Crochet Scrap Happy Afghan Square Pattern

Create a beautiful and unique square for your afghan using crochet techniques. This project is perfect for using up leftover yarn scraps, making it a fun and eco-friendly way to add some color and texture to your home decor. By mixing and matching different colors and textures, you can create a one-of-a-kind square that will stand out in your afghan. Crocheting is a relaxing and enjoyable hobby that allows you to unleash your creativity and make something truly special. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is sure to keep you entertained and engaged. The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating your own unique afghan square, so let your imagination run wild and see what beautiful design you can come up with. Get your crochet hooks ready and start working on your very own Scrap Happy Afghan Square today!

Measures 6" x 6"

MATERIALS:

Red Heart Super Saver-4ply worsted weight
(I used a small amount of five different colors... you can use 11)
Abbreviations for colors:
CA - Blue
CB - White
CC - Burgundy
CD - Grey
CE - Green

Hook Size I/9 5.50MM

Stitches: ch, sc, sl st, dc, fdc, fpdc, ldc.

Difficulty: MEDIUM

NOTE: All rows and rounds are worked from the right side.

R1: With CA, ch4 and complete 14 Fdcs. [Right Side]
Note: Three chains of the beginning ch4 count as 1dc.
Fasten off.

R2: With CB, join with a dc in the first st.
(Ldc in base of next st. Dc in next st.) across (15sts)
Fasten off.

R3: With CC, join with a sc in the first st.
(Ch1, sk next st. Sc in next st.) across
Fasten off.

R4: With CD, join with a sc in the first st. Sc in the next ch1 sp.
*Sk next sc.
3dc in next ch1 sp.
Sk next sc.
Sc in next ch1 sp.
Rep from * once more.
Sk next sc.
3dc in next ch1 sp.
Sc in next ch1 sp.
Sc in last sc. (15sts)
Fasten off.

R5: With CA, join with a dc in the first st.
Dc in next st.
* Ch1, sk next st.
Sc in next st. (center dc in 3dc group)
Ch1, sk next st.
Dc in next sc.
Rep from * twice.
Dc in last st.
Fasten off.

R6: With CE, join with a dc in first st.
Dc in next st.
* Sk next ch1 sp and next sc.
Dc in next ch1 sp.
Ch1. Dc in skipped dc.
Dc in next dc.
Rep from * twice.
Dc in last st.
Fasten off.

R7: With CC, join with a sc in the first st.
(Ch1. Sk next st. Sc in next st.) across (8sc & 7ch1 sps)
Fasten off.

R8: With CB, join with a dc in the first st.
Dc in ea sc and ch1 sp. (15dc)
Fasten off.

R9: With CA, join with a dc in the first st.
(Fpdc around next st. Dc in next st.) across.
Fasten off.

BORDER
R1: Join CB with a sc in the first st.
Sc evenly around entire square placing 3sc in ea corner.
Join with a sl st in the first st.
Fasten off.

R2: With CA, join with a sc in the BLO of any st.
Sc in BLO evenly around entire square placing 3sc in ea corner.
Join with a sl st in the first st.

Fasten off.