Cluster Sun Crochet Square
– Crochet A Block 2021 –

This Cluster Sun 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.

For more information about this crochet along and links to next squares CLICK HERE!

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Cluster Sun 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 (5g)
• B – Sand/Baby Yellow (5g)
• C – Pale Sage/Ballet Pink (4g)
• D – Pale Blue Green/Pink (7g)
• E – Kingfisher/Raspberry (7g)
• F – Golden Brown/Old Gold (3g)
• G – Peacock/Aubergine (7g)

Instructions:

Please Note: Overlay Section is optional.

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 3^rd 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 3^rd of 3 CH.
(24 DC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join C into any DC.

Special Stitch:
3DCtog – work 3 double crochet together into same ST; CH 1 to close.
2DCtog – work 2 double crochet together into same ST: CH 1 to close.
Note: if you have a tight tension CH 3 instead of CH 2.

RND 3: CH 3; work 2DCtog into same DC; *CH 2; SKIP next DC; work 3DCtog into next DC.**
Repeat from * to ** 10 more times; CH 2; SKIP next DC; SL ST into top of 2DCtog.
(12 x Clusters; 12 x 2 CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join D into any 2 CH space

Note: if you have a tight tension CH 4 instead of CH 3.

RND 4: CH 3; work 2DCtog into same 2 CH space; *CH 3; SKIP next Cluster; work 3DCtog into next 2 CH space.**
Repeat from * to ** 10 more times; CH 3; SKIP next Cluster; SL ST into top of 2DCtog.
(12 x Clusters; 12 x 3 CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

NOTE: Please note the photos and video tutorial does not correspond with RND 5 – this DOES NOT EFFECT the design – all I did after some testing is I have added another TR in the corner to reduce the ‘POINTY’ corners. Difference in stitch count from RND 5 to RND 8 in video. Written Instructions are correct!

Join E into any 3 CH space

Special Stitch:
FPDC: front post double crochet
FPHDC: front post half double crochet

RND 5: CH 4 (counts as 1 TR); work [2 TR; 2CH 3 TR] into same space; work 1 FPDC around next Cluster; work 3 DC into next 3 CH space; work 1 FPHDC around next Cluster; work 3 DC into next 3 CH space; work 1 FPDC around next Cluster.
* Work [3 TR; 2CH 3 TR] into same space; work 1 FPDC around next Cluster; work 3 DC into next 3 CH space; work 1 FPHDC around next Cluster; work 3 DC into next 3 CH space; work 1 FPDC around next Cluster.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 4^th CH of 4 CH.
(6 TR; 6 DC; 2 FPDC; 1 FPHDC = 15 STS)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join F into any 2 CH corner space.

RND 6: CH 1; work [2 SC; 2 CH; 2 SC] into space; work 1 SC into next 15 STS.
*Work [2 SC; 2 CH; 2 SC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 SC into next 15 STS..**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first SC worked.
(19 SC on each side = 76 STS)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join G into any 2 CH space.

RND 7: CH 3; work [1 DC; CH 2; 2 DC] into space; work 1 DC into next 2 SC; (CH 1; SKIP next SC; work 1 DC into next SC; ) x 7 times; CH 1; SKIP next SC work 1 DC into next 2 SC.
* Work [2 DC; CH 2; 2 DC] into space; work 1 DC into next 2 SC; (CH 1; SKIP next SC; work 1 DC into next SC) x 7 times; CH 1; SKIP next SC; work 1 DC into next 2 SC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3^rd of 3 CH.
(15 DC; 8 x 1 CH spaces on each side = 92 STS – included CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join A into any 2 CH space.

RND 8: CH 1; work [2 SC; CH 2; 2 SC] into space; work 1 SC into next 4 DC; (work 1 TR into SKIPPED RND 6 SC; work 1 SC into next DC) x 8 times; work 1 SC into next 3 DC.
* Work [2 SC; CH 2; 2 SC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 SC into next 4 DC; (work 1 TR into SKIPPED RND 6 SC; work 1 SC into next DC) x 8 times; work 1 SC into next 3 DC. **
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first SC worked.
(19 SC; 8 TR on each side = 108 STS)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join B into any 2 CH space.

RND 9: CH 3; work [CH 2; 1 DC] into space; work 1 DC into next 27 STS.
* Work [1 DC; CH 2; 1 DC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 DC into next 27 STS. **
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3^rd of 3 CH.
(29 DC on each side = 116 STS)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join C into any 2 CH space.

RND 10: CH 1; work [1 SC; CH 2; 1 SC] into space; work 1 SC into next 29 DC.
*Work [1 SC; CH 2; 1 SC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 SC into next 29 DC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first SC worked.
(31 SC on each side = 124 STS)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join D into any 2 CH space.

RND 11: CH 1; work [1 SC; CH 2; 1 SC] into space; work 1 SC into next 31 SC.
*Work [1 SC; CH 2; 1 SC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 SC into next 31 SC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first SC worked.
(33 SC on each side = 132 STS)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join E into any 2 CH space.

RND 12: CH 1; work [1 SC; CH 2; 1 SC] into space; work 1 SC into next 33 SC.
*Work [1 SC; CH 2; 1 SC] into next 2 CH space; work 1 SC into next 33 SC.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into first SC worked.
(35 SC on each side = 140STS)
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.

Overlay Crochet Section:
Note: you will be working on top of your square.

With F join into any SKIPPED SC of RND 2.

Continue as follows: Work 1 SC; CH 5; SL ST around next RND 5 FPST; CH 5.
*Work 1 SC into next SKIPPED RND 2 SC; CH 5; SL ST around next RND 5 FPST; CH 5.**
Repeat from * to ** 10 more times; SL ST into first SC worked.
Fasten off and pull your yarn ends to the back of the square and weave in.
You will have 12 x petals.

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