Crochet Kittery Square: A Creative and Versatile Pattern for All Skill Levels

The Crochet Kittery Square is a delightful pattern that brings a touch of charm and creativity to your crafting projects. With its intricate design and versatility, this square offers endless possibilities for creating beautiful blankets, pillows, and more. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is a fantastic choice to hone your skills and add a handmade touch to your home decor.

Materials Needed

• Small amounts of 3 different colors of acrylic worsted weight yarn (e.g., yellow, white, and orange)
• Size H/8 (5mm) aluminum crochet hook
• Yarn needle

Yarn Thickness and Gauge

• Yarn Thickness:

  4mm

• Gauge:

  4 double crochet (dc) = 1 inch

• Finished Size:

  6 inches x 6 inches

• Skill Level:

  Beginner

Instructions

Round 1

RND 1: With color 1, chain 4 (Ch4), join with a slip stitch (slst) to the first chain to form a ring. Chain 3 (Ch3), dc in the ring. Ch3. *2dc in the ring. Ch3. Repeat from * 2 times more. Join with slst to the top of Ch3.

Round 2

RND 2: Ch3, dc in the same stitch as the slst. Ch2. 2dc in the next dc. Ch1. Sc in the next ch3 space. Ch1. *2dc in the next dc. Ch2. 2dc in the next dc. Ch1. Sc in the next ch3 space. Ch1. Repeat from * around. Join with slst to the top of Ch3. Fasten off color 1.

Round 3

RND 3: Join color 2 in any ch2 space. Sc in the same space. 3dc in the next ch1 space. Ch3. 3dc in the next ch1 space. *Sc in the next ch2 space. 3dc in the next ch1 space. Ch3. 3dc in the next ch1 space. Repeat from * around. Join with slst to the first sc. Fasten off color 2.

Round 4

RND 4: Join color 3 to the same stitch as slst. Ch1. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. 2sc, ch2, 2sc in the next ch3 corner space. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. *Sc in the next sc. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. 2sc, ch2, 2sc in the next ch3 corner space. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join with slst to Ch1.

Round 5

RND 5: Ch3, dc in the same stitch as slst. Ch1. Skip the next sc. (2dc in the next sc. Ch1. Skip the next sc. 2dc in the next sc. Ch1. Skip the next sc. 2dc, ch2, 2dc in the next ch2 corner space. Ch1. Skip the next sc. 2dc in the next sc. Ch1. Skip the next sc. 2dc in the next sc. Ch1. Skip the next sc.) *2dc in the next sc. Repeat between () once. Repeat from * around. Join with slst to the top of Ch3. Fasten off color 3.

Round 6

RND 6: Join color 2 to the first ch1 space to the left of where you joined with a slst. Ch3. (Sc in the next ch1 space. Ch2. Sc in the next ch1 space. Ch2. Sc, ch2, sc in the next ch2 corner space. Ch2. Sc in the next ch1 space. Ch2. Sc in the next ch1 space. Ch2. Sc in the next ch1 space. Ch2.) *Sc in the next ch1 space. Repeat between () once. Repeat from * around. Join with slst to the first ch of Ch3.

Round 7

RND 7: Slst into the first ch2 space. Ch2. Hdc in the same space. 2hdc in each of the next 2 ch2 spaces. 2hdc, ch2, 2hdc in the next ch2 corner space. 2hdc in each of the next 3 ch2 spaces. *2hdc in each of the next 3 ch2 spaces. 2hdc, ch2, 2hdc in the next ch2 corner space. 2hdc in each of the next 3 ch2 spaces. Repeat from * around. Join with slst to the top of Ch2. Fasten off and weave ends into the back of the work.