Simple Square Free Crochet Pattern
Use this simple crochet square below to make a crochet pillow, crochet blanket & more!
Scroll on down to find the square crochet pattern and get started today!
Quick to Work Up and Great for Blankets!
If you love to crochet up quick projects and need to use up some scrap yarn, then these are for you. While this pattern isn’t a granny crochet square this still works up just as simple.
It can be used to make a ton of different projects like a crochet pillow, blanket and much more! Read on down to learn how to crochet a square today!
The Yarn That is Great For A Crochet Square
Just like me, I’m sure you have a ton of scrap yarn left over from past projects to use for this project!
I decided to use Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice because of the choice of colors and the durability of the yarn!
I usually use Vanna’s Choice because for me it’s because the yarn has to be able to handle and make it through the use of three kids!
Ready to Get Started?
If you think you are ready to make this square, then scroll on down for the full, FREE pattern or find the pillow cover I designed using these squares too!
Simple Square Free Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Shopping List
- Worsted weight scrap yarn, I used Vanna’s Choice in Oatmeal, Silver Grey, White, Charcoal Grey, and Mustard.
- Size J crochet hook 6.00 MM
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Notes
- You will always slip stitch into the first double crochet, not the slip stitch or chain 3 from the previous round.
- Finished size is approximately 5″ x 5″
- You MAY sell items made from this pattern. If you choose to sell items made from any of my patterns, please link back to me at Easy Crochet for credit. Do not use my photos to sell any items. Thank you for respecting my work.
- Written in Standard US terms
Square Crochet Pattern
- Round 1: chain 4, in 4th chain from hook * double crochet, chain 1, repeat from * for a total of (8 dc’s) & (8 ch’s), slip stitch to top of first double crochet. (16)
- Round 2: chain 3, in first stitch do 2 double crochets, 2 double crochets in ch 1 space, *2 double crochets on top of next double crochet from the previous round, 2 double crochets in chain 1 space, repeat from * around, slip stitch to top of first double crochet. (32)
- Round 3: chain 3, in first st do * 2 double crochets, skip 1 st, 1 double crochet in next st, skip 1 st, 2 double crochets in next st, skip 1 st, in next st do 2 double crochets, ch 2, 2 double crochets, skip 1 st, repeat from * around. sl st to top of first dc. (44)
- Finishing: weave in loose ends throughout square with a yarn needle.
Use These Squares!
While you can use these granny squares on anything from a blanket or a scarf, I put them to use on my Square Button Crochet Pillow. This 15×15 inch pillow uses 9 squares to create a beautiful throw pillow.
Hi Krista,
I was very interested in several of the 9 Easy Granny Squares for Beginners you sent in your last news letter.
However I am NOT able to print ANY of the patterns.
Curious as to why?
Hi Donna,
The square patterns shown are only available right now on the blog to view and are not available as printable PDF’s at this time.
Krista
Hi Krista,
Is this US or UK terms? I have made a square and it is definitely smaller than 5″x5″.
Hi Bella,
This is written in US Terms. 🙂
Hi Krista, I have looked at a lot of videos on crochet squares, and they usually count the first ch3 as the first double crochet of the next loop. I’ve been getting 1 additional stitch per round and I think this may be the reason. Can you verify if the pattern needs to be modified?
Hi Mari,
I know but I chose not to for my square. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
Krista
Hi. I’m a beginner. 🙂 Please can you tell me where exactly is “You will always slip stitch into the first double crochet” ?
Thank you! 🙂
Hi!,
The first dc is the first dc you worked in that round. 🙂 Hope this helps. 🙂
Hi,
Thank you for your response! 🙂
To be sure in which stitch must to make a slip stitch I uploaded an image http://s17.postimg.org/ggac13tjj/2016_02_08_23_13_04.jpg
Hope you understand something from there. 😀 So to make a slip stitch I put in 4th chain or where exactly? I did 16 stitches (without to make a chain after double crochet at final, is that ok? because if I make a chain, it will be 17 stitches…) Or I’m understanding wrong about difference between stitch and chain…
One more question:
“chain 4, in 4th chain from hook ” – I understand that I must make 2 dc in 4th chain”
“chain 3, in first stitch do 2 double crochets” – which is the first stitch? the 4th chain?
Sorry for these things! 🙂 But I really want to understand. 🙂 Thank you so much!