Helios Square by Joanita Theron

Helios Square

Crochet
January 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
50 - 75 yards (46 - 69 m)
7 inch (18 cm)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

This Helios Crochet Square is part of the Cassiopeia Crochet Throw that consists of 12 unique star, sun and moon designs, each design made twice to complete a 24 square throw. Helios - Means “sun” in Greek. This was the name of the young Greek sun god, a Titan, who rode across the sky each day in a chariot pulled by four horses.

Supplies/Materials:
Yarn - Vinnis Colours Nikkim (cotton yarn) - approx 50 - 75 yards (40 - 70 meters)
(colors listed below in Pattern Notes); Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3 : Light.
Hook - 3, 50 mm (E) - I used Clover
Scissors
Yarn needle

Abbreviations: US Terminology
CH - chain
SL ST - slip stitch
SC - single crochet (UK - DC)
HDC - half double crochet (UK - HTR)
DC - double crochet (UK - TR)
TR - treble crochet (UK - DTR)

Gauge:
With yarn listed and 3, 50 mm (E) hook final square should measure 7 inches (18 cm).
However gauge is NOT necessary for this project to be perfect but your squares need to be all the same size.

Finished Size:
Squares – 7 inch (18 cm)

Pattern Notes:
Due to the nature of this pattern – the yarn and hook used is only a suggestion and any substitute may be used.
Size of finished product will vary depending on yarn and also size of hook used.