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This is a free crochet pattern for a beautiful spring crochet squares blanket consisting of three different squares. Together they create a stunning blanket – Floral Bloom.
I am excited to bring you this work of crochet art that this spring crochet blanket is!
I have designed three different squares ranging in sizes from 6, 12 to 18 inches square. Each square is an ode to spring in both the colors and the stitches.
If you know me, you know that I normally stick to easy “safe” color choices. But sometimes it doesn’t hurt to step out of your comfort zone and make something different!
You never know, you might discover something new about yourself!
Each square uses 6 different colors that capture the essence of the spring season perfectly.
I have also incorporated “spring-like” crochet stitches that represent different blooms and flowers.
On top of that, this project is also great for using up your own stash! If you have some colorful odds and ends of yarns you have previously used, perfect!
The Pick and Mix Blanket Crochet Along
I am delighted to be collaborating with Hannah from HanJan Crochet once again! Together we are hosting the Pick and Mix Blanket Crochet Along!
And it is exactly what it says on the tin!
Hannah has also created a stunning blanket—using the same size squares as mine. So, naturally, we’re calling it the Pick & Mix Crochet Along!
Here’s the magic: You can pick any squares you like, mix them together, and design something completely your own. No one else will have the exact colors, layout, or style you create—it’s totally one-of-a-kind!
We’re here to encourage you to embrace your creativity and make something uniquely YOU.
Would you like to join us?
You can either choose the instant-access VIP version or follow the Free-to-View version, which starts rolling out on Monday, April 7th.
This is your blanket, your colors, your style, your way—and we’re here to support you every step of the way and can’t wait to see what you create!
The Crochet Along Schedule
Each square will be released as a free pattern here on my blog. Hannah will also be releasing her squares according to the schedule below.
- Small square – releasing Monday 7th April
- Medium square – releasing Monday 14th April
- Large square – releasing Monday 21st April
- Joining & border – releasing Monday 28th April
However, if you don’t want to wait for each square to be released, you cab upgrade to the VIP experience and grab BOTH the eBooks – the Floral Bloom Blanket from yours truly and Spring Into Bloom Blanket by Hannah.
You will also get 3 BONUS eBooks to help you plan your colors, layout and give you various options on how to join your squares together.
Spring Crochet Squares Blanket Free Pattern
Materials
- Brava Sport (category 2 / sport weight; 100% premium acrylic; 340yds / 310m per 3.5oz / 100g) x 2 balls in each of the following colors: Blush, Cotton Candy, Coral, Caution, Fig, Dublin
- Please note the above quantity is enough for the stated finished size of the blanket. If you wish to adjust the finished size, make sure to order more/less yarn.
- 4 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
| Yarn Color | Amount in grams | Amount in metres | Amount in yards |
| Blush | 185g | 574m | 629yds |
| Fig | 157g | 489m | 544yds |
| Cotton Candy | 121g | 377m | 412yds |
| Caution | 119g | 370m | 405yds |
| Dublin | 181g | 563m | 616yds |
| Coral | 161g | 501m | 548yds |
Suitable Yarn Alternatives
You can find alternative yarns below. I have picked out a few yarns that would work beuatifully with the pattern.
Heatherly – With a blend of acrylic and Merino wool, Heatherly is the perfect choice for blankets and other projects that require next-to-skin softness! Cheerful colors mixed with white provide a wide range of pastel heathers to choose from.
Colors you can use: Agave, Lilac, Key Lime, Sweet Bing, Juice Box, Ice Pop
You can also use a basic acrylic category 3/DK weight yarns that are perhaps already hiding in your stash. Just keep in mind that your finished blanket might be slightly larger than the original measurements.
- Emu Classic DK – Softness is always the defining characteristic of all Emu Classic ranges by customers when they pick up a ball.
- King Cole Big Value Baby DK – King Cole’s Big Value Baby DK is a hugely popular addition to their famous Big Value range.
- Paintbox Yarns Simply DK – Paintbox Yarns Simply DK is the ultimate in good value, great quality acrylic.
- Stylecraft Special DK – Stylecraft Special DK is a durable 100% acrylic yarn that comes in a huge range of colors, from timeless neutrals to cheerful brights.
- Kind Feather – As the name suggests our Kind Feather is soft as a feather against your skin.
- Herrschners Cheerful DK Yarn – Bring your projects to life with the radiant hues of this high-quality yarn that combines the softness you crave with the reliability of anti-pill acrylic.
Tension/Gauge
the small square measure 6 x 6 inches / 15 x 15 cm when finished
Follow the pattern for small square and measure after completing.
Finished Size
the finished blanket measures 38 x 56 inches / 96 x 142 cm
But there are lots of different layouts you can use to change the size.
small square – 6 inch
medium square – 12 inch
large square – 18 inch
Crochet Stitches and Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
The pattern uses US Crochet Terminology
mc – magic circle
yrh – yarn over hook
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain stitch
ch-sp – chain space, specifically 1 ch-sp, 2 ch-sp etc.
rnd – round
prev – previous
rep – repeat
beg – beginning
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
BPsc – back post single crochet – single crochet worked around the post of the stitch inserting hook from back to front to back
sc blo – single crochet worked through back loop only
rev sc – reverse single crochet (aka crab stitch)
hdc – half double crochet
hdc tlo – half double crochet worked through third loop only
dc – double crochet
stand dc – standing double crochet used at the beginning of the round to replace beginnign 3 ch
FPdc – front post double crochet – double crochet worked around the post of the stitch inserting hook from front to back to front
3dc cluster – 3 double crochet stitches worked into the same stitch/space
puff st – puff stitch – (yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, leave on hook) 5 times, yarn over, pull through 10 loops on hook, yarn over pull through the last 2
pop st – popcorn stitch – work 5 double crochet stitches into the same stitch/space, remove working loop from hook, insert hook through the loops of first stitch, place working loop back onto the hook and pull through, chain 1 to secure
bo st – bobble stitch – (yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) 5 times, yarn over, pull through 5 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook
V st – (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) worked into the same stitch/space
tr – treble crochet stitch
FPtr – front post treble crochet – treble crochet worked around the post of the stitch inserting hook from front to back to front
FPtr2tog – work indicated stitches together using the front post treble crochet
Pattern Notes
- the blanket consists of crochet square in three different sizes
- the small square measures 6 inches, medium, square is 12 inches and the large square measures 18 inches
- each square starts with magic circle and is worked in joined rounds
- to start a round of dc you can either use 3 ch or the standing double crochet. I use standing dc which is written in the pattern, however, feel free to replace with traditional 3 ch
- for my finished blanket I used 2 large squares, 4 medium squares and 20 small squares
- I have written out the color changes in the tables below. however, feel free to change colors as and when you wish to make the finished blanket your own.
- you can easily change the layout of your squares, see some suggestions on the following pages
- you can also completely change the size of your blanket by working more/less of squares of different sizes or only using one of the three square patterns, choosing a thicker yarn weight and a larger hook
- the large square also doubles as a cushion cover, you will need to make two and sew them together
Color Changes for Each Square
The color changes are not written out in the pattern. Please refer to the table below if you are following my color changes.
| Round no. | Small Square | Medium Square | Large Square |
| 1 | Blush | Caution | Cot Candy |
| 2 | Blush | Blush | Cot Candy |
| 3 | Caution | Blush | Caution |
| 4 | Cot Candy | Cot Candy | Caution |
| 5 | Coral | Coral | Fig |
| 6 | Fig | Caution | Coral |
| 7 | Blush | Fig | Blush |
| 8 | Dublin | Dublin | Fig |
| 9 | – | Coral | Fig |
| 10 | – | Coral | Cot Candy |
| 11 | – | Caution | Caution |
| 12 | – | Fig | Blush |
| Round no. | Small Square | Medium Square | Large Square |
| 13 | – | Coral | Coral |
| 14 | – | Blush | Dublin |
| 15 | – | Caution | Cot Candy |
| 16 | – | Cot Candy | Coral |
| 17 | – | Dublin | Dublin |
| 18 | – | – | Fig |
| 19 | – | – | Dublin |
| 20 | – | – | Fig |
| 21 | – | – | Caution |
| 22 | – | – | Blush |
| 23 | – | – | Caution |
| 24 | – | – | Cot candy |
| 25 | – | – | Coral |
Crochet Squares Blanket Layout
Crochet Squares Blanket Pattern – Small Square
Crochet Squares Blanket Pattern – Small Square Video Tutorial
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Crochet Squares Blanket Written Pattern – Small Square
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Please refer to the color changes written out in the table above.
You will break yarn and rejoin in indicated stitches/spaces.
The stitches in bold brackets at the end of each round are stitch counts, they do not indicate to work those stitches.
SMALL SQUARE PATTERN
Rnd 1: start with magic circle, 2 ch (doesn’t count as st), (1 puff st, 1 ch) 8 times, sl st to top of 1st st. [8 puff st]
Rnd 2: 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st), 1 sc in same st, (2 sc into the next 1 ch-sp, 1 sc into the next puff st) repeat around, sl st to top of first sc to join. Fasten off. [24 sc]
Rnd 3: join yarn in any sc, 1 stand dc, 2 ch, 1 dc in same st (counts as 1st V st), *skip next st, 1 V st in next; rep from * around, skip last st, sl st to top of first st to join. Fasten off. [12 V sts]
Rnd 4: join yarn in any 2 ch-sp, (1 stand dc, 1 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) in same 2 ch-sp, *(2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) into the next 1 V st; rep from * around, sl st to top of first st to join. Fasten off. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: join yarn in any 2 ch-sp, (1 stand dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in same 2 ch-sp, * (1 hdc into each of the next 4 dc, 2 hdc into the 2 ch-sp) twice, 1 hdc into each of the next 4 dc**, (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) into the next 2 ch-sp; repeat from * ending last repeat at **, sl st to top of first st to join. Fasten off. [64 hdc, 8 dc]
Rnd 6: join yarn in any 2 ch-sp, (1 stand dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in same 2 ch-sp, * 1 FPdc around next dc, 1 hdc tlo across to next dc, 1 FPdc around next dc**, (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) into the next 2 ch-sp; repeat from * around ending the last repeat at **, sl st to first st to join. Fasten off. [64 hdc, 8 dc, 8 FPdc]
Rnd 7: join yarn in any 2 ch-sp, (1 stand dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in same 2 ch-sp, * 1 FPdc around next dc, 1 FPdc around next FPdc, 1 hdc tlo across to next FPdc, 1 FPdc around next FPdc, 1 FPdc around next dc **, (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) into the next 2 ch-sp; repeat from * around ending the last repeat at **, sl st to first st to join. Fasten off. [64 hdc, 8 dc, 16 FPdc]
Rnd 8: join yarn in any 2 ch-sp, (1 stand dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in same 2 ch-sp, * 1 FPdc around next dc, 1 FPdc around each of the next 2 FPdc, 1 hdc tlo across to next FPdc, 1 FPdc around each of the next 2 FPdc, 1 FPdc around next dc **, (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) into the next 2 ch-sp; repeat from * around ending the last repeat at **, sl st to first st to join. Fasten off. [64 hdc, 8 dc, 24 FPdc]
Sew in all ends and block all small squares to stated dimensions 6 x 6 inches.
Crochet Squares Blanket – Medium Square Video Tutorial
I want you to be able to complete your crochet squares blanket with ease. Each square comes with a full video tutorial you can watch right here on the blog.
Press the play button below to watch. Enjoy!
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Crochet Squares Blanket Written Pattern – Medium Square
MEDIUM SQUARE PATTERN
Rnd 1: start with magic ring, 1 stand dc, 1 ch, (1 dc into magic ring, 1 ch) 7 times, sl st to top of first st to join. Fasten off [8 dc, 8 ch-sps]
Rnd 2: join yarn in any dc, (1 sc in dc, 2 sc in next 1 ch-sp) 8 times, sl st to 1st st. [24 sc]
Rnd 3: 1 ch, 1 sc in first st, (4 ch, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next) 7 times, 4 ch, skip 2 sts, sl st to first sc. Fasten off. [8 sc, 8 ch-sps]
Rnd 4: join yarn in any 4 ch-sp, 1 stand dc, 4 dc in same 4 ch-sp, (5 dc in next 4 ch-sp) 7 times, sl st to top of first st to join. Fasten off. [40 dc]
Rnd 5: join yarn in first dc, (5 sc, 1 FPtr around sc from rnd 3) 8 times, sl st to first sc. Fasten off. [48 sts]
Rnd 6: join yarn in first sc, 2 ch (doesn’t counts as st), 1 puff st in same st, 1 ch, (skip next st, 1 puff st in next, 1 ch) around, sl st to top of first puff st. Fasten off. [24 puff st]
Rnd 7: join yarn in last 1 ch-sp of prev rnd, * skip next puff st and next 1 ch-sp, (3 dc, 2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr, 3 dc) in next puff st, skip next 1 ch-sp and next puff st, 1 sc in next 1 ch-sp; rep from * around working last sc in same 1 ch-sp where you joined yarn. Fasten off. [88 sts]
Rnd 8: join yarn in any sc, * 6 sc, (1 sc, 1 tr into top of puff st from rnd 6 working to the front of 2 ch, 1 sc) in 2 ch-sp, 5 sc; rep from * around, sl st to first sc. Fasten off. [112 sts]
Rnd 9: join yarn in any tr from prev rnd, * 1 sc in tr, 5 ch, skip 6 sts, 1 tr in next st, 5 ch, skip 6 sts; rep from * around, sl st to first sc. [16 sts, 16 ch-sps]
Rnd 10: 1 ch, 1 sc in same st, * 6 sc in next 5 ch-sp, 1 sc in next tr, 6 sc in next 5 ch-sp, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * around, omit last sc, sl st to first sc. Fasten off. [112 sc]
Rnd 11: join yarn in first sc, 1 stand dc, 3 dc, * 3 tr, (1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr) in next st, 3 tr, 4 dc, 13 hdc, ** 4 dc; rep from * around ending last rep at **, sl st to 3rd ch of beg 3 ch. Fasten off. [116 sts]
Rnd 12: join yarn in corner 2 ch-sp, work (1 stand dc, 2 ch, 1 dc, 2 ch, 1 V st) in corner 2 ch-sp, * (skip 2 sts, 1 V st in next) rep across to next 2 ch-sp, skip 2 sts, ** (1 V st, 2 ch, 1 V st) in corner 2 ch-sp; rep from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to top of first st to join. Fasten off. [44 V sts]
Rnd 13: join yarn in first 2 ch-sp of prev rnd, 2 ch (doesn’t counts as st), 1 bo st in same 2 ch-sp, 1 ch, * (1 bo, 2 ch, 1 bo) in corner 2 ch-sp, (1 ch, 1 bo in next 2 ch-sp) rep across to next corner 2 ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from * around, sl st to 1st bo st. Fasten off. [52 bo sts]
Rnd 14: join yarn in corner 2 ch-sp, 1 stand dc, (2 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) in same corner 2 ch-sp, * (skip next bo st, 3 dc in next 1 ch-sp) rep across to corner 2 ch-sp, ** (3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) in corner 2 ch-sp; rep from * around ending last rep at **, sl st to top of first st to join. Fasten off. [168 dc]
Rnd 15: join yarn in corner 2 ch-sp, 4 ch (counts as 1 hdc + 2 ch), 1 hdc in same 2 ch-sp, * 1 hdc across to next corner 2 ch-sp, ** (1 hdc, 2 ch, 1 hdc) in corner 2 ch-sp; rep from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to 2nd ch of beg 4 ch. Fasten off. [176 hdc]
Rnd 16: join yarn in corner 2 ch-sp, 4 ch (counts as 1 hdc + 2 ch), 1 hdc in same 2 ch-sp, * 1 hdc tlo across to next corner 2 ch-sp, ** (1 hdc, 2 ch, 1 hdc) in corner 2 ch-sp; rep from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to 2nd ch of beg 4 ch. Fasten off. [184 hdc]
Rnd 17: join yarn in corner 2 ch-sp, 4 ch (counts as 1 hdc + 2 ch), 1 hdc in same 2 ch-sp, * 1 hdc tlo across to next corner 2 ch-sp, ** (1 hdc, 2 ch, 1 hdc) in corner 2 ch-sp; rep from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to 2nd ch of beg 4 ch. Fasten off. [192 hdc]
Sew in all ends and block all medium squares to stated dimensions 12 x 12 inches.
Crochet Squares Blanket – Large Square Video Tutorial
I want you to be able to complete your crochet squares blanket with ease. Each square comes with a full video tutorial you can watch right here on the blog.
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Crochet Squares Blanket Written Pattern – Large Square
LARGE SQUARE PATTERN
Rnd 1: start with magic circle, 2 ch (doesn’t count as st), (1 puff st, 1 ch) 8 times, sl st to top of 1st st. [8 puff st]
Rnd 2: sl st to first 1 ch-sp, 2 ch (doesn’t count as st), (1 puff st in 1 ch-sp, 2 ch, skip next puff st) repeat around, sl st to top of 1st st. Fasten off. [8 puff st]
Rnd 3: join yarn in any puff st, 1 stand dc, * 2 dc in next 2 ch-sp, 1 tr into top of puff st from Rnd 1 working to the front of 2 ch-sp, 2 dc in same 2 ch-sp, 1 dc in next puff st; rep from * around, omit last dc and sl st to top of 1st dc instead. [48 st]
Rnd 4: 1 stand dc, 3 ch, * skip 2 st, 1 FPdc, 3 ch, skip 2 sts **, 1 dc in next, 3 ch; rep from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to top of first st. Fasten off. [16 sts]
Rnd 5: join yarn in any dc, 1 sc in same st, * 4 sc into 3 ch-sp, 1 sc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join. Fasten off. [80 dc]
Rnd 6: join yarn in 1st sc from prev rnd, 1 ch, 1 sc in same st, * skip 4 sts, 11 tr in next, skip 4 sts**, 1 sc in next; rep from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to first sc to join. Fasten off. [88 tr]
Rnd 7: join yarn in any sc from prev rnd, 6 ch (counts as 1 tr + 2 ch), [(1 tr, 2 ch) twice, 1 tr] in same sc, * skip 3 sts, 1 BPsc in each of next 5 sts, skip 3 sts **, [(1 tr, 2ch) 3 times, 1 tr] in next sc; rep from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to 4th ch of beg 6 ch. Fasten off. [32 tr]
Rnd 8: join yarn in first 2 ch-sp from prev rnd, 6 ch (counts as 1 tr + 2 ch), 1 tr in same space, [(1 tr, 2 ch) 3 times, 1 tr] in next 2 ch-sp, (1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr) in next 2 ch-sp, * skip first BPsc, 1 Vst in next, skip 1 st, 1 V st in next, (1 V st in next 2 ch-sp) 3 times, skip first BPsc, 1 Vst in next, skip 1 st, 1 V st in next **, (1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr) in next 2 ch-sp, [(1 tr, 2 ch) 3 times, 1 tr] in next 2 ch-sp, (1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr) in next 2 ch-sp; rep from * 3 more times ending last repeat at **, sl st to 4th ch of beg 6 ch. [48 ch-sps]
Rnd 9: sl st to next 2 ch-sp, 1 stand dc, 2 ch, 1 dc in same 2 ch-sp, 1 V st in next 2 ch-sp, * (1 V st, 2 ch, 1 V st) in next 2 ch-sp, 1 V st in each of next eleven 2 ch-sps; rep from * around working 9 V sts on last repeat, sl st tooth of first st to join. Fasten off. [52 V sts]
Rnd 10: join yarn in first 2 ch-sp from prev rnd, pull loop up to height, 1 puff st in same 2 ch-sp, 1 ch, (1 puff st in next V st, 1 ch) twice, * (1 puff st, 2 ch, 1 puff st, 1 ch) in corner 2 ch-sp, (1 puff st in next V st, 1 ch) 3 times, omit 1 ch on last rep, (3 sc in next V st) 7 times **, (1 puff st in next V st, 1 ch) 3 times; rep from * 3 more times ending last rep at **, sl st to 1st st. Fasten off. [32 puff sts, 84 sc]
Rnd 11: join yarn in first 1 ch-sp from prev rnd, pull loop up to height, 1 puff st in same 1 ch-sp, 1 ch, (1 puff st in next 1 ch-sp, 1 ch) twice, * (1 puff st, 2 ch, 1 puff st, 1 ch) in corner 2 ch-sp, (1 puff st in next 1 ch-sp, 1 ch) 3 times, omit 1 ch on last rep, 1 sc in next puff st, 1 sc in each sc across to next puff st, 1 sc in next puff st **, (1 puff st in next 1 ch-sp, 1 ch) 3 times; rep from * 3 more times ending last rep at **, sl st to 1st st. Fasten off. [32 puff sts, 92 sc]
Rnd 12: repeat Rnd 11. Fasten off. [32 puff sts, 100 sc]
Rnd 13: repeat Rnd 11. Fasten off. [32 puff sts, 108 sc]
Rnd 14: join yarn in 1st puff st, 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st), 1 sc in same st, * (2 sc in next 1 ch-sp, 1 sc in next puff st) 3 times, (2 sc, 2 ch, 2 sc) in corner 2 ch-sp, (1 sc in next puff st, 2 sc in next 1 ch-sp) 3 times, 1 sc in next puff st, skip next sc, (1 V st in next, skip 2 sts) 8 times, 1 V st in next st, skip last sc, 1 sc in next puff st; rep from * 3 more times, omit last sc, sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off. [96 sc, 36 V sts]
Rnd 15: join yarn in 1st sc from prev rnd, 2 ch (counts as 1 hdc), * 1 hdc across to corner 2 ch-sp, (1 hdc, 2ch, 1 hdc) in corner 2 ch-sp, 1 hdc across to next V st, 1 ch, (1 bo in next V st, 1 ch) 9 times, skip next dc; rep from * 3 more times, sl st to top of beg 2 ch. Fasten off. [104 hdc, 36 bo sts]
Rnd 16: join yarn in 1st hdc from prev rnd, 1 ch, * 1 FPdc across to corner 2 ch-sp, (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in corner 2 ch-sp, 1 FPdc across to first 1 ch-sp, 1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, (1 dc in top of bo st, 2 dc in next 1 ch-sp) 4 times, 2 dc in top of next bo st, (2 dc in next 1 ch-sp, 1 dc in top of next bo st) 4 times, 1 dc in next 1 ch-sp; rep from * 3 more times, sl st to 1st st. Fasten off. [224 dc]
Rnd 17: join yarn in 1st FPdc from prev rnd, 2 ch to gain height (doesn’t count as a st), * (1 FPtr, 1 ch, skip next st) across to corner 2 ch-sp, (1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr) in corner 2 ch-sp, (1 ch, skip next st, 1 FPtr) across to next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, skip next st, (1 pop st in next, 2 ch, skip 2 st) 7 times, 1 pop st in next, skip 1 st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts; rep from * 3 more times, sl st to top of 1st FPtr. Fasten off. [64 FPtr, 16 dc, 32 pop sts]
Rnd 18: join yarn in 1st st from prev rnd, 1 ch (counts as first 1 ch-sp), * skip first FPtr, (1 FPtr around the post of FPdc from Rnd 16 working to the front of 1 ch-sp, 1 ch, skip next st) across to corner 2 ch-sp, (1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in corner 2 ch-sp, (1 ch, skip next st, 1 FPtr around the post of FPdc from Rnd 16 working to the front of 1 ch-sp) across to next dc, 1 ch, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts, (working around the post of dc st from Rnd 16, 1 FPtr2tog skipped dc sts either side of pop st from prev rnd**, 2 ch) 8 times ending last repeat at **, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 1 ch; rep from * 3 more times, omit last 1 ch, sl st to first 1 ch-sp to join. Fasten off. [56 FPtr, 8 sc, 32 FPtr2tog]
Rnd 19: join yarn in first 1 ch-sp from prev rnd, 2 ch to gain height (doesn’t count as a st), * (1 FPtr around the post of st below from Rnd 17 to the front of 1 ch-sp, 1 ch, skip next st) across to corner 2 ch-sp, (1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr) in corner 2 ch-sp, (1 ch, skip next st, 1 FPtr around the post of st below from Rnd 17 to the front of 1 ch-sp) across to next hdc, 2 dc, (work 1 dc inserting hook through blo of FPtr2tog and top of pop st, 2 dc into 2 ch-sp from Rnd 17) 7 times, 1 dc through blo of FPtr2tog and top of pop st, 2 dc; rep from * 3 more times, sl st to top of first FPtr. Fasten off. [72 FPtr, 104 dc]
Rnd 20: join yarn in 1st st from prev rnd, 1 ch (counts as first 1 ch-sp), * skip first FPtr, (1 FPtr around the post of st below from Rnd 18 working to the front of 1 ch-sp, 1 ch, skip next st) across to corner sc from Rnd 18, 1 tr into top of corner sc from Rnd 18, 1 ch, skip next st, (1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in corner 2 ch-sp, (1 ch, skip next st, 1 FPtr around the post of st below from Rnd 18 working to the front of 1 ch-sp) across to next dc, 1 sc across to next FPtr, 1 ch; rep from * 3 more times, omit last 1 ch, sl st to first 1 ch-sp to join. Fasten off. [64 FPtr, 94 sc, 8 tr]
Rnd 21: join yarn in any corner 2 ch-sp, 5 ch (counts as 1 hdc + 3 ch), 1 hdc in same 2 ch-sp, * (1 ch, skip next st, 1 hdc in top of next st from rnd 19 working over 1 ch from rnd 20) 9 times, 1 hdc in each of next 26 sc, (1 hdc in top of FPtr from rnd 19 working over 1 ch from rnd 20, 1 ch, skip next st) 9 times working last hdc into top of corner tr, ** (1 hdc, 3 ch, 1 hdc) in corner 2 ch-sp; rep from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to 2nd ch of beg 5 ch. Fasten off. [184 hdc]
Rnd 22: join yarn in corner 3 ch-sp, 2 ch (doesn’t count as st), * (1 puff st, 2 ch, 1 puff st) in corner 2 ch-sp, (1 ch, 1 puff st in next 1 ch-sp) 9 times, 1 ch, skip next hdc, 1 hdc tlo in each of next 26 hdc, 1 ch, skip next hdc, (1 puff st in next 1 ch-sp, 1 ch) 9 times; rep from * around, sl st to top of 1st puff st to join. Fasten off. [80 puff sts, 104 hdc]
Rnd 23: join yarn in corner 2 ch-sp, 5 ch (counts as 1 hdc + 3 ch), 1 hdc in same 2 ch-sp, * (1 ch, skip next puff st, 1 hdc in next 1 ch-sp) 10 times, 1 hdc tlo in each of next 26 hdc, (1 hdc in next 1 ch-sp, 1 ch, skip next puff st) 10 times, ** (1 hdc, 3 ch, 1 hdc) in corner 2 ch-sp; rep from * ending last repeat at **, sl st to 2nd ch of beg 5 ch. Fasten off.[192 hdc]
Rnd 24: join yarn in corner 3 ch-sp, 2 ch (doesn’t count as st), * (1 puff st, 2 ch, 1 puff st) in corner 2 ch-sp, (1 ch, 1 puff st in next 1 ch-sp) 10 times, 1 ch, skip next hdc, 1 hdc tlo in each of next 26 hdc, 1 ch, skip next hdc, (1 puff st in next 1 ch-sp, 1 ch) 10 times; rep from * around, sl st to top of 1st puff st to join. Fasten off. [88 puff sts, 104 hdc]
Rnd 25: join yarn in corner 2 ch-sp, 5 ch (counts as 1 hdc + 3 ch), 1 hdc in same 2 ch-sp, * (1 hdc in next puff st, 1 hdc in next 1 ch-sp) 11 times, 1 hdc tlo in each of next 26 hdc, (1 hdc in next 1 ch-sp, 1 hdc in next puff st) 11 times,** (1 hdc, 3 ch, 1 hdc) in next 2 ch-sp; rep from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to 2nd ch of beg 5 ch. Fasten off. [288 hdc]
Sew in all ends and block all large squares to stated dimensions 18 x 18 inches.
Joining Your Crochet Squares Blanket & Border Pattern Video Tutorial
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JOINING SQUARES
Once you have all the squares you need for your blanket, it is time to join them together.
There are many techniques of joining squares and you might have your preferred method.
I like to join my squares with a single crochet stitch.
I line up my squares with wrong sides together (right sides facing out).
I join in the corner 2 ch-sps of both squares and work a single crochet.
Then insert your hook through back loop only of the square near you and through the front loop (the loop closer to you) of the square further away from you.
Basically you are working through the loops that are closer together when you line the squares up together.
Work through all the loops across to next 2 ch-sp.
If you are joining 2 smaller squares onto the medium square (as an example), you will need to work through the last stitch of small square and corresponding stitch on the medium square. Then work through the corner 2 ch-sp of the small squares and the same stitch on the medium square you just worked into.
Then pick up another small square and work through the corner 2 ch-sp and next st on medium square. Then work through the first st on the small square and the same stitch on the medium square.
This is due to the fact that the corner 2 ch-sps create extra 2 stitches as opposed to the medium square.
The video tutorial explains this in greater detail and walks you through the process step by step.
BLANKET BORDER
Rnd 1: using Dublin, join yarn in any corner 2 ch-sp and chain 4 (counts as first hdc + 2 ch), work 1 hdc in same corner 2 ch-sp, *work 1 hdc into each st across until next join between 2 squares, work 2 hdc into each of the next 2 ch-sps; repeat from * across the next corner 2 ch-sp, work (1 hdc, 2 ch, 1 hdc) into corner 2 ch-sp. Continue all the way around your blanket, sl st to 2nd ch of beginning 4 ch to join.. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: join Blush into any corner 2 ch-sp and chain 4 (counts as first hdc + 2 ch), work 1 hdc in same corner 2 ch-sp, * 1 hdc into each st across to next corner 2 ch-sp, work (1 hdc, 2 ch, 1 hdc) into corner 2 ch-sp; repeat from * around your blanket, sl st to 2nd ch of beginning 4 ch to join. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: join Fig in any corner 2 ch-sp, 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st), * work (1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) into corner 2 ch-sp, 1 sc across to next corner 2 ch-sp; repeat from * around, sl st to top of first sc.
Rnd 4: 1 ch, 1 forward crab st in 1st st, * 2 forward crab sts in corner 2 ch-sp, 1 forward crab st across to next corner 2 ch-sp; repeat from * around, sl st to first st. Fasten off.
Sew in all ends and gently block your finished blanket.
Final Thoughts
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I apologize if the yarn amounts list is in plain sight but I can not find it. What am I missing? I even went back and looked at the earlier emails but don’t see the list (or links to a yarn list) anywhere.
Hi Sherrie, if you scroll down to “Materials” section it gives you the yarn, colors and links to yarn substitutes. I have also added exact quantities of yarns used.
Small square – Round 4 is missing an asterisk. Also a bracket, but that’s not important. But it says ‘repeat from *’ and there is no other * in that section of text.
Really like this pattern!
Thank you. I’ve fixed it now.