let’s get this “WHAT PERFECTION IS THIS EASY TO MAKE SQUARE” whipped up! Here’s a pattern that’s designed to be straightforward and satisfying:
What You’ll Need:
- Worsted weight yarn in your favorite color
- Crochet hook (size H-8 or 5mm is a good starting point, but adjust based on your yarn and tension)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
Let’s Get Started!
Round 1: Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Round 2: 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 clusters of 3 dc separated by ch-2 spaces.)
Round 3: Sl st into the next 2 dc and into the first ch-2 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch-2 space. Ch 1, skip the next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 corner space. Repeat from * two more times. Ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (You’ve now got four corner “shells” of 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, separated by ch-1 spaces.)
Round 4: Sl st into the next 2 dc and into the first ch-2 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch-2 space. Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 corner space. 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: Sl st into the next 2 dc and into the first ch-2 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch-2 space. Ch 1, 3 dc in each ch-1 space across to the next corner, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 corner space. Repeat from * two more times. Ch 1, 3 dc in each ch-1 space across to the beginning, ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
Keep Going!
You can continue adding rounds following the pattern of Round 5. In each subsequent round, you’ll work a corner “shell” (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each ch-2 corner space from the previous round, and you’ll work clusters of 3 dc in each of the ch-1 spaces along the sides, separated by ch-1 spaces.
Finishing:
Once your square is the desired size, fasten off your yarn and weave in the ends.
Video tutorial
Why it’s (Hopefully!) Perfection and Easy:
- Simple Stitches: It primarily uses double crochet, which is a fundamental and quick stitch.
- Consistent Structure: The pattern for each round is very similar, making it easy to memorize.
- Clear Corners: The ch-2 spaces at the corners make it obvious where to work your increases, ensuring your square stays square.
