Beginner-Friendly Crochet Carolina Square: Step-by-Step Motif Pattern

The Crochet Carolina Square is a charming and versatile pattern that adds a cozy touch to any project. With its intricate design and classic appeal, this square is perfect for creating blankets, scarves, or even decorative pillow covers. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this pattern is a delightful way to showcase your skills and add a personal touch to your creations. So grab your favorite yarn and hook, and let's get crocheting - you'll be amazed at the beauty you can create with the Crochet Carolina Square!

Materials

Brava worsted weight yarn in 2 colors (A and B)

5.5 hook

Stitches

Sl st- Slip stitch

Ch- Chain

Sc- Single crochet

Blsc- Back Loop Single Crochet

Dc- Double crochet

Tr- Treble crochet

Special Stitches

Fpdtr- Front post double treble

Fptrtr- Front post triple treble

Gauge

Each motif measures 6 inches square

Notes

Don’t fasten off one color when you switch to another. Just drop it and pick it back up when you need it again.

Motif Instructions

Ch 5, sl st to the first ch to form a ring.

Round 1 A: Ch 4 (counts as a tr), 27 tr in ring, sl st to join to the top of the ch 4. (28)

Round 2 B: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, blsc next 6 sts, *2 sc next st, blsc next 6 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to join. (32)

Round 3 A: Ch 1, sc, *ch 3, sk st, sc next st, repeat from * around, sl st to join. (16 loops)

Round 4 B: Sl st next loop, ch 6 (counts as dc, ch-3), dc in same loop, ch 3, (sc in next loop, ch 3) 3 times, *(dc, ch 3) 2 times in next loop, (sc in next loop, ch 3) 3 times repeat from * around, sl st to the top of the ch 3.

Round 5 A: Sl st next loop, (ch1, sc, ch 3, sc) in same loop, ch 3, (sc next loop, ch 3) 4 times, *(sc, ch 3) 2 times in same loop, (sc next loop, ch 3) 4 times, repeat from * around, sl st to join.

Round 6 B: Sl st next loop, (ch 1, sc, ch 3, sc) in same loop, 2 sc next loop, fptrtr the first tr on first rnd (You can tell by the ch-4), 3 sc next loop on rnd, skip next tr on first rnd, fpdtr next 3 tr, skip next loop on rnd (loop will be hidden behind your fpdtr), 3 sc in next loop, skip next tr on first rnd, fptrtr next tr, 2 sc in next sp on rnd, *(sc, ch 3, sc) next loop, 2 sc next loop, fptrtr next tr on first rnd, 3 sc next loop on rnd, sk next tr on first rnd, fpdtr next 3 tr, skip next loop on rnd (loop will be hidden behind your fpdtr), 3 sc in next loop, skip next tr on first rnd, fptrtr next tr, 2 sc in next sp on rnd, repeat from * around, sl st to join.

Round 7 B: sl st in next loop, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same loop; sc in each st around, making (sc, ch 3, sc) in each corner loop. Sl st to join and fasten off.