Secret Garden 12" Square

This floral 12" square pattern comes in 2 different designs! Both squares have the same stitch count on each side so you can easily interchange them or even create a blanket by mixing and matching. ***This crochet pattern is available for FREE on my website, (visit pattern website link above), or you can download it here on Ravelry as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF.*** **Difficulty:** Easy/Intermediate **Materials Needed:** 5mm (H) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge 135-150 yds #4 worsted weight Red Heart With Love in Eggshell, or Red Heart Super Saver in Frosty Green or the color of your choice. Yarn needle Scissors (Optional) Stitch markers **Stitches Used:** ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet dc = double crochet **Additional Terms:** *3dc cluster:* YO, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, YO, draw through 2 loops (1st stitch of cluster made), YO, insert hook into same st, pull up a loop, YO draw through 2 loops (2nd st of cluster made), YO, insert hook into same st, pull up a loop, YO draw through 2 loops (3rd st of cluster made), YO, draw through all loops on hook. *3tr cluster:* YO twice, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, YO, draw through 2 loops, YO, draw through 2 loops (1st stitch of cluster made), YO twice, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, YO, draw through 2 loops, YO, draw through 2 loops (2nd st of cluster made), YO twice, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, YO, draw through 2 loops, YO, draw through 2 loops (3rd st of cluster made), YO, draw through all loops on hook. *Cross stitch (Crossed double crochet):* sk st, dc in next st, cross over st just made, dc in skipped st. *Cross Stitch increase (Crossed double crochet increase):* sk st, dc in next st, cross over st just made, dc in skipped st, dc in the next unworked st (do not skip!), cross over st just made and dc in prev st (it will already have a dc in it, this is ok). (See picture tutorial at bottom of pattern if you are stuck). st/sts = stitch/stitches sp/sps = space/spaces **Gauge:** Circle measures 7” across after round 8 **Measurements:** 12” by 12” when finished **Additional Notes:** -ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch.