Crochet Meet in the Middle Square
The Crochet Meet in the Middle Square is a wonderful and engaging project within the crochet community that brings crafters together in a creative and collaborative way. It starts with a simple square pattern and allows each participant to add their unique touch, creating a beautiful patchwork of different styles and techniques. It's heartwarming to see how everyone's individuality shines through in this shared endeavor, resulting in a visually stunning and diverse final piece. The sense of unity and camaraderie fostered by the Crochet Meet in the Middle Square truly embodies the spirit of community in the crafting world, making it a delightful experience for all involved.
Materials: Small amounts of worsted weight yarn, Size H crochet hook.
Finished size - 7 inches
Beg. Cluster: Ch 2, (yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo and draw through all loops on hook.
Cluster: Insert hook into stitch indicated, (yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) tree times, yo and draw through all loops on hook.
FPTRC: YO twice, insert hook from front to back around post of indicated stitch one row below, yo and draw up a loop, (Yo and draw through 2 loops n hook) 3 times.
Rnd 1: Ch 7, *dc in last ch frorm hook, ch 3,; rep from * twice more, join in 3rd ch of beg ch 7. - 4 ch-3 sps made.
Rnd 2: Sl st into first ch-3 sp, in same sp work (Beg. Cluster, ch 3, Cluster) - Beg Corner made; ch 1, FPTRC around next dc of Rnd 1, ch 1, * in next ch-3 sp work (Cluster, ch 3, Cluster) - Corner made, ch 1, FPTRC around post of next dc of Rnd 1, ch 1; Rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of Beg. Cluster.
Rnd 3: Sl st into first ch-3 sp, work Bg Corner in same sp, ch 2, dc in next ch-1 sp, FPTRC around FPTRC of Rnd 2, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, * work Corner in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, dc in next ch-1 sp, FPTRC around FPTRC of Rnd 2, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2’ re[ frp, * twice more, join in top of Beg Cluster.
Rnd 4: Sl st into first ch-3 sp, work Bg Corner in same sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, FPTRC around FPTRC of Rnd 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, * work Corner in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, FPTRC around FPTRC of Rnd 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2; rep from * twice more, join in top of Beg Cluster.
Rnd 5: Sl st into first ch-3 sp, work Bg Corner in same sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc, FPTRC around FPTRC of Rnd 4, dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, * work Corner in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc, FPTRC around FPTRC of Rnd 4, dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2; rep from * twice more, join in top of Beg Cluster.
Rnd 6: Sl st into first ch-3 sp, work Bg Corner in same sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 5 dc, FPTRC around FPTRC of Rnd 5, dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, * work Corner in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 5 dc, FPTRC around FPTRC of Rnd 5, dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2; rep from * twice more, join in top of Beg Cluster.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, work sc in each stitch around square, working 2 sc in each ch-2 sp and 3 sc in each ch-3 sp. Finish off and weave in all ends.