Citrus Spray Afghan Square
Update: Please note that I wrote this post long before I knew how to successfully convert UK stitches to US stitches. I am leaving the pattern up for those in a similar situation, that are just starting out and don’t have the US version or just want a bigger square and are not sure how to extend the pattern.
I altered this square from one of Jan Eaton’s squares in 200 Crochet Blocks, but it was a book from the UK. I tried to convert the stitches, but didn’t use a conversion chart, so this is my version of her square. I think hers was called Sunray, but because of the color and design I’ve named mine Citrus Spray.
Again, I needed it to be twice the size of the pattern itself. This one was fairly easy to adjust by just continuing the pattern in each round. Your finished square will be 12″ square.
Citrus Spray
Finished Size: 12” square
Materials: Lion Brand FUN
· “Orange” – 2 skeins
· Size “H” crochet hook
ch 4.
Row 1: tr in 4th ch from hook, ch2,* (2tr, ch2), repeat from * 6 times, slip stitch to top of beg ch4.
Row 2: ch3, 2dc in next tr, ch2,* (dc in next tr, 2dc in next tr, ch2), repeat from * 6 times, slip stitch to top of beg ch3.
Row 3: ch3, 3dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch2, * dc in next dc, 3dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch2, repeat from * around, slip stitch in top of beg ch3.
Row 4: ch3, 2edc in next dc, sc in next 3 dc, sc in next ch2 sp, sc in next 3 dc, 2edc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch3,* dc in next dc, 2edc in next dc, sc in next 3 dc, sc in next ch2 sp, sc in next 3 dc, 2edc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch3, repeat from * around, slip stitch to top of beg ch3.
Row 5: ch3, 2dc in same stitch as beg ch, dc in next 5 sts, ch2, skip next sc, dc in next 5 sts, 3dc in next st, ch3, * 3dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, ch2, skip next sc, dc in next 5 sts, 3dc in next st, ch3, repeat from * around, slip stitch to top of beg ch3
Row 6: ch3, 2dc in same sp as beg ch, dc in next 7 sts, ch2, skip ch2 sp, dc in next 7 sts, 3dc in next st, * ch3, 3dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts, ch2, skip ch2 sp, dc in next 7 sts, 3dc in next st, repeat from * around, slip stitch to top of beg ch3.
Row 7: ch3, 2dc in same sp as beg ch, dc in next 9 dc, ch2, skip ch2 sp, dc in next 9 dc, 3dc in next dc, * ch3, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 9 dc, ch2, skip ch2 sp, dc in next 9 dc, 3dc in next dc, repeat from * around, slip stitch to top of beg ch3.
Row 8: ch3, 2dc in same sp as beg ch, dc in next 11 dc, ch2, skip ch2 sp, dc in next 11 dc, 3dc in next dc, * ch3, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 11 dc, ch2, skip ch2 sp, dc in next 11 dc, 3dc in next dc, repeat from * around, slip stitch to top of beg ch3.
Row 9: ch3, 2dc in same sp as beg ch, dc in next 13 dc, ch2, skip ch2 sp, dc in next 13 dc, 3dc in next dc, * ch3, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 13 dc, ch2, skip ch2 sp, dc in next 13 dc, 3dc in next dc, repeat from * around, slip stitch to top of beg ch3.
Row 10: ch1, sc in each stitch around, with 1sc in ch2 sp, and 3sc in corner sps, slip stitch to top of beg ch3.
Fasten off.
Happy Crocheting!
>love the color..after seeing all the pretty squares I have seen, I think I am going to have to make some for myself
The second page to your Citrus Spray Afghan is not printing
I am having trouble with the i and j on my e-mail it should be jsmitchell.knit@yahoo.com Thanks for your patience.
It is my third page I made a mistake. Please let me know. My e-mail
want print right it is jsmitchell.knit@yahoo.com Thanks
I don’t know much about computers, so I’m not sure why only one page won’t print (no one else has said anything). I’ll email you a copy of the pattern and see if you can get it to print that way.
what is edc? on row 4
It is an extended double crochet. I have a tutorial on how to do the edc in my Stitch Guide section. Here is the link:
https://ambassadorcrochet.com/2010/09/27/extended-double-crochet-stitch-of-the-week/
What do tr, sps, sp, and sts mean?
tr = treble
sps = spaces
sp = space
sts = stitches
Here is a great list of abbreviations that I have.
https://ambassadorcrochet.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=2210&action=edit
I see no where to print this pattern
I’ve added a print button. You should be all set now. Thanks!
Just found and made this, turned out great. Thanks!
Hey I loveee this pattern!! and I’m not entirely sure..maybe I missed something as I started crocheting just a few months back..but my square doesn’t turn out the same as yours. Is it because there should be 7 repeats instead of 6 in Round 1??
Please lemme know what I’ve done wrong…thankies :)
I’ll break down the steps of round 1. Maybe it will be easier to understand that way.
1) You begin with a ch4, then you treble in the 4th ch from the hook, ch2. (1st section made)
2) (2tr, ch2) in the 4th chain from the hook. (2nd section made)
3) repeat the (2tr, ch2) 6 more times. That will give you a total of 8 sections.
Let me know if you still need help.
Question about 2)
How can u crochet in fourth chain from the hook if you just chain 2?
Sorry, I’m not sure what you’re referring to. The very beginning says chain 4. If you’re referring to line 2, I don’t see where it says to crochet in 4th chain. Can you clarify so I can try to help you? Thanks.
II chose to make a 6 inch square. ending at round 5. It turned out beautifully.
Awesome! I love to hear how others take something and make it their own.
the 1st row is off by a set of trebles ,if you only do 6 tbs uhave 7 total,,,,,there is 8 sets on ur first row,,, count and u will see ,i even expanded the photo
The beginning ch4 & 1st tr would be one. The directions (2tr, ch2) would be the second. Then it says, “repeat from * 6 times.” That makes 8. Unless I’m missing something. I’ll have it read “6 more times” and maybe that will be less confusing.
on row 4 instructions tell me to make 2edc in next dc. what is edc ?
Hi Judy, I’m assuming by your comment after this one that you found the edc tutorial, but let me know if you still need help with it.
Question: After you pcs. are made what kind of edging did you use after you sewed pcs. together?
I made this square for a swap I was in so I didn’t make a whole afghan. You could either whip stitch them together, or sc them together.