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Jul

Continuing on my vintage squares, here are the next 4 in the series.

Square 5 is a treble square with a large cross. Worked in Turquoise, this square is just rows of basic treble crochet.

Using some leftover Clover Pink yarn, a cross shape made of cross stitches is embroidered in the centre. This one was quite easy to embroider.

Square 6 is a ribbed pattern square. Looks very much like knit one purl one in knitting.

Worked in Maize, the ribbing effect was achieved by working in relief treble crochet. This is normal treble crochet but it is worked around the stem of the stitch through the back and through the front. Not a difficult stitch to master.

Square 7 is a half treble square with a star motif.

Worked in Sailor Blue yarn, the square is worked entirely in half trebles,forming a dense fabric. With Redcurrant, a simple star was embroidered in the centre in straight stitch. A couple of small stitches helped to fasten the straight stitches.

Square 8 is a square with coloured bobbles.

Using Aubergine yarn, this square has a treble crochet background. The bobbles are then worked in alternate rows using leftover Redcurrant, Clover Pink, Maize, Sailor Blue and Vanilla yarn.

Got some more squares to make up, but at the moment I’m busy working on the rug for my DD. I’d like to have it ready for when she goes to Uni in September.

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Jul

Vintage Squares 1 – 4

Ruby

Today I thought I’d show you my small pile of squares that I’ve crocheted to make the vintage style throw. I managed to get some decent piccies out of the camera yesterday, a bit of sun makes all the difference.

There’s going to be 120 squares in total and so far I think I’ve done 9. I’ve got 8 new ones left to do now as I had another delivery of my part works last week. I get 4 sent to me every 4 weeks but I’m a little bit behind. Mind you, they don’t take too long to do, and it’s nice to have them as a little break from my current project.

So I’ll post about them in 4s, I think. Here then are the first 4 squares for your perusal.

The yarn used is just an ordinary 100% acrylic wool, nothing fancy. You get a 25g ball for every square in with each issue and a free 4mm hook with part one.

Square 1 is a simple textured square. It’s worked in Redcurrant alternating double crochet (dc) and treble crochet (tr) stitch every other row with the alternate row worked in double crochet (dc).

Square 2 was a right PITA. I pulled it out sooo many times. It’s a scallop lace square, worked in Clover Pink. It’s alternating rows of ‘V’ stitches and shells.

Considering this is meant for beginners, it’s not an easy square to master. I would’ve thought they might have left it till you were a bit more used to handling a hook and yarn. Still I did persevere with it and I finally sussed it out.

Square 3 is a traditional Granny Square. Worked in Sailor Blue, and some left over Clover Pink and Redcurrant from the previous two squares.

As you can see I did have a slight problem with the tension. This is apparently quite common for beginners. It’s possible I may redo this square at a later date. Mind you, as you’ve probably gathered by the pictures, none of the squares have been blocked yet. It may look better after blocking.

Finally, onto square 4. A treble square with a cross stitch diamond. This is worked in Vanilla, with the large cross-stitch diamond in some left over Clover Pink.

A simple square worked in treble stitch (tr). I did find it a bit awkward working cross stitch over the crochet. Had to pull it out a couple of times as the crosses didn’t look ‘square’. It’s not quite the the same as working over evenweave or aida fabric, as the stitches tend to slant. Worked it out in the end though

I’m quite pleased with them considering they were my first attempts at crochet. Right, off to do some more on my shawl. I’m getting towards the end of it now. Just need to complete the final diamond pattern (3 rows left), then work the top edging and finally do the tassels. I may have it complete by the weekend. Ooooooh, can’t wait.