 1^st sc. Slst into next 2 sc, slst into the ch2 sp. (4 corners and 4 sides)

RND 5: Chg to C2, Slst in the next ch2 sp, ch1, 2 sc, ch2, 2sc in 1^st ch2 sp, ch2, 2 sc in the next 2 ch 2 sps, ch2 *2sc, ch2, 2sc, in the next ch2 sp, ch 2, 2sc in the next 2 ch2 sps, ch2* Repeat From * to * 2 more times, join to the 1^st sc. (4 corners and 4 sides)

RND 6: Slst in the next ch 2 sp, *2 sc, ch2, 2sc in 1^st ch2 sp, ch 2, 2 sc between the 1^st 2 sc of RND 4, ch2, 2sc between the next 2 sc of RND 4, Ch 2, 2 sc between the next 2 sc of RND 4, ch2* Repeat From * to * 3 more times, join to 1^st sc.

RND 7: Chg to C3, Slst in the next ch 2 sp, *2 sc, ch2, 2sc in 1^st ch2 sp, ch 2, then 2 sc, ch 2 in the next 4 ch2 spaces* Repeat From * to * 3 more times, join to 1^st sc.

RND 8: Chg to C1, Slst in the next ch 2 sp, *2 sc, ch2, 2sc in 1^st ch2 sp, ch 2, then 2 sc, ch 2 in the next 5 ch2 spaces* Repeat From * to * 3 more times, join to 1^st sc. Tie off, and weave in your ends.

RND 9: Chg to C1, *Sc, ch1, sc in the 1^st corner, sc between the 1^st 2 dc, sc in the ch2 sp* Repeat From * to * across, Repeat From * to * 3 more times, Join to the 1^st sc with a slst, tie off, weave in the ends.