Reminiscence 12 Inch Square Free Crochet Pattern

I am so excited to be participating in the #MooglyCAL2023! My 12 inch square pattern is fairly simple and easy to work up. I use a combination of simple stitches with post stitches to create a great texture. Scroll down to check out the FREE crochet pattern for the Reminiscence 12 Inch Square. Happy Crocheting!

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Tamara’s Reminiscence Square:

I absolutely love how Tamara’s Reminiscence Square turned out! The varying shades of gray and white are a gorgeous, classic combination. You can see all about this square and the Moogly CAL here.


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Reminiscence 12 Inch Square

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Skill Level:

Intermediate

Abbreviations:

BPdc – back post double crochet
ch – chain
ch-sp – chain space
dc – double crochet
FPdc – front post double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
() – indicates stitch counts/notes
[] – indicates instructions to be worked in one stitch
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

12 stitches & 6 rows = 4″ (in dc)

Finished Size:

12″ after blocking

Notes:

  • This pattern is written in US terms.
  • Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.
  • Chain stitches are counted in the final stitch count at the end of each round.

Instructions:

With Color A,

Magic Circle, ch 1
Round 1:
Work 8 hdc into the magic circle, join in the beginning hdc with a sl st. (8 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc into first st, [1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc] into next st, *1 hdc into next st, [1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc] into next st; Repeat from * around, join into beginning hdc with a sl st, fasten off. (20 sts)

Join Color B in any ch-2 sp with a sl st
Round 3: Ch 1, [1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc] into the same ch-sp, 1 hdc into each of the next 3 sts, *[1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc] into the next ch-sp 1 hdc into each of the next 3 sts; Repeat from * around, join into beginning hdc with a sl st. (28 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, 1 FPdc around the post of the next st, ch 2, 1 FPdc around the post of the next st, 1 hdc into each of the next 4 sts, *1 FPdc around the post of the next st, ch 2, 1 FPdc around the post of the next st, 1 hdc into each of the next 4 sts; Repeat from * around, join into beginning FPdc with a sl st, fasten off. (32 sts)

Join Color A in any ch-2 sp with a sl st
Round 5: Ch 3, [1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in same ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 6 sts, *[2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] into the next ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 6 sts; Repeat from * around, join into beginning ch-3 with a sl st, fasten off. (44 sts)

Join Color B in any ch-2 sp with a sl st
Round 6: Ch 3, [1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] into the same ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, 1 FPdc around the post of each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, *[2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] into the next ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, 1 FPdc around the post of each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts; Repeat from * around, into beginning ch-3 with a sl st, fasten off. (60 sts)

Join Color A in any ch-2 sp with a sl st
Round 7: Ch 3, [1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] into the same ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts, 1 BPdc around the post of each of the next 10 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts, *[2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] into the next ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts, 1 BPdc around the post of each of the next 10 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts; Repeat from * around, join into beginning ch-3 with a sl st, fasten off. (76 sts)

Join Color B in any ch-2 sp with a sl st
Round 8: Ch 3, [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] into the same ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts, [sk the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 dc into the previously skipped st] 5 times, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts,*[2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] into the next ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts, [sk the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 dc into the previously skipped st] 5 times, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts; Repeat from * around, join into beginning ch-3 with a sl st, fasten off. (96 sts)

Join Color A in any ch-2 sp with a sl st
Round 9: Ch 3, [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] into the same ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts, [sk the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 dc into the previously skipped st] 7 times, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts,*[2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] into the next ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts, [sk the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 dc into the previously skipped st] 7 times, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts; Repeat from * around, join into beginning ch-3 with a sl st, fasten off. (112 sts)

Join Color B in any ch-2 sp with a sl st
Round 10: Ch 3, [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] into the same ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 26 sts,*[2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] into the next ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 26 sts; Repeat from * around, join into beginning ch-3 with a sl st, fasten off. (128 sts)

Join Color A in any ch-2 sp with a sl st
Round 11: Ch 3, [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] into the same ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 30 sts, *[2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] into the next ch-sp, 1 dc into each of the next 30 sts; Repeat from * around, join into beginning ch-3 with a sl st, fasten off. (144 sts)

Join Color B in any ch-2 sp with a sl st
Round 12: Ch 1, [2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc] into same ch-sp, 1 sc into each of the next 34 sts, *[2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc] into the next ch-sp, 1 sc into each of the next 34 sts; Repeat from * around, fasten off, join into beginning sc with an invisible join. (160 sts)

Finish:

  • Fasten off, weave all ends.
  • Wet block to even out square and achieve final size of 12 inches.

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