Gerbera - 6" Square

The center of this square is inspired by the gerbera flower.

Skills used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet Working in rounds, increasing, and joining new colors Crocheting in the back or front loop only Bobble, post stitch (written explanations are provided in pattern)

Materials Medium weight yarn in 2 colors (30-35 yds/27.5-32 m in each color). Sample uses Lion Brand Heartland (100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g/251 yds/230 m) in Shenandoah (CA) and Lion Brand Heartland (100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g/251 yds/230 m) in Joshua Tree (CB).

I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Yarn needle.

Gauge 1 square in pattern = 6” (15.25 cm) square. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

This pattern uses U.S. abbreviations.