20 Crochet square patterns for blanket
You can totally make a beautiful blanket in no time! Come join us in the making of this fun blanket with 20 different crochet square patterns for a blanket! Crochet blankets are the perfect addition to any home, adding warmth and comfort while also adding a touch of personality and style. One of the easiest crochet blanket methods is those made up of crochet squares.
The finished crochet squares are then stitched together to create the beautiful blanket shown below! This is a collaborative blanket made up of 20 squares. A shape is made on the square using double crochet and Treble Front Post 2 rows below.
Some crochet blankets that have been used for Crochet Alongs include the beginner crochet throw, Tudor rose blanket and Beginner crochet blanket.
The crochet blanket is customizable in every sense! You can choose your color and the arrangements of the squares. Make this blanket your own in your style! You can go stash-busting or color blocking or coordinating!
How to get the 20 crochet square patterns for this blanket
Each day in April, a new square would be released on Simple Melanie’s blog. You can also get the whole 20 crochet square patterns for this blanket right away! Get the complete pattern right here
You can use these crochet square patterns to create a cozy and unique blanket as an addition to your home decor.
Below is the crochet square I designed for this blanket! And you can get the free pattern below.
Finished Measurement of this crochet square
Each square should measure 8″. Finished Blanket measures approx. 32″ by 40″.
This square measures 8” by 8” The finished blanket uses each 8″ square for uniformity.
Yarn – Portobello, Aran weight, #4, 60% Cotton, 28% Acrylic, 12% Wool, 120 m (131 yds) per 1.75 oz/50g skein
Estimated Total Yardage
30 yards
Hook – 4 mm Crochet Hook
Gauge
15 sts over 7 Rows = 4 x 4” made in dc, before blocking.
Gauge isn’t crucial for this project.
Pattern Notes
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Similar #4 weight yarn can be substituted, please check the gauge.
- Chains at the beginning of the rows do not count as a stitch.
- All FPtc are done 2 rows below, this means you work an FPtc around the next st in row 2 when crocheting row 3.
- All other stitches are as usual.
Difficulty Level – Intermediate
Terms – US Terminology
Stitches Abbreviations
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Stitch(es) – st(es)
Single Crochet – sc
Double crochet – dc
Front post double crochet – FPdc
Back post double crochet – BPdc
Front post treble crochet – FPtc
To create your version of this crochet square for your blanket, you can use the chart below or the written pattern.
Instruction for this crochet square
Chain 33
Row 1: Dc in 3rd chain from hook and in each ch across, turn. 31 dc
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in first 12 sts, *Fptc around next st, dc in next st, rep from *3 more times, dc in next 11 sts, turn.
Row 4: Ch 2, dc in first 12 sts, *Bpdc around next st, dc in next st, rep from *3 more times, dc in next 11 sts, turn.
Row 5: Ch 2, dc in first 10 sts, Fptc around next st, *dc in next st, FPdc around next st, rep from *3 more times, dc in next st, Fptc around next st, dc in next 10 sts, turn.
Row 6: Ch 2, dc in first 10 sts, *Bpdc around next st, dc in next st, rep from *5 more times, dc in next 9 sts, turn.
Row 7: Ch 2, dc in first 8 sts, Fptc around next st, *dc in next st, FPdc around next st, rep from *5 more times, dc in next st, Fptc around next st, dc in next 8 sts, turn.
Row 8: Ch 2, dc in first 8 sts, *Bpdc around next st, dc in next st, rep from *7 more times, dc in next 7 sts, turn.
Row 9: Ch 2, dc in first 6 sts, Fptc around next st, *dc in next st, FPdc around next st, rep from *7 more times, dc in next st, Fptc around next st, dc in next 6 sts, turn.
Row 10: Ch 2, dc in first 6 sts, *Bpdc around next st, dc in next st, rep from *9 more times, dc in next 5 sts, turn.
Row 11: Ch 2, dc in first 4 sts, Fptc around next st, *dc in next st, FPdc around next st, rep from *9 more times, dc in next st, Fptc around next st, dc in next 4 sts, turn.
Row 12: Ch 2, dc in first 4 sts, *Bpdc around next st, dc in next st, rep from *11 more times, dc in next 3 sts, turn.
Row 13: Ch 2, dc in first 2 sts, Fptc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around next st, rep from *11 more times, dc in next st, Fptc around next st, dc in next 2 sts, turn.
Row 14: Ch 2, dc in first 2 sts, *Bpdc around next st, dc in next st, rep from *13 more times, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 15 – 18: Rep. Rows 13 – 14
Rows 19 – 20: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.
Edging
– Crocheting around the whole piece
– Aim for 1 sc in each sc and 2 sc in each dc edge.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly in each st around, aim for (2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) in each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Fasten off
Weave in ends
And there you have your crochet square! For tips on washing your blankets, see this post, blocking your crochet blankets and choosing the best yarn for your next blanket!
More crochet blankets to checkout include – A Double-sided crochet blanket, Lacy crochet blanket, Lazy weekend blanket, fun weekend blanket, perfect throw! Stripe baby blanket, fluffy baby blanket.
When you do make any or the complete 20 Crochet squares from the patterns for this blanket, kindly tag the designer! We love to see your makes from our pattern.
Cheers.
