How to Create the Crochet Blue Ice Square

Introduction

The Crochet Blue Ice Square is a delightful pattern that combines various shades of blue to create a charming and soothing square. It requires a bit of patience and practice, but the end result is definitely worth it. The intricate design and shades of blue used in this square are perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any project.

Finished Size

7 inches

Materials

• Small amounts of worsted weight yarn in two colors: A (white) and B (blue)
• Size H crochet hook

Stitch Abbreviations

LFP Trc (Long Front Post Treble Crochet)

Yo twice, insert hook from front to back around post of stitch 2 rows below, work off as for regular treble crochet.

LFP Dc (Long Front Post Double Crochet)

Yo once, insert hook from front to back around post of stitch 2 rows below, work off as for regular double crochet.

Pattern Instructions

Starting the Square

With white, ch 5, join with a sl st to form a ring.

Rounds

Rnd 1: Ch 3; 2 dc in ring, ch 2, *3 dc in ring, ch 2; repeat from * twice more, join in top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *in corner space work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * twice more, in next corner space work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), join. Finish off color A.

Rnd 3: Join Color B with a sl st in any ch-2 corner space, ch 3, in same space work (dc, ch 2, 2 dc), *dc in next 3 stitches, LFP trc around post of stitch 2 rows below, dc in next 3 dc, in corner space work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc); repeat from * twice more, dc in next 3 dc, LFP trc around post of stitch 2 rows below, dc in last 3 dc. Join.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next stitch, in corner space work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), *dc in next 3 dc, LFP trc around post of dc 2 rows below, dc in next 3 stitches, LFP trc around stitch 2 rows below, dc in next 3 stitches, in corner space work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc); repeat from * twice more, dc in next 3 stitches, LFP trc around stitch 2 rows below, dc in next 3 stitches, LFP trc around stitch 2 rows below, dc in last stitch. Join. Finish off color B.

Rnd 5: Join color A with sl st in any ch-2 corner space, ch 3, in same space work (dc, ch 2, 2 dc), *dc in next 3 stitches, LFP trc around stitch 2 rows below, dc in next 7 stitches, LFP trc around stitch 2 rows below, dc in next 3 stitches, in ch-2 corner space work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc); repeat from * twice more, dc in next 3 stitches, LFP trc around stitch 2 rows below, dc in last 3 stitches. Join.

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next stitch, in corner space work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), *dc in next 3 dc, LFP trc around post of dc 2 rows below, dc in next 11 stitches, LFP trc around stitch 2 rows below, dc in next 31 stitches, in corner space work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc); repeat from * twice more, dc in next 3 stitches, LFP trc around stitch 2 rows below, dc in next 11 stitches, LFP trc around stitch 2 rows below, dc in last stitch. Join. Finish off color A.

Rnd 7: Join color B with sl st in any ch-2 corner space, ch 3, in same space work (dc, ch 2, 2 dc), *dc in next 3 stitches, LFP dc around stitch 2 rows below, dc in next 15 stitches, LFP dc around stitch 2 rows below, dc in next 3 stitches, in ch-2 corner space work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc); repeat from * twice more, dc in next 3 stitches, LFP dc around stitch 2 rows below, dc in last 3 stitches. Join. Finish off and weave in all ends.