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Crochet Along Block 3
At this point you should have four or six finished squares, depending on how many of each you're doing. If you're just joining us, don't panic! The squares work up quickly and you can easily catch up, patterns are available here.
This is called Baby Bubble stitch, to create the stitch, work one single (UK double) crochet and two double crochet (UK treble crochet) into one stitch, then skip two stitches and do it again ...all the way across. It creates a lovely, squishy, reversible fabric. On to the pattern!
PLEASE NOTE, ALL PATTERNS ARE IN US TERMINOLOGY,
CLICK HERE FOR CONVERSION GUIDE.
Hook
H/8 - 5.00MM, or size needed to obtain 9"x 9" square
Yarn
Colours C and A if you're following the suggested schematic (find it here)
Stitches
st: stitch
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
CONSTRUCTION
Row 1: Working in Colour C, ch 38; 38 stitches
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Row 2: In second ch from hook *sc and 2dc in same st; skip 2 st* repeat ** a further 11 times, skip 2, sc, turn; 36 stitches (these should comprise of 12 bobbles)
Row 3: ch 2 (this counts as a stitch), 2dc in first st, skip 2 st; *sc and 2dc in same st; skip 2 st* repeat within ** 11 times; skip 2, sc, turn; 36 stitches
Rows 4-31: Repeat Row 3; 36 stitches each row
Border: *work 38 sc along one side of the square, ch 1 (does not count as stitch); repeat from * on each side of the square. Yarn off, and weave in ends
Repeat with Colour A for a second, separate square.
SHOW US YOUR SQUARES!
We'd love to see your progress on the squares and all the different colour schemes people have come up with so please do share on our dedicated Facebook page. And don't forget you can ask for help and advise if you hit any snags along the way or if you have a good tip for making life easier. We're always in happy to hear your crochet along hacks!
Tips and Tricks
It says it in the pattern but it's worth repeating as it was slightly confusing in your written patterns (if you're just using this version, ignore this!) but there are 12 bobbles across the block, each comprising of 1sc, 2dc (UK 1dc, 2tr). These 12 bobbles of 3 stitches each makes 36 stitches which is what you want, hurrah! It's worth counting every now and again to check your stitch count is right.
