Umiko Glow Crochet Square
– Crochet A Block 2021 –
This Umiko Glow Crochet Square is part of the Crochet A Block squares throw crochet along.
Crochet 25 squares – each different and unique to make a beautiful throw.
Umiko: Japanese for “child of the sea.”
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Umiko Glow Crochet Square – Free Crochet Pattern
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Supplies/Materials:
- Yarn – Vinnis Colours Nikkim (cotton yarn) – approx 130 yards (119 meters) (colors listed in Pattern Notes); Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3 : Light.
- Hook – 4. 00 mm (G) – I used Clover
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE:
Easy/Intermediate – Basic stitches, with some special stitches – video tutorial available.
Special Stitches noted in the instructions.
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
PATTERN NOTES:
Gauge:
Gauge is NOT necessary for this project to be perfect.
However if you use a different yarn and hook sizing will differ.
Finished Size:
Approx. 9 inch (23 cm)
Colors:
- A – Natural (6g)
- B – Sand/Baby Yellow (5g)
- C – Pale Sage/Ballet Pink (6g)
- D – Pale Blue Green/Pink (7g)
- E – Kingfisher/Raspberry (7g)
- F – Golden Brown/Old Gold (3g)
- G – Peacock/Aubergine (6g)
Instructions:
NOTE:
RNDS 3 – 7 will cause the center to twist slightly – this is correct!
With A – make a magic ring/or CH 6; SL ST to form a ring.
Note: CH 3 – counts as 1 DC in every round – OR you can do a Standing DC.
RND 1: CH 3; work 11 DC into ring; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH. (12 DC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join B into any DC.
RND 2: CH 3; work 1 DC into same DC; work 2 DC into each DC all around; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(24 DC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join C into any DC.
RND 3: CH 3; work 1 DC into next 4 DC; CH 4; SKIP next DC.
*Work 1 DC into next 5 DC; CH 4; SKIP next DC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(5 DC on each side = 20 DC; 4 x 4 CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join D into any DC AFTER a 4 CH space.
Special Stitch:
5DCtog: Work 5 double crochet stitches together into same DC. CH 1 to lock.
RND 4: CH 3; work 1 DC into same DC: work 1 DC into next 3 DC; work 2 DC into next DC; CH 2; work 1 FPTR into SKIPPED RND 2 DC; work 5DCtog into 4 CH space; work 1 FPTR into SKIPPED RND 2 DC; CH 2.
*Work 2 DC into next DC; work 1 DC into next 3 DC; work 2 DC into next DC; CH 2; work 1 FPTR into SKIPPED RND 2 DC; work 5DCtog into 4 CH space; work 1 FPTR into SKIPPED RND 2 DC; CH 2.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(7 DC on each side = 28 DC; 4 x 5DCtog; 8 x FPTR; 8 x 2 CH spaces.)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join E into DC AFTER a FPTR /2 CH space
Special Stitch: FPDC
Front Post Double Crochet
RND 5: CH 3; work 1 DC into next 6 DC; CH 4; SKIP next FPTR; work 1 FPDC around 5DCtog; CH 4; SKIP next FPTR.
*Work 1 DC into next 7 DC; CH 4; SKIP next FPTR; work 1 FPDC around 5DCtog; CH 4; SKIP next FPTR.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(7 DC on each side = 28 DC;4 x FPDC; 8 x 4 CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join F into any DC AFTER a 4 CH space.
Note: Concentration required for next round.
Special Stitches:
FPTR: Front Post Treble
FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
RND 6: CH 3; work 1 DC into next 6 DC; work 1 DC into next 4 CH space; work 1 FPTR around RND 4 FPTR; work 1 DC into SAME 4 CH space; CH 1; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; CH 1; work 1 DC into next 4 CH space; work 1 FPTR around RND 4 FPTR; work 1 DC into SAME 4 CH space.
* Work 1 DC into next 7 DC; work 1 DC into next 4 CH space; work 1 FPTR around RND 4 FPTR; work 1 DC into SAME 4 CH space; CH 1; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; CH 1; work 1 DC into next 4 CH space; work 1 FPTR around RND 4 FPTR; work 1 DC into SAME 4 CH space.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(11 DC and 2 FPTR on each side = 13 DC = 52 STS; 4 x FPDC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join G into any corner FPDC.
RND 7: CH 3; work [1 DC; CH 2; 2 DC] into FPDC; SKIP 1 CH space; work 1 HDC into next 13 STS.
* Work [2 DC; CH 2; 2 DC] into FPDC; SKIP 1 CH space; work 1 HDC into next 13 STS.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(17 STS on each side = 4 DC; 13 HDC = 68)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join A into any 2 CH corner space.
RND 8: CH 3; work [1 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into SAME space ; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 DC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 DC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 HDC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 SC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 SC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 HDC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 DC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 DC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST.
*Work [2 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into SAME space ; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 DC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 DC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 HDC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 SC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 SC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 HDC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 DC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work 1 DC into next ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(12 STS; 9 x 1 CH spaces on each sides; 4 corners)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join B into any 2 CH corner space.
RND 9: CH 3; work [1 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into same corner; work 1 DC into next 2 STS; (work 1 TR into SKIPPED RND 7 ST; CH 1) x 8 times; work 1 TR into SKIPPED RND 7 ST; work 1 DC into next 2 STS.
*Work [2 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into same corner; work 1 DC into next 2 STS; (work 1 TR into SKIPPED RND 7 ST; CH 1) x 8 times; work 1 TR into SKIPPED RND 7 ST; work 1 DC into next 2 STS.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times.
(9 TR;8 x 1 CH spaces; 8 DC on each side; 4 x 2 CH corner spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join C into any 2 CH corner space.
RND 10: CH 1; work [1 SC; 2 CH; 1 SC] into same corner; work 1 SC into next 5 STS; (work 1 DC into SKIPPED RND 8 ST; work 1 SC into next TR) x 8 times; work 1 SC into next 4 STS.
*Work [1 SC; 2 CH; 1 SC] into next corner; work 1 SC into next 5 STS; (work 1 DC into SKIPPED RND 8; work 1 SC into next TR) x 8 times; work 1 SC into next 4 STS.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times;
SL ST into first SC worked.
(8 DC; 19 SC = 27 STS on each side; 4 x 2 CH corner spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join D into any 2 CH corner space.
RND 11: CH 3; work [1 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into same corner; work 1 DC into next 6 SC; (CH 1; SKIP next DC; work 1 DC into next SC) x 8 times; work 1 DC into next 5 SC.
*Work [2 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into next corner; work 1 DC into next 6 SC; (CH 1; SKIP next DC; work 1 DC into next SC) x 8 times; work 1 DC into next 5 SC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(23 DC; 8 x 1 CH spaces = 31 on each side)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join E into any 2 CH corner space.
RND 12: CH 1; work [2 SC; 2 CH; 2 SC] into same corner; work 1 SC into next 8 STS; (work 1 DC into SKIPPED DC of RND 10; work 1 SC into next DC) x 8 times; work 1 SC into next 7 STS.
*Work [2 SC; 2 CH; 2 SC] into next corner; work 1 SC into next 8 STS; (work 1 DC into SKIPPED DC of RND DC; work 1 SC into next DC) x 8 times; work 1 SC into next 7 STS.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times;
SL ST into first SC worked.
(8 DC; 27 SC = 35 STS on each side; 4 x 2 CH corner spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join G into any 2 CH corner space.
Note: for this round to match all previous squares in the last round number total – I compensated to add a ST at the start of each side.
RND 13: CH 1; work 3 SC into corner; work 2 SC into next ST; work 1 SC into each ST until next corner.
*Work 3 SC into next corner space; work 2 SC into next ST; work 1 SC into each ST until next corner.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first SC worked.
(36 SC on each side NOT including the corners; 3 SC x 4 = 12 SC = 156 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Please note from RND 10 the video shows square 11 –
BUT the instructions are exactly the same for both squares!!
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