Crochet Afghan Square: A Beautiful Handmade Blanket

Introduction to Crochet Afghan Squares

A beautiful handmade square blanket made using the crochet technique is known as a Crochet Afghan Square. This type of blanket is typically made up of multiple squares that are then stitched together to create a larger blanket. Crochet Afghan Squares can vary in size, color, and design, making them a versatile and customizable option for those looking to add a cozy touch to their home decor.

Whether you're a beginner looking to practice your crochet skills or an experienced crafter wanting to create a unique and personalized blanket, Crochet Afghan Squares offer endless possibilities for creativity. With a wide range of yarns and patterns available, you can create a Crochet Afghan Square that perfectly suits your style and preferences.

Materials Needed

• Yarn
• Crochet Hook

Crochet Pattern

Special Stitch

Piggyback Double Crochet: abbrev: PBdc – (dc in next st, dc around post of dc just made)

Instructions

With CB, ch 5, slip st to first ch to form loop.

Round 1

Ch 1, 8 sc in second ch from hook; join with slip st to first sc.

Round 2

Ch 5, dc in same st; *2 dc in next st; (dc ch2 dc) in next st;* 3 times; 2 dc in next st; slip st to third ch of beginning ch-5. (16 dc, 4 ch2 spaces made)

Round 3

Slip st into corner space. Ch 3, dc around the ch 3 just made, ch 2, PBdc in same corner space. *(PBdc, skip one st, PBdc) across. (PBdc, ch2, PBdc) in corner space.* Repeat around. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3.

Round 4

Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 1, 3 sc in same space. Sc in each st around working 3 sc in corner spaces. Fasten off.

Round 5

Turn so wrong side is facing. With CA, join with a slip st in 2nd st of any corner. Ch 3, dc around the ch 3 just made, ch 2, PBdc in same corner space. *(PBdc, skip one st, PBdc) across. (PBdc, ch2, PBdc) in corner space.* Repeat around. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3.

Round 6

Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 1, 3 sc in same space. Sc in each st around working 3 sc in corner spaces. Join with a slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Round 7

Turn so right side is facing. With CE, join with a slip st in 2nd st of any corner. Ch 3, dc around the ch 3 just made, ch 2, PBdc in same corner space. *(PBdc, skip one st, PBdc) across. (PBdc, ch2, PBdc) in corner space.* Repeat around. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3.

Round 8

Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 1, 3 sc in same space. Sc in each st around working 3 sc in corner spaces. Join with a slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Round 9

Turn so wrong side is facing. With CC, join with a slip st in 2nd st of any corner. Ch 3, dc around the ch 3 just made, ch 2, PBdc in same corner space. *(PBdc, skip one st, PBdc) across. (PBdc, ch2, PBdc) in corner space.* Repeat around. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3.

Round 10

Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 1, 3 sc in same space. Sc in each st around working 3 sc in corner spaces. Join with a slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Round 11

Turn so right side is facing. With CD, join with a slip st in 2nd st of any corner. Ch 3, dc around the ch 3 just made, ch 2, PBdc in same corner space. *(PBdc, skip one st, PBdc) across. (PBdc, ch2, PBdc) in corner space.* Repeat around. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3.

Round 12

Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 1, 3 sc in same space. Sc in each st around working 3 sc in corner spaces. Join with a slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.