Crochet squares are a timeless staple in the world of yarn crafts, offering both functionality and endless creative potential. Whether you're piecing together a vibrant blanket, making a trendy tote bag, or designing cozy home décor. This crochet square pattern serves as the perfect building block.
Crochet Square
With clear steps and room for customization, it suits both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. The best part? You can easily adapt it with color changes or combine it with other motifs for unique, one-of-a-kind creations. This pattern is more than just a square it's your gateway to limitless crochet possibilities.
Materials Needed
- Yarn in two contrasting colors (Color A and Color B)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
Creating the Square
Foundation Ring
- With Color A, create a slip knot.
- Chain 4, then slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
- Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet).
- Work 3 double crochets into the ring.
- Chain 2 for corner space.
- Repeat the sequence (4 double crochets + chain 2) three more times to form four sides.
- Join with a slip stitch to complete the round.
Round 2
- Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet).
- Double crochet in each stitch.
- In each chain space: 2 double crochets, chain 2, 2 double crochets.
- Repeat around and join with a slip stitch.
For Round 3
- Chain 3.
- Work double crochets across each side.
- In each corner: 2 double crochets, chain 2, 2 double crochets.
- Finish with a slip stitch and fasten off.
Round 4 (Join Color B)
- Join in any corner space with a single crochet.
- Work 2 single crochets in the same corner space.
- Single crochet across the next 5 stitches.
- Make an extended stitch: yarn over 3 times and insert the hook from back to front into the 4th stitch of Round 2.
- Complete the stitch and pull through all loops.
- Repeat with the last stitch of the same cluster.
- Skip the next stitch, single crochet on the next 5 stitches.
- In each corner: 2 single crochets, chain 2, 2 single crochets.
- Repeat for all sides and fasten off.
Round 5 (Join Color A)
- Join in any corner space with a slip stitch.
- Chain 3, then 2 double crochets in the same space.
- Double crochet across each side.
- Work over the two front post treble crochets from Round 4.
- In each corner: 2 double crochets, chain 2, 2 double crochets.
- Repeat and finish with a slip stitch. Cut yarn.
For Round 6 (Join Color B)
- Join with a single crochet in any corner space.
- Work 2 single crochets in the same space.
- Single crochet in each stitch across the side.
- Make a front post double crochet over the previous round’s front post stitches.
- In corners: 2 single crochets, chain 2, 2 single crochets.
- Repeat and fasten off.
Joining the Squares
- Use a yarn needle and Color B to join two completed squares.
- Connect the front and back panels by sewing along the edges.
- Secure all loose ends and make sure corners align.
Edging and Finishing
Edging
- Chain 3, work 2 double crochets in the same stitch.
- Skip 2 stitches, then slip stitch to join.
- Repeat the edging pattern around all sides for a clean, decorative finish.
Zipper
- Sew a zipper to the top opening of the clutch using a needle and thread.
- Secure the stitches evenly for a neat finish.
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