Crochet Vibrant Retro Peace Sign Square Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in cream, black, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
• Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Finished Size:

Approximately 12 x 12 inches

Instructions:

Center Peace Sign:

1. Round 1: Using black yarn, ch 4, sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc)
3. Round 3: With cream yarn, ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (24 dc)
4. Round 4: Ch 3, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next) around. Join. (36 dc)
5. Round 5: With black yarn, create the peace sign shape by working slip stitches along the lines shown in the image.
6. Break yarn and weave in ends.

Surrounding Colors:

6. Round 6: Attach red yarn, ch 3, dc in each st around. Join.
7. Round 7: Work in pattern, change colors every two rounds following this order: orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, until desired border thickness is achieved.

Final Border:

8. Round 13: With black yarn, ch 1, sc in each st around. Make sure to evenly space stitches along the edges.
9. Round 14: Repeat in sc to form a neat border.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Finishing:

Block your square to ensure it lays flat and measures evenly.