The Doric order was one of the three orders of ancient Greek architecture. The other two orders were the Ionic and the Corinthian. The Doric is most easily recognized by the simple circular capitals at the top of columns. It was the earliest and the simplest of the orders.
What you’ll need
You can choose any yarn you like to crochet this square motif. Just to give you an idea of the size, with 6 strand embroidery floss and 2,5 mm crochet hook, the square is about 8 cm (about 3 inches).
You will also need a needle to weave in loose ends and a pair of scissors.
AD-Free, Print Ready PDF version of this pattern is available here.
Instructions
Make a magic ring.
- Round 1:Ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc in the ring, pull the thread end to tighten the ring, join with sl st in 3rd ch of first ch3.
- Round 2:Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 dc, * ch 5, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, join with sl st in 3rd ch of first ch3.
- Round 3:Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 dc, * ch 2, in ch-5 sp work (dc, ch 5, dc), ch 2 **, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * 3 times and from * to ** once more, join with sl st in 3rd ch of first ch3.
- Round 4:Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 dc, * ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, in ch-5 sp work (dc, ch 3, dc), ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2 **, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * 3 times and from * to ** once more, join with sl st in 3rd ch of first ch3.
- Round 5:Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 dc, * (ch 2, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 2, in ch-3 sp work (dc, ch 3, dc), (ch 2, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 2 **, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * 3 times and from * to ** once more, join with sl st in 3rd ch of first ch3.
- Round 6:Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 dc, * (ch 2, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 2, in ch-3 sp work (dc, ch 3, dc), (ch 2, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 2 **, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * 3 times and from * to ** once more, join with sl st in 3rd ch of first ch3.
Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
Abbreviations
| ch | chain |
| dc | double crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sp | space |
| ( ) | work instructions the number of times specified or work instructions in the stitch or space indicated or contains explanatory remarks |
| Â * |
work instructions following * as many times as indicated |
And don’t forget, an ad-free, print ready PDF version of Crochet Doric Square pattern is available for you to purchase, download, and print out. Тhe PDF file contains complete instructions in a clear layout, easy to read and print. It also has active web links with useful information about crochet stitches.
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