VARUNA FLOW CROCHET SQUARE

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Varuna Flow Crochet Square
– Crochet A Block 2021 –

This Varuna Flow 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.
Varuna: The Hindu god of water and oceans

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Varuna Flow 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..
Special Stitch: 3DCtog
Work 3 double crochet together in same DC.

RND 3: CH 3; work 1 DC into next 4 DC; work [3DCtog; CH 3; 3DCtog] into next DC.
*Work 1 DC into next 5 DC; work [3DCtog; CH 3; 3DCtog] into next DC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(5 DC on each side = 20 DC; 8 x 3DCtog; 4 x 3 CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join D into any DC AFTER a 3DCtog
Special Stitch: FPDC
Front Post Double Crochet

RND 4: CH 3; work 1 DC into next 4 DC; work FPDC around next 3DCtog; work [3DCtog; CH 3; 3DCtog] into next 3 CH space; work FPDC around next 3DCtog.
*Work 1 DC into next 5 DC; work FPDC around next 3DCtog; work [3DCtog; CH 3; 3DCtog] into next 3 CH space; work FPDC around next 3DCtog.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(5 DC; 2  FPDC on each side = 28 STS; 8 x 3DCtog; 4 x 3 CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join E any DC AFTER a FPDC.

RND 5: CH 3; work 1 DC into next 4 DC; work FPDC around next FPDC; work FPDC around next 3DCtog; work [3DCtog; CH 3; 3DCtog] into next 3 CH space; work FPDC around next 3DCtog; work FPDC around next FPDC.
*Work 1 DC into next 5 DC; work FPDC around next FPDC; work FPDC around next 3DCtog; work [3DCtog; CH 3; 3DCtog] into next 3 CH space; work FPDC around next 3DCtog; work FPDC around next FPDC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(5 DC; 4FPDC on each side = 36 STS; 8 x 3DCtog; 4 x 3 CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join F any DC AFTER a FPDC.

RND 6: CH 3; work 1 DC into next 4 DC; work FPDC around next 2 FPDC; work FPDC around next 3DCtog; work [3DCtog; CH 3; 3DCtog] into next 3 CH space; work FPDC around next 3DCtog; work FPDC around next 2 FPDC.
*Work 1 DC into next 5 DC; work FPDC around next 2 FPDC; work FPDC around next 3DCtog; work [3DCtog; CH 3; 3DCtog] into next 3 CH space; work FPDC around next 3DCtog; work FPDC around next2 FPDC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(5 DC; 6FPDC on each side = 44 STS; 8 x 3DCtog; 4 x 3 CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join G into any 3 CH corner space.

RND 7: CH 1; work [2 HDC; 2 CH; 2 HDC] into corner space; work FPHDC around next 3DCtog; work FPHDC around next 3 FPDC; work 1 HDC into next 5 DC; work FPHDC around next 3 FPDC; work FPHDC around next 3DCtog.
* Work [2 HDC; 2 CH; 2 HDC] into next corner space; work FPHDC around next 3DCtog; work FPHDC around next 3 FPDC; work 1 HDC into next 5 DC; work FPHDC around next 3 FPDC; work FPHDC around next 3DCtog
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first HDC worked.
(9 HDC; 8 FPHDC on each side = 68 STS)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join A into any 2 CH corner space.

Special Stitch:
Puff ST:  (Yarn over; insert hook into SAME ST; yarn over pull through ) x 4 times; yarn over; pull through all loops on hook; CH 1 to lock.

RND 8: CH 3; work [1 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into SAME space ; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work (Puff ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST) x 8 times.
*Work [2 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into next corner space; CH 1; SKIP next ST; work (Puff ST; CH 1; SKIP next ST) x 8 times.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(8 Puff STS on each side; 9 x 1 CH spaces; 4 x corners = 4 DC; 2 CH)
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 DC; (1 TR into SKIPPED RND 7 ST; CH 1; SKIP Puff ST) x 8 times; work 1 TR into SKIPPED RND 7 ST; work 1 DC into next 2 DC.
* work [2 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into same corner; work 1 DC into next 2 DC; (1 TR into SKIPPED RND 7 ST; CH 1; SKIP Puff ST) x 8 times; work 1 TR into SKIPPED RND 7 ST; work 1 DC into next 2 DC.**
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.

Note: when working the DC into the SKIPPED Puff ST work into the 1 CH you made to lock the ST.

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 Puff 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 Puff ST; 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 8 the video shows square 11 –
BUT the instructions are exactly the same for both squares!!

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