Crochet Clusters & Shells Pillowghan Square
The Crochet Clusters & Shells Pillowghan Square is a delightful pattern that combines cozy comfort with intricate design. This versatile square can be used to create charming pillow covers, cozy afghans, or even stylish bags. With its textured clusters and elegant shells, this pattern adds a touch of elegance to any crochet project. Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your skills or a seasoned crocheter searching for a new project, this square is sure to inspire creativity and joy in your crafting journey. Embrace the world of crochet with this fun and inviting pattern, and let your imagination soar as you create beautiful and functional pieces for yourself or loved ones.
Materials Needed
Worsted weight acrylic yarn in 2 colors. A variegated and a solid color.
Size H/8 or 5mm aluminum crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Yarn Thickness: 4mm
Gauge: 4dc=1"
Finished Size: 12" x 12"
Skill Level: Intermediate
Special Stitches Used
Beginning cluster, begcl:Ch2, yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a lp, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook twice. Yo, pull through all lps on hook.
Cluster, cl:Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, 3 times. Yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook. NOTE: These 2 stitches above are worked over a total of 3 stitches in the previous round. Do not insert your hook in the same stitch for each part of each stitch.
Instructions
Starting with variegated
RND 1: Ch6. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch4. Tr in ring. Ch1, 2tr in ring 7 times. Join w/slst to top of ch4.
RND 2: Slst into the next tr and into the next ch1 sp. Ch3, 2dc ch2, 3dc in same sp. (Ch1. 3dc in next ch1 sp. Ch1.) *3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch1 sp. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off variegated.
RND 3: Join solid color to same st as slst. Ch1. Sc in each of the next 2 dc. (Sc, ch2, sc in next ch2 corner sp. Sc in each of the next 3dc. Sc in next ch1 sp. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. Sc in next ch1 sp.) *Sc in each of the next 3 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1.
RND 4: Begcl, Ch2. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch2 corner sp. Ch2. Sk next sc. Cl. Ch2. Sk next sc. Cl. Ch2. Sk next sc. *Cl. Ch2. Sk next sc. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch2 corner sp. Cl. Ch2. Sk next sc. Cl. Ch2. Sk next sc. Rep bet from * around. Join w/slst to top of first cl.
RND 5: Ch1. Sc in same st as slst. (2sc in next ch2 sp. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. Sc, ch2, sc in next ch2 corner sp. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. 2sc in next ch2 sp. Sc in top of the next cl. 2sc in next ch2 sp. Sc in top of the next cl. 2sc in next ch2 sp.) *Sc in top of the next cl. Rep bet O() once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first sc. Fasten off solid color.
RND 6: Join variegated in same st as slst. Ch3, 2 dc in same st. (Ch1. Sk 2 sts. 3dc in next st. Ch1. Sk 2 sts. Dc in next st. 2dc, ch2, 2dc in ch2 corner sp. Dc in next dc. Ch1, sk 2 sts, 3dc in next st, 3 times. Ch1.) *3dc in next st. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 7: Begcl. Ch2. 2cl. (3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch2 corner sp. Ch2, cl, 4 times. Ch2.) *Cl, ch2, 3 times. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of begcl. Fasten off variegated.
RND 8: Join solid color to same st as slst. Ch1. (2sc in next ch2 sp, sc in next cl, 2 times. 2sc in next ch2 sp. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. Sc, ch2, sc in next ch2 corner sp. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. 2sc in next ch2 sp, sc in next cl, 4 times. 2sc in next ch2 sp.) *Sc in next cl. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1.
RND 9: Ch3, 2dc in same st as slst. Sk 2 sc, 3dc in next sc, 3 times. Sk 2 sc. (Dc in next sc. 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 corner sp. Dc in next sc. Sk 2 sc, 3dc in next sc, 5 times. Sk 2 sc.) *3dc in next sc, sk 2 sc, 4 times. Rep bet () once. Rep from *around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 10: Ch1. Sc in each of the next 14 dc. (Sc, ch2, sc in next ch2 corner sp. Sc in each of the next 18dc.) *Sc in each of the next 15dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1. Fasten off solid.
RND 11: Join variegated to same st as slst. Ch3. Dc in each st around but work 2dc, ch2, 2dc in each ch2 corner spaces around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off variegated and weave all ends into back of work.