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Octagons are just as cool as hexies - whip some up - they're fun :)
I love playing with new shapes. This is my take on the Octagon. Of course, they don't tessellate naturally, so you'll need small squares to fill the gaps.

Posted by Spincushions from Narrawong, Victoria, Australia • Published See Spincushions's 10 projects »
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  • How to make a throw. Octagon Crochet Motif (With Square Joiner Block) - Step 1
    Step 1

    Begin with a magic circle.

    8 dc, ss to first st

  • How to make a throw. Octagon Crochet Motif (With Square Joiner Block) - Step 2
    Step 2

    (dc, ch 1, dc) in each

    (The first dc is of course 3 ch)

  • How to make a throw. Octagon Crochet Motif (With Square Joiner Block) - Step 3
    Step 3

    (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each 1 ch space

    (First dc = 3 ch)

  • How to make a throw. Octagon Crochet Motif (With Square Joiner Block) - Step 4
    Step 4

    (dc, ch 2, dc )in each 2 ch space, dc, htr, dc along sides in between stitches of round 3

    (First dc = 3 ch)

  • How to make a throw. Octagon Crochet Motif (With Square Joiner Block) - Step 5
    Step 5

    3 sc in each 2 ch space, sc in each stitch along the sides.

    Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.

  • How to make a throw. Octagon Crochet Motif (With Square Joiner Block) - Step 6
    Step 6

    To make the small square for filling the gaps, begin with magic circle

    Round 1 : 4 x 3 hdc groups separated by 4 x 2 ch corners
    Round 2 : (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in each 2 ch space,1 hdc in each stitch along sides
    Round 3 : 3 sc in each 2 ch space, 1 sc in each stitch along sides

    These squares will have the same stitch count along the sides as one edge of an octagon.

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pearlshaynea
pearlshaynea · Westfield, Massachusetts, US · 6 projects
great look! thanks for sharing!
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