Memories of Yesterday 12" Square by Kirsten Holloway

Memories of Yesterday 12" Square

Crochet
February 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
Wattle stitch section at center of square should measure 3” tall by 9 ¾” wide by row 7.
5.0 mm (H)
220 - 225 yards (201 - 206 m)
12" x 12"
US
English
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This gorgeous, vintage-style square has so much going on! Lacy stitches, puffs and floral accents add texture and keep this project interesting.

This crochet pattern is available for free on my website (visit pattern website link above) or you can download it here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.

Difficulty:
Intermediate

Materials Needed:
225 yds #4 Worsted weight Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Off White, Oatmeal, Cafe, and Bernat Super Value in Primrose, or 4 colors of your choice.
5mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers

Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
FPtr2tog = Front Post treble crochet 2 together
2dc cluster = dc2tog in same st
3dc cluster = dc3tog in same st

Additional Terms:
Puff st: yo, insert hook into st, pull up a loop 4 times, pull through 8 loops, yo pull through 2 loops.
Large puff st: yo, insert hook into st, pull up a loop 5 times, pull through 10 loops, yo pull through 2 loops.
Cluster shell: (3dc cluster, ch 2, 3dc cluster) in same st or sp
V stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch
insert hook into st, yo, draw up a loop, yo, insert hook into same st, draw up a loop, yo pull through all 4 loops on hook. These stitches should be as tall as a sc stitch.
Back bar of sc (not to be confused with back loop) – Instructions: Look at the back of the stitch and locate the short bar that runs horizontal. Work all stitches for that section into this bar.
sp/sps = space/spaces
ch/chs = chain/chains
Prev = previous

Gauge:
Wattle stitch section at center of square should measure 3” tall by 9 ¾” wide by row 7.

Measurements:
12” x 12” when blocked

Additional Notes:
-You’ll begin with the wattle stitch at the middle of the square, then transition into the puff stitches before finally moving into the lace and flowers at the ends. The second end will be worked similarly, starting just before the puff stitches and continuing out to the ends. The trim rounds are then added, followed by surface slip stitching near the rows of puff stitches.
-ch 1 at beginning of row is not counted as a stitch unless otherwise indicated.
-To cut down on the amount of ends you have to work in, carry your working yarn across the row and work the other color over the top of the carried yarn. You will want to do this on the rows with puff stitches, and on the rows with the shells and puffs.
-This pattern includes 2 bonus squares that will harmonize with the original if you want to crochet a blanket from this theme.