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Crochet Clover Afghan Square

Create a charming square afghan using the crochet clover technique. This intricate design features a beautiful clover pattern that adds a touch of elegance to your project. By following a simple set of instructions, you can easily replicate this stunning square to incorporate into your next crochet creation. The clover motif adds a unique and eye-catching element to the overall design, making it a standout piece in any crochet collection. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is sure to challenge and inspire you to create something truly special. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to bring this beautiful clover afghan square to life!

Materials needed:

  • three colors worsted weight yarn (I used Knit Picks Brava worsted in various shades of green for the clover centers and white and orange for the square)
  • US H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook
  • yarn needle and scissors

Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. 

Finished square measures approximately 4¼ × 4¼ in.
CA = green; CB = white; CC = orange.

Make a magic ring with CA (if you prefer you can ch 4 and join in furthest ch from hook to form a ring).

Round 1: *Ch 3, work 3 tr in ring, ch 3, Sl st into ring, rep from * 3 more times, do not turn or fasten off — 4 tr-groupings.

Stitch diagram for center crochet clover

Round 2: Working behind the stitches in Round 1, ch 5, Sl st in next Sl st, rep from * 3 more times, ch 4 and fasten off — 4 ch-5 loops and a ch-4 tail (clover stem).

Round 3: Join CB in 1st ch-5 loop, ch 3 (counts as dc), work [3 dc in, ch 2, work 4 dc] in same ch-5 loop, *work [4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc] in next ch-5 loop, repeat from * twice more, join in top of beginning chain keep the ch-5 tail from Round 2 in front of your work — 32 dc and 4 ch-2 spaces.

Round 4: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in same st as join and each of the next 3 sts, work 3 sc in next ch-2 sp, *work 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, work 3 sc in next ch-2 sp, repeat from * twice more, work 1 sc in next 4 sts, join again keeping the ch-4 tail from Round 2 in front of your work, fasten off — 44 sc.

Round 5: Join CC in same st as join, working back loops only this round, ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in the same st as join and each of the next 4 sts, work 3 sc in next st, *work 1 sc in each of the next 10 sts, work 3 sc in next st, repeat from * twice more, work 1 sc in next 5 sts, join — 52 sc.

Position ch-4 tail from Round 2 (the clover stem) as desired and weave tail to back of square and secure. Weave in ends, block if desired.

Rounds 2 through 5 of afghan square pattern

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