Larksfoot Inspired 12″ Square | Free Pattern – The KCACO-UK CAL

I was chatting with my friend Kimberlie about the KCACO-UK CAL that was about to begin and she mentioned they needed a few more spots filled. Immediately, my wheels started turning and I volunteered myself to join.

My first attempt looked great, but I did not like the pulling that was required for blocking, so I worked out a second version and adjusted the stitches so it came out perfect! I hope you all like it too!

You can follow this pattern here in this post, or download the pdf file by clicking on the title directly below. Follow the CAL over on Heather’s blog: Keep Calm and Crochet on UK

Larksfoot Inspired 12 Square

An original pattern by
Michelle Warwick : From Home
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Materials

Two or more colours of #4 worsted weight yarn (I used Vanna’s Choice)
J (6.00 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry Needle for weaving ends

Gauge

7 dc and 3 rows = 2”

Stitches and Terms

Mc = Magic Circle
Rnd = Round
Ch = Chain
Sc = Single Crochet
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
Dc = Double Crochet
Skst = Skip Stitch
Ss = Slip Stitch
Fo = Fasten Off
St(s) = Stitch(es)

Special Stitches/Instructions

Sk3st: In this pattern, sk3st means you will skip one stitch, a chain and then another stitch, for a total of three skipped “stitches”.

Ldc: To complete a Long Double Crochet (UK Long Treble), yarn over, insert hook in the skipped stitch of previous round, draw up a loop loosely (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two (1 loop on hook).

Ltc: To complete a Long Triple Crochet (UK Long Double Treble), yarn over twice, insert hook in the skipped stitch from two rounds before, draw up a loop loosely (4 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two (1 loop on hook).

The pattern of (ldc, ltc, ldc) is one larksfoot stitch. This pattern was created using a J hook, but I highly recommend you check your tension and gauge as you crochet this square. After four rows, your square should measure 4” wide. If you are off, I recommend you change your hook size up or down to get to the proper size. *Note* It is very important you begin this square with a chain five leaving the centre open slightly. Any other method of closing the centre will result in pulling on your stitches, making blocking difficult.

Pattern

Rnd One: Ch 5, slip stitch into first ch to create a circle (see *note*), ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), working these stitches into the ring: 2dc, *ch 2, 3dc.* Repeat * * two times, ch 2, join to the top of ch 3, fo. Weave in ends. (12 dc, 4 ch 2 corners)

Rnd Two: Join with a ss in any ch 2 corner, ch 3, dc in same corner, *ch 2, 2dc in same corner, dc, ch 1, skst, dc, 2dc in corner* Repeat * * two times, ch 2, 2 dc, dc, ch 1, skst, dc, join to the top of ch 3, fo. Weave in ends. (24 dc, 4 ch 1 sp, 4 ch 2 corners)

Rnd Three: Join with a ss in any ch 2 corner, ch 3, dc in same corner, *ch 2, 2dc in same corner, dc x 2, ch 3, sk3st, dc x 2, 2dc in corner* Repeat * * two times, ch 2, 2dc in same corner, dc x 2, ch 3, sk3st, dc x 2, join to top of ch 3, fo. Weave in ends. (32 dc, 4 ch 3 sp, 4 ch 2 corners)

Rnd Four: Join with a ss in any ch 2 corner, ch 1 (counts as first sc here and throughout), sc in same corner, *ch 2, 2sc in same corner, hdc x 4, Ldc, Ltc, Ldc, hdc x 4, 2sc in corner* Repeat * * two times, ch 2, 2 sc in same corner, hdc x 4, Ldc, Ltc, Ldc, hdc x 4, join to top of ch 1, fo. Weave in ends. Note: See photo tutorial on page 8 to see the completed Larksfoot Stitch. (16 sc, 32 hdc, 4 larksfoot sts, 4 ch 2 corners)

Rnd Five: Join with a ss in any ch 2 corner, ch 3, dc in same corner, *ch 2, 2dc in same corner, dc x 3, ch 1, skst, dc x 7, ch 1, skst, dc x 3, 2dc in corner,* Repeat * * two times, ch 2, 2dc in same corner, dc x 3, ch 1, skst, dc x 7, ch 1, skst, dc x 3, join, fo. Weave in ends. (68 dc, 8 ch 1 sp, 4 ch 2 corners)

Rnd Six: Join with a ss in any ch 2 corner, ch 3, dc in same corner, *ch 2, 2dc in same corner, dc x 4, ch 3, sk3st, dc x 5, ch 3, sk3st, dc x 4, 2dc in corner* Repeat * * two times, ch 2, 2dc in same corner, dc x 4, ch 3, sk3st, dc x 5, ch 3, sk3st, dc x 4, join, fo. Weave in ends. (68 dc, 8 ch 3 sp, 4 ch 2 corners)

Rnd Seven: Join with a ss in any ch 2 corner, ch 1, sc in same corner, *ch 2, 2sc in same corner, hdc x 6, Ldc, Ltc, Ldc, hdc x 5, Ldc, Ltc, Ldc, hdc x 6, 2sc in corner* Repeat * * two times, ch 2, 2sc in same corner, hdc x 6, Ldc, Ltc, Ldc, hdc x 5, Ldc, Ltc, Ldc, hdc x 6, join, fo. Weave in ends. (16 sc, 68 hdc, 8 larksfoot sts, 4 ch 2 corners)

Rnd Eight: Join with a ss in any ch 2 corner, ch 3, dc in same corner, *ch 2, 2dc in same corner, dc x 5, ch 1, skst, dc x 7, ch 1, skst, dc x 7, ch 1, skst, dc x 5, 2dc in corner* Repeat * * two times, ch 2, 2dc in same corner, dc x 5, ch 1, skst, dc x 7, ch 1, skst, dc x 7, ch 1, skst, dc x 5, join, fo. Weave in ends. (112 dc, 12 ch 1 sp, 4 ch 2 corners)

Rnd Nine: Join with a ss in any ch 2 corner, ch 3, dc in same corner, *ch 2, 2dc in same corner, dc x 6, ch 3, sk3st, dc x 5, ch 3, sk3st, dc x 5, ch 3, sk3st, dc x 6, 2dc in corner* Repeat * * two times, ch 2, 2dc in same corner, dc x 6, ch 3, sk3st, dc x 5, ch 3, sk3st, dc x 5, ch 3, sk3st, dc x 6, join, fo. Weave in ends. (104 dc, 12 ch 3 sp, 4 ch 2 corners)

Rnd Ten: Join with a ss in any ch 2 corner, ch 1, sc in same corner, *ch 2, 2sc in same corner, hdc x 8, Ldc, Ltc, Ldc, hdc x 5, Ldc, Ltc, Ldc, hdc x 5, Ldc, Ltc, Ldc, hdc x 8, 2sc in corner* Repeat * * 2 times, ch 2, 2sc in same corner, hdc x 8, Ldc, Ltc, Ldc, hdc x 5, Ldc, Ltc, Ldc, hdc x 5, Ldc Ltc, Ldc, hdc x 8, join, fo. Weave in ends. (16 sc, 104 hdc, 12 larksfoot sts, 4 ch 2 corners)

Rnd Eleven: Join with a ss in any ch 2 corner, ch 1, sc in same corner, *ch 2, 2sc in same corner, sc x 39, 2sc in corner* Repeat * * two times, ch 2, 2sc in same corner, sc x 39, join, fo. Weave in ends. (172 sc, 4 ch 2 corners)