Description

With a diameter of approximately 4.5", the primula circle makes a great center for square on an afghan.

Materials and Supplies

Any weight yarn with the appropriate size crochet hook. Our sample was made using worsted weight yarn and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
st(s) = stitch (es)
tr = treble or triple crochet

Craft Instructions

Base ring: Ch 4, join with sl st.
Round 1: Ch 1, 12 sc into ring, join with a sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc into same place inserting hook into back loop of each st work 2 sc into each st to end, sl st to first sc (24 sc).
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, *sk 1 sc, sc into back loop of next sc, ch 2; rep from * to end, sl st to first ch.
Round 4: [1sc, 1dc, 2tr, 1dc, 1sc] into each ch 2 sp, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Printable Instructions

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