I know…I know….it’s out of my “box” to design something like the Southern Summertime Square right? It was such an honor when Tamara (Moogly) asked me if I wanted to join the 2016 CAL and design a square, so how could I turn down the opportunity? Plus, it ended up being really a lot more fun than I had anticipated. I think with this square, the color possibilities are endless as you can see with the colors I chose. I loved using the vibrant colors of the Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice too. What do you think?

The square has just enough “openness” while still providing a sound structure to make it stand the test of time. I think this square coupled with all the other squares in the Moogly CAL fits in perfectly!

Let get to the pattern now!

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Pattern Instructions

Supplies:

Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, #4, 170 yards/100 g, in White, Lime, and Aqua. Approximately 85-100 yards total.
Hook – I/5.5 mm
Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends

Gauge: 14 dc sts and 6 rows = 4”

Finished Size: 12” x 12”

Pattern Notes:

Ch 3 at beginning of round counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated.
(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) The first dc in the sequence is a ch 3 or you may prefer to use the standing double crochet stitch.
(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) The first sc in the sequence is a (ch 1, sc) or you may prefer to use the standing single crochet stitch.
Square is made in joined rounds with the right side always facing.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
beg – beginning
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)

Special Stitches:

V Stitch (V-st): (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or sp

Colors:

A – White
B – Lime
C – Aqua

Round 1: Using Color A, Ch. 4, join to first ch by sl st to form a ring, ch 3 (See Pattern Notes), 11 dc in ring. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. (12 dc)

Round 2: Using Color B, join with sl st in any st, ch 3, dc in first st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ch 5, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ch 5, repeat from * around, join by sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. (20 dc, 4 corner ch-5 sps)

Round 3: Using Color C, join with sl st in any ch-5 sp, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) (See Pattern Notes) in same sp, dc in next 5 sts, repeat from * around, join by sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. (36 dc, 4 corner ch-3 sps)

Round 4: Using Color A, join with sl st in any ch-3 sp, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp, dc in next 9 sts, repeat from * around, join by sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. (52 dc, 4 corner ch-3 sps)

Round 5: Using Color B, join with sl st in any ch-3 sp, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp, dc in next 2 sts, skip next st, V-st in next st, (skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st) 2 times, skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join by sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. (12 V-sts, 32 dc, 4 corner ch-3 sps)

Round 6: Using Color C, join with sl st in any ch-3 sp, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp, dc in next st, skip next st, 3 dc in next st, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times, skip next st, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, dc in next st, repeat from * around, join by sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. (84 dc, 4 corner ch-3 sps)

Round 7: Using Color A, join with sl st in any ch-3 sp, *(2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) (See Pattern Notes) in same sp, sc in next 21 sts, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. (100 sc, 4 corner ch-1 sps)

Round 8: Using Color B, join with sl st in any ch-1 sp, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp, dc in next 2 sts, skip next st, V-st in next st, (skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st) 6 times, skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join by sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. (28 V-sts, 32 dc, 4 corner ch-3 sps)

Round 9: Using Color C, join with sl st in any ch-3 sp, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp, dc in next st, skip next st, 3 dc in next st, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times, skip next st, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, dc in next st, repeat from * around, join by sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. (132 dc, 4 corner ch-3 sps)

Round 10: Using Color A, join with sl st in any ch-3 sp, *(2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) in same sp, sc in next 33 sts, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. (148 sc, 4 corner ch-1 sps)

If you are a visual person and love to read charts…..Here ya go! As always, you’ll find them for both the right and left-handed crocheter!