Translated from: The Granny Spiral by Patty Crochète
Abbreviations (US terms):ch = chain stitch
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
sl st = slip stitch
You'll need 4 colours of the same weight yarn.
Notes:
* All stitches are worked in the top of each stitch of the previous row, not between the stitches, unless otherwise specified. You could do an interesting variation with using back loops only, or both loops for a smooth finish.
* I don't recommend using the Magic Circle to start this square, as it makes the square rows twist a bit.
* As you stop working with each yarn, pull up a nice big loop or use stitch markers so you don't accidentally undo all your lovely work
* To stop your yarns getting tangled, at the end of each sequence of four colours turn your work ANTI CLOCKWISE to get back to the first colour. If you keep turning the same direction, you'll get an awful mess.
* If you get lost in the Steps 4 and 5 repeats, just remember that in each colour, the (dc, tr) (tr, 2dc) and (2dc, tr) (tr, dc) sequences alternate - just check what you did last corner! The current corner should also be the opposite to the one directly underneath.
STEP 1 - With Colour A, ch 5, sl st into 1st ch to form a ring. Ch 3, 2dc into ring. The 3 chain of each colour is the loop you'll need in Step 3.
STEP 2 - With Colour B, **join to ring. Ch3, 2dc into ring.** Repeat ** to ** for Colours C and D.
STEP 3- With Colour A, **(dc, 2tr, dc) into 3ch loop of next colour.** Repeat ** to ** for Colours B, C and D
STEP 4- With Colour A, **dc into each dc of the previous row. In 1st tr of previous row, (dc, tr). In 2nd tr of previous row, (tr, 2dc).** Repeat ** to ** for Colours B, C and D.
STEP 5- With Colour A, **dc into each dc of the previous row. In 1st tr of previous row, (2dc, tr). In 2nd tr of previous row, (tr, dc).** Repeat ** to ** for Colours B, C and D.
STEP 6- Repeats Steps 4 and 5 until you get to one row short of your desired size.
STEP 7- To Finish: With Colour A, **dc in each dc, dc in 1st treble, dc in 2nd treble. Cut your yarn, leaving a tail for darning in, and pull through the loop on your hook. Weave in end.** Repeat ** to ** for Colours B, C and D. source
