Ah, a “WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SQUARE!” – I love the enthusiasm! Let’s capture that beauty in crochet. Here’s a pattern that aims for a lovely texture and classic look. Feel free to play with colors in each round to make it truly your own!
“Exclamation Point” Square – 6-Round Pattern
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in your choice of colors (let’s say Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.)
- Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm) or whatever size gives you the gauge you desire.
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet 1
- sp = space
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- beg = beginning
- rep = repeat
Instructions:
Round 1 (Color A):
- Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc 11 in the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the beg ch-3. (12 dc)
Round 2 (Color B):
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in the same st.
- *Ch 1, 2 dc in the next st. Rep from * around.
- Ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beg ch-3. (24 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)
Round 3 (Color C):
- Sl st into the next dc and into the ch-1 sp.
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the same ch-1 sp.
- *Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around.
- Ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beg ch-3. (36 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)
Round 4 (Color A):
- Sl st into the next dc and into the ch-1 sp.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in the same ch-1 sp.
- *Ch 2, skip the next 3 dc, sc in the next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around.
- Ch 2, join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 sc, 12 ch-2 sps)
Round 5 (Color B):
- Sl st into the first ch-2 sp.
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in the same ch-2 sp (corner made).
- *Skip the next sc, in the next ch-2 sp work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Rep from * around.
- Join with a sl st to the top of the beg ch-3. (4 groups of 3 dc separated by ch-2 corners)
Round 6 (Color C):
- Sl st into the next 2 dc and into the ch-2 corner sp.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a st), (sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, dc, hdc, sc) in the corner sp.
- *In the space between the next two 3-dc groups, sc. In the next ch-2 corner sp, work (sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, dc, hdc, sc). Rep from * around.
- In the space between the last 3-dc group and the first corner, sc. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Video tutorial
Tips and Variations:
- Color Play: Don’t be afraid to change colors every round or even within a round for a unique look.
- Texture: You can change the hook size to adjust the density of the fabric. A smaller hook will create a tighter weave.
- Size: To make a larger square, simply add more rounds, maintaining a similar stitch pattern and increasing appropriately in the corners.
- Edging: Once you have your desired size, you can add a final round of single crochet or another decorative edging.
There you have it! A pattern for a square that I hope will indeed make you say, “WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SQUARE!” Happy crocheting! Let me know if you give it a try and how it turns out. I’d love to hear about your color choices and any modifications you make!
