Crochet Adorable Square
If you're looking to add a touch of handmade charm to your home decor or wardrobe, consider crocheting an adorable square. Crocheting squares can be a fun and relaxing way to express your creativity while also honing your crochet skills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, there are endless possibilities when it comes to designing and crocheting squares. You can choose from a wide range of colors, textures, and patterns to create a unique and eye-catching square that will surely impress. You can use crocheted squares to make blankets, scarves, coasters, potholders, and even clothing items like sweaters or vests. The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to incorporating crocheted squares into your crafting projects. So, grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and get ready to create some adorable squares that will add a special touch to your handmade creations.
Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
- I hook
Size: 6" square
Note: I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook.
Directions:
Rnd 1: Ch 4 (make your 1st ch a little looser), 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2. (3 dc, ch 2) in the same ch 3 more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 4.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in the same ch as the joining st. Sc in each dc around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in the same sc as the joining st, ch 3, skip next sc, sc in the next sc, ch 3, skip next sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in corner ch-2 space. *(ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc) 2 times, ch 3, skip next sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in corner ch-2 space. Repeat from * 2 more times. Ch 3, skip next sc, join with a sc to 1st sc.
Rnd 4: Sl st into the 1st ch-3 loop, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same loop, ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 loop. *ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 loop. Repeat from * 2 more times. Ch 1, join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in the same ch as the joining st. Sc in each dc and ch-1 space around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in the same sc as the joining st, ch 3. *(skip next sc, sc in the next sc, ch 3) across side. (sc, ch 3, sc) in the corner ch-2 space, ch 3. Repeat from * 3 more times. (ch 3, skip next sc, sc in the next sc) across side to beginning. Ch 3, join with a sl st to the 1st sc.
Rnd 7: Sl st into the 1st ch-3 loop, (ch 3, 2dc) in same ch-3 loop, ch 1. *(skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1) across side. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the corner ch-3 loop, ch 1. Repeat from * 3 more times. (skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1) across to beginning. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.
Rnd 8: Repeat Rnd 5.
Rnd 9: Repeat Rnd 6.