Hi Everyone! Welcome to the Sweet Water Square, the third block in our Riverwood Square Crochet-Along! This square continues our journey, introducing new textures and techniques to enhance your crochet skills. Whether you’re a newcomer or have been stitching along with us, this pattern offers a delightful challenge that will add beauty to your growing collection. Gather your materials, find a cozy spot, and let’s dive into this next exciting square together!
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Designed with versatility in mind, the Sweet Water Square is perfect for blankets, pillows, or even as a standalone design. The combination of stitchwork creates a balanced texture that adds both structure and charm, making it a wonderful addition to your crochet projects. Whether you’re working through the Riverwood Square CAL or simply looking for a new square to try, this pattern offers a delightful challenge. Gather your yarn and hooks, and let’s get started on this next exciting square!
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The Sweet Water Square builds upon the foundations laid by the previous squares, incorporating unique stitch combinations that create a captivating design. As you work through this pattern, you’ll notice how each stitch contributes to the overall texture, resulting in a square that’s both visually appealing and enjoyable to create. Remember to share your progress in our Facebook Group and on Instagram using the hashtag #RiverwoodSquareCAL. We love seeing your creations and celebrating each step of this crochet journey with you!
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The Sweet Water Square ~ Crochet Along
REQUIREMENTS
Before you begin, gather the following supplies:
Terminology
- US Terms
Level of Difficulty
- Beginner/Intermediate
Yarn
- #4 Worsted Weight
- These images display Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in Linen
- Red Heart Chic Sheep, #4 Worsted; Color A (VIP), Color B (Suede), Color C (Polo), Color D (Linen), 20 yards (roughly) These are the colors I used when I first made the square
Hook and Notions
- Size Hook: I/9 (5.5 mm)
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers (optional, for marking the beginning of rounds)
- Blunt Needle
Measurement
- 9 inches
Gauge
- 17 dc = 4-inches on Round 7
Abbreviations
- Ch/chs = chain/chains
- Sc = single crochet
- Hdc = half double crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- Tr = treble crochet
- BLO = back loop only
- Sl st = slip stitch
- Sp(s) = space(s)
Pattern Notes
- Ch 1 at beginning of round does not count unless otherwise stated.
- Chain 2 at beginning of round counts as a dc unless otherwise stated.
- 1st Corner – work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
- 2nd Corner – work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)
Tips for Crocheting the Sweet Water Square:
- Stitch Tension: Be mindful of your tension to keep your square the right size. Adjust your hook if needed.
- Blocking: Once you’ve finished your square, block it to ensure it stays in perfect shape, especially for the larger project you’ll be working toward!
Customizing Your Sweet Water Square:
This Sweet Water Square is perfect for customizing! You can experiment with color changes, to give it your own unique touch.
Sweet Water Square Instructions
Make a Magic Ring
Round 1: Ch 1 (See Notes), * dc, chain 1, * repeat around 12 times; join with a slip stitch into 1st dc. (12 dc, 12 ch 1 sps)
Round 2: Ch 1, FPtr around same dc, *ch 2, sk next ch 1 sp, dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next ch 1 space, FPtr around next dc,* repeat from *to* around; join with a sl st in top of FPtr. (6 FPtr, 6 dc, 12 ch 2 sps)
Round 3: Ch 1, *dc in FPtr, ch 2, dc in next dc, work 2dc in next ch 2 sp,* repeat from *to* around, join with a sl st in 1st dc. (24 dc, 6 ch 2 sps)
Round 4: Ch 1, dc in same space, *work 2 tr in ROUND 2 ch 2 sp (behind ROUND 3 chain 2 sp) dc in next 4 dc,* repeat from *to* around; join with a sl st in 1st dc. (36 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in same st, *BPtr around next tr, work 2 hdc between 2 tr, BPtr around next tr, hdc in next 4 dc,* repeat from *to* around; join with a sl st in 1st hdc. (34 hdc, 12 BPtr)
Round 6: Ch 1, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same st as join, (FIRST CORNER), *ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, (FIRST CORNER) in next st,* repeat from * around 2 more times; join with a sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (4 corners, 8 sc, 12 ch 3 sp)
Round 7: Ch 1, dc in next 3 dc, (SECOND CORNER), *dc into next 3 dc, work 4 dc into next ch 3 sp, dc in next sc, work 5 dc into the next ch 3 sp, dc in the next sc, work 4 dc into next ch 3 sp, dc into next 3 dc, work (SECOND CORNER),* 2 more times; join with a sl st into 1st dc. (100 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)
Round 8: Ch 1, dc in same dc, BLO dc in next 4 dc, *(SECOND CORNER), BLO dc in each dc across,* repeat from * 3 more times; join with a sl st in 1st dc. (116 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)
Round 9: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 6 sts, *work 3 hdc in ch-2 sp, hdc in each st across,* repeat from * around; join with a sl st in top of 1st hdc. (128 hdc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Looking Ahead:
Congratulations on completing the Sweet Water Square – the third square in our Crochet Along! Stay tuned for next week’s pattern, where we’ll be adding even more exciting designs to your crochet project. The fun has just begun, and we’re thrilled to crochet along with you every step of the way.
Get the Sweet Water Square Pattern
You can grab the pattern from my online shops below: perfect for blankets, cushions, or other crochet projects!
- 🛒 Grab from the American Crochet Shop
- 🛒 Shop on Etsy
- 🛒 Get it on Ravelry
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XO, Mistie
