garden of Evie
FLORAL SQUARE CROCHET PATTERN
Designed by Alice Tarry, The Burrow UK.
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Special Stitches
ABBREVIATIONS - US TERMS
Rnd: round.
ST: stitch(es).
Beg: beginning.
YRH: yarn round hook.
BLO: back loop only. Insert hook through just the back loop of the ST.
FLO: front loop only. Insert hook through just the front loop of the ST.
CH: chain.
CHSP: chain space.
SP: space.
SS: slip stitch.
SC: single crochet; insert hook into ST/SP, YRH pull up a loop (2 loops on hook),
YRH pull through both loops.
Standing SC: standing single crochet; make a slip knot on your hook, insert hook
into ST/SP, YRH pull up a loop (two loops on hook), YRH pull through both loops.
Spike SC: make a SC over the previous rnd into the rnd below. Insert your hook
where indicated, YRH then pull up a loop to the height of your current rnd, YRH
and pull through both loops. (In this pattern, you will be working back into the
magic ring, enclosing Rnd 1 within your ST’s).
HDC: half double crochet; YRH, insert hook into ST/SP, YRH pull up a loop (3 loops
on hook), YRH pull through all 3 loops.
DC: double crochet; YRH, insert hook into ST/SP, YRH pull up a loop (3 loops on
hook), (YRH pull through 2 loops) twice.
TR: treble crochet; YRH twice, insert hook into ST/SP, YRH pull up a loop (4 loops
on hook), (YRH pull through 2 loops) three times.
RS: right side facing (front).
WS: wrong side facing (back).
I used DK yarn and a 4mm hook.
One square measures 10cm / 4”.
The samples shown were made with;
Knitcraft Cotton Blend DK in colours;
Yarn A (flower middle): Yellow
Yarn B (petals): White
Yarn C (background square): Coral / Hot Pink
This square is dedicated to my lovely niece Evie who inspired me to make this
joyful, fun square. The name Evie means ‘life’ or ‘woman who enjoys life’.
I hope you enjoy making it.
Pattern
FLOWER
With yarn A make a magic ring, or CH5 and join with a SS to make a ring.
Rnd 1: CH3 (counts as DC), 11 DC into ring, SS join to top of beg-
CH3. Do not fasten off and do not close the magic ring yet as
you will be working back into it in the next rnd.
(12 DC)
Rnd 2: CH1 (does not count as a ST), work 24 spike SC over the previous rnd, back
into the magic ring. SS join to first SC made.
Close the magic ring. Do not fasten off.
(24 spike SC)
Rnd 3: Work in BLO for this rnd.
CH1 (does not count as a ST), SC in each ST around,
SS join to first SC made. Fasten off.
(24 SC)
Rnd 4: Ignore rnd 3, instead work in the exposed
FLO from rnd 2 for this rnd. Attach yarn B (petal
colour) with a standing *SC, HDC in next ST, 3DC
in next ST, HDC in next ST* repeat from *to*
around. SS to first SC made. Do not fasten off.
(6 petals; HDC, 3DC, HDC, 6 x SC)
Rnd 5: Continuing with yarn B; *CH1, skip the HDC, HDC in first DC
of group, in middle DC work 5DC, HDC in 3rd DC of group, skip the
HDC, CH1, SS into SC* repeat from *to* around. Fasten off.
(6 petals; HDC, 5DC, HDC, 12 x CH1, 6 x SS)
Pattern
SQUARE
Rnd 6: Turn your work WS facing. You will be working at the
back of the flower, into the unworked ST’s from rnd 3.
With yarn C (background colour) attach yarn and CH4 (counts
as TR), *TR in next ST, DC in each of next 3 ST, TR in next ST, in
next ST work: (TR, CH3, TR)* repeat from *to * twice more, TR in
next ST, DC in each of next 3 ST, TR in next ST, in next ST (the
same ST where you began the rnd) work; TR, CH3, SS to top of
beg-CH4.
Do not fasten off.
(16 TR, 12 DC, 4 x CH3SP corners)
Rnd 7: Turn your work RS facing. SS into corner CHSP, CH3
(counts as DC), (DC, CH2, 2DC) in same CHSP, *DC in each ST to
corner, in corner CHSP work: (2DC, CH2, 2DC)* repeat from *to*
twice more, DC in each ST to end, SS to top of beg-CH3.
Do not fasten off.
(44 DC; 11 per side)
Rnd 8: CH1 (does not count as a ST), SC in next ST,
*in corner CHSP work: (SC, HDC, SC), SC in each ST to corner*
repeat from *to* around. SS to first SC made.
Fasten off. Secure and weave in ends.
(52 SC; 13 per side, 4 HDC corners)
You could make several of these squares and join them into a blanket, cushion, a
bag or even a whole cardigan! I would love to see what you make! please share
with me on Instagram @the_burrow_uk #eviesflower #gardenofevie #theburrowuk
For more of my crochet designs please see my Etsy or Ravelry stores.
You are welcome to sell items made using this pattern as long as you credit me;
Alice Tarry, as the designer.
Do not copy, share, video or redistribute this pattern. Thank you.
