This week we have the extra rounds for Log Cabin Square by Tracey Driver of Bluebird and Daisy. The final stitch count per side is 42 stitches. We have previously used this document….. so you may already have it saved or printed.

If you haven’t…… here it is:

And of course for my techy friends….. on screen is just a scroll away……

US TERMS 3 Extra Rounds for squares ending with 42sts per side plus ch1, ch2 or ch3 in each corner

US Stitch Abbreviations

• sc – single crochet
• ch-sp – chain space
• ch – chain
• slst – slip stitch
• st/sts – stitch/stitches

NOTES:

❖ if you will be using the same color for all 3 rounds you may slip stitch into the ch-sp and follow the instructions for the remainder of the round starting with “ch1”.

❖ you may also use a Standing Single Crochet (hdc, dc) to start your round instead of the “ch1, sc”.

❖ you may adjust the length of your stitches to half double crochet (hdc) or double crochet (dc) instead of the single crochet (sc) as stated in the instructions to achieve the same size in all squares.

Round 1: Join in any corner ch-sp, ch1, *(sc, ch2, sc) in corner ch-sp, sc in next 42 sts* 4 times, slst to 1st sc, fasten off and weave in ends. (44 sts, ch2) per side

Round 2: Join in any corner ch-sp, ch1, *(sc, ch2, sc) in corner ch-sp, sc in next 44 sts* 4 times, slst to 1st sc, fasten off and weave in ends. (46 sts, ch2) per side

Round 3: Join in any corner ch-sp, ch1, *(sc, ch2, sc) in corner ch-sp, sc in next 46 sts* 4 times, slst to 1st sc, fasten off and weave in ends. (48 sts, ch2) per side

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UK TERMS 3 Extra Rounds for squares ending with 42sts per side plus ch1, ch2 or ch3 in each corner

UK Stitch Abbreviations:

• dc – double crochet
• ch-sp – chain space
• ch – chain
• slst – slip stitch
• st/sts – stitch/stitches

NOTES:

❖ if you will be using the same color for all 3 rounds you may slip stitch into the ch-sp and follow the instructions for the remainder of the round starting with “ch1”.

❖ you may also use a Standing Double Crochet (htr, tr) to start your round instead of the “ch1, dc”.

❖ you may adjust the length of your stitches to half treble crochet (htr) or treble crochet (tr) instead of the double crochet (dc) as stated in the instructions to achieve the same size in all squares.

Round 1: Join in any corner ch-sp, ch1, *(dc, ch2, dc) in corner ch-sp, dc in next 42 sts* 4 times, slst to 1st dc, fasten off and weave in ends. (44 sts, ch2) per side

Round 2: Join in any corner ch-sp, ch1, *(dc, ch2, dc) in corner ch-sp, dc in next 44 sts* 4 times, slst to 1st dc, fasten off and weave in ends. (46 sts, ch2) per side

Round 3: Join in any corner ch-sp, ch1, *(dc, ch2, dc) in corner ch-sp, dc in next 46 sts* 4 times, slst to 1st dc, fasten off and weave in ends. (48 sts, ch2) per side

And we have enjoyed seeing your photos of all of the FATW5 squares…… and we would enjoy seeing the rest of your lovely pieces….. if you haven’t yet shared your photos….. we certainly want to see them!!!!

Until next time,

Happy Crocheting,

Jo💗