Crochet Birch Square Pattern Guide

The Crochet Birch Square Pattern

The Crochet Birch Square is a delightful pattern that mimics the beautiful texture of birch tree bark. With its intricate design and cozy appearance, this square is perfect for adding a touch of charm to any crochet project. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern will surely bring a smile to your face as you work on creating something special.

Materials

Yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me (weight 5 – bulky)
Salt (4.4 oz/125 g, 137 yd/125 m) – 1 skein

Hook: L/11 – 8.00mm

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Sizing

Finished Dimensions: 8” length x 8” width

Abbreviations (US)

st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
tc – treble crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
bpdc – back post double crochet

Notes

Brackets [ ] indicate directions worked in the same st. For example, sc 5 means sc 1 in five sts; [sc 5] means sc 5 in the same st.

Beginning ch 3 counts as a treble crochet.

Crochet Birch Square (Treesacret Afghan) – Instructions

Birch Square

Make a magic circle.

Round 1: ch 3, *dc 3, tc 1, repeat from * twice, dc 3, sl st in the top of the starting ch 4 (12 dc, 4 tc)

Round 2: ch 3, turn, dc 2 in the same st as the starting ch, *dc 3, [dc 2, tc 1, dc 2] in the tc of the previous row, repeat from * twice, dc 3, [dc 2] in the same st as the starting ch, sl st in the top of the starting ch (28 dc, 4 tc)

Round 3: ch 3, turn, dc 2 in the same st as the starting ch, *dc 7, [dc 2, tc 1, dc 2] in the tc of the previous row, repeat from * twice, dc 7, [dc 2] in the same st as the starting ch, sl st in the top of the starting ch (44 dc, 4 tc)

Round 4: ch 3, turn, dc 2 in the same st as the starting ch, *alternate fpdc and bpdc five times, fpdc, [dc 2, tc 1, dc 2] in the tc of the previous row, repeat from * twice, alternate fpdc and bpdc five times, fpdc, [dc 2] in the same st as the starting ch, sl st in the top of the starting ch (60 dc, 4 tc)

Round 5: ch 3, turn, dc 2 in the same st as the starting ch, *alternate bpdc and fpdc 7 times, bpdc, [dc 2, tc 1, dc 2] in the tc of the previous row, repeat from * twice, alternate bpdc and fpdc seven times, bpdc, [dc 2] in the same st as the starting ch, sl st in the top of the starting ch (76 dc, 4 tc)

You can finish off or add a stitch marker to the sl st to add the next round later.

Block.