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This is a digital PDF pattern for making a 5 inch Corner to Corner (C2C) popcorn stitch square that has a 3 DC border. A variation of regular C2C crochet, this pattern combines two different stitches: the popcorn stitch and the C2C set of ch-3, 3 dc. The popcorn stitch is made with a set of five double crochet stitches that are joined at the top with a slip stitch. It’s a non-reversible stitch that has a puffy, raised appearance. Because the popcorn stitch is visible from only one side of a crochet piece, the pattern alternates between rows of the popcorn stitch and rows of sets of ch-3, 3 dc. The border of double crochet stitches creates a contrast with the popcorn stitches, along with an easy way to join the square with other squares. This square is very suitable for stash-busting projects.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Written with US standard crochet terms and abbreviations. Requires familiarity and knowledge of C2C crochet and how to make chain stitches, sc, dc stitches stitches. Directions for making the popcorn stitch are included in the pattern.
Materials needed: 34 yards of Worsted weight yarn, a G/4mm crochet hook, and a yarn needle to weave in ends.

(The yarn used for the photos in KnitPick’s Shine Worsted yarn, in colors Sweet Potato and Dandelion.)