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Center Cross Square

This square is perfect to use as an afghan square. You would get a very dramatic look if you used one color for all squares in the afghan. Or you could use it in a smaller project such as a placemat or pillow.

Materials Needed
Worsted weight yarn in white. Red Heart was used in the example
Size H/8 or 5mm aluminum crochet hook
yarn needle

Yarn Thickness: 4mm
Gauge: 4dc = 1"
Finished Size: 6¼"x6¼"
Skill Level: Beginner

Instructions
RND 1: Ch4, join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3, dc in ring. ch3. *2dc in ring. Ch3. Rep from * 2 times more. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 2: Ch3. Dc in next dc. 2dc, ch3, 2dc in ch3 corner sp. *Dc in next 2 dc. 2dc, ch3, 2dc in next ch3 corner sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Ch3. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Sk next 2 dc. 2dc, ch3, 2dc in next ch3 corner sp. Ch2. Sk next 2 dc. *Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch2. Sk next 2 dc. 2dc, ch3, 2dc in next ch3 corner sp. Ch2. Sk next 2 dc. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 4: Ch3. Dc in next dc. [Ch2. Sk next ch2 sp. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. 2dc, ch3, 2dc in next ch3 corner sp. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch2. Sk next ch2 sp.] *Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Rep bet [] once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 5: Ch3. Dc in next dc. [Ch2. Sk next ch2 sp. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch2. Sk next 2 dc. 2dc, ch3, 2dc in next ch3 corner sp. Ch2. Sk next 2 dc. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch2. Sk next ch2 sp.] *Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Rep bet [] once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 6: Ch3. Dc in next dc. [Ch2. Sk next ch2 sp. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch2. Sk next ch2 sp. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. 2dc, ch3, 2dc in next ch3 corner sp. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch2. sk next ch2 sp. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch2. Sk next ch2 sp.] *Dc in each of the next 2 dc. rep bet [] once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.

JPF Crochet Club where Crocheting is Just Plain Fun This free crochet pattern is for personal use only and is not to be resold.

Random Quick Tip!

Cutting Mat Not Sticky Enough?
If the cutting mat you use with your electronic cutting machine no longer is sticky, you can use painter's tape to keep the paper or cardstock you are cutting on the mat. Just put pieces of tape on all four sides and 4 corners about a couple of inches long each. I am doing this each time I need to cut more shapes for my English Paper Piecing project. These are for the shapes I cannot cut with my Accuqilt dies.