Here’s a pattern for a different and easy crochet square:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors (Color A and Color B)
- Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn weight
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sp: space
Note: This pattern is worked in the round.
Instructions:
Round 1: With Color A, start by making a magic ring. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), work 11 hdc into the ring. Pull the tail end to tighten the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch-2. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in the same st as the join. 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st Repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch-2. (18 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the same st as the join. 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st Repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch-2. (24 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the same st as the join. 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st Repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch-2. (30 sts)
Round 5: Switch to Color B. Ch 2, 1 dc in the same st as the join. Skip 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st (corner made), skip 2 sts, 1 dc in the next st Repeat from * to * around, omitting the last dc of the final repeat. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch-2. (36 sts: 4 corners, 8 dc on each side)
Round 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across to the next corner, 3 sc in the corner sp Repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. Fasten off Color B. (40 sts: 4 corners, 10 sc on each side)
Round 7: Switch back to Color A. Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across to the next corner, 3 sc in the corner sp Repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. Fasten off Color A. (44 sts: 4 corners, 11 sc on each side)
And there you have it! You’ve completed a different and easy crochet square. You can make multiple squares in different colors and join them together to create various projects such as blankets, cushions, or even garments. Have fun experimenting with colors and combinations!
