Triquetra Celtic Knot Afghan Block

The central motif in this unusual block is a triquetra, an unbroken line forming three overlapping loops. It’s a well-known and often-used shape in Celtic culture, and any number of meanings have been ascribed to it over the centuries. The mystique surrounding this shape continues to this day. This intermediate/advanced level pattern makes use of foundation double crochet and non-standard stitch placement, such as long stitches worked into previous rounds, and working into the back bar (the loop behind the back horizontal loop) to create a chain effect on the surface of the fabric.