Crocodile Flower Square
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The Crocodile Flower square presents an enthralling crochet pattern, seamlessly blending the distinctive texture of the Crocodile Stitch with the delicate allure of a flower. This inventive design provides crocheters with a special chance to incorporate the enchanting essence of a blossoming dahlia into their projects, elevating the classic Crocodile Stitch to unprecedented levels of beauty and creativity.
The crocodile stitch, known for its distinctive scale-like texture, has sparked a recent craze in crochet circles, with enthusiasts eager to incorporate it into a variety of patterns. An interesting version involves integrating this textured stitch into floral afghan blocks.
Typically done in rows, Crocodile Stitch has now ventured into the realm of flowers, offering crochet aficionados a new and intriguing motif to delve into. Within this pattern, we will guide you in making the Croco-Flower, a square Afghan block worked in the round, reminiscent of the vibrant petals of a beautiful flower.
Materials you’ll need:
Medium-weight yarn in three colors:
- Color A: Brown or black (for the middle part of the flower)
- Color B: Any color you like for the flower petals
- Color C: Green or any color you prefer for the background
Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
Yarn needle
Scissors
SPECIAL STITCHES
Banded Doubles:
First, skip one stitch.
Then, double crochet (dc) in each of the next two stitches.
After that, half double crochet (hdc) around the two double crochets you just made.
To do this, yarn over, insert the hook into the space between the two double crochets, yarn over again, and pull the loop through while keeping it loose.
Finally, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.
Special Term – “In side of”:
This means placing a stitch in the side of a stitch you’ve already made.
Insert your hook under both the front horizontal loop and the front vertical loop of the indicated stitch.
Then, complete the stitch as you normally would.
GAUGE
Measuring gauge can be a bit tricky, but here’s a simple goal: try to make the first two rows form a circle about 2 inches wide. Each crocodile scale should be around 1 inch tall, and when you’re finished, the whole square should be about 6 inches on each side. This works well if you’re using Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarn and a size G hook.
Crocodile Flower Square Color Palette:
Primary Color: Brown or black (to depict the center of the flower)
Secondary Color: Any hue resembling a flower (for the petals)
Accent Color: Green or any preferred background shade
Crocodile Flower Square PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
With Color A, create a magic ring.
Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), work 15 double crochets into the ring, and slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain-3 to join (16 double crochets).
Round 2: Chain 4 (counts as the first double crochet, chain-1), [double crochet in the next double crochet, chain 1] 15 times, slip stitch to the third stitch of the beginning chain-4 to join (16 double crochets and 16 chain-1 spaces). Fasten off.
Round 3: Turn, with the wrong side facing, attach Color B with a single crochet in any chain-1 space. Chain 6, slip stitch in the side of the single crochet at the base of the chain to form a loop. Work (single crochet, treble crochet, single crochet) in the next chain-1 space. Continue [(single crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 6, slip stitch in the side of the single crochet at the base of the chain to form a loop, (single crochet, treble crochet, single crochet) in the next chain-1 space)] 7 times. Slip stitch in the first single crochet to join (8 chain-6 loops and 8 (single-crochet-treble-crochet-single-crochet) groups).
Round 4: Chain 1 and turn, with the right side facing. Slip stitch in the back loops of the next (single-crochet-treble-crochet-single-crochet). Work [(5 double crochets, chain 2, single crochet in the side of the previous double crochet, 5 double crochets) in the next chain-6 loop (crocodile stitch), slip stitch in the back loops of the next (single-crochet-treble-crochet-single-crochet)] 7 times. Slip stitch in the beginning chain-1 to join (8 crocodile stitches).
Round 5: [Chain 3, fold the next petal forward, and, working behind the petal, single crochet in the Round 3 stitch at the center of the petal, chain 3, single crochet in the single crochet between the next two petals] 8 times. Slip stitch in the first chain to join (16 chain-3, 16 single crochets).
Round 6: Still working behind the petals, chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch, [chain 6, slip stitch in the side of the previous single crochet to form a loop, 3 single crochets in the next chain-3 space, single crochet in the next single crochet, 3 single crochets in the next chain-3 space, single crochet in the next single crochet] 7 times. Chain 6, slip stitch in the side of the previous single crochet to form a loop, 3 single crochets in the next chain-3 space, single crochet in the next single crochet, 3 single crochets in the next chain-3 space, slip stitch in the beginning single crochet to join (8 chain-6 loops, 64 single crochets).
Round 7: Chain 1, [(5 double crochets, chain 2, single crochet in the side of the previous double crochet, 5 double crochets) in the next chain-6 loop (crocodile stitch), skip 3 single crochets, single crochet in the next single crochet, skip 3 single crochets] 8 times. Slip stitch through the beginning chain-1 into the next single crochet to pin the first petal in place (8 crocodile stitches, 8 single crochets). Keep the petals folded up like a blooming onion to avoid interference.
Round 8: [Chain 3, fold the next petal forward, double crochet in the stitch at the center of the next petal, chain 3, single crochet in the stitch between the next two petals, chain 3, single crochet in the stitch at the center of the next petal, chain 3, single crochet in the stitch between the next two petals] 4 times. Slip stitch to the beginning chain to join (1 double crochet in each corner, 3 single crochets, and 4 chain-3 on each side).
Round 9: Chain 1, [(single crochet, 2 half double crochets, 2 double crochets) in the next chain-3 space, chain 2, (2 double crochets, 2 half double crochets, single crochet) in the next chain-3 space, single crochet in the single crochet, 3 single crochets in the next chain-3 space, skip the next single crochet, 3 single crochets in the next chain-3 space, single crochet in the next single crochet] 4 times. Slip stitch in the beginning chain-1 to join (18 stitches on each side and a chain-2 at each corner). Fasten off.
Round 10: Attach Color C with a double crochet in any corner chain-2 space, (double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochets) in the same space. Double crochet in each of the next 18 stitches, [(2 double crochets, chain 2, 2 double crochets) in the next corner space, double crochet in each of the next 18 stitches] 3 times. Slip stitch in the beginning double crochet to join (22 stitches on each side and a chain-2 at each corner).
Round 11: Slip stitch in the next double crochet, slip stitch in the chain-2 space, chain 3, (double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochets) in the same space, chain 1, [skip the next stitch, double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, half double crochet around the two double crochets just made (Banded Doubles)] 7 times, [skip the next double crochet, (2 double crochets, chain 2, 2 double crochets) in the corner chain-2 space, chain 1, [skip the next stitch, double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, half double crochet around the two double crochets just made (Banded Doubles)] 7 times] 3 times. Slip stitch in the top of the first chain-3 to join (26 stitches on each side, chain-2 at each corner).
Round 12: Slip stitch in the next double crochet, slip stitch in the chain-2 space, chain 2, (half double crochet, chain 2, 2 half double crochets) in the same space. [Half double crochet in each of the next 26 stitches, (2 half double crochets, chain 2, 2 half double crochets) in the next corner space] 3 times. Half double crochet in each of the next 26 stitches, slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain-2 to join (30 stitches on each side, chain-2 at each corner). Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing: Gently tug on each of the petals to stretch and flatten them. You have now completed the Crocodile Flower Square.
Crocodile Flower Square – VIDEO TUTORIAL
Dear reader, we really like to share different ways of learning with our readers, so we have put together a lovely video tutorial for you so that you can follow and learn the techniques of this crochet pattern, as well as become more familiar with it. The video tutorial is very educational and is from the Bianca’s Crochet Palace YouTube channel and you can watch it below:
Attention, reader: The standard of the video is not the same as what we have written here. However, it is as explanatory and didactic as the written standard. So pay attention when watching!
This design blends elaborate stitches with floral motifs, creating a captivating crochet square that offers customization with various color selections. Revel in the artistic journey and admire the exquisite outcome of the Crocodile Flower Square!
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