Elegant Textured Prayer Square

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approximately 200 yards)
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space

Notes:

• The square is made using a combination of textured stitches and simple chains.
• Feel free to modify yarn weight for a different finish.

Instructions:

Foundation Row:

Ch 42.

Row 1:

In the 4th ch from hook, dc. *Ch 2, skip next 2 ch, dc in next ch.* Repeat from * to * until the end. Ch 2, turn.

Row 2:

Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in next ch 2 sp. *Ch 2, dc in next ch 2 sp.* Repeat from * to * until the end. Ch 2, turn.

Row 3:

In the first st, sc, *ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * until the end. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4:

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next sc. *Ch 2, dc in next sc.* Repeat from * to * until the end. Ch 2, turn.

Repeat Rows 1-4

Continue repeating Rows 1-4 until piece measures about 10". Finish by slip stitching to the first stitch of the last row.

Finishing:

Fasten off and weave in ends. An optional border can be added by sc around the square, with 3 sc in each corner.

Tagging:

This project is perfect for beginners and those looking to create meaningful crochet items suitable for meditation and prayer.