The Solomon Crochet Square
– Free Crochet Pattern –

The Solomon Crochet Square is part of the You’ve Got Options Crochet Along.
The Solomon Crochet Square is a fun, textured and colorful square.

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The Solomon Crochet Square – Free Crochet Pattern

Supplies/Materials:

• Yarn – Vinnis Colours Tori (cotton yarn) – approx 237,50 yards (217,50 meters);
  Approx 100/200 yards of Worsted Medium Weight Yarn (4) – like Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice.
  NOTE: these approximates are for the FULL 12 inch square size.
• Hook – 6,00 mm (J) – I used Clover
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations: US Terminology
CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
TR – treble crochet (UK – DTR)
BLP – back loop

Gauge:
Gauge is NOT necessary for this project to be perfect.

Pattern Notes:
Due to the nature of this pattern – the yarn and hook used is only a suggestion and any substitute may be used.
Size of finished product will vary depending on yarn and also size of hook used.

Changing colours are optional!

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Instructions:

With 1^st color make a magic ring/or CH 8 and SL ST to form a ring;

RND 1: CH 2 (does NOT count as a stitch); work 12 DC into ring; SL ST into first DC. (12 DC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With 2^nd color join into any DC with a STANDING DC/or CH 3 – counts as 1 DC.

RND 2: Work FPDC around joining DC; (work 1 DC into next DC; work FPDC around SAME DC) x 11.
SL ST into first DC worked. (24 STS – 12 DC; 12 FPDC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With 3^rd color join into any DC with a STANDING DC/or CH 3 – counts as 1 DC.

RND 3: Work 1 DC into joining DC; work FPDC around next FPDC. (Work 2 DC into next DC; work FPDC around next FPDC) x 11. SL ST into first DC worked. (36 STS – 24 DC; 12 FPDC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With 4^th color join into DC on the RIGHT/Before of a FPDC with a STAND DC/ or CH 3 – counts as 1 DC.

RND 4: CH 2; work FPDC around next FPDC; CH 2; work 1 DC into next DC; (work 1 DC into next DC; CH 2; work FPDC around next FPDC; CH 2; work 1 DC into next DC) x 11. SL ST into first DC worked. (36 STS – 24 DC; 12 FPDC; 24 x 2 CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With 5^th color join into 2 CH space on the RIGHT/Before of a FPDC with a STAND DC/ or CH 3 – counts as 1 DC.

RND 5: work 1 DC into same 2 CH space; CH 2; SKIP FPDC; work 2 DC into next 2 CH space; (CH 3; work FPDC around next FPDC) twice; CH 3.
*Work 2 DC into next 2 CH space; CH 2; SKIP FPDC; work 2 DC into next 2 CH space; (CH 3; work FPDC around next FPDC) twice; CH 3.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first DC worked.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With 6^th color join into any 2 CH corner space with a STANDING HDC/or CH 2 – counts as 1 HDC.

RND 6: work [1 HDC; 2 CH; 2 HDC] into same 2 CH space; work 1 HDC into next 2 DC; (work 1 HDC into each of next 3 CH; work 1 HDC into next FPDC) twice; work 1 HDC into each of next 3 CH; work 1 HDC into next 2 DC.
*Work [2 HDC; 2 CH; 2 HDC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 HDC into next 2 DC; (work 1 HDC into each of next 3 CH; work 1 HDC into next FPDC) twice; work 1 HDC into each of next 3 CH; work 1 HDC into next 2 DC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first HDC worked.
(19 HDC on each side)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Square should measure approximate 6 inches.

NOTE: work into the 3^rd loop (back-loop) of each HDC for next 5 ROUNDS (7-11).

With 7^th color join into any 2 CH corner space with a STANDING HDC/or CH 2 – counts as 1 HDC.

RND 7: work [2 CH; 1 HDC] into same 2 CH space; work 1 HDC into next 19 HDC.
*Work [1 HDC; 2 CH; 1 HDC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 HDC into next 19 HDC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first HDC worked.
(21 HDC on each side)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With 8^th color join into any 2 CH corner space with a STANDING HDC/or CH 2 – counts as 1 HDC.

RND 8: work [2 CH; 1 HDC] into same 2 CH space; work 1 HDC into next 21 HDC.
*Work [1 HDC; 2 CH; 1 HDC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 HDC into next 21 HDC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first HDC worked.
(23 HDC on each side)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With 9^th color join into any 2 CH corner space with a STANDING HDC/or CH 2 – counts as 1 HDC.

RND 9: work [2 CH; 1 HDC] into same 2 CH space; work 1 HDC into next 23 HDC.
*Work [1 HDC; 2 CH; 1 HDC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 HDC into next 23 HDC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first HDC worked.
(25 HDC on each side)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With 10^th color join into any 2 CH corner space with a STANDING HDC/or CH 2 – counts as 1 HDC.

RND 10: work [2 CH; 1 HDC] into same 2 CH space; work 1 HDC into next 25 HDC.
*Work [1 HDC; 2 CH; 1 HDC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 HDC into next 25 HDC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first HDC worked.
(27 HDC on each side)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With 11^th color join into any 2 CH corner space with a STANDING DC/or CH 3 – counts as 1 DC.

RND 11: work [1 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into same 2 CH space; work 1 DC into next 27 HDC.
*Work [2 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 DC into next 27 HDC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first DC worked.
(31 DC on each side)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With 12^th color join into any 2 CH corner space with a SC.

RND 12: work [2 CH; 1 SC] into corner; work 1 SC into next 31 DC.
*Work [1 SC; 2 CH; 1 SC] into next corner; work 1 SC into next 31 DC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first SC worked.
(33 SC on each side)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With 13^th color join into any 2 CH corner space with a STANDING DC/or CH 3 – counts as 1 DC.

RND 13: work [1 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into same 2 CH space; work 1 DC into next 33 SC.
*Work [2 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 DC into next 33 SC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first DC worked.
(37 DC on each side)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With 14^th color join into any 2 CH corner space with a SC.

RND 14: work [2 CH; 1 SC] into corner; work 1 SC into next 37 DC.
*Work [1 SC; 2 CH; 1 SC] into next corner; work 1 SC into next 37 DC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first SC worked.
(39 SC on each side)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Square should measure approximate 12 inches.

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