Crochet Afghan Square
Introduction
Crochet Afghan Squares are like little works of art that come together to create a cozy and colorful blanket. They're perfect for adding a personal touch to your home decor or as a heartfelt gift for a loved one. With endless patterns and color combinations to choose from, you can let your creativity run wild and create a truly unique piece. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, working on these squares can be incredibly rewarding and relaxing. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's crochet some magic, one square at a time!
Supplies/Materials
- Yarn – Vinnis Colours – DK Nikkim 100% cotton (50 grams/119 meters)
- Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light.
- Hook – 4.00 mm (G) – Clover
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations: US Terminology
- CH – chain
- SL ST – slip stitch
- SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
- HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
- DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
Gauge
Not necessary for this project to be perfect. However, if you use a different yarn and/or hook sizing will differ. Using the SAME hook and yarn will ensure your squares are consistent in size.
Pattern Notes
Stitch count is important! For completing the blanket, the correct stitch count will ensure a successful joining of squares.
Size
Square – 9 x 9 inches (23 x 23 cm)
Colors
- Approx – 104 – 120 yards (95 – 110 m) for complete square
- A – Natural
- B – Cappuccino
- C – Princess Aqua
- D – Princess Lilac
- E – Seychelles
- F – Purple Mix
Instructions
Round 1
With A – make a magic ring/or CH 4; SL ST into 4th CH from hook to form a ring.
RND 1: CH 2 (this DOES NOT count as a ST); work 12 DC into ring; SL ST into first DC worked. (12 DC) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Round 2
With B – join into any DC.
RND 2: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work 1 DC into SAME DC; work 2 DC into each DC around; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH. (24 DC) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Round 3
With D – join into any DC.
RND 3: Working starting HDC Popcorn (special stitches); CH 4; work HDC Popcorn (special stitches) into SAME DC; CH 4; SKIP next 2 DC; work 1 DC into next DC; CH 4; SKIP next 2 DC.
*Work [HDC Popcorn; CH 4; HDC Popcorn] into next DC; CH 4; SKIP next 2 DC; work 1 DC into next DC; CH 4; SKIP next 2 DC. ** Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into top of starting HDC Popcorn.
(8 HDC Popcorn; 4 DC; 8 x 4 CH spaces; 4 x corner 4 CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Round 4
With A – join into any corner 4 CH space.
RND 4: Working starting HDC Popcorn (special stitches); CH 4; work HDC Popcorn (special stitches) into 4 CH corner space; CH 1; work 1 FPDC around next Popcorn; work 3 DC into next 4 CH space; work 1 DC into next DC; work 3 DC into next 4 CH spaces; work 1 FPDC around next Popcorn; CH 1.
*Work [HDC Popcorn; CH 4; HDC Popcorn] into next 4 CH space; CH 1; work 1 FPDC around next Popcorn; work 3 DC into next 4 CH space; work 1 DC into next DC; work 3 DC into next 4 CH spaces; work 1 FPDC around next Popcorn; CH 1. ** Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into top of starting Popcorn.
(8 x HDC Popcorn; 4 x 4 CH corner spaces; 8 FPDC; 8 x 1 CH spaces; 7 DC on each side = 28 DC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Round 5
With D – join into any corner 4 CH space.
RND 5: Working starting HDC Popcorn (special stitches); CH 4; work HDC Popcorn (special stitches) into 4 CH corner space; CH 1; work 1 FPDC around next Popcorn; work 1 DC into 1 CH space; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; work 1 DC into each of next 7 DC; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; work 1 DC into next 1 CH space; work 1 FPDC around next Popcorn; CH 1.
* Work [HDC Popcorn; CH 4; HDC Popcorn] into next 4 CH space; CH 1; work 1 FPDC around next Popcorn; work 1 DC into 1 CH space; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; work 1 DC into each of next 7 DC; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; work 1 DC into next 1 CH space; work 1 FPDC around next Popcorn; CH 1. ** Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into top of starting Popcorn.
(8 x HDC Popcorn; 4 x 4 CH corner spaces; 16 FPDC; 8 x 1 CH spaces; 9 DC on each side = 36 DC) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Round 6
With A – join into any corner 4 CH space.
RND 6: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work [1 DC; CH 2; 2 DC] into 4 CH corner space; work 1 FPDC around next Popcorn; work 1 DC into 1 CH space; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; work 1 DC into next DC; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; work 1 DC into each of next 3 DC; work 2 DC into next DC; work 1 DC into each of next 3 DC; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; work 1 DC into next DC; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; work 1 DC into 1 CH space; work 1 FPDC around next Popcorn.
*Work [2 DC; CH 2; 2 DC] into 4 CH corner space; work 1 FPDC around next Popcorn; work 1 DC into 1 CH space; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; work 1 DC into next DC; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; work 1 DC into each of next 3 DC; work 2 DC into next DC; work 1 DC into each of next 3 DC; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; work 1 DC into next DC; work 1 FPDC around next FPDC; work 1 DC into 1 CH space; work 1 FPDC around next Popcorn. ** Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(22 STS on each side – 6 FPDC; 16 DC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Round 7
With F – join into any 2 CH corner space.
RND 7: CH 4 (counts as 1 TR); work [1 TR; 2 CH; 2 TR] into 2 CH corner space; work 1 TR into each of the next 22 STS. *Work [2 TR; 2 CH; 2 TR] into 2 CH corner space; work 1 TR into each of the next 22 STS. Repeat from * to ** two more times; SL ST into 4th of 4 CH.
(26 TR on each side = 104 TR)
Round 8
RND 8: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work 1 DC into next TR; work [2 DC; 3 CH; 2 DC] into next 2 CH corner space; work 1 DC into each of next 26 TR.
*Work [2 DC; 3 CH; 2 DC] into next 2 CH corner space; work 1 DC into each of next 26 TR. ** Repeat from * to ** once more; work [2 DC; 3 CH; 2 DC] into next 2 CH corner space; work 1 DC into each TR; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(30 DC on each side = 120 DC) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Round 9
With B – join into any 3 CH corner space.
RND 9: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work [1 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into corner space; work 1 BPDC around each of next 30 DC. *Work [2 DC; 2 CH; 2 DC] into next corner space; work 1 BPDC around each of next 30 DC. ** Repeat from * to ** two more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(30 BPDC; 4 DC on each side) Fasten off and weave in ends.
