Penelope’s Skipping Stones 12 inch Square

– Penelope's Skipping Stones 12 inch Square –

Penelope's newest fascination is crocheted housewares and Penelope's Skipping Stones 12 inch Square crochet pattern was written for a pillow collection she is starting. She was introduced to me by her sister Coraline and they are both hooked on my crochet designs. Coraline had already ordered several pieces from me when Penelope had the idea for her collection. Whimsical Penelope’s Merry Go Round – Free 12 inch Square Crochet Pattern is a big hit with her entire family. I'm so glad because I had a lot of fun making it. (The next image shows the completed square. You may click on the highlighted text or the image to view that pattern.)

Do you see why she is so excited about her collection? Image a room filled with so much whimsy, texture, and color! Well, here we go, on to Penelope's Skipping Stones 12 inch Square. I hope you enjoy this as much as we are. Can't wait to see what colors you all use.

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, worsted weight (medium 4)
4 yds Radiant Lime
16 yds Aqua
8 yds Eggplant
9 yds Silver Blue
12 yds Terracotta

Materials: I/9 – 5.5mm hook

Difficulty: Easy

Size: 12 inch

Measurements in Pattern: 6 inch after round 4, 9 inch after round 7

Stitch Guide in American Terms
Ch – chain
DC – double crochet
Xs – times
Tr – triple crochet

Notes: This pattern is worked in the round. Beginning chain counts as a stitch.

Instructions
Round 1: Using Radiant Lime, ch 6, join with a slip stitch to form a circle. Ch 2, working in the circle, 2 dc, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 2] 3 xs, slip stitch into the top of the beginning ch, fasten off – These are your totals. 12 dc, 4 ch-2 spaces.
Round 2: Using Aqua, join with a slip stitch into a ch-2 space, [ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in the same space, dc in each dc across, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in the ch-2 space, dc in each dc across, repeat from * 3 xs, slip stitch to top of starting chain, fasten off – 36 dc, 4 ch-2 spaces.
Round 3: Using Eggplant, join with a slip stitch into a ch-2 space, [ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in the same space, ch 2, skip 3, dc 3, ch 2, skip 3, * [3 dc, chain 2, 3 dc] in the ch-2 space, ch 2, skip 3, dc 3, ch 2, skip 3, repeat from * 3 xs, slip stitch to top of starting chain, fasten off – 36 dc, 12 ch-2 spaces.
Round 4: Using Silver Blue, join with a slip stitch into a corner ch-2 space, [ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in the same space, ch 2, skip 3, dc 3 in the space, ch 2, skip 3, dc 3 in the space, ch 2, * [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in the corner space, ch 2, skip 3, 3 dc in the space, ch 2, skip 3, 3 dc in the space, ch 2, repeat from * 3 xs, slip stitch to top of starting ch, fasten off – 48 dc, 16 ch-2 spaces.
Round 5: Using Terracotta, slip stitch into a corner space, * [sc, ch 1, sc] in the same space, [sc 3, 2 sc in the next space] 3 xs, sc 3, repeat from * around, slip stitch to the first sc, fasten off – 92 sc.
Round 6: Using Radiant Lime, join with a slip stitch into a corner, * [sc, ch 4, sc] in the same space, sc in the next, [ch 4, skip 3, sc 2] repeat 3 xs, ch 4, skip 3, sc, repeat from * around, slip stitch into the first chain, fasten off – 40 sc, 20 ch-4 spaces.
Round 7: Using Aqua, slip stitch in a corner, [ch 3, 2 tr, ch 3, 3 tr] in the same space, [ch 2, 3 dc in the ch-4 space] repeat 4 xs, ch 2, * [3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr] in the corner space, [ch 2, 3 dc in the ch-4 space] repeat 4 xs, ch 2, repeat from * around, slip stitch to the first tr – 24 tr, 48 dc, 4 ch-3 spaces, 20 ch-2 spaces.
Round 8: Using Silver Blue, repeat round 5 adjusting repeats to accommodate the length of the row – 120 sc.
Round 9: Using Eggplant, repeat round 6 adjusting repeats to accommodate the length of the row – 56 sc, 28 ch-4 spaces.
Round 10: Using Terracotta, repeat round 7 adjusting repeats to accommodate the length of the row – 24 tr, 72 dc, 4 ch-3 spaces, 28 ch-2 spaces.
Round 11: Using Aqua, repeat round 5 adjusting repeats to accommodate the length of the row – 160 sc.

Here is the French translation courtesy of Véronique HoRaive! Skipping Stones [Français]

Fasten off, weave in ends, and use with any project you wish! I would love to see pictures of your completed items.

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