FREE-Cross and Diamond 12" Square Pattern

Here is a pattern I had up on etsy for a while but it wasn't selling well and I really want people to be able to use it so I decided to make it a free pattern.
It's been tested but it still might have a small error or 2 (I don't think it does though).

If you like it please post a comment!!

Thanks and enjoy!!

Julee of Julee's Quality Crochet www.CroJulee.etsy.com



Diamonds And Crosses 12 inch Square Pattern
By Julee A. Reeves
Finished size: 12" X 12"
Gauge: First 2 Rnds of pattern= 2 Inches 4 ½ Dc= 1 inch
Materials:
Main Color (MC): Approx. 2-2.5 ounces of worsted weight Acrylic yarn
Contrasting Color (CC): Small amount of worsted weight Acrylic yarn to use in rnd 13.
“G” crochet hook or size hook to match gauge (most people say using an "F" crochet hook worked best for them. I crochet REALLY tight so this makes sense).
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends

Stitches Used: Sl St, Ch, Sc, Hdc, Dc, Sc and Hdc in BL’s.

Pattern Notes:
Ch3 counts as beg Dc and Ch4 counts as beg Dc and Ch1. Ch5 in first rnd counts as first Dc and ch2 for corner. In all rnds except for rnd 12 you will be Dc’ing in the chain as if you would be Dc’ing into any other stitch (with top of chain at the top of the hook and with the single little bump on the bottom side of the hook.). In rnd 12 you will be Hdc’ing in the BL of the ch (through the top of the chain leaving one loop empty on the bottom). Doing it that way makes an even line of Front Loops and I think kinda makes the square.

Instructions:
Ch3, Sl St in 3rd Ch from Hk to form loop.
Rnd 1: Ch5, (3 Dc, Ch2) 3 times in loop, 2 Dc in loop, Sl St in top of Ch3.
(12 Dc, 8 Ch)
Rnd 2: Ch3, *(2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner (Ch2 Sp), Dc in next 3 Dc*. Repeat from * to * 3 times.(2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in last 2 Dc, Sl St in top of Ch3 and in next Dc. (28 Dc, 8 Ch)
Rnd 3: Ch3, Dc in next Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 3 Dc, Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in next 3 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 2 Dc, (Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc) 2 times, Dc in next Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 3 Dc, Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in next 3 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 2 Dc, Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc, Ch1, skip next Dc, Sl St in top of Ch3. (36 Dc, 14 Ch)
Rnd 4: Ch3, Dc in next 3 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 4 Dc, Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in Ch1, Ch1, Skip next Dc, Dc in next 4 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 4 Dc,(Ch1, skip Ch Sp, Dc in Dc) 2 times, Dc in next 3 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 4 Dc,Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in Ch, Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in next 4 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner,Dc in next 4 Dc, Ch1, Skip next ch sp, Dc in Dc, Ch1, Sl St in top of Ch3. (52 Dc, 16 Ch)
Rnd 5: Ch3, Dc in next 5 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 5 Dc, (Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in ch) 2 times, Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in next 5 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 6 Dc,(Ch1, Skip ch sp, Dc in Dc) 2 times, Dc in next 5 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 5 Dc,(Ch1, Skip next Dc, Dc in Ch) 2 times, Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in next 5 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc)in corner, Dc in next 6 Dc,Ch1, skip next Ch sp, Dc in Dc, Ch1, Sl St in top of Ch3. (66 Dc, 18 ch)
Rnd 6: Ch3, Dc in next 7 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 6 Dc, (Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in ch) 3 times, Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in next 6 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 8 Dc,(Ch1, skip next Ch Sp, Dc in Dc) 2 times, Dc in next 7 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 6 Dc,(Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in Ch) 3 times, Ch1, Skip next Dc, Dc in next 6 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc)in corner, Dc in next 8 Dc, Ch1, Skip next Ch Sp, Dc in Dc, Ch1, Skip next Ch Sp, Sl St in top of Ch3.
(80 Dc, 20 Ch)
Rnd 7: Ch4, skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc, Ch1, Skip next Dc, Dc in next 6 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc)in corner, Dc in next 9 sts (including Ch), (Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in Ch) 3times, Dc in next 8 Dc,(2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 6 Dc, (Ch1, skip next st, Dc in Dc) 6 times, Dc in next 5 Dc,(2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 9 sts (including Ch), (Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in Ch) 3 times, Dc in next 8 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 6 Dc,(Ch1, skip next st, Dc in Dc) 3 times, Ch1, skip next Ch Sp, Sl St in top of Ch3 of beginning Ch4. ( 90 Dc, 26 Ch)
Rnd 8: Ch3, Dc in next 11 sts (including Ch), (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 12 sts(including Ch), (Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in Ch) 2 times, Dc in next 11 sts (including Ch), (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 12 sts (including Ch),(Ch1, skip next Ch Sp, Dc in Dc) 2 times,Dc in next 11 sts (including Ch), (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 12 sts (including Ch),(Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in Ch) 2 times, Dc in next 11 sts (including Ch), (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner,Dc in next 12 sts (including Ch), Ch1, skip next Ch Sp, Dc in Dc, Ch1, Skip Ch Sp, Sl St in top of
Ch3. (116 Dc, 16 ch)
Rnd 9: Ch3, Dc in next 13 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 15 sts (including Ch), Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in next 15 sts (including Ch), (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 14 Dc,(Ch1, skip next Ch Sp, Dc in Dc) 2 times, Dc in next 13 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 15 sts (including Ch), Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in next 15 sts (including Ch), (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 14 Dc, Ch1, skip next Ch Sp, Dc in next Dc, Ch1, skip next Ch1 Sp, Sl St in top of Ch3.
(134 Dc, 14 Ch)
Rnd 10:Ch3, Dc in next 15 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 35 sts (including Ch),(2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 34 sts (including Ch), (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 35 sts (including Ch), (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, Dc in next 19 sts (including Ch), Sl St in top of Ch3 of beginning Ch4.(156 Dc, 8 Ch)
Rnd 11: Ch4, skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc, (Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc) 7 times, Ch1, skip next Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner, * (Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in Dc) 19 times, Ch1, skip next Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in corner*. Repeat from *to* 3 times, (Ch1, skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc) 10 times, Ch1, skip next Dc, Sl St in top of Ch3. (92 Dc, 88 Ch)
NOTE: Next 3 rnds are worked in Back Loops only.
Rnd 12: Ch2, *Hdc in BL of each Ch and Dc to corner, Hdc in1st Ch of corner, Ch2, 2 Hdc in 2nd Ch of corner*. Repeat from * to* 4 times. Hdc in last 12 dc and 11 Ch. Sl St in top of Ch2 (instead of yarning over and bringing MC through, pull CC through and leave a 6 inch end for weaving in later DO NOT fasten off MC. Carry in back.).
(188 Hdc, 8 Ch)
Rnd 13: Ch1, *Sc in same St as Sl St and in each Hdc to corner, Sc in 1st Ch of corner, Ch2, Sc in 2nd Ch of corner*. Repeat from * to* 4 times, Sc in last 26 Sc Hdc, Sl St in top of 1st Sc (instead of yarning over and bringing CC through, pull MC through and leave a 6 inch end for weaving in later. Fasten off CC and leave 6 inch end for weaving in later). (196 Sc, 8 Ch)
Rnd 14: Ch1, *Sc in same St as Sl St and in each Sc to corner, Sc in 1st Ch of corner, Ch2, Sc in 2nd Ch of corner*. Repeat from * to * 4 times, Sc in last 28 Sc, Sl St in top of first sc. (204 Sc, 8 Ch)
Fasten Off. Weave in all ends.