2021 Cal Block #17 by Kirsten Holloway Designs

This is block #17 of our 2021 Stash Busting Crochet Along. The Secret Garden Square features a lovely floral motif designed by Kirsten at Kirsten Holloway Designs.

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Crocheting with friends is more fun! Join my crochet group on Facebook and show of your squares, chat with other crocheters and get your crochet questions answered. 

Here is the original square made by Kirsten. Mine is pictured below.

Pattern Notes

You are in for a treat today. I love Kirsten’s patterns they are always so pretty and feminine. This square is no exception. Kirsten was so generous with this square pattern that she even included a 2^nd more textured option! You see this bonus square at the link to her pattern below.

I made the original version. I did not find this pattern difficult. Kirsten offers some tips throughout and has a quick photo tutorial on her website on how to work the crossed double crochet increase.

Sizing: My square ran a little big so I stopped early after round 12 to leave room to block my ripples out. I did 3 rounds of single crochet at the end to get it to the correct size.

Here’s what I did:

I used my 5mm Furls Streamline Swirl Hook (my new favorite!) and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn.

Rnd 1-2: silver grey

Rnd 3-5: fisherman

Rnd 6-7: linen

Rnd 8: taupe

Rnd 9: silver grey

Rnd 10-12: Fisherman

1^st Single crochet rnd: fisherman – I followed instructions for round 13 omitting the dc shells in the corners and sc in each st instead, being sure to place a (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner.

2^nd and 3^rd Single crochet rnd: taupe – sc in each st around, placing (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner

The Pattern

CLICK HERE to see this week’s pattern at Kirsten Holloway Designs

Show off your Squares

I can’t wait to see your lovely squares in the group on Facebook. Don’t forget to tag me @theunraveledmitten and use #2021UnraveledCAL in your posts on Instagram. 

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