Crochet 6 Inch Square

Crocheting a 6-inch square can be a delightful project to work on! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, creating a square of this size can be both fun and rewarding. The possibilities are endless when it comes to color choices and stitch patterns, allowing you to unleash your creativity. Plus, once you have completed your square, you can use it to craft beautiful blankets, pillows, or even clothing. So grab your crochet hook, pick out some yarn that speaks to you, and let's dive into the wonderful world of crocheting 6-inch squares together! Happy crocheting!

Materials

Directions – 6” Square

Note: the center will start to bulge and ripple. It all flattens out when petals are added after the square base is finished.

1. With a G hook and light purple yarn, start with a magic circle of 6 sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 6 sc sts), join and pull closed. (6 sts)
2. Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch to end of round, sl st to join. (12 sts)
3. Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch to end of round, sl st to join. (24 sts)

4. *Ch 5, sk 1, sl st in next st*, repeat to end of round. (12 loops)

5. Sl st in the first loop, *ch 5, sl st in the next ch 5 loop*, repeat to end of round, sl st in first st to join.

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7. Change to medium purple yarn. *Ch 3, sc in first loop, ch 3, sc in sl st between loops from previous round*, repeat to end of round. Note: round ends with last sc in the base of the beginning ch 3. (24 loops)

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9. Ch 1, (sc, dc, sc) in first loop, sc in next loop, *(sc, dc, sc) in next loop, sc in next loop*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (48 sts)
10. Sl st 2. Change to dark purple. *Ch 4, sl st in BLO of dc/point from previous round*, repeat to end of round, sl st in first loop.
11. *5 sc around bar from previous round*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (60 sts)
12. Ch 2, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st (to form corner), *dc, hdc 2, sc 8, hdc 2, dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st (to form corner)*, repeat twice, dc, hdc 2, sc 8, hdc, sl st in the top of beginning ch 2 to join. (80 sts, including “ch 2” on each corner)
13. Note: this round can be done in 2 different ways:
14. Option 1: Sl st 3, *4 sc in corner space, sc 17*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (84 sts)
15. Option 2: Sl st 3, *4 sc in corner space, sc 18*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (88 sts)
16. Finish off and weave in ends.

Petals

Attach medium purple around a peak as shown in the photo.

*(sc, hdc) in next st, 3 dc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sl st around peak*, repeat to end of round, ending with a sl st in beginning st to join.

Beautiful Samples

Beautiful samples from my amazingly talented testers: