let’s get you started on a super simple two-color crochet square! This pattern uses basic stitches and easy color changes.
Materials:
- Two colors of yarn (let’s call them Color A and Color B) in the same weight
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn weight
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
Pattern:
Round 1 (Color A): Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Round 2 (Color A): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the ring, ch 2, 3 dc in the ring, ch 2, 3 dc in the ring, ch 2, 3 dc in the ring, ch 2. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (You should now have four 3-dc groups separated by ch-2 spaces.)
Round 3 (Color B): Sl st into the next 2 dc and into the first ch-2 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the same ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the same ch-2 space (corner made). Ch 1, skip the next 3 dc, in the next ch-2 corner space work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Repeat from * two more times. Ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
Round 4 (Color B): Sl st into the next 2 dc and into the first ch-2 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the same ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the same ch-2 space (corner made). Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, in the next ch-2 corner space work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Repeat from * two more times. Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
Round 5 (Color A): Sl st into the next 2 dc and into the first ch-2 corner space. Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch), 1 sc in the same ch-2 space, ch 1, 1 sc in the same ch-2 space (corner made). Sc in each of the next 3 dc, sc in the next ch-1 space, sc in each of the next 3 dc, in the next ch-2 corner space work (sc, ch 1, sc). Repeat from * two more times. Sc in each of the next 3 dc, sc in the next ch-1 space, sc in each of the next 3 dc, join with a sl st to the first sc.
Round 6 (Color A): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each sc across to the next corner ch-1 space. In the corner ch-1 space work (dc, ch 2, dc). Dc in each sc across to the next corner ch-1 space. In the corner ch-1 space work (dc, ch 2, dc). Repeat from * two more times. Dc in each sc across to the beginning. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
Repeat Rounds 3-6, alternating colors every two rounds, to make your square as big as you’d like!
Finishing:
- Fasten off your yarn and weave in all loose ends using your yarn needle.
Video tutorial
Tips for Easy Color Changes:
- When you’re about to make the last yarn over of the last stitch before a color change, drop the current color.
- Pick up the new color and complete the stitch with the new color.
- Carry the unused yarn loosely along the back of your work or cut it and weave in the ends. Carrying can be easier for frequent color changes.
Have fun crocheting your two-color square! Let me know if you have any questions. 😊
