If you already crochet, feel free to use your own pattern variations such as chain stitch, granny or other closely woven stitches. For added warmth, we suggest that the finished result is dense without too many holes. To find out more about our exciting KasSquare Challenges, please join us, the warmest crafters on earth, in the Square Circle forum.
Note: This pattern uses American terminology.
| American | = British |
| slip stitch (sl st) = | = single crochet (sc) |
| single crochet (sc) = | = double crochet (dc) |
Note: Check your gauge (tension) after 3 or 4 rows. This will save you some frustration if the square is too wide. Adjust accordingly by starting with more or less stitches.
Chain 31.
Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from hook and in each stitch across. (30 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, single crochet in each stitch across.
Row 3: Repeat row 2 until square measures 8″ (20cm) long.
If the square is smaller than 8″ (20cm), add an edging of single crochet. At the corners, increase 3 sc in the corner stitch. Leave a 20″ (50cm) tail (for sewing the squares together). Butterfly the tail to the square.* Sew in all other loose ends of yarn. If possible, also tie the squares into bundles of 5 or 10.
* To “butterfly the tail,” use contrasting yarn and follow these directions:
Once you have mastered crocheting a basic square, perhaps you would like to try more complicated patterns, which are available in our library of free patterns.
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