Crochet the Mystified Square from its clustered center to the square frame and outer border. Its 18 rounds connect several layers through branching motifs, post stitches, horizontal puff stitches and crossed treble crochets. The guide follows each stitch support and the route in front of or behind earlier rounds.
Explained techniques and photographs to help you locate each support
- Eighteen detailed rounds with a starting point, working layer, steps, components and count checkpoints.
- A glossary of 21 terms, double magic circle, standing starts, invisible join, clusters with a common closure, Y and dc-Y motifs and horizontal puff stitches HPS.
- Original photographs kept in their original orientation, with explanatory captions to locate stitch heads, posts, spaces and earlier layers.
- Two color programs covering all 18 rounds, two distinct groups of stitch markers, and finishing and blocking guidance.
Materials, size and skill level
The source skill level is Beginning advanced. You should be comfortable with basic stitches, crocheting in the round and reading repeats, then follow earlier stitch supports and layers carefully. US stitch codes are retained; the glossary explains their meanings and working methods in the chosen language.
The reference yarns are I LOVE THIS COTTON, Worsted Weight, 100% cotton, and LOOPS & THREADS, CRÈME COTTON, 87% cotton and 13% nylon. Finished blocked sizes are 11 × 11 inches, or 27.94 × 27.94 cm, with a 4.5 mm hook, or 12 × 12 inches, or 30.48 × 30.48 cm, with a 5 mm hook. Reference gauge with the 4.5 mm hook is 15 single crochets and 16 rows in a 4 × 4 inch square, or 10.16 × 10.16 cm. Yarn, hook and tension affect the result.
A PDF in the language you choose
Before adding it to your cart, choose Arabic, French, English or Spanish. The price of 3.50 USD includes one complete PDF in one language. Each edition is sold separately, with no language preselected. The shop language does not change the selected file language.
Digital crochet pattern
You are purchasing a PDF pattern to read the instructions and crochet the square yourself. No finished square, yarn, hook or other physical supplies are delivered.
Original design and photographs: Mystified Square, Pam Haener – A Yarn of Serendipity, © 2024. Translation, expanded explanations and guide layout by DigitalArtisanal.
