Crochet Priscilla Hewett’s Irish Rose Square: A Step-by-Step Guide

Priscilla Hewett’s Irish Rose Square is a beautiful and intricate crochet pattern that can be used to create a variety of projects, such as blankets, afghans, and pillows. This guide will provide you with a step-by-step tutorial on how to crochet this stunning square, making it perfect for beginners.

Materials You’ll Need

• Worsted weight yarn in your desired color(s)
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Gauge

10 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in single crochet

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• dc – double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• sk – skip
• rep – repeat

Instructions

Round 1

1. Ch 5, sl st in first ch to form a ring.
2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring.
3. Ch 2, *3 dc in ring, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
4. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 2

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 3

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 4

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 5

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 6

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 7

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 8

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 9

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 10

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 11

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 12

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 13

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 14

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 15

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 16

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 17

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 18

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 19

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 20

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 21

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 22

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 23

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 24

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 25

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 26

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 27

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 28

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 29

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 30

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 31

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Round 32

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st as sl st.
2. Ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2*. Rep from * to * 4 times.
3. Sl st in top of first dc. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing

Once you have crocheted your Irish Rose squares, you can join them together to create a larger project. You can use a variety of methods to join the squares, such as single crochet or slip stitch. You can also use different colors of yarn to create a more intricate design.

Priscilla Hewett’s Irish Rose Square is a versatile pattern that can be used to create a variety of beautiful and unique projects. With a little practice, you’ll be able to crochet this stunning square in no time.