Sep 30

Sep 30 The Quilo-Traveling Seasons Afghan Square 10

Winter is coming and it starts with the Quilo Square! Find the free pattern below or grab a digital PDF in my shop.

Another year, another Traveling Afghan! This year the Traveling afghan is a seasonal one with 13 designers sharing squares inspired by their favorite memories from that season.

Winter will always hold a special place in my heart. Growing up in the Midwest we had cold, snowy winters and I have fond memories of playing in the snow with my sisters. The coziness of being with the ones you love, a hot cup of cocoa after a day of playing in the freshly fallen snow, and warming up under a handmade blanket by the fire. Winter will always remind me of home. I hope that as you create your own Quilo Square you are reminded of your own winter memories.

The Quilo Square is made in two parts and then sewn together to complete the look. The base is a simple single crochet square which is perfect for when you want to just chill and watch a movie. The snowflake is a fun little piece that looks complicated but is actually really simple and easy enough for confident beginners. I’ve also included a video tutorial for the snowflake so you’ll see exactly how to make it.

Check out the full written pattern below or grab a digital PDF in my shop or on Ravelry.

The Quilo Square Crochet Pattern

Materials:

Approx. 185 yards of Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease in Grey Heather

Crochet hook size J (6.00mm)

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Stitch marker(s) or pins

Abbreviations:

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(es)

sk- skip

sp-space

sl st- slip stitch

sc- single crochet

dc- double crochet

Notes:

1.Square is worked in two parts. The first part is the base square which is made in rows of single crochet. The second part is the snowflake which is made in joined rounds. The snowflake is sewn onto the square to finish.

2.Chs at beginning of rounds and rows do not count as a stitch. Ch sts that are a part of the round do count as a stitch.

3.Initial sl sts do not count as sts.

Size:

Finished size is 13” X 13”

Gauge:

13 sts X 16 rows = 4” square

Pattern:

Base Square

Ch 42

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, ch 1, turn. (41)

Rows 2-53: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (41)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.

Snowflake

Make a magic ring,

Round 1: working all sts into the magic ring, ch 1, *dc, ch 2, repeat from * 5 more times, sl st to first dc to join. (18)

Round 2: sl st into 1st ch-2 sp, ch 2, *3dc into ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk dc, repeat from * 5 more times, sl st to first dc to join. (30)

Round 3: ch 1, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] into next dc, ch 1, sk dc, sc into ch-2 sp, ch 1, *sk 1 dc, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] into next dc, ch 1, sk dc, sc into ch-2 sp, ch 1 repeat from * 4 more times, ch 1, sl st to beginning ch 1 to join. (54)

Round 4: sl st in first 2 dc and ch-2 sp, ch 1, *[2dc, ch 2, 2dc] into ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 2 dc and ch-1 sp, dc into next sc, ch 2, sk ch-1 sp and 2 dc, repeat from * 5 more times, sl st to first dc to join. (66)

Round 5: sl st in next dc and ch-2 sp, ch 1, *[2dc, ch 2, 2dc] into ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 2 dc, sc into next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk dc, sc into next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 2 dc, repeat from * 5 more times, sl st to 1st dc to join. (78)

Round 6: sl st in next dc, *[sc, ch 6, sl st, ch 10, sl st, ch 6, sc] into ch-2 sp, ch 4, sk 2dc, ch-2 sp and sc, [sc, ch 3, sc] into ch-1 sp, ch 4, sk sc, ch-2 sp and 2dc, repeat from * 5 more times, sl st to first sc to join. (6 large ch loop points, 6 small ch loop points, 12 ch 4 sections)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Block square and snowflake before sewing.

Sewing:

Pin snowflake to square as pictured below. Center the snowflake on the square. Use stitch markers or pins to hold it in place.

Using a long tail of yarn and a tapestry needle, sew the snowflake to the square using your preferred method. This does not have to be perfect. Use small stitches so they stay as hidden as possible.

Weave in all ends and enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed square 10 of this year’s Traveling Seasons Afghan. You can find more info on the landing page of our host, Angie of Whistleandwool. Don’t forget to check out all past and futures squares at the links of the designers below.